December Volunteer Opportunities
Free supplemental insurance and other RSVP benefits for volunteers 55 and over
For more info: Call Jyni, 952-945-4162 or Email Jyni.
easy ways to give back!
-Hmong and Spanish Speaker Needed ASAP! December 4th 5:15-7:45pm, DinnerProvided. Neighborhood House does an annual survey of all their participants. In order to uncover deeper insights about our service delivery, we will be hosting 4 focus groups on December 4th. Facilitators will lead the groups, but each one needs to be paired with a note-taker. The note-taker's role will be to do simply that - take notes. He/she will sit with a laptop computer, outside of the group circle (not participating in discussion) and to the best of his/her ability will type/record the entirety of the discussion. Neighborhood House will provide laptop if needed.
-Be a Wrap Star Family friendly opportunity in Selby Dale neighborhood.
From December 11th through December 20th, Primp Boutiqueis generously donating 10% of all proceeds to Second Harvest Heartland. Help us support their holiday campaign by serving as a volunteer gift wrapper for shoppers at the St. Paul Primp Boutique. Shifts are available Friday, December 14th, and Saturday, December 15th.
-6-8 Volunteers Needed for Hmong New Year: December 13th 4:00-8:00pm at Dayton'sBluff Elementary. Historically, the Hmong New Year celebration was created to give thanks to ancestors and spirits as well as to welcome in a new beginning. Volunteers will assist with the Ball Tossing Game, arts and crafts, serving food, set-up, take-down, and other activities. Volunteers are encouraged to enjoy traditional Hmong celebrations and food as well. Volunteers under 18 are welcome, so long as the group has at least 6-8 adults.
-Help Feed Hungry Families at Kowalski's Food Drive SUNDAY December 16th, 12:00-2:00pm and 2:00-4:15pm . Responsibilities include handing out food wish lists to customers and collecting food donations at Kowalski's on Grand. Volunteers needed for these shifts: December 16th: 12:00-2:00pm or 2:00-4:15pm. Families welcome.
-Phone Friendly Volunteer needed to remove previous employees from mailing lists-- 2 Hours. Neighborhood House gets a lot of mailings for past employees every day that ends up in the recycling. We'd like to do our part for the environment by removing ourselves from those lists and decrease wasted paper. Flexible M-F daytime scheduling, must be comfortable making calls to companies and researching phone numbers as needed.
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-Greeting Cards (Blank or Otherwise) -Adobe Design Suite (or just Illustrator and Photoshop) -an iPad for Use in Class Demonstrations/Teaching Technological Literacy for ELL, GED, and Computer Class Students - 2013 Wall Calendars for Staff, Any Style/Theme/Brand Mahtomedi: -Greeting cards: Sympathy, Birthday, Blank & Thank you cards. -Business envelopes, stamps, - different colored ink pens: red, purple, green... -Plastic recipe boxes-- larger size -2013 Calendars with lots of writing space available. -Gift bags: standard sizes & tissue paper -white cardboard file boxes.
For more info: Call Jyni, 952-945-4162 or Email Jyni.
Getting Ready for Tax Season:
. Volunteers of all skills commit one four-hour shift per week. Volunteer orientations are now through December.
For more info: Call Jyni, 952-945-4162 or Email Jyni.
--Individual Tax Preparers--prepare state and federal tax returns using tax software and are the primary service providers of AAM's tax programs. Must be comfortable with computers and be able to volunteer one 4 hour shift per week during tax season, from the last week of January through April 15, 2013.
--Tax Site Greeter--A customer service position that greets and screens customers, and works closely with the tax site manager to ensure a positive experience for customers. No previous tax experience is necessary. Must be able to volunteer one 4 hour shift per week during tax season, from the last week of January through April 15, 2013.
--Administrative Assistant--The primary focus of this position is to assist the volunteer department in maintaining accurate volunteer records. Must have computer skills and be able to volunteer one 2 hour shift per week during tax season, from December through January.
--Tech Support--Help set up, maintain, and troubleshoot computer systems at tax sites.Tech experience required.
Weekly Opportunities:
For more info: Call Jyni, 952-945-4162 or Email Jyni.
-Literacy Tutors-Help St. Paul kids fall in love with reading! -Homework Helpers-Help St. Paul kids succeed in school.
-Medical Appointment Driver--Transport older adults using your own vehicle to medical and dental appointments. The schedule is to volunteer once or twice Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The average time is about two hours per shift. Mileage reimbursement is an option.
--Friendly Visitor Volunteer--Volunteers provide social interaction with older adults in their homes, library or senior lounge for activities such as playing cards and games or just provide a listening ear. Volunteers establish a two-hour weekly visit and maintain confidentiality.
Can you Volunteer Every Other Week? Volunteer Opening at Highland Food Shelf Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm. Volunteers provide friendly customer service while helping families shop for the culturally appropriate food they need and stock food during down time. Families are welcome to volunteer together. Under 14 with an adult. Start November 30th or December 14th.
Students Need your Help to Learn English Monday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm, January 7- March 21. Have you always wanted to try teaching English but only have availability in the evenings? Now's your chance! Volunteers are provided with training, class observation, and materials for lesson planning in a supportive environment. Learn about many cultures while teaching students skills they will use for the rest of their lives. 2.75 hrs/week for 1 quarter. Volunteers must be 18+.
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