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Sep 1
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Nov 15
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Hopkins, MN 55343
Looking to make an impact? Volunteer with us and be part of something meaningful-help empower our community and inspire change! Reach for Resources is looking for a Voter Engagement Volunteer. Position Title: Voter Engagement Volunteer Organization: Reach for Resources, Inc. Location: Various locations across the community, including adaptive recreation programs and a community picnic event. Timeframe: September1st - November 15th, 2024 Position Overview: The Voter Engagement Volunteer will play a vital role in educating and empowering individuals with disabilities to participate in the upcoming elections. Volunteers will also assist with on-site voter registration at various Reach adaptive recreation programs and a community picnic. The role involves directly engaging with participants, helping them understand their voting rights, and encouraging active participation in both local and federal elections. Key Responsibilities: Engage with Participants: Talk to individuals with disabilities about the importance of voting, explain key election issues, and answer questions about the voting process. Assist with Voter Registration: Help participants register to vote during adaptive recreation programs and at the community picnic using provided iPads and accessible materials. Distribute Information: Hand out flyers with simplified, easy-to-understand election information, including infographics and QR codes linked to an educational video created by Reach. Support Events: Assist in the organization and facilitation of voter engagement activities, including the community picnic. This may include setup, cleanup, and interacting with local politicians or representatives. Qualifications: Passion for civic engagement and advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and accessibly. Patience, empathy, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities. Willingness to learn about the voting process, including accessible voting methods and voter registration procedures. Ability to use or learn to use iPads and other technology for voter registration. Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 10 hours between September 1st and November 15th, 2024. This may include attending adaptive recreation programs, participating in the community picnic, and helping with voter registration activities. Training: Volunteers will receive training on the voting process, voter registration, and best practices for communicating with individuals with disabilities. Benefits: Contribute to empowering individuals with disabilities to exercise their voting rights. Gain experience in community outreach, civic engagement, and working with diverse populations. Network with other volunteers, community members, and local leaders. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those served by Reach for Resources.
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Help us celebrate 40 years of making a difference! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to bring their creativity and passion to our marketing, event planning, and outreach efforts for Reach's big anniversary. Whether you’re into graphic design, social media, or community engagement, your skills can help empower others. Reach is a non-profit organization committed to empowering individuals to reach their full protentional by providing individualized services. Join us in Minnetonka or virtually-let’s make this celebration unforgettable! https://www.reachforresources.org/about/
Date Posted: Aug 27, 2024
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Oct 25
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Oct 25
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05:30 PM
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08:00 PM
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Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Attention all DJs of the Night! We're summoning a master of music to bring our Ghostly Gala to life! Help us conjure up an unforgettable evening filled with spooky beats, eerie tunes, and a dance party. Our hauntingly fun celebration includes a costume contest, spine-chilling games, wicked prizes, and more. We've got the gear-tablet, speaker, microphone, and cords-but you're welcome to bring your own spellbinding setup. If you're ready to cast a musical spell over our guests, we need you to make this Halloween bash truly spooktacular! Program Details: Join us for a hauntingly good time at our annual Ghostly Gala! It’s where ghouls and goblins gather for a spooktacular Halloween party featuring a costume contest, thrilling games, tantalizing prizes, an epic dance party and a pizza dinner, ensuring a night of frightful fun! About U s: Reach for Resources is a non-profit organization that supports individuals of all abilities and empowers them to reach their full potential!
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Minnetonka, MN 55343
Reach for Resources is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people to reach their full potential. We do this by providing individualized services that maximize independence, boosts community involvement, and improve physical and emotional well-being. By sharing your talents our organization, you receive a chance to give back to your community and gain great experience. Reach For Resources is looking for a volunteer to help with office administration including filing, scanning and data entry! Office support is important for our nonprofit to help succeed in our mission! Please email the volunteer manager if interested mfowler@reachforresources.org
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2024
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Oct 25
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Oct 25
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04:30 PM
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08:30 PM
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Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and creatures of the night! Volunteer with us at our annual Ghostly Gala and be part of a frightfully fun Halloween celebration! Help us bring the magic to life by assisting with the costume contest, running thrilling games, handing out tantalizing prizes, and ensuring everyone has a spook-tacular time at our epic dance party and pizza dinner. Join us for a hauntingly good time! Department Overview Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. We provide individualized services that maximize independence, boost community engagement, and improve physical and emotional well-being to individuals of all abilities living in the Minneapolis metro area.
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2024
