Volunteer Opportunities

Do you sew?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:28:52 -0700

Do you sew? Do you have scraps of material waiting for a use? Are you learning to sew or teaching others? Would you like to have a simple sewing project that contributes to others?

Epic Enterprises Inc. needs a collection of Bean Bags. Epic Enterprise is a provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities. We use bean bags for a number of games and sensory stimulation activities. We could use small ones large ones, in various shapes and designs. They need to be filled with non-toxic materials (like beans or rice). I would happy to pick the finished product up or you could come to EPIC to see the joy your skills bring to us. Please contact Neil Rowley at (507) 645-6462 or email me at nlr5757@yahoo.com.

Thank you,

Neil Rowley
Life Enrichment Manager
EPIC Enterprises Inc.

Childcare Needed

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:45:22 -0700

HOPE Center is a non profit organization that advocates for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Rice County. We are in need of volunteers interested in providing childcare for mothers to attend a weekly support group. The group meets one night a week and total time commitment is less than 2 hours. Interested volunteers should contact 507-332-0882 and ask for Kari. (located in Faribault)

America in Bloom -- Northfield

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:18:41 -0700

We are looking for volunteers in the eight categories of America in Bloom. Some are individual efforts and others might need a team effort.
1. Tidiness – Neighborhood and Community Projects
*Clean up your yard and neighborhood
*Remove garbage and recycling containers from the neighborhood front yards
*Park RVs, boats, unused cars, mowers, etc. in garages or in back yards
*Clean up your city where needed with owners approval if appropriate
*Join the AIB Graffiti Patrol (call Pat Allen at 645-9298)
*Start an AIB Clean Team to help with watering, weeding, planting, trash pickup, etc. (call Marcia Walters at 952-652-3412)
*Adopt a neighborhood park to keep clean and trash and weed free
*Weed your yard and help your neighbors weed theirs
*Sweep the public sidewalks and parking lots as needed
*Patrol the Riverwalk and parking areas and pick up rocks

2.Floral Displays in the Community
*Join the AIB Plant Patrol (call Judy Code at 645-5154) Read more »

FITNESS & CLEANING VOLUNTEERS

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:35:50 -0700

Fitness Volunteers & Cleaners,

The Northfield Senior Wellness Center is looking for volunteers for a variety of programming:
• Fitness Center Cleaners
• Pool Monitors (watch over the pool safety)
• Fitness Class Instructors
• Personal Trainers & Fitness Orientation Instructors
* Aerobic Instructors
• Tai Chi, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Pilates Instructors
• Dance or Tap Dance Instructors
• Bike Club leaders
• Walking Club leaders
• People with Fitness, Health or Nutrition background and training to do health or fitness informational talks at the Northfield Senior Center
The Northfield Senior Wellness Center is a fun and inviting non-residential not for profit organization serving area seniors from ages 50 and older.
Come, join us and get involved!
Contact Gale Marchand 507 664-3702;

Keeping Kids Safe

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:50:26 -0700

Keeping Kids Safe: You Can Make the Difference

Community members: 6:30–8:30pm, April 7
Professionals: 9-11am, April 24
Conference room 3, Rice County Government Services Building, Faribault
Refreshments provided

A panel presentation with local experts: Come to learn and discuss childhood traumatic experiences, intervention and prevention efforts, and how we can make the difference together.

Reserve your seat by contacting Melanie at HOPE Center, 507-332-0882 or melanieomatson@yahoo.com

Brought to you by HOPE Center
Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Resource Team, Northfield Healthy Community Initiative, Rice County Sex Offender Task Force, Rice County Social Services, and Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Action Response Team (SMART) of Rice County

This event is free due to funding from MN Office of Justice Programs, United Way, & Women In Northfield Giving Support (WINGS)