Volunteer Opportunities from impactgiveback.org

Taste Around the World: Ethnic Progressive Dinner

2012-05-30T11:53:21.000Z

11/4/2012 - 11/5/2012 - The Legacy Children's Foundation is seeking to find volunteers to assist ethnic cooks from Bosnia, Sudan, Germany and Haiti to cook and serve native dishes during this progressive dinner. Cooks, servers, dish washers, decorators are all needed to make this a world class event.

Gary Mailloux 5 K Run

2012-05-30T11:47:37.000Z

9/8/2012 - 9/8/2012 - Saturday, Sept. 8 will be the 2nd annual 5 K run/walk fundraiser to honor the infinite enthusiasm and impact of Gary Mailloux on thousands of young lives over the course of many decades. The Legacy Children's Foundation will partner with the event organizers to make this an exciting celebration of this incredibly dedicated Fargo man!
Join us at Moorhead's beautiful Johnson Park for some fresh air, exercise and lunch! Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities during the race and lunch.

Madison Park Improvements

2012-05-30T11:31:32.000Z

6/12/2012 - 6/15/2012 - Over the winter months, students in the Legacy Children's Foundation have been collaborating with the Fargo Park District, Fargo Public Schools and the Fargo Police Dept to develop a plan to make improvements at the Madison Park. Now the work begins....

Moving of pea rock, wood chips, donations and serving of water. snacks and supper over the course of these days are all needed. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Teaching a Lawn Game at the Viking/Scandinavian Festival

2012-05-29T20:28:20.000Z

6/22/2012 - 6/23/2012 - Our Viking Festival at the Hjemkomst Center teaches people what life was like 1000 years ago in the Viking Age. One aspect of the Viking life was playing games. Kubb is a lawn game where wooden batons are thrown at wooden cubes until one team kills the "king."

Warning: Kubb is addictive and learning to play will make you want a set of your own. It takes about 10 minutes to learn, and after you learn you will teach others to play at the festival. We need Kubb teachers for 3 1/2 hour shifts: Friday 10-1:30 or 1:30-5; Saturday 10-1:30 or 1:30-5.

The Midwest Viking Festival is a very fun and educational yearly event. You will be able to see swordfighting, learn Viking board games, write your name in Old Norse runes, and see blacksmiths at work, just to name a few things. This year it will be combined with the annual Scandinavian Festival, so you will meet hundreds of people from all over the country and Scandinavia. There will be the usual vendors indoors and the Scandinavian food is a definite favorite. Volunteering, of course, grants you free admission to the festival.

felting demonstrator

2012-05-29T20:29:50.000Z

6/22/2012 - 6/23/2012 - Our Viking Festival at the Hjemkomst Center teaches kids and the general public the arts and crafts of everyday people 1000 years ago in the Viking Age. One of those everyday skills is making wool into felt.

It is pretty easy and very fun. Just take a ball of wool, dip it in the warm soapy water, and roll it until it becomes felt. All will be taught to you when you get here. Then, you will teach other people that come by the booth. This is designed as a children's activity and every kid that makes a felt ball also gets a bead to put on a necklace, but adults are certainly welcome to learn how to felt, too. We need teachers for 3 1/2 hour shifts: Friday 10-1:30 or 1:30-5; Saturday 10-1:30 or 1:30-5.

The Midwest Viking Festival is a very fun and educational yearly event. You will be able to see swordfighting, learn Viking board games, write your name in Old Norse runes, and watch blacksmiths at work, just to name a few things. This year it will be combined with the annual Scandinavian Festival, so you will meet hundreds of people from all over the country and Scandinavia. There will be the usual vendors indoors and the Scandinavian food is a definite favorite. Volunteering, of course, grants you free admission to the festival.

Tour de Cure 2012

2012-05-22T18:37:36.000Z

6/16/2012 - 6/16/2012 - The American Diabetes Association is looking for volunteers to help at the Tour de Cure. The Tour de Cure is a cycling ride, not a race, to raise diabetes awareness. We need volunteers to help with registration, lunch set up and serving, and various other tasks. You can email Sarah at tdcvolunteers@gmail.com or go to www.volunteerspot.com to register.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Maintenance and Grounds Work/ Cleaning

2012-05-18T19:15:48.000Z

5/25/2012 - Bonanzaville is looking for volunteers to help throughout our season with general maintenance and grounds work as well as cleaning in the buildings and exhibits. The hours are flexible and based completely on your schedule. It's a great chance to get outside or to explore some of Bonanzaville's 400,000 artifacts.

Docents (Costumed Interpretors)

2012-05-18T19:01:13.000Z

5/26/2012 - 9/30/2012 - Bring Bonanzaville to life by being a costumed interpretor in our Pioneer Village. Whether you enjoy history, theater, storytelling, crafts, or have a special talent to share we are looking for energetic people to volunteer at Bonanzaville! The staff can help with research, presentation, and dress (which is optional and not required). The hours are flexible based on your availability. You will bring history to life and make our visitors experience memorable. Contact us for more information.

Tour Guide

2012-05-09T21:05:42.000Z

5/9/2012 - 12/31/2012 - A great job for anyone interested in history, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, Scandinavian heritage, or architecture. The church is a replica of a 12th century Norwegian wooden church, very beautiful, unique, and with a fascinating history. The tours touch on the Viking Age, Medieval Christianity, and the importance for many in our area of maintaining links to the "Old Country." You will meet people from all across the country and all over the world. We will provide you with all of the information and training you need. Shifts are four hours long, 9-1 or 1-5, several shifts available.

Operating Room Personnelle Assistant

2012-05-04T21:55:40.000Z

5/27/2012 - This volunteer would need to change into provided scrubs for their shifts. They are in the OR assisting before and after surgeries. **No direct patient contact during surgery is allowed** This volunteer assists in setting up the OR and tearing down after suregery. It is more of a hands-on position and can be vital in giving you the ins and outs of the OR.

Critical Care Unit Assistant

2012-05-04T21:49:22.000Z

5/4/2012 - The Critical Care Attendant would need to be an attentive and compassionate person with capabilities to work independantly. This person would be the check-in point for those visiting the unit. They would take family members back to see their loved ones and attend to the family's needs. This volunteer is the point of contact and information for those entering and exiting the unit.

Gift Shop Attendant

2012-05-04T21:31:58.000Z

5/27/2012 - We are in need of some energetic individuals that enjoy working with displays and merchandise. This person would be trustworthy and a hard worker. There are 2 shifts that are needing to be filled. Monday from 9-1pm and Wednesday 9-1pm. These positions require you to work on a cash register and to answer phone calls. We offer partner perks, which are discounts to various businesses in our community, to our volunteers. The Gift Shop is a fun environment to work and you will also receive a discount on merchandise you purchase.

A Child's World "Wild Rumpus"

2012-05-03T19:12:19.000Z

5/31/2012 - 5/31/2012 - "Wild Rumpus" takes place on Thursday, May 31 from 5:30-8:00 PM. You can run simple games such as a cake walk, ring toss, fishing pond, etc at our annual childcare carnival

General Volunteers

2012-04-26T16:53:42.000Z

5/14/2012 - 12/7/2012 - We are looking for volunteers that can help with painting interior

or exterior homes and garages.

We would like to have a commitment to work for a day or two in
order to finish a projects.

You Are Needed Volunteer

2012-04-19T17:56:41.000Z

4/19/2012 -

Write up volunteer submissions of You Are Needed into one document.
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Dispatcher

2012-04-19T17:54:20.000Z

4/23/2012 - Check answering machine upon arrival (first shift of the day).
Answer calls to schedule rides for medical appointments and social rides. Show willingness to train on computer dispatch and procentive programs.
Show willingness to train on office equipment such as multi-line phone system, copier, fax machine, printer, two-way radio.
Maintain communication with drivers on two-way radio to alert them of cancellations or changes in schedule.

Arc West Central Luau Dance

2012-04-30T18:00:29.000Z

5/14/2012 - 5/14/2012 - This is Arc West Central's annual Luau Dance fundraiser. Volunteers needed to decorate, prepare kabobs, put out food, take tickets, and cleanup. Food and decorations provided. Volunteers could make signs ahead of time if they are interested.

Set up at 6:00.

Dance - 7:15pm until 8:15pm.

Experienced Carpentry Volunteers

2012-04-19T17:40:41.000Z

4/20/2012 - 8/31/2012 - We need experienced:

Roofers- Shingling and installing gutters.
Plumbers - Installing faucets and sinks.
Electricians - Installing light fixtures.
Carpenters - Window repair and installation.
Carpet and linoleum Installers
Tile
Brick or concrete

Lend A Hand GoFarCharity Race Day Volunteer!

2012-04-19T17:47:02.000Z

5/19/2012 - 5/19/2012 - Volunteers that help with traffic control on Fargo Marathon race day for a minimum of 6 hours (maximum of 8 hours) are able to turn their volunteer time into contributions to DMF Lend A Hand. Charity volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt.

Traffic control volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to qualify for the charitable donation. Training will be provided by the Fargo Marathon.

To sign up, contact Jeana/DMF Lend A Hand Program Director at 701.356.2661, jeanapeinovich@dakmed.org

ALS - Volunteer for Person with Disabilities 20 miles east of Moorhead, MN

2012-04-29T13:14:14.000Z

4/10/2012 - 10/9/2012 -

Because of the paralyzing and chronic condition, persons with ALS often have immeasurable amounts of difficulty doing common daily tasks or are simply unable to do them. A volunteer could play an important role in reducing stress and increasing quality of life by helping in the home with one or all of these activities:

Clean
Errands
Gardening
Household Chores
Light Maintenance
Meals
Pet Care
Scrap Booking
Snow Removal
Visit Person with ALS or their children
Yard Work

Day: Prefer Wed & Thurs and open to Mon & Tues

Time: Any time between 5:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Frequency: 2-4 times per month, 3-4 hrs.

For safety reasons and to equip volunteers in this position, a screening process and training is required that includes: volunteer application, interview and orientation (1.5 hours), reference checks, background check.

Must be 18 years or older.

Although it is not contagious, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis.