This bi-weekly bulletin lists information about one-time and on-going service opportunities, special events, and nonprofit agencies that we hope will help you get involved in the community! If you’re interested in volunteering, but aren’t sure which agency might be a good fit, please contact the Volunteer Connection staff—drop by Atwood 139, call 308-5693 or email volunteer@stcloudstate.edu.
SCSU Volunteer Connection Service Bulletin
Published twice per month
Sept. – April
Fall 2005 – September 22nd Edition
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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The following are volunteer opportunities. Please contact the person listed at the end of each description if you are interested in volunteering for a particular opportunity. Thank you.
Anna Marie’s
This local battered women’s shelter is sponsoring an advocacy training for working with battered women. It is scheduled for three Sat. from 8 to 3:15 on Sept. 24th, 2005, October 8th, and October 15th. The cost is $30.00. We also have registration forms you can pick up here at the Women’s Center or I would be happy to drop one in intercampus mail for you. This may also be a good resource for students who want to volunteer at a shelter or get more education on domestic violence.
If you would like more information, call Eileen or Nancy at 320.253.6900.
Volunteer Visitors and Sign Language Visitors
The Good Shepherd Community is looking for volunteer visitors and sign language visitors. If you have an extra hour per week and would like to visit with a resident of our community, please contact: Beth Chapin, Community Resources Coordinator
The Good Shepherd Community
1115 4th Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
bethchapin@ecumen.org
(320) 252-6525 ext. 2124
Hands Across the World
Child Care Assistant
Hands Across the World is seeking volunteers to help care for refugee and
immigrant children aged 6 months-4 years while their parents are in ESL class.
ESL teaching assistants
Nine to twelve teaching assistants are needed for adult ESL classes of all
levels; students of any discipline are welcome.
Tutors for Computers 101
Five to ten tutors are needed to help adult ESL students learn to use
computers for work and fun.
Sewing teaching assistants
Two volunteers with good sewing skills are needed
to assist the teacher and students of ESL sewing classes.
For further information about any of these opportunities contact:
Julie Collins
320.251.7700 (ext.224)
juliecollins@astound.net
Lutheran Social Services
Data entry
Lutheran Social Services is seeking one responsible volunteer to
enter intake information about refugee clients into online forms.
Job search assistant
Lutheran Social Services needs one volunteer to work one-on-one
with refugee clients to help them fill out job applications, prepare them for
interviews, etc.
For further information about any of these opportunities contact:
Julie Collins
320.251.7700 (ext.224)
juliecollins@astound.net
Place of Hope
On September 24 Place of Hope is hosting a run, walk, and ride through St. Cloud. People will register at 3 pm to run or walk. The runners and walkers have found sponsors and they are running or walking to raise money to help the people in St. Cloud who are in desperate situations (people who need food, clothes, shelter, etc)
We need volunteers to:
- Help register the runners and walkers
- Help with the pig roast after the run (we have a cook, but we can use servers, people to clean up, etc)
- You can volunteer anytime from 1 pm to 7 pm
- Go to 511 9th Ave North and tell them you are a volunteer!
Heritage Nature Center
The Heritage Nature Center is looking for volunteers for our annual Halloween Historia Event. This is a great family fun event, with games, hayrides, facepainting, crafts, and more! This year's Halloween Historia will run from 12-4p.m. on Saturday, October 29. We are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the event, including face painting, game attendants, craft table attendants, and characters on the critter trail.
For more information please call Erin at (320) 255-7255
St. Cloud Hospital
Transport/Discharge Volunteer
Shifts are available on the following days Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Shifts are either 9-1 or 12-4.
Looking for a way to gain experience in the medical field? Try volunteering as a transport/discharge volunteer at the St. Cloud Hospital. This volunteer must be an independent, caring individual who can assist with transporting and escorting patients.
For more information on this volunteer position contact the Volunteer Office at 320-255-5638 or e-mail volunteer@centracare.com.
St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Ambassadors
These volunteers provide the first
and last impression for patients’ hospital
experience. They touch lives by
- Transporting patients
- Assisting with discharges
- Greeting visitors
- Running errands
- Aiding in way finding
Volunteer Ambassadors have outstanding customer service skills and have a desire to stay active and/or gain experience in many areas of the hospital.
Apply Now! Call (320) 255-5638 or email volunteer@centracare.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN
We are currently in need of volunteers in the St. Cloud area to mentor area children. Our program is the premier One-To-One mentoring organization. We match children and youth ages 7-14 with carefully screened adults who have a desire to share friendship, companionship, and a mentoring relationship with a child. It’s as simple as hanging out and sharing the joys of growing up with a child who needs and wants you in his or her life. And, with the new mentoring program options available, it’s even easier to fit into your schedule. All it takes is a minimum of one hour a week to make a difference in a child’s life and enrich your own. What are you waiting for? Be a kid again by being a friend to a child from your own neighborhood.
If you are interested, please contact Bethany today at (320) 253-1616 or online at www.bbbscentralmn.org! Be a part of the Magic!
Sauk Rapids School District
The Sauk Rapids Adult Basic Education Program/Center is seeking caring, nurturing adults to provide care for children ages birth through 12 years of age, in a multi-cultural setting, while their parent’s are taking classes. Volunteers would be supervised and trained and supported by a licensed child care professional at all times. Volunteers are needed on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am – 11:00 am and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. This could be a perfect opportunity for early childhood or education majors.
Contact: Sandy Jones – coordinator at 320-258-1112 for more information.
St. Cloud Women of Today
A local volunteer service organization of women who enjoy meeting new people, making new friends and giving back to our community. We focus on community service, personal growth and fun!
Contact: Leigh at 320-420-2308
Child Advocate for the Housing Coalition
Needs Volunteers to Tutor and do activities with children at the shelter. A background check and application are required.
Contact: Pat Mass 320-229-7684
St. Cloud Area School District 742
Need help with serving to people with disabilities. The following events are in need of volunteers:
- Saturday AM Bowling
- Thursday PM Bingo
- Singers needed Tuesdays October 25th-December 13th 6:30-8pm
- Bowling/Bingo on Thursday October 27th 6:30-8:30pm
Contact: Gale Erdman, Coordinator 320-529-6500 ext. 6271
Sheriff's Youth Programs of MN.
The St. Cloud Group Home is actively searching for volunteers!
We ask that our volunteers make a commitment for the same shift at least once a week with a minimum of 5 hours. Experience or interest in facilitating groups welcomed!
Contact Information:
Michaela Marrin 320-259-6764 leadstcloud@sypmn.com
The Service Bulletin is brought to you by Volunteer Connection, located in 139 Atwood Memorial Center on the St. Cloud State University campus
2005-2006 Volunteer Connection Staff
- Beth Knutson-Kolodzne, Coordinator, 308-5693,
beknutsonkolodzne@stcloudstate.edu - Erin Van Bruggen, Graduate Assistant, 308-3058,
vaer0501@stcloudstate.edu - Christopher Bineham, AmeriCorps member and Service-Learning Coordinator, 308-3898, crbineham@stcloudstate.edu
Additional volunteer information is available from:
- Volunteer Central MN is a service of the United Way of Central Minnesota that instantly links you to volunteer opportunities that match your interest, skills, and schedule. Visit www.unitedwayhelps.org.
- Z-Club, a SCSU student club that promotes service opportunities, has weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM in the Atwood Lady’s Slipper or Voyageurs North Room. For more information, go to their website: http://studentorg.stcloudstate.edu/z_club/ or email z_club@stcloudstate.edu.
- The Volunteer Connection website has info. about special events, non-profit agencies, & archives of all past Service Bulletins: www.stcloudstate.edu/volunteer.
Volunteer Connection ~ St. Cloud State University ~ Atwood 139 ~ 320-308-5693
Bulletin Information
Please note that recipients of this newsletter may not post messages to the entire group. If you have comments or an item you'd like included in future newsletters, please email the information to the moderator at volunteer@stcloudstate.edu.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to others at St. Cloud State University and encourage them to sign up to receive the newsletter directly.
Anyone can SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE online by following the instructions on the Volunteer Connection website at http://www.stcloudstate.edu/volunteer/bulletins/archives.asp.
