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Feed My Starving Children www.fmsc.org Agency Description: Christian non-profit Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) has tackled world hunger since 1987 by sending volunteer-packed, nutritious meals to 70 countries. These meals are specifically designed to reverse and prevent malnutrition and are used in schools, orphanages, clinics and feeding programs to break the cycle of poverty. In 2014, FMSC welcomed nearly 900,000 volunteers to pack more than 229 million meals through its permanent sites and nationwide MobilePack program. The Minnesota-based charity spends 92% of total donations directly on feeding the hungry and has earned the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 10 consecutive years. Visit fmsc.org for more information. Registration required at fmsc.org/volunteer Position Description: During your packing session you will be participating in an assembly line process. With the help of volunteers, dry ingredients are poured into bags, the bags are weighed and sealed, then boxed and put onto pallets. If we have volunteers that are unable to stand for long periods of time, they are welcome to sit at tables and label bags. Your packing session includes a brief orientation and video followed by packing instructions. Your packing shift will conclude with a short closing. During that time you will learn how many meals you and your fellow volunteers have packed. We have 3 locations: Eagan, Chanhassen, and Coon Rapids How to Apply: Go to the Feed My Starving Children website (fmsc.org/volunteer) to signup for volunteer shifts; no additional application or orientation is needed. Important note about tracking hours: Because of their large volume of volunteers Feed My Starving Children cannot provide confirmation via email of the hours you serve. When you volunteer there you must request a sheet of paper documenting your service; THIS PIECE OF PAPER IS THE ONLY RECORD OF THE HOURS YOU SERVE THERE SO KEEP THIS PAPER. To report your hours bring this sheet of paper into the Center for Experiential Education in C1066.
Free Arts Minnesota
http://www.freeartsminnesota.org/get-involved/ Agency Description: Free Arts Minnesota inspires hope and builds self-esteem for youth who have experienced poverty, homelessness, abuse and mental illness, using the healing powers of artistic expression and caring adult mentors. This unique combination of educational arts and mentoring helps foster the self-confidence and resiliency these youth need to realize their full potential.
Cimino, Dana Paths to College Success
NCC 1000- 34,91
www.normandale.edu/cee
952-358-8119
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In 1997, Free Arts began serving youth in residential treatment centers, domestic violence shelters, and therapeutic preschools based on the theory that art and positive relationships with adults are not a luxury but a necessity for abused, neglected and at-risk youth. Today, Free Arts Minnesota partners with 24 social service agencies and reaches over 4,000 youth across the greater metro area each year. Volunteer Opportunities: One-time Volunteers: Our Free Arts Days are a great way to experience what Free Arts does firsthand, in a short time frame. These are one day "festival of the arts" where we pair children with adult mentors who spend the day completing themed art stations. Often we also have a community artist come and lead a large group activity at these special days and provide lunch. There is always face paint at these events, so be prepared for fun! These are a great opportunity for one-time volunteers. Our Free Arts Days are spread throughout the year; contact us for specific dates and locations. Weekly Mentors: We train volunteers to be Mentors in teams of 4-6 who meet with groups of youth at one of our 23 partner agencies across the metro and surrounding suburbs. Mentors facilitate a weekly, one hour session of creative arts activities to these youth. Mentors can select their preferred age group (3-18 years old), time of day, and location for their mentorship experience. Mentors lead projects for children that incorporate painting, writing, dance, drama, music, photography, and other art media. We strive to offer children opportunities to develop healthy relationships with adults, increase their sense of self-esteem, and learn new ways to communicate through artistic expression. Because the youth we serve often have instability in their lives, we strive to provide them with mentors committed to the program for one year. Training, curriculum, art supplies, and on-going support of the mentor experience is provided by Free Arts Minnesota Staff. How To Apply: Submit an application and references online: http://www.freeartsminnesota.org/get-involved/become-a-mentor/ If you have questions, contact Deandra Bieneman, Volunteer Coordinator, Free Arts Minnesota [email protected] or 612-824-2787.
Good in the ‘Hood www.goodinthehood.org Agency Description: Good in the 'Hood is an organization dedicated to intentional acts of kindness that can simply make a difference in one life, one family, and one community at a time. We invite you to take a look at our programs, and to partner with us as we seek to inspire a contagious momentum of kindness in the urban and suburban communities. Our Food in the 'Hood distribution is the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Location: Cedarcrest Church 1630 E. 90th St. Bloomington, MN 55425. Position Description: Just a positive can-do attitude with appropriate work clothing (no open-toed shoes) is all you need. Food in the 'Hood set-up and distributions are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. We have 2 volunteer shifts available:
12-4:30 pm (unloading trucks, set-up facility, pre-bagging produce, cleaning, administrative work, etc.)
4:30-9:30 pm (serving meals, distributing groceries, carrying boxes of food, childcare opportunities, cleaning, administration, etc.)
How to Apply: 1) Fill out the online application at www.goodinthehood.org/volunteer.html. Select and fill out the “Service Hour
Volunteer” application. Under the “Service Options” field you must write that you are a Normandale student and how many service-learning hours you must complete.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa or Darrius, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or call (612) 217-4003.
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Habitat for Humanity Agency Description: The mission of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience. An award-winning nonprofit housing developer, Twin Cities Habitat is committed to building the quality of life, health and economic prosperity of the region by producing, preserving and advocating for affordable homeownership because homes and families are the foundation of successful communities. Position Description: Homebuilding: Build and rehab decent, affordable homes in the seven-county metro area Group size: 10-18 volunteers Opportunities Available: year round Workday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Brush with Kindness: Assist low-income homeowners with painting, landscaping and repairs Group size: 4-15 volunteers depending on season Opportunities Available: year round Workday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ReStore: Sort donations, take inventory, assist customers and arrange merchandise at our discount building materials outlet. Proceeds benefit Twin Cities Habitat. The ReStore enjoys working with service learning students on special projects. Group size: up to 13 volunteers Opportunities Available: Year-round, weekdays & Saturdays Workday: minimum three-hour shift between 10:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. How to Apply: visit our website to sign up: http://volunteer.tchabitat.org or contact the Individual Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] or 612-305-7114
Loaves and Fishes www.loavesandfishesmn.org/ Agency Description: The mission of Loaves & Fishes is to provide nutritious meals to those facing hunger in Minnesota in an atmosphere of hospitality at site locations where the need is greatest. Over 6500 volunteers assist in serving at dining sites across the state of Minnesota serving nearly 1,900 meals every night. Position Description: Volunteers work together at our dining sites, along with Loaves & Fishes staff, to share a meal with our guests. Volunteers can serve in one or all of the following ways:
Meal preparation: Volunteers work at the dining sites with Loaves & Fishes Site Coordinators to prepare meals. No special cooking skills are required!
Meal serving & clean up: Volunteers work together to serve the meal, either serving guests as they come through a line or by serving trays of food to guests at tables. Volunteers help throughout the meal as well as after the meal to assist with kitchen and dining area clean up.
Guest Hospitality: Some individuals serve as hospitality volunteers by visiting with guests, sharing a meal and conversation.
Locations: Various locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro and outstate. How to Apply:
1) First, fill out an application online: http://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/volunteer.html 2) Second, sign up for shifts at Loaves & Fishes locations listed online by region of the Metro or
State: http://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/volunteer.html 3) If you have questions you may contact: Director of Volunteers
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a. 612-326-3673, [email protected] Note about Tracking Hours: Volunteers must get a Loaves and Fishes or Normandale timesheet signed each time they volunteer or they can get a Normandale timesheet signed. Students can pickup a Normandale timesheet in the Center for Experiential Education in C1066 or can download a timesheet online at www.normandale.edu/cee under “Key Partners.” Loaves and Fishes does not keep track of volunteer hours centrally so you must get a timesheet signed each time you volunteer. Turn in completed timesheets to the Center for Experiential Education (C1066).
Open Arms
Agency Description: Open Arms of Minnesota offers a unique model of care for people in our community who are sick, need nutritious food, and have nowhere else to turn for assistance. Open Arms is the only nonprofit organization in the state that cooks and delivers free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutrition needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, MS, ALS, breast cancer and more than 60 other diseases. Position Description: Open Arms was founded as a volunteer-driven organization and we continue to rely on the dedication of our volunteers for every aspect of our operation. Our volunteers have fun while they make a profound difference in the lives of our clients. Join us in one of the following volunteer opportunities, designed to fit any schedule!
Meal Delivery From the Open Arms kitchen to our clients door, meal deliveries are an essential part of our organization and our greatest volunteer need. Delivering is the number one way to truly see the impact of our work on our clients, as you get to personally hand them delicious food and see their smile in return. Meal deliveries are between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. on Saturday and usually take an hour or two. A typical route consists of 4 - 6 stops. We are always looking for volunteers to adopt a weekly route or to help on an on-call basis. You can volunteer in a pair if you prefer.
Kitchen Support: Chopping fresh, organic veggies and packaging savory soup in our state-of-the-art kitchen; baking mouthwatering cookies in our warm, sunny bakery-- there's plenty to be done at Open Arms. Join us as a kitchen volunteer for a 2-hour shift and work with our chefs to create delicious, nutritious food for our clients. Shifts are between 7:30am and 7pm weekdays, as well as from 8am to noon on weekends.
Reception: During the day we seek volunteers to answer phones and perform administrative tasks.
How to Apply: First, go to Open Arms' website (http://www.openarmsmn.org/new-volunteers/) and sign up for a required New Volunteer Orientation (which lasts 2 hours). Orientations fill up quickly so sign up as soon as you can. During this required training, you'll learn all about the work of Open Arms and the volunteer opportunities available. You will be able to begin volunteering in the kitchen or on delivery after you complete New Volunteer Orientation!
Second Harvest Heartland
www.2harvest.org Agency Description: Second Harvest Heartland, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the Upper Midwest's largest hunger-relief organization, with a mission of ending hunger through community partnerships. 89 million pounds of grocery products were distributed in 2014 to hungry seniors, families and children through nearly 1,000 non-profit
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member agencies and programs, including food shelves, soup kitchens, shelters, senior centers, faith-based organizations, and children's after-school programs serving 59 counties in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have locations in Maplewood and Golden Valley. Position Description: We have morning, afternoon, evening and weekend volunteer opportunities. Sign up using our online calendar on our website (www.2harvest.org/volunteer). Food Sorting and Re-Packing: Volunteers are needed to sort and re-pack food from food drives and donations, re-package bulk food such as pasta or cereal into consumer size packages, sort and salvage food items, or label cans. These items go to our partner agencies, including food shelves and soup kitchens that serve people at risk for hunger. This position requires that you are able to stand for several hours. Opportunities are available at our Maplewood and Golden Valley locations during the day and on evenings and weekends. How to Apply: 1. Go to www.2harvest.org/volunteer 2. Click on the button "View Our Calendar and Schedule a Shift" 3. Enter in the search parameters: a. Location: Maplewood (East Metro), Golden Valley (West Metro) or Metro Wide. b. Time of Day: mornings, afternoons or evenings/weekends. c. Volunteering as a group: Yes or No. Click on a shift to learn more. At the bottom of the description it says "individual registration" Click there for the express registration. Once you have successful registered for a shift you will receive a confirmation email. **Note: all the shifts you sign up for online you do not need a training/orientation ahead of time, simply show up at the designated time. There will be a staff member there to greet you, explain the project and help get you started.
Catholic Charities: Dorothy Day Agency Description: Catholic Charities' Dorothy Day Center drop-in center in downtown St. Paul provides a hospitable environment while upholding the dignity of homeless people in need. The center alleviates the immediate suffering for those experiencing homelessness and provides resources to help people and families move toward self-sufficiency. Services include hot meals served by volunteers, a food shelf, mental health services and medical care, which includes optometry and chiropractic care. Catholic Charities Housing First staff helps guests move from the Dorothy Day Center into housing. Position Description: Students who serve with the Dorothy Day Center will assist with the Extended Hours Program assisting with preparing and serving the evening snack, preparing the shelter for the guests and guest check-in. Shifts are 3 hours from 7:00pm-10:00pm. How to Apply:
Submit an Individual Volunteer Inquiry Form on Catholic Charities' website at http://www.cctwincities.org/Volunteer.
Select “Service-Learning Opportunities”
Under “Comments” type in "Normandale Student, please contact John Gambino" After submitting your application contact John Gambino at 612-204-8485.
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