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2024-05-02
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2024-05-02
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Saint Paul, MN 55104
Wilder is seeking volunteers for our biggest fundraising event of the year, Ordinary Magic, on May 2 at Wilder Center! Ordinary Magic is a fun and inspiring evening to raise support for the children, families, and older adults Wilder serves. We look forward to our annual celebration in support of Wilder’s mission and hope you can join us to celebrate & build community with Wilder! Shift options vary from 2-3 hours. Volunteers are needed in these roles: Live Auction Bid Spotter (7:00-8:30pm) Farewell Greeters (7:30-9:30pm) SIGN UP: To learn more, please contact volunteers@wilder.org or 651.280.2460, or please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAFA822A6FFC61-48186842-ordinary#/ BENEFITS: Have a direct impact on local community members by helping Wilder execute a successful fundraising event. Event volunteers also have the opportunity to meet others in the community, all while supporting Wilder’s mission. Volunteers will be provided a family-style meal during the course of the event. Volunteers may have the opportunity to view the event program, but that is not guaranteed.
Date Posted: 2024-04-08
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Flexible Schedule
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St Paul, MN 55104
Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver noon meals to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area. Friendly visits from Meals on Wheels volunteers mean a great deal, and routes typically take an hour or less. You can volunteer solo, with a friend or family member, or with a work or community group for a one to 1.5 hour shift from 10:30am-12:00pm on a weekly or an on-call basis. Responsibilities include utilizing your own vehicle to pick up meals from our location and dropping off at community members' homes. Routes may include downtown Saint Paul and/or non-downtown routes. Join us and support the well-being and independence of your neighbors! Current openings: Weekly volunteer drivers for a Tuesday or Friday downtown route from 10:30am-12:00pm On-call volunteers to drive on a substitute basis as needed Monday to Friday between 10:30am-12:00pm Learn more: Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 for more information, or simply express interest via the orange "I Want to Help" button.
Date Posted: 2024-04-22
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Flexible Schedule
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St. Paul, MN 55104
Join our hardworking Meals on Wheels team to heat, pack and prepare meals for delivery to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area as a Hot Meal Packer! After you pack participants’ bags, volunteer drivers get these meals directly into the hands of local recipients. There is also the option to help setup the room for frozen meal packing activities. This independent role requires strong attention to detail and flexibility to help with various tasks during down time. We're seeking volunteers for a weekly shift with Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday option from 8:45-10:30 a.m. Responsibilities: Warm meals in our oven. Follow detailed packing instructions to ensure outgoing meals match each participant’s dietary needs/preferences. Pack meals in thermal bags according to route. Label bags and reorganize supplies. Other administrative or organizational tasks as time allows during breaks from other responsibilities. Benefits to volunteering: Have a direct impact on your local community members by packing food tailored to their requests. Qualifications: Be 18 years of age or older. Ability to interact with and assist people of varying backgrounds, cultures and identities, including race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, ability, gender, gender expression, religion, etc. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently. Ability to meet the time commitments outlined below. Complete a criminal background check (Wilder covers the cost). Highly respectful of confidentiality. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Timing and location: Total time requirement: Minimum 3-month commitment to this weekly role. Day of the week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays Time of the day: 8:45-10:30am Site: 941 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 Learn more: Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged.
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
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Flexible Schedule
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St. Paul, MN 55104
Join our hardworking Meals on Wheels team to pack and prepare meals for delivery to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area. Wilder Meals on Wheels provides both frozen and hot meals depending on participant preference. Volunteer packers visit the Healthy Aging and Caregiver Services site to warm hot meals and/or pack frozen meals and additional items for each participant, so participants can receive nutritious meals. After you pack them, volunteer drivers get these meals directly out into the hands of older adults who need them. You can have a big impact! By serving as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, you support the well-being and independence of your neighbors. Current openings: Weekly volunteers on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9:00-10:30am On-call volunteers to serve on a substitute basis as needed Monday to Friday from 9:00-10:30am Learn more: Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged.
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
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Flexible Schedule
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Saint Paul, MN 55104
We are calling on groups or families to donate and assemble snack packs for students part of Saint Paul Promise - a community of people and resources that has set out to ensure that families have the systems, support, and opportunities they deserve on the path to college and career success. We need 150 snack packs to finish out the school year - your group could complete some or all of this need! Each pack should be in a 1 gallon size Zip-Top bag and include: 1 macaroni and cheese or oatmeal or cheesy rice cup 1 package of Goldfish crackers 1 or 2 fruit cups or apple sauce pouches 1 or 2 granola bars When and Where: Collect items anytime now through mid-May 2024. You can do this on your own time and at your own location. Then, contact us to arrange a drop off time by mid-May once you’re ready! Your group will: Collect or purchase snack items. Assemble items into individual snack packs. Share a little sunshine this spring! Learn More: Contact us to express interest at volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460.
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
