Volunteering
sort: title | dateLake Monitor Volunteer
updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012We need a volunteer to help us collect in-lake samples in Twin Lake (located at 4750 W. 26th St.). The time commitment is approximately twice a month from mid-April through mid-October. Having your own boat or canoe is not necessary but helpful if you have one to use.
Volunteer two to four hours a month from Mid-April through Mid-October.
Pass a criminal history background check will be conducted.
For more information or to volunteer, call (952) 928-6025 or e-mail: krzesowiak.sarah@slpschools.org
How to Apply
updated: Tuesday, December 27, 2011For many volunteer positions, all that's required is a willingness to help and a phone call. However, individuals who will be working with children must go through a screening process to ensure children's safety. For information about volunteer opportunities, call the City and School Volunteer Office at (952) 928-6025 or e-mail krzesowiak....
Volunteer Benefits
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011Although our community reaps many rewards from volunteers, volunteers also benefit. The benefits vary with the person and the volunteer position, but here are just a few reasons to share your time and talents
- Maintain or renew job skills
- Contribute to the community
- Explore new careers
- Gain knowledge or learn a new skill
- Put your ideas to work in new ways
- Meet new people
- Earn school credit or job references
- Develop leadership skills
- Add variety to your life
- Set a positive example for others
- Experience how good it feels to help others
Adopt-a-Hydrant
updated: Friday, February 03, 2012Volunteers help ensure that firefighters have fast access to fire hydrants in residential neighborhoods.
Requirements:
- Shovel snow away from one hydrant after each snowfall for one winter.
For more information or to volunteer -
- Call (952) 924-2595
- e-mail csmith@stlouispark.org.
Adopt-a-Park or Garden
updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011Volunteer to monitor your neighborhood park or garden. Adopt a Park or Garden volunteers can choose to plant, maintain the annual garden and/or patrol their park each week during the summer, keep the park litter free, and report any vandalism or needed repairs. Volunteers may adopt the park or garden of their choice (providing it has...
Citizens for the Minnehaha Creek Corridor (CMCC)
updated: Tuesday, December 27, 2011Did you know that Minnehaha Creek runs through the City of St. Louis Park and connects to the Mississippi River?
Citizens for the Minnehaha Creek Corridor (CMCC) is a group that formed out of a desire to keep Minnehaha Creek and its recreational areas green and vibrant. Click here for more information on getting involved.
Volunteer Drivers
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011STEP (St. Louis Park Emergency Program) needs volunteer drivers to take individuals to medical and dental appointments as well as into STEP for food appointments. For more information, call STEP (ask for Kate) at (952) 925-4899 ext. 14.
English Language Volunteers
updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011The School District is looking for individuals to work with children who have moved here from another country practice speaking English. The minimum time commitment is 30 to 60 minutes once a week. Volunteers are also needed to help adults enrolled in day and evening classes. Training is provided. For more information, call (952) 928-6025.
H.O.M.E. Chore Program to Help Local Senior Citizens
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011Get involved in your neighborhood! The H.O.M.E. program provides home chore services like mowing, raking and/or snow shoveling for senior citizens in our community. They have clients in many neighborhoods that can use your help; volunteering even one time can make a difference and you can decide what you would like to help with! This volunteer opportunity...
Juvenile Diversion Program Leaders
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011Do you work effectively with young people? Do you have an interest in being a positive role model to young people? Then consider participating in this program that offers first-time youth offenders a positive alternative to juvenile court. The goal of the program is to hold youth accountable for their actions while giving them the tools to ensure...
Maintenance Volunteer
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011This is the perfect job for someone who enjoys fixing, building and generally taking care of things. The job duties will vary by season and may include construction of educational materials and Halloween party props, maintaining bird feeders, planting trees and flowers, eliminating non-native species, watering, etc. The time commitment is 2 to 3...
School Volunteers
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011The St. Louis Park School District welcomes volunteers who wish to read to classes, tutor children who need extra help or serve on advisory committees.
For a listing of school volunteer opportunities
- Visit school's web site at www.slpschools.org or call (952) 928-6025.
