5th Bridge » Opportunities

Vintage Band Festival

John Hiscox — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:13:52 +0000

www.vintagebandfestival.org this event was held for the first time in 2006 with 15 bands from around the world and the USA. This is a major production and requires many people in a large variety of jobs to pull off. This year we have 25 bands doing 100 concerts in four days. Bands from Austria, Russia, and many from the USA, playing authentic vintage period instruments. Some the players themselves have made. In the 2006 event you may recall there was an impromptu “battle of the bands” between a Confederate band from North Carolina and the First Brigade Band from Watertown, WI. This battle was a reenactment of the bands battling in the American Civil War. One band on one side of the field or river or gully, and the opposing band on the other. We are looking for volunteers to help at the concert locations during the weekend setting up chairs, helping the bands, we are going to have 100 concerts at many locations and we will need people to be at each one. You can call or email me if you have any questions, and please visit the web site and you can get a better picture of the event. Thank you for your consideration. John Hiscox volunteer coordinator. 612-756-2188

Kids Triathlon

Kelly Foster — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:27:43 +0000

Please support the local youth in the first ever kids triathlon. The event takes place August 7th,2010 at the Memorial pool. We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up/take-down, registration, transition areas, and at each event to ensure a safe and fun time for all. Check out the YMCA website for event information.

Those interested can contact Kelly Foster at:

(507)645-6836 or
tkfoster@charter.net

Opening on Board of Directors, Bridge Chamber Music Festival

Thu, 06 May 2010 16:13:32 +0000

The Bridge Chamber Music Festival is a community based music festival in its 12th year. We’re seeking individuals to help with any aspect of the festival, from publicity to fund raising to helping out at the concerts. If you love music and have some time to spare, we’d love to have your help.

Exercise Class Seeks Volunteer Leaders

Deb Johnson-Schad — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:37:50 +0000

Common Good RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is excited to announce that we will be starting a FREE exercise class in Northfield. Bone Builders is a weight bearing exercise program that has proven to help build bone density and aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. We offer the classes for free and provide free weights for all participants as well. UCare has helped sponsor these classes. Bone Builders will be offered in Northfield 2 times a week year round. The program has been active for a year in Faribault and the participants are reporting great results.

We are looking for several more community members who are interested in receiving free training to lead these exercise classes. If you are an active, health conscious individual who enjoys working with others, this may be a great fit for you and an opportunity to make a difference in your community.
Please call RSVP coordinator Deb Johnson-Schad @649-1699 for more information.

Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Rice County Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:10:37 +0000

Rice County Habitat for Humanity is hosting its annual Garage Sale to fund building homes. We need volunteers Thursday, April 15th from 9 to 4 to sort, price and stage items for sale. Then, we need volunteers to staff the sale Friday, April 16th & Saturday, April 17th from 8 to afternoon. Please e-mail Gina Franklin: ricehabitatdevelopment@gmail.com or call: 507.330.0740

Groups needed to make bracelets to raise money for War Kids Relief

Sarah Tiano — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:37:18 +0000

Local student Sarah Tiano, needs your help to make bracelets to raise money for War Kids Relief. Here is more from Sarah.
“In December, I applied and won a grant through the Healthy Community Initiative. The money allowed me to buy supplies to construct bracelets. To raise money to support children in war torn countries, I work with local youth making bracelets and educating them about the situation of kids in the Middle East. My project specifically focuses on Afghanistan and people living in internally displaced refugee camps. The conditions in these camps are absolutely atrocious, no food, water or medical care. The thing that hurts the most to see though is that there is no joy. These people are people and they deserve to have happiness and the same comforts we take for granted in our own daily lives. I am matched up with one Afghani mother/father (I am not sure which one yet) and am going to be helping them start there own business in the camp. That way, they are able to become self sufficient and earn money to help their kids. They will then be able to teach other people and the project will continue to grow. That is what is so great about this- we aren’t just sending money somewhere, we are giving people the resources and opportunities to better their own lives and the lives of their children.

I have worked with youth at St. Peter’s and now at church and also will start work with the Middle School Youth Center on March 1. I would absolutely love to get something going and work with Fifth Bridge. I think this would be an amazing opportunity to expand this project and get the word out to even more people. If you want to learn more about War Kids Relief, the non profit I am collaborating with, visit warkidsrelief.org

Also, here is the article from the Northfield News. It might be helpful for a little bit more knowledge.”

www.northfieldnews.com/news.php?viewStory=51390

If your group would like to help, please contact Sarah Tiano at sarah.tiano@gmail.com

Cannon River Watershed Partnership Annual River Cleanup

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:15:23 +0000

Come join the CRWP’s efforts to help improve the health and aesthetic appeal of the Cannon and Straight Rivers. With the success of our 1st Annual River Cleanup in September 2009, 215 volunteers at ten sites throughout the watershed pulled over 25,000 pounds of garbage, debris and tires out of the watershed. Because of the turnout and the stories shared from group participants, it is clear that people are passionate about the rivers and lakes in our watershed and want to make a difference by taking action in their own back yards. This year we are adding 5 more sites and adding twice the number of volunteers. Mark your calendars, this rewarding and fun volunteer experience will take place on September 18th, 2010 from 9am to noon.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE and HAVE FUN!

Interested?
Contact Leslie Kennedy at:
507-786-3915
leslie@crwp.net

Secretary for RIce County Habitat for Humanity Board

Pam Swanson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:37:15 +0000

This is a position on the Executive Committee of Rice County Habitat for Humanity. You will be responsible for showing up to meetings of the board held on the third Thursday of every month. You will take minutes, type them and send them to the Executive Director of Rice County Habitat for Humanity. You will also be a part of the planning and development of Rice County Habitat for Humanity. Please contact Dayna Clemment, Executive Director, at 507-323-5167 or at hfhricecounty@gmail.com for more information or to apply for this position.

Community Action Center Food Shelf

Judy Bickel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:25:40 +0000

The Community Action Center is looking for a volunteer(s) with a truck and a good back to pick-up and deliver food from Cub Foods to the CAC Food Shelf on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Mileage reimbursement is a possibility. For more information, please call Judy Bickel at the CAC, 664-3550.

Coach for girls involved in the Girls on the Run program

Margaret Huber — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:20 +0000

Coaches are needed to lead and to teach girls involved in the Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to eleven years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. The program runs for 10 weeks; each meeting lasts for about 1 1/2 hours. The volunteer opportunity begins the first week of March and runs through May.