Volunteer Opportunities
Can we help spread the word about a volunteer opportunity in your organization? Send us information by the 10th of the month for publication in the e-Bulletin for the next month. While we will make every effort to include what you send us, space is limited.
ALVA Connection
Program Assistant
ALVA Connection is a new organization whose members are current and past participants in the ALVA Leadership Program of the Vital Aging Network (VAN). The ALVA Connection Leadership Team is in the process of developing its calendar of activities for 2010 and is seeking assistance with a variety of activities, including the following locating venues for meetings, coordinating a membership directory, making arrangements for special programs, and finding resources for members. This work is available As of February 15, 2010 may be performed by a single individual or shared among several volunteers. Specific work hours are flexible, but it is anticipated that the volunteer(s) time commitment will be from 2 to 5 hours a week over a three-month period. Volunteer(s) may work on assignments from home. If interested, contact Emily Strand at emily@vital-aging-network.org or 651-917-4648.
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
Mentor
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity for personal growth? Mentor an ex-offender at the Hennepin County Correctional Facility to help him or her transition back into society successfully Many of our mentors are 60 to 85 years old and have found this experience rewarding. Mentors must have one year off paper if an ex-offender and one year sober if chemically dependent. A mentor must commit to four hours per month for one year. Trainings are on March 13th and May 15th from 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM at the Correctional Facility. If interested, contact Jennifer Edel, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, at jedel@gmcc.org or 612-721-8687, ext. 318.
Goodwill and Easter Seals
Automotive Skills Training Assistant
The Automotive Skills Training Assistant will support participants in Automotive Skills Training. The agency teaches participants safety, fluid and tire maintenance, vehicle inspection, and brake repair. Participants work on cars that Goodwill and Easter Seals owns. Classes include six to eight participants ranging in age from 18 to 55. Classes meet daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The next class will begin on March 22nd. The agency requires a minimum commitment of two hours per day on a regular schedule. The position requires past experience with automotive repair. For more information, contact Rebecca Bedner at 651-379-5937 or at rbedner@goodwilleasterseals.org.
Goodwill/Easter Seals
Construction Skills Training Assistant
The Construction Skills Training Assistant will support Construction Skills participants. Training focuses on safety, hand- and power-tool use, framing basics, blueprint reading, and career exploration. Construction participants and volunteers repair and remodel houses in the community (the agency is licensed) or work with Habitat for Humanity. Classes include eight to twelve participants ranging in age from 18 to 55. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The next class will start March 1st. The agency requires a minimum commitment of two days per week for at least one month. The assistant must be 18 years or older with construction experience. For more information, contact Rebecca Bedner at 651-379-5937 or rbedner@goodwilleasterseals.org.
Updated: 2/22/2010
