'Children' Archive

Provide a Monthly Meal to Families with Children with Special Needs

Published January 24th, 2013 by Leighton Hambrick

Laura Baker Services Association would like to invite you to be a part of our Family Support Services program by providing regular meal assistance to a family with children who have special needs. This is also a substantial form of respite for a family, where preparing meals and attending to the special needs of children [...]

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Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed

Published January 6th, 2012 by Jane Fenton

Pet Therapy is bringing your dog to facilities to visit those who do not have access to pets, and letting them enjoy the companionship. Dogs must first earn their Canine Good Citizen Certificates to become Pet Therapy Volunteers, along with their handlers. Does this sound fun to you? Countryside Animal Hospital & Kennels offer a [...]

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After-School Tutors Needed at ARTech

Published December 7th, 2011 by Heather Kuchinka

We are looking to set up after-school tutoring from 2:45 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at ARTech in the areas of math and project process. Contact Lisa Malecha at 507-663-8806, ext. 203

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Children’s Culture Connection is seeking Board Members and other Volunteers

Published December 6th, 2011 by Candy Taylor

Children’s Culture Connection would like to connect with potential new board members and other volunteers. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in the Northfield area but with a national and global reach. Our mission is to foster world peace through unique educational programs that connect young people across cultures and provide them with opportunities [...]

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Carleton College Arboretum Prairie Seed Collecting

Published August 24th, 2011 by Nancy Braker

Carleton College Arboretum Prairie Seed Collecting: We have an ambitious prairie planting being installed this fall and need extra help with seed collecting. We will be hosting twice weekly early evening seed collecting expeditions August through October, and some Saturday mornings. Described by one volunteer as a “treasure hunt,” this is a fun activity that [...]

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