Attend the MN State Fair as a caregiver/helper

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ORGANIZATION: MSS-Midwest Special Services, Inc

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Enjoy the MN State Fair! MSS is a program that provides services and supports to adults with disabilities. We need volunteers to accompany our staff and help the individuals in our program on this fun excursion. Volunteers will be provided with an admission ticket to the fair. Duties may include but are not limited to: pushing a wheelchair, walking with someone who needs support, waiting in line with a program participant to purchase food/helping count out money, being an extra set of eyes and hands for the group, assisting staff as needed. Volunteers will be required to stay with the group at all times, and will be transported to and from the fair on an MSS vehicle with staff. Volunteers will meet at their preferred MSS location around 9am, and arrive back to MSS between 1-2pm. Volunteers must be comfortable and professional engaging with adults with disabilities, and be over the age of 18. Opportunities available only during weekdays, no evenings or weekends.

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About MSS-Midwest Special Services, Inc

Location:

900 Ocean St, St. Paul, MN 55106, US

Mission Statement

The Mission of MSS is to support people with disabilities as vital and contributing members of our community

Description

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we provide community and employment services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities. We believe everyone is a vital and contributing member of their community, and our goal is to help create a future where people are supported to live the life they envision. A life full of friendship, community, and most of all- choices.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Thu Aug 22, 2019 - Fri Aug 30, 2019
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

3265 Northwood CircleSuite 180Eagan, MN 55121

(44.839714,-93.15122)
 

DATE POSTED

August 6, 2019

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Special Needs
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • at least 1 five- hour shift, volunteers are welcome to apply for more than 1 trip to the fair
  • must be comfortable engaging with adults with disabilities

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