National Volunteer Recognition Week is April 18-24, 2010

We couldn’t do all that we do without the help and support of our volunteers! Have you had a great experience volunteering, either with us or with another organization? Please send us your story! We’ll be highlighting the experiences of volunteers in our community on our blog (http://voamn.blogspot.com) throughout the month of April. Please submit your stories and/or photos via email to Kristin Cook at kcook@voamn.org by April 30th. One contributor will be chosen at random to receive a special Volunteers of America gift basket!

Here are some opportunities to volunteer and make a difference with us this summer/fall:

Bowling for Backpacks: Tuesday, July 27th, 5-8pm, Park Tavern, St. Louis Park. Get a team of bowlers together to have fun, kick-off our Operation Backpack program, and raise money for Volunteers of America. More details online at www.voamn.org under the “Events” tab.

Operation Backpack: August 2nd-23rd. Purchase or collect new backpacks filled with school supplies for at-risk children and teens in need. More details online at:
www.operationbackpackmn.org.

Thanksgiving Food Drives: September 1st-November 12th. Organize a Thanksgiving food drive at your office, neighborhood, or church to provide complete Thanksgiving meals to families and seniors in need. More details online at: www.thanksgivingbagsmn.org.

Adopt a Family: September 1st-Mid-December (drop-off dates TBD). Sponsor a low income family, senior, or child by purchasing holiday gifts from wish lists written by the recipients themselves. More details online at www.adoptafamilymn.org.

Specialized Volunteer Projects: Ongoing. A chance to work in partnership with us to develop a unique, impactful volunteer experience for your corporate/employee group. Contact Vicki Testerman at vtesterman@voamn.org or 952-945-4063 for more information. More details online at www.voamn.org under the “Events” tab.

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