Blankets for Kids - collection project

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Children in our Head Start program are in need of blankets to use for nap-time in our Centers and to stay warm at home.

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties serves nearly 1,500 Head Start children yearly. In these early education programs, our team of educators, family advocates and volunteers help low-income youth from ages 3-5 prepare for success when they enter kindergarten. Our Early Head Start program assists families with younger children and pregnant women.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Fantastic team-building activity for a group of any size or age. Knowledge that you are helping children thrive!

Essential Functions:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• An individual or group of volunteers will host a collection drive and/or purchase blankets
• For each collection/assembly effort a minimum of five blankets is requested, more are welcome
• Submit a timesheet to the Volunteer Specialist
• If a group, the leader must keep track of the number of volunteers assisting and total hours donated

Blanket Requirements:

• Baby blanket for infant/toddler, approximately 36 inches by 36 inches in size preferred
• Preschooler blanket, approximately 48 inches by 48 inches or larger preferred
• Larger blankets will be distributed to families for use at home
• Weighted blanket or lap-blanket are also accepted
• Washable material, soft and durable preferred
• Home-made/hand-crafted knitted, crocheted or sewn items are acceptable
• New or gently used and the blanket must be clean when delivered
• Backpack or re-usable bag to store the blanket when not being used (optional)
• Hats, mittens, scarves, coats & boots (optional)

Please DO NOT include any additional items or notes. Thank you!

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

• Time depends upon how many blankets that you wish to collect or create
• This volunteer opportunity must be conducted entirely at your location and delivered to our St Paul office
• Register before you begin collecting items and contact us before you drop them off
• If possible, deliver blankets by September - however, they are accepted year-round

Location: (drop off blankets)

450 Syndicate St North, St Paul, MN 55104 (Office is located on the Green Line train route.)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Complete a Short-Term Registration Form at www.caprw.org/volunteer and email/scan it to volunteers@caprw.org

Questions? Email volunteers@caprw.org or call 651-603-5979

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