Holiday Volunteer Opporunities

Volunteers needed to make the Holidays cozy, friendly, and fun!

Call Molly to get involved! 952-945-4161

Tubman 

Thanksgiving Day Meal

3pm setup and serving

3111 1st Ave S. Minneapolis 55408

Dorothy Day Residence

Celebrate Thanksgiving with us!

11 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m

183 Old 6th St. W

St. Paul 55102

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly

Volunteer at our Christmas Day Meal - drivers and servers needed

12:00 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m.

Bethel Lutheran Church

4120 17th Ave S.  

Minneapolis 55407

Make a Difference, Support our Troops

Make a Difference Day

In Honor of our Service 

Men and Women 

November 30th

2 Ways to Support the Event:

1.   Donate Items for Care Packages for serving troops including toiletry items, individually wrapped food items, reading materials etc.. Donations can be made prior to November 26^th to the W-M Com. Ed Office, W-M High School classes, and local churches.  Donations will be picked up prior to November 26^th.

2.  Help Assemble packages at the W-M Primary School Saturday, November 30 from 9:30am-noon 

Sponsored by: Watertown-Mayer Community Education, Watertown American Legion, Women’s Auxiliary, Volunteers of America-RSVP, Watertown-Mayer Public Schools, local churches and community service groups

Together We Can Make a Difference!

Call Molly 952-945-4161 to get involved!


Also happening in Carver County...
2nd Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast

When: Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Chanhassen American Legion

About: Join Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chanhassen as they celebrate the service of Servicemembers and military families in the community. A free breakfast buffet will be provided and two former Servicemembers will attend as special guests and speakers.

ACES 4 Kids

Support ACES in the greater Metro Area! ACES is an after-school tutoring and mentoring program.  Have good interpersonal skills? Comfortable working with youth? Then this position is for you!

Tutors will be positive role models in an after-school tutoring/mentoring program for inner-city youth. Tutors will take an active role in improving the academic progress of inner city students by working directly with youth (one-on-one, or in small groups) and assisting ACES staff in the facilitation of standards-based activities focused on reading, math, art, science and phys ed. The after-school program will run from October-May.

Not able to volunteer at this time? Join ACES at their 5K Run/Walk to support the work they do:

	ACES News, October 2013 Races 4 ACES Nov 9: Sign-Up Today! We're halfway to our goal of 100 race participants. SIGN-UP TODAY and you get a certified race course, killer participation shirt, free bowling, chances to win great prizes, appetizers and drink specials, and great weather (maybe)! Plus, this just in: K-TWIN will be broadcasting live from Pinstripes!

Help a Child with Reading Skills

The Osseo Public School District is in need of several volunteers to assist with literacy in the classroom. Call Molly if you're interested in helping out! 952-945-4161

We have 28 classrooms and 700 students and we need help improving

our students’ reading skills. 

You can help…

Look over the grades and times below and see if you could drop in and:

Listen to students read 1:1 or in small groups either in class or in the hallway or

Read to students 1:1 or in small groups either in class or in the hallway

Kindergarten               Between 12:45 and 2:15

Grade 1                       Between 9:40 and 11:10

Grade 2                       Between 1:00 and 2:30

Grade 3                       Between 9:10 and 10:40

Grade 4                       Between 9:30 and 11:00

Grade 5                       Between 12:40 and 2:15

Grade 6                       Between 1:15 and 2:45

Mix Bag of Opportunities

Visiting Volunteers Gathering

Join us at our first Visiting Volunteers Gathering: 

    

Friday, Oct 11, from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Sun-Ray Library

2105 Wilson Ave., St. Paul, MN 55119

Coffee and treats will be served.

 

Deb Bowman, RN, will speak on Alzheimer's Disease and the Caregiver:  Managing Difficult Behavior. Learn how to meet the challenges of difficult dementia behaviors with creativity, flexibility, patience and compassion.

We will also have social time so people can meet each other.

We designed these events to support volunteers who do friendly visiting, hospice, respite, driving, meal delivery, and other roles that support older adults. We also welcome people who are caregivers themselves, and anyone who is interested in the topic. 

Please call Jyni, 952-945-4162, or Email Jyni for more info.

Palmer Lake School in Brooklyn Park

October 28th and/or October 29th

9:00-11:15am

1:00-2:00pm

Help the Physical Education Department conduct fitness testing for each student! Volunteer as a recorder at each fitness station setup around the gym. Count and record how many of each fitness activity each student completes. 

City of Minneapolis

Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees

The City of Minneapolis has over 50 volunteer based boards, commissions and advisory committees and appoints over 400 of 600 members to these units. The City actively seeks applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The input and advice from these volunteer boards constitutes a major component of the City's community engagement work. Appointments are made twice each year, in the spring and in the fall. (Interim appointments are made on an as needed basis.) Current opening information is available at www.minneapolismn.gov/boards/, click the "Current Openings" link on the left side of page. Sign up to receive e-mail updates on City Boards and Commissions. Questions? Contact the City Clerk's Office at (612) 673-2216 or cityclerk@minneapolismn.gov.  

Home-based Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved this October-- 

help older adults remain independent in their homes!

Meals on Wheels (MOW) - 

volunteer on a weekly/monthly basis
Have a life-changing impact by providing nutritious food and offering social connection to home-bound adults. A quick check-in can dramatically improve the safety and health of an individual!

• Southwest Minneapolis - TRUST Inc., 4101 Harriet Ave S. (Judson Church) Delivery between 11am-12pm

• Northeast & Southeast Minneapolis - Eastside MOW, 817 Main St. NE, Delivery between 11:15am-12:15pm

• Bloomington - Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave S. Delivery between 10:30am-11:30am

CEAP 
Raking yards with CEAP in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Champlin, and the Camden area of Minneapolis. Help elderly and disabled individuals remain independent in their homes while enjoying the beautiful fall weather! Volunteers needed October 18-20 and October 25-27. Call 952-945-4161 to get involved.

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFOTE)
LBFOTE promotes the well-being and independence of older adults in the Twin Cities. Be a friendly visitor in the greater Minneapolis area to help alleviate loneliness and help those we serve feel connected and part of the broader community. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per month; 3 month minimum appreciated. Call 952-945-4161 to get involved.

Telefriends!

Telefriends!  

Join us in this revitalized program promoting literacy and mentorship

Do you… P Have a telephone? P Like to read? P Want to have a positive impact on a child’s future? P Want to volunteer from home? Consider joining RSVP as a Telefriends Volunteer! Telefriends is a fun way for a child to improve reading confidence while bonding with a friend over the phone. Books are provided!         Time Commitment:         1 or 2 days per week, for 20 minutes         6 months — 1 year       Call Molly today!    952-945-4161

Foodie Blog Day!

I'll have to be a Foodie impostor and settle for telling you about amazing food-related opportunities for September!

Support Northeast Meals on Wheels by eating out at a delicious restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis on Thursday, September 19th. Just tell the restaurant that you are supporting your community! 

Participating establishments include:

The Anchor

The Bulldog NE

Emily's Lebanese Deli

Hazel's Northeast

Moose Bar & Grill

Kramarczuk's

Red Stag Supperclub

Fare For All Express Sites: Food that Makes Cents

Try this recipe for Garden Harvest Bread ... use up those leftover garden goodies:

Recipe of the Month - Garden Harvest Bread

Makes: 9 servings (1 slice)

Time: 75 minutes.

Ingredients

· 1 cup flour

· 3/4 cup sugar

· 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

· 1 teaspoon baking soda

· 1/2 cup (1 medium) Fare For All apple, diced

· 1/2 cup (1 medium) Fare For All carrot, grated

· 1/2 cup Fare For All zucchini, shredded

· 1/4 cup canola oil

· 1/4 cup low fat milk

· 2 large eggs

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix. Add apple, carrot, and zucchini to the flour mixture. Toss well.

2. Combine canola oil, milk, and eggs in another bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until combined well.

3. Lightly grease your baking pan. Pour batter into an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan or muffin pan. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Let cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan.

 

Nutritional Information:

197 calories, 8g fat (<1g saturated fat),

42mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium,

30g carbohydrates, 18g sugar,

1g dietary fiber, 3g protein

Call Molly to Volunteer with the Emergency Foodshelf Network!

You're invited to the 36th Annual Health and Wellness Expo! 

Eastside Neighborhood Services strives to keep the aging community connected, independent, and active.

Tuesday, September 17th, 10am-12pm

1700 2nd St NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Let's Go Fishing!

Let's Go Fishing with Seniors (LGFWS) is an organization in Eden Prairie, MN that changes lives by letting seniors and others experience the joy, and freedom of being out on the water to fish or just enjoy the beauty of Minnesota’s lakes. All at NO COST.


Do you like to fish? Drive a boat? Simply visit and chat with others? Join us!!

Here are a few ways to be involved with LGFWS Eden Prairie:


Scheduling Coordinator
The scheduling coordinator can do work from home. They should possess basic computer and email skills, be personable on the phone, and good at record-keeping. 

*Serves as primary contact for program guest registration
*Maintains Chapter guest database
*Ensures a Hold Harmless agreement/photo release agreement is provided to all care facilities in advance

Captain or First Mate
*Captains the pontoon boat for scheduled rides
*Ensures all passengers wear life vests
*Assists guests who would like to fish
*Ensures guests turn-in appropriate paperwork before the ride


Safety & Training Coordinator
*Receives training from LFGWS Safety Training Coordinator
*Conducts individual or group training session at the chapter level as needed
*Establish local relationship with local water patrol or conservation officer
*Qualifies vehicles to transport, launch, and load pontoons (all-wheel drive)
*Approves volunteers to captain pontoons                                                                                                                                             

Contact Molly at 952-945-4161 or molly.jacobson@voamn.org to get started!

Volunteering and Your Health

"Volunteering to help others doesn't only feel good -- it can also improve your mental health and help you live longer."

Check out this article from the Twin Cities Pioneer Press highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of volunteering...Way to go, Volunteers!
http://www.twincities.com/life/ci_23929197/volunteering-could-add-years-your-life?source=email

September Safety Events

VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!

--Miss your chance to be trained as a CarFit Technician this Spring?
--Wish you took 20 minutes to see how well your car "fits" you?

Here's your opportunity! Join us as a volunteer technician or driver participant at any of our events this fall:

CarFit 2013 Fall Events - West Metro

Thursday, September 12th, 4:30 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m

Crystal Care Center

3245 Vera Cruz Ave N.

Minneapolis, MN 55422

Contact: 952-945-4161

Tuesday, September 24th, 10:00 a.m --1:00 p.m.

River Valley YMCA/McKenna Crossing

3575 Shepherdspath NW

Prior Lake, MN 55379

Contact: 952-945-4161

Tech Training
Wednesday, Sept 18th, 9:00 a.m --12:00 p.m.

River Valley YMCA/McKenna Crossing

3575 Shepherdspath NW.  Prior Lake, MN 55379

Contact: 952-945-4161

Become a Tutor this School Year!

Impact someone's life for the better...become a Tutor. 

Tutor a child in your neighborhood this year! We have locations all over the metro area to fit your schedule. Get to know your community in a new way through volunteering at an afterschool program. Simply by showing up and having a passion for learning, you can make a difference in a child's development. 

Promote Literacy with Common Bond Communities
Literacy is essential to social justice. Help create change in your community by teaching a child or adult how to read. We need volunteers in: Hamline/Midway, Union Park, Lake Phalen, Cathedral Hill, Summit, Seward, Phillips, Edina, & Minnetonka. You’ll make a lasting impact on your neighbors and give a boost to someone working hard to catch up. Specific positions: Study Buddies, Homework Center, Teen Program, pre-K Program, Adult Tutoring, English Classes & Conversation, and more.

Homework 'n' Hoops
Project for Pride in Living's (PPL's) wide range of volunteer opportunities lets you share your talents and expertise to strengthen our community. Volunteer in a community center based "Homework 'n' Hoops" program, a one-on-one school based setting in Richfield, small groups in St. Paul or New Hope, or as a mentor for a student transitioning out of long-term homelessness.

Urban Ventures Learning Lab
Do you have one hour per week to get to know an elementary or middle school student? Are you interested in helping with homework and building a relationship? Consider joining Urban Ventures in building academic leadership skills to help give children the opportunity to rise out of poverty. Tutors work with students on math and literacy as well as act as a positive role model on a weekly basis. 

Minneapolis Public Schools -- Intergenerational Program

The Volunteer MPS Intergenerational Program gives adults 50+ the opportunity to share their skills, talents and experience with children in meaningful classroom activities. The program promotes positive relationships between children and older adults, enriches children's academic and social development and nurtures their self-esteem. Volunteers work under the direction of the classroom teacher. They work one-to-one with a student or with a small group of students to encourage them and help them learn.

Various opportunities in Tutoring at the following school districts:

• Robbinsdale Area Schools
• Osseo Public Schools
• Bloomington Public Schools

*Call Molly for more information: 952-945-4161

More on CarFit...

Do you live near Nordeast? Want to become a trained CarFit Technician? Join us NEXT WEEK!

Tech Trainings

Wednesday, August 14th, 1:00 -- 4:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral

1701 5th St. NE.  Minneapolis, MN 55413

Contact: 952-945-4161

Once you become a Technician, join us at a community event:

CarFit 2013 Fall Events

Thursday, August 22nd , 1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral

1701 5th St. NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Contact: 612-781-5096

Minneapolis not your scene? Check out this fall's Carver County events:

Upcoming CarFit events in Carver County:

·         July 31^st from 3-6 pm at Chaska Fire Station (Registration by calling Julie Janke 952-448-4200)

·         September 12^th from 10am – 2pm at Norwood Young America Public Works (Register by calling Community  Ed at 952-467-7390)

·         September 18^th from 3-6pm  at Chaska Fire Station (Registration by calling Julie Janke 952-448-4200)

·         September 24^th from 4-7pm at Waconia Public Works (Register by calling Waconia Parks Department  952-442-5802)

QUESTIONS – Contact Carver County Public Health – Office of Aging at 952-361-1328

Join a CarFit Event this Fall!

--Miss your chance to be trained as a CarFit Technician this Spring?
--Wish you took 20 minutes to see how well your car "fits" you? 

Here's your opportunity! Join us as a volunteer technician or driver participant at any of our events this fall:

CarFit 2013 Fall Events

Thursday, August 22nd , 1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral

1701 5th St. NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Contact: 612-781-5096

Thursday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m --1:00 p.m.

Cerenity Wilder Center

514 Humboldt Ave

St. Paul, MN 55107

Contact: 952-945-4162

Thursday, September 12th, 11:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m.

Isanti VFW

410 Railroad Ave

Isanti, MN

Contact: 320-679-1080

Thursday, September 12th, 4:30 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m

Crystal Care Center

3245 Vera Cruz Ave N.

Minneapolis, MN 55422

Contact: 952-945-4161

Tuesday, September 24th, 10:00 a.m --1:00 p.m.

River Valley YMCA/McKenna Crossing

3575 Shepherdspath NW

Prior Lake, MN 55379

Contact: 952-945-4161

Tech Trainings

Wednesday, August 14th, 1:00 -- 4:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral

1701 5th St. NE.  Minneapolis, MN 55413

Contact: 952-945-4161

Wednesday, September 18th, 9:00 a.m --12:00 p.m.

River Valley YMCA/McKenna Crossing

3575 Shepherdspath NW.  Prior Lake, MN 55379

Contact: 952-945-4161