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Special Olympics - Special Olympics Program of Itasca County

Offers year round sports training and competition in: - Bowling - Swimming - Poly-hockey - Cross-Country skiing - Track and Field - Softball - Basketball - Golf - Bocce Ball Will be merging ages 8 - 18 (school age) and over 18 in September Volunteer opportunities for persons over 16 years of age Minnesota State Office 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 550 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (800)783-7732 (612)333-0999

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Developmental Disabilities
Track and Field
Sporting Event Monitor Volunteer Opportunities
Behind the Scenes Volunteers
Cross Country Skiing
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Softball
Golf
Olympics/Olympics Style Competitions
Basketball
Bowling

Thrift Store - Twice is Nice

- Accept donations of clothing and household goods that are clean and in good condition - Clothing - Household items - No large appliances or furniture - Run by volunteers - Small appliances

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General Clothing Provision
Donation Drop Off Points
Antique Donation Programs
General Appliance Provision
Kitchenware
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Electronics/Small Appliance Donation Programs
Volunteers
General Clothing Donation Programs
Bedding/Linen
Thrift Shops

Volunteer Services - AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP

Provides the following services: - Placement of volunteers 55 of age and older in assignments within local non-profit agencies - On-going support to all volunteers

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Volunteer Training
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Volunteers
Older Adults
RSVP Program

Volunteer Services - AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP

Provides the following services: - Placement of volunteers 55 of age and older in assignments within local non-profit agencies - On-going support to all volunteers

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Volunteer Training
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Volunteers
Older Adults
RSVP Program

Agency Funding - United Way of Crookston

An organized community program that makes annual appeals to the general public for funds which are used for the ongoing operational support of local social and health service agencies.

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Volunteers
Federated Giving Programs

Foundation - Hutchinson Health Foundation

- Funding for critical needs, hospice services, equipment, and facility updates - Health Care Education Scholarships for Hutchinson Hospital and Clinic employees and community members enrolled in health care related education ?- Special Projects funding - Volunteer opportunities for fund raising projects including fundraising events and pledge drives and serving on Board of Directors ?

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Pledge Drive Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities
Private Foundations
Volunteers
Scholarships
Board/Committee Member Volunteer Opportunities

Human Rights Commission - New Ulm Human Rights Commission

Group meets in the City Hall Council Chambers. Volunteers are needed to serve on the commission. NUHRC MISSION: To secure for all individuals equal opportunity to employment, housing, public accommodations, public service and education; and to secure full participation in the affairs of this community by assisting the State Department of Human Rights and by advising the City on long range programs to improve human relations in the City.

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Human Relations Groups
Volunteers

Fire Services - Le Sueur Fire Department

- Teaches fire prevention at elementary schools during Fire Prevention Month in October - Volunteer firefighting opportunities

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Volunteers
Fire Services

In-Home Assistance - North End-South Como Living At Home Block Nurse Program

The Living At Home Block Nurse Program provides or arranges whatever support an elder neighbor needs to continue living at home as long as possible. This support, which may otherwise not be available, uses the program's small staff, volunteers and/or paid nursing staff. Services include: - Advocacy - Blood pressure checks - Caregiver and respite - Case management - Door-to-door transportation provided by volunteers. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. - Flu shots - Home health aides - Information & referral, including to county services - Phone visits - Service coordination - Skilled nursing care - Volunteer errands and visits - Volunteer services

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Home Health Aide Services
Home Nursing
Case/Care Management
Senior Ride Programs
Adult In Home Respite Care
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Older Adults
Friendly Visiting
Adult Volunteers
Geriatric Assessment
Friendly Telephoning
Flu Vaccines

Friendly Visiting and Chore Services - CREST - Caregiver Response Effort and Service Team

Non-professional services provided: - Errand running and shopping assistance - Friendly visiting - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Mail management and personal correspondence - Telephone reassurance - Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc. Transportation to appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping: - No fee - donation accepted - Must have 2 days advance notice - NOT wheelchair accessible - Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service available depending upon need Repairs and minor maintenance of home and yard, including snow removal. There is insurance coverage for volunteers during the times they are providing CREST services.

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In Home Meal Preparation
Friendly Visiting
Housekeeping Assistance
Telephone Reassurance
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Volunteers
Yard Maintenance
Home Rehabilitation Services
Residential Snow Shoveling
Senior Ride Programs

Senior Companions - Senior Companions - Itasca County

Senior companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated To be a senior companion: - Be 55 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 10-15 hours a week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve

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Older Adults
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Visiting
Senior Companion Program
Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities in Itasca and Koochiching Counties - ElderCircle

AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects volunteers with meaningful opportunities at nonprofits in Itasca and Koochiching Counties that best suit the volunteer skills, interests and schedule while serving the nonprofit's mission. Volunteers experience the health benefits of volunteering while making a difference in the community and agencies benefit by well-matched volunteers serving their mission. Benefits to volunteering through RSVP include supplemental insurance coverage, recognition events and awards, and modest mileage reimbursement.

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Older Adults
Volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement

Volunteer and Donation Opportunities - Brown County Humane Society

Fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise money for operations. Monetary donations and memorial gifts help support operations cost of the shelter. See website for a list of needed supplies Volunteer opportunities also available. Examples of tasks include: - Feeding animals - Cleaning dog cages, cat cages, and cat roaming rooms - Walking dogs - Doing laundry - Facility maintenance such as shoveling snow or mowing the lawn

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Animal Food/Supplies Donation Programs
Volunteers
Animal Foster Care/Rescue Volunteer Opportunities

Scholarship Coordination - Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars

Provides scholarship monies to support community scholarship programs by: - Raising scholarship money - Coordinating other local scholarships - Providing a single application process - Maintaining preferential collegiate partner connections - Providing fundraising event volunteer opportunities

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High School Students
Young Adults
Scholarships
Volunteers
Adolescents
Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities

Fire Services - Blue Earth Fire Department

On-call fire station providing fire suppression and rescue services

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Fire Services
Fire Services Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers

Home Ownership Program - Crow River Habitat for Humanity

- Housing based on need with little or no interest and at no profit - Partners with family to build or renovate simple, decent, affordable housing - Before moving in the family contributes labor and funds for taxes and insurance - Family support during partnering year - Donations accepted for funds and building equipment - Volunteer opportunities including flooring, handywork, masonry, painting, roofing, and lawn care - Not a short-term solution

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Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs
Volunteers
Low Income
Painting/Wallpapering Volunteer Opportunities
Sweat Equity Programs
Flooring/Tiling Volunteer Opportunities
Roofing Volunteer Opportunities
Masonry Volunteer Opportunities
Lawn Care Volunteer Opportunities
Handyworker Volunteer Opportunities

Days of Caring - United Way of the Brown County Area

Annual celebration of community volunteers giving "One Day to Help One Another." Traditionally the second Saturday in October. Projects typically include: - Small painting projects - Raking leaves - Washing windows - Cleaning gutters - Moving boxes or furniture - Yard work - Housework - And much more

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Housekeeping Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Volunteers
Yard Maintenance

Fire Services - Frost Fire Department

Volunteer fire station

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Fire Services
Fire Services Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers

Senior Companion Program - Senior Companions - Aitkin County

Senior Companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated - To be a Senior Companion: - Be 55 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 15 to 20 hours each week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve - Good driving record and reliable vehicle Location site: - Aitkin County Health & Human Services

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Volunteers
Older Adults
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Visiting

Fire Services - Cleveland Fire and Rescue Department

Fire station with 30 volunteer firefighters

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Fire Services Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
Fire Services

Volunteer Program - Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center

Volunteers are needed in many areas. Shelter volunteer positions: - Cleaning - Child tutoring - On-call advocacy - Food delivery - Food service - Childcare Resource center volunteer positions: - Childcare - Cleaning - Educational empowerment tutor General opportunities: - Administration - Fundraising Professional volunteers: - Hair stylists - Massage therapists - Helping professions

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Domestic Violence Volunteer Opportunities
Data Entry/Word Processing Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Behind the Scenes Volunteers
Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
Direct Service Volunteers
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities

Companionship Program - Senior Companions - Beltrami and Cass Counties

Senior companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated To be a senior companion: - Be 60 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 12 hours each week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve - Enjoy sharing yourself and your lifetime of experience with others Service Sites: - Red Lake Nation - Northland Apartments - Beltrami County Public Health - Bemidji Senior Center - Leech Lake Health Division - Baker Park

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Senior Companion Program
Older Adults
Volunteers
Friendly Visiting

Guardians ad Litem Volunteers Services - Guardian Ad Litem Program - Fifth Judicial District

A Guardian Ad Litem provides advocacy for children by gathering information to make recommendations in court regarding their best interests. Most of these cases are related to allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, family violence, or marital dissolution proceedings.

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Families
Juvenile Courts
Family Law Courts
Guardians ad Litem
Volunteers

Volunteers United - United Way of Steele County

A volunteer connection service that allows individuals to get connected to opportunities for nonprofits to achieve their missions to lend a helping hand in a variety of different capacities in Steele County

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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Volunteers