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•• •• •• ••• ••• to refugee communities around the world. Opportunities include: Anything from assisting with day-to-day operations at the organization’s Minneapolis headquarters to participating in months-long international relief efforts. More info: arcrelief.org eco educAte empowers young people to take ownership of environmental AmericAn refugee committee provides humanitarian assistance and training By David Doody and Dana Raidt 040 METRO 04.12TRANSCRIPT
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SOCIAL ISSUES
KIDS + YOUTH
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH + WELLNESS
EDUCATION
ANIMALS
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Aeon is a non-profit developer of high-quality, well-designed, affordable apartments and townhomes for low-income, minimum wage-earning and formerly homeless families. Opportunities include: Heading up events and donation drives, assisting with gardening, helping residents and their children with computer skills and homework. More info: aeonmn.org
AmericAn refugee committee provides humanitarian assistance and training to refugee communities around the world. Opportunities include: Anything from assisting with day-to-day operations at the organization’s Minneapolis headquarters to participating in months-long international relief efforts. More info: arcrelief.org
Art Buddies is a program of Creatives for Causes that pairs creative mentors from advertising and design with children from Minneapolis low-income families. Opportunities include: Working one-on-one to assist a child with creating a costume that helps him express himself. At the end of the six- to 10-week program, kids wear the costumes in a parade celebrating their achievements. More info: artbuddies.org
cAmp get-A-Wella brings s’mores, sing-alongs and games to hospitals, providing kids confined to medical facilities with the thrills of summer camp in a sterile setting Opportunities include: Both camp counselors (who work directly with kids) and behind-the-scenes volunteers (who help with camp set-up and take-down, fundraising and administrative duties) are needed. More info: campgetawella.org
eco educAte empowers young people to take ownership of environmental issues, and to help resolve them through responsible decision making. Opportunities include: Mentoring students in grades 5 through 12, planning events and fundraisers or helping with administrative work. Those with expertise in urban environmental issues can serve as community partners and field trip guides for students. More info: ecoeducation.org
friends of the mississippi river engages citizens to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities. Opportunities include: Landscaping, data entry, storm drain stenciling, water quality monitoring and invasive-plant removal. More info: fmr.org
Looking for a way to give back? Match your passion with local volunteer opportunities using our good KarMa guide.By David Doody and Dana Raidt
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