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Fall 2015 Service Bulletin

QUOTE OF THE DAY

We make a living by what we get, but we

make a life by what we give.

~Winston Churchill

Woofstcok Tri-County Humane Society

The Tri-County Humane Society's most important fundraising

event, the 27th Annual Woofstock Companion Walk, is coming up

on September 12th. Fundraise and have fun with us! This 5k Walk

for animals will be held at Wilson Park in St. Cloud from 9-

2pm, with the walk kicking off at 10am. There will be food, music,

exhibitors, a silent auction, games for pets and people, face paint-

ing, paw art, a hotdog eating contest and costume contest, FREE

bouncy house for kids, human (inflatable) jousting, a dunk tank,

and dog demos by the Twin Cities Disc Dog Club and Prodigy

Pups Dog Training.

Thinking about adopting, but don't have a pet yet? This is a

GREAT place to meet different breeds and talk to pet owners to see

why they love the breed they have. Pet owners LOVE to talk about

their pets. ;) The past few years have brought over 500 people and

300 pets to this event, so there are plenty of animals to meet!

More info and pledge forms may be found online at

www.tricountyhumanesociety.org, or by calling (320) 252-0896.

Tri-County Humane Society

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Facility Support

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of

women and children who are victims of domestic vio-

lence? We are in immediate need of people who are able

to sort and organize the many in-kind donations that we

are so fortunate to receive from the community. Volun-

teers for this position will be asked to assist with the or-

ganization and maintenance of donated items, make up

welcome bags for new residents, keeping our facility clean

and organized. Shifts are available weekdays. Individu-

als or small groups are welcome! Contact Anna Marie's

Alliance at 320.251.7203 or visit www.annamaries.org.

Translator for Spanish language

Help battered women and their children get the help they

need to live in safety. An interpreter provides access to ser-

vices at Anna Marie's for women where limited English cre-

ates a barrier. Responsibilities: (1) Assists client/advocate

communication; (2) assists in filling out forms; (3) assists

with the Intake and goal setting; (4)assists with communi-

cation with local service agencies. Contact Anna Marie's Al-

liance at 320.251.7203 or visit www.annamaries.org.


Marketing & Communications Intern

Assist with specific projects and overall organizational com-

munication. Opportunities include assisting with events,

graphic design, writing for the United Way newsletter, inter-

viewing and photography for community success stories,

website development, community research and more! If you

have any questions please contact Mary Krippner at (320)

223-7991 or [email protected]

United Way Community Impact Internship

United Way of Central Minnesota interns learn about United Way,

the network of human service agencies, strengths of the local hu-

man service system, challenges, issues, trends and changing

needs in Central Minnesota. They gain increased skills in one-to-

one communication, group facilitation, public speaking, setting

and reaching goals, written communication and working as part of

a team. United Way works with each person to take on projects

and responsibilities that relate to their interests, skills and goals.

Opportunities include: Assist in coordination of initiatives related

to United Way's five key goals, conduct targeted outreach to in-

crease community awareness of United Way 2-1-1 community

helpline, promote early learning through Success By 6 and Imagi-

nation Library, volunteerism promotion, allocation of United Way

donations through volunteer review teams and other special pro-

jects. If you have any questions please contact Mary Krippner at

(320) 223-7991 or [email protected]

United Cerebral Palsy


WACOSA Senior Services Volunteer

Use age-appropriate, creative, stimulating and varied scheduled curriculum

activities, providing clients with functional training outcomes at all times at

the WACOSA Senior Program. Assist staff members with taking clients on

community outings. This volunteer opportunity is available Monday

through Friday from 8:00am - 2:30pm in shifts of 1 hour increments up to 7

hours. If you have any questions please contact Andrea Harrell at

(320) 257-5188 or [email protected].

Deardorff Highland Cattle.

Need of 3 workers for Friday Sept. 11-

Sunday the 13th. Easy food service. Grilling, serving, taking money. Very laid back atmosphere but we will be

busy. If a group wants to do it in shifts that would be fine. If some volunteers want to do it for a cause I will donate

$500 to them. If you have any questions of comments, please contact Clint

Deardorff at: 406 600 4263 or at

[email protected]

Fine Arts Volunteer

Teach WACOSA's clients age-

appropriate, creative, stimulating and

varied artistic activities. These may be

skill-building classes or classes to teach

the clients about a particular fine arts

medium through a specific pro-

ject. Previous volunteers have fea-

tured Creative Movements Dance clas-

ses, Photography, Decoupage, Bogus

Paper Painting, Introductory Music,

and Poetry. This volunteer opportuni-

ty is available Monday through Friday

from 8:45am - 4:00pm in shifts of 1

hour increments up to 8 hours. If you

have any questions please contact An-

drea Harrell at

(320) 257-5188 or [email protected].


Centra Care Woods Way Finding Volunteers

Urgent need for volunteers through early 2016 to assist during

Emergency Trauma Center Construction! Volunteers are need-

ed to help guide our patients and guests through the construc-

tion near the Emergency Trauma Center. Each time you pick

up a shift, your name will be entered into a monthly drawing

for a $50 Coborn’s, Amazon or Gift Gallery gift card! Our

greatest needs are:

Sunday 6:30 AM-10:30 AM, Sunday 5-9 PM, Thursday 6:30 AM

-10:30 AM, Friday 6:30 AM-10:30 AM, Saturday 6:30 AM-10:30

AM, Saturday 12-4 PM, Saturday 5-9 PM

If you would like to help out during these or other times—

please contact Alison Dahlin at (320) 255-5638 or

[email protected].

CentraCare Health Hospice

CentraCare Health Hospice Program is seeking men and women who

are interested in Volunteering. We are currently looking for volun-

teers in St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Foley, Milaca, Monticello,

Becker, Paynesville and the surrounding areas. We are seeking in-

dividuals who want to provide emotional support and practical as-

sistance to those facing end of life. We offer flexible training options

to fit your busy schedules. Please consider making a difference in

your community. If you are a person who has the compassion and

desire to serve the dying by helping them live their final weeks and

months to the fullest, please contact Sherry Rausch, Volunteer Spe-

cialist at

CentraCare Health Hospice at 240-3276.

Reading Corps

Nearly one in three 3rd graders in Minnesota is failing to reach basic levels of literacy. You can help change

that.

As a Minnesota Reading Corps literacy tutor, you can help change this statistic and the lives of struggling read-ers. As the nation’s largest state AmeriCorps program, we are recognized because our tutors are getting results with the students they serve and are helping to ensure that all children are successful readers by the end of

third grade.

Become a tutor! We are recruiting full time and part time Literacy tutors in Saint Cloud and surrounding ar-eas. Tutors commit to one year of AmeriCorps service. They are parents, grandparents, recent college gradu-ates, mid-career professionals and retirees who may want to get more involved at our school, explore a new career in education, re-enter the workforce or give back

to their community. We train our tutors prior to service.

Benefits of serving include:

• Training and coaching in research-based literacy practice

methods

• Impacting the lives of children who need extra support to

become proficient readers

• Biweekly living allowance of about $544 (for full-time)

• Education award of up to $5,730

• Stronger connection to the Saint Cloud Community

Serve to grow. One year. This year.

Now is the time to apply for 2015-2016 positions. For more information about literacy tutor positions available please contact: Melissa Walton at 612-327-4776 or [email protected]

Central MN Sexual Assault Center

Activities Volunteer

Assist with the moving of Assumption Home (skilled nursing

facility) residents in wheelchairs to and from group recreation

programs and activities. Assist Therapeutic Recreation Staff

in execution of group recreation programs and activities for

Assumption Home residents.

Activities include Garden Club, Music, Card Party, Bingo, La-

dies Spa, Men's Club...and many more!

Activities are held 7 days a week at various times, volunteer-

ing is flexible, rewarding, and so fun! If you have any ques-

tions or concerns please contact Mary Rademacher at (320)

348-2316 or

[email protected]


Walk with a purpose! Be a Beauty Shop Escort!

One of the highlights of the week for residents at Country Manor

Campus is getting their trips to the beauty shop on campus!

Country Manor is looking for a volunteer to escort residents to their

beauty appointments located right within our facility. It is a great

way for you to get exercise and give back to your community at the

same time!

This volunteer position is open on Friday mornings from about 9:00

-11:30 am. This is a fun way to get to know new people and make

new friendships as well! If you have any questions or concerns

please contact Caitlin Tierney at (320) 253-1920 or

[email protected]


Help at the St. Cloud Walk to Defeat ALS

The ALS Association is looking for some enthusiastic people to volun-

teer for the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, September 12 from 7:15

am – 12:00 noon. We need volunteers to help decorate, register par-

ticipants, give out t-shirts, hand out food, paint faces, and take pho-

tographs. As a thank you for volunteering, you’ll receive a volunteer t-

shirt, snacks, and beverages. More importantly, you’ll be an integral

part of an event that supports ALS research and helps fund the

equipment and services we offer free of charge to people living with

ALS and their families. If you have any questions please contact

Laura Winterstein at (888) 672-0484 or

[email protected].

Salvation Army Needs Food Donations!

The local Salvation Army and food shelf are in desperate need of volunteers to help serve ~175 meals Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 a.m.-

12:45 p.m. at their shelter off of Hwy. 10 in St. Cloud.

They also need canned and non-perishable items for their food shelf which serve about 60 families daily. Items needed include: canned soups, fruits, vegetables, meat products (tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.), ramen noodles, boxed or bagged cereal, pasta and rice to

name a few.

Consider hosting a food drive and donating items to the Salvation

Army!

Contact Mary Posch for more information or to make your dona-

tions.

[email protected]

320-257-7435

mailto:[email protected]


Learn about Pet Therapy Program

Does your dog draw attention because of its personality, manners, or

compassionate attentive disposition? Do people remark that you have

an exceptionally well behaved and kind dog?

If the answers are YES, you may want to think about becoming part

of a volunteer pet therapy team. There are many organizations, librar-

ies and schools in the community that would welcome your time and

furry friendliness.

Consider the next step in learning what it takes to become a pet ther-

apy team. St. Croix Hospice in Sartell MN hosts FREE informational

sessions so you can hear firsthand what it takes to become a sensa-

tional team. Learn more about preparedness, training, scenarios,

evaluations, certification programs and associated guidelines. The in-

structor is an accredited pet therapy tester, evaluator and certified

pet therapist.

Contact Jodi Julseth. St. Croix Hospice volunteer coordinator, at

320-250-6899 or [email protected].

Beth Knutson-Kolodzne

Associate Director for Civic Engagement & Campus Programs

Atwood Memorial Center - 134

(320) 308.2205

[email protected]

G. N. Rangamani, Ph.D.

Faculty Liaison for Service-Learning


(320) 308.2205 or (320) 308.4142

[email protected]

Ashley Mitchell

Program Adviser for Civic Engagement


(320) 308.2205

[email protected]

Rhondisha Washington

Intern-Program Assistant

Atwood Memorial Center—134

(320)308.3712

[email protected]

Department of Campus Involvement

Civic Engagement Staff




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