The Volunteer Center at United Way of Olmsted County promotes community engagement by connecting individuals and groups in Southeastern Minnesota with rewarding volunteer opportunities. To help promote volunteerism, United Way of Olmsted County highlights a few opportunities each week. If you would like to receive this column or would like information on additional opportunities, contact United Way office at (507) 529-4831 or go to www.uwolmsted.org and click on the volunteer tab, then click on the link that says Go here to *Volunteer Now*.
Rochester pond and garden tour
The tour will also host educational activities to teach and inspire neighbors, neighborhoods, and businesses to incorporate “green” practices into their landscapes. Volunteers are needed to help monitor and manage the sites to be visited. Email debbie.pondtour@yahoo.com or call 529-4150 for more information or to volunteer with RNeighbors, Rochester's Neighborhood Resource Center.
Thursdays on First and 3rd summer market and music festival
This event is used as a tool to broaden the community’s perspective of art and culture and to make a tangible connection to their own lifestyles. The 2011 event runs every Thursday from June 9th through September 1st. Volunteers work alongside our staff to assist with set-up and tear-down as well as operate the informational booth. Call 424-4744 for more information or to volunteer with Rochester Downtown Alliance.
Caring hands (hand massage)
Caring Hands massage is light and gentle hand massage that is provided for patients, family members or staffs who have a need to decrease stress, anxiety or could benefit from some caring touch. Hand massage is a valuable complimentary service for patients and family members. Call 255-5653 for more information or to volunteer with Saint Marys Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers.
Classroom volunteer
Join us in our classrooms to ensure positive beginnings for all young children and their families. During your volunteer time you will have fun playing games, singing songs, and having fun with preschool age children. Call 287-2020 for more information or to volunteer with Child Care Resource And Referral.
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