Help kids succeed in school
United Way is collecting school supplies for our students this fall. There are three ways for you to help. Run a school supply drive, purchase school kits through our partnership with Impacks or make an online donation to be used to purchase bulk school supplies. Visit https://www.unitedwayhelps.org/events/school-supply-drive for more information or contact Mary Krippner, Director of Volunteer Engagement at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
Do you like to mow the lawn?
Anna Marie’s Alliance is looking for a seasonal volunteer lawn mower. Hours vary and would work in coordination with another one of their experienced volunteers. Must pass a background check and sign a pledge of confidentiality. Applications can be found on their website www.annamaries.org . Contact Casaundra Heinen, Anna Marie’s Alliance Volunteer Coordinator at (320) 251-7203 Ext 252 or CasaundraH@annamaries.org.
Care for shelter animals
Shelter Animal Care Providers help keep a clean atmosphere for the animals and visitors at the Tri-County Humane Society as well as provide attention to the animals while they are waiting to be adopted. Volunteers keep cages and animal areas clean, socialize the animals, assist customers with viewing animals, and take shelter dogs for walks. Customer service skills are important for this position. Volunteer shifts are generally a minimum of two hours per week and needed early/mid-day weekday shifts. For more information, contact Kate Kompas, TCHS Volunteer/Humane Education Coordinator, at (320) 252-0896, ext. 27, or volunteer@tricountyhumanesociety.org.
Help with homemaking
Bring back the sparkle into someone’s home today. Homemaking Volunteers are needed at Assumption Faith in Action. Show the world how neat you really are! Volunteers are needed to complete light housekeeping, routine cleaning and other light chores for older adults so they can remain living independently in their homes. Tasks may include cleaning kitchen, mopping floors, dusting and vacuuming. Volunteer once a week or once a month, or whatever fits your schedule! Contact Linda at 320-348-2316 or Hemmesch.Linda@Assumptionhome.com.
List your event in our calendar
If your group or organization is active again after being idle because of coronavirus, send us your event information for our calendar. Send information including time, date, place and a short explanation to news@thenewsleaders.com.
