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You Are Needed

Publication Date: June 9, 2013                   

* Indicates a youth activity (no guardian required)

Big Brother/Big Sister Mentor: Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of individuals to meet with a “little brother/sister” every 1-2 weeks, doing a variety of activities that they choose together. Community-based Big Brother/Sister meet with their little brother/sister out in the community doing activities; school-based Big Brother/Sister meet with their little brother/sister one hour per week on-site at the Little’s School.  Days and times are flexible. School-based Big Brother/Sister meet one hour per week during the school year at Madison Elementary School; community-based Big Brother/Sister meet 2-4 hours at least every other week.

Hard Charge Fargo Volunteer : Hard Charge is in need of individuals and large groups (25+) to help with parking, greeter/information, waivers, registration/check-in, body markers, shout-out booth, bag drop, TV wrangling/production, water station, food/water at finish, starting and finish line, and merchandise/retail. The event will be held Saturday, June 15.  Various shifts are available from 6:30am to 4:30pm (5 hours in length) at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo.  This is a great opportunity for organizations to raise money.  We have a 25 for $500 program where an organization provides 25 volunteers and HARD CHARGE will donate $500 to their organization.

*Youth Court Volunteer: Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is looking for mature, responsible people between the ages of 13 and 18 years old to serve on the Youth Court.  Youth Court is an alternative to formal court proceeding for youth who have been charged with an offense or are showing concerning behavior.  As a Youth Court volunteer you will participate as courtroom personnel in decisions that help your community.  You will have the opportunity to learn about the court system, gain valuable experience that can be used on college applications, serve as a positive role model, meet new friends and help your peers repair the harm that they have caused.  All volunteers must go through a 1 hour orientation prior to serving as a jury member on Youth Court and acquire 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members.  Youth Court hearings are held every Thursday (year-round) from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the NDSU Criminal Justice and Public Policy Building (1616 123th Ave N. Fargo). We ask that volunteers commit to attending 2 times a month but we are able to be flexible with your schedule on which dates you are able to participate.

Multi-Ethnic Picnic: Cultural Diversity Resources is in need of a large group of 12 volunteers to help with setting up, serving, and cleaning at our annual multi-ethnic picnic (a free event to the FM community). The picnic will be held on June 29 at Lindenwood Park in Fargo at the Rotary Shelter from 5pm-9pm.

Tour De Cure Volunteer: American Diabetes Association is looking for individuals, and small and large groups (2-20) to help with day of event activities, pre-ride pump-up, serving food, and running the kid zone.  Pre-ride pump-up is on June 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the EID Center on Oak Grove Campus. Tour De Cure ride will be held on June 15^th from 5am to 5pm. 

Run or Dye Volunteer: YMCA of Cass & Clay County is looking for individuals, families, older adults, and small and large groups to help with set-up and clean-up.  This event is run by volunteers, so help create a more colorful world by volunteering at the Run or Dye-Fargo.  Volunteers are needed to help from 3 to 8 hours on June 28^th and 29^th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

Arc Buddies Volunteer: The Arc of Cass County is looking for individuals, older adults and youth-minimum age of 18 years old-to be an Arc Buddy. Arc Buddies is designed to match an individual with a developmental disability with a volunteer from the community for a one-on-one friendship.  Qualified candidates must have compassion, communication skills, understand importance of confidentiality and be willing to have fun!

Outreach Volunteer: Fargo Public Library is looking for individuals, older adults, families, small groups (2-6), and youth-minimum age of 18 years old to take library materials to a book-crazy bunch of seniors! This is a great way to spend time with a friend while making an immediate difference in someone’s life.  In just a few hours twice a month, you can be someone’s hero. After the training, volunteer hours are 2 days per month.

Maintenance Volunteer: Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead is looking for individuals and small groups (2-6) with carpentry skills, painting skills, plumbing skills or roofing experience. Volunteers can go to www.rebuildingtogetherfma.org to fill out a volunteer application.

*Summer Volunteer: Riding on Angels’ Wings is in need of individuals, older adults, small and large groups (2-15) and youth-minimum age 16-to help with side-walking, ground maintenance, and office duties.  Training will be provided; work is in a group setting with our clients.

Patient Care Volunteer: Hospice Red River Valley is in need of individuals to provide companionship, light housekeeping, friendly visiting, to reminisce, play cards, and share coffee with patients who are receiving hospice care. Times are flexible depending on patient needs and volunteer availability.

Soccer Coordinator: Special Olympics-Cass County is in need of individuals to attend practices, help establish soccer teams, assist coaches with teams and practices, help organize district tournaments, and ensure equipment is brought to practices and stored safely.  Soccer will begin in mid-July and go to the beginning of September.  Practices are: Monday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm (approx.) at the Johnson Soccer complex by NDSU.  District is August 25^th and state tournaments will be held September 7^th and 8^thin Grand Forks, ND.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these volunteer positions, or for one of the many others not listed, call FirstLink’s Helpline at 235-7335 (SEEK) or 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You Are Needed

Publication Date: June 2, 2013                  

*Indicates a youth activity (no guardian required)

Hard Charge Fargo Volunteer: Hard Charge is in need of individuals and large groups (25+) to help with parking, greeter/information, waivers, registration/check-in, body markers, shout out booth, bag drop, TV wrangling/production, water station, food/water at finish, starting and finish line, and merchandise/retail. The event will be held Saturday, June 15.  Various shifts are available from 6:30am to 4:30pm (5 hours in length) at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo.  This is a great opportunity for organizations to raise money.  We have a 25 for $500 program where an organization provides 25 volunteers and HARD CHARGE will donate $500 to their organization.

*Youth Court Volunteer: Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is looking for mature, responsible people between the ages of 13 and 18 years old to serve on the Youth Court.  Youth Court is an alternative to formal court proceeding for youth who have been charged with an offense or are showing concerning behavior.  As a Youth Court volunteer you will participate as courtroom personnel in decisions that help your community.  You will have the opportunity to learn about the court system, gain valuable experience that can be used on college applications, serve as a positive role model, meet new friends and help your peers repair the harm that they have caused.  All volunteers must go through a 1 hour orientation prior to serving as a jury member on Youth Court and acquire 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members.  Youth Court hearings are held every Thursday (year-round) from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the NDSU Criminal Justice and Public Policy Building (1616 123th Ave N. Fargo). We ask that volunteers commit to attending 2 times a month but we are able to be flexible with your schedule on which dates you are able to participate.

Multi-Ethnic Picnic: Cultural Diversity Resources is in need of a large group of 12 volunteers to help with setting up, serving, and cleaning at our annual multi-ethnic picnic (a free event to the FM community). The picnic will be held on June 29 at Lindenwood Park in Fargo at the Rotary Shelter from 5pm-9pm.

Tour De Cure Volunteer: American Diabetes Association is looking for individuals, and small and large groups (2-20) to help with day of event activities, pre-ride pump-up, serving food, and running the kid zone.  Pre-ride pump-up is on June 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the EID Center on Oak Grove Campus. Tour De Cure ride will be held on June 15^th from 5am to 5pm. 

Run or Dye Volunteer: YMCA of Cass & Clay County is looking for individuals, families, older adults, and small and large groups to help with set-up and clean-up.  This event is run by volunteers, so help create a more colorful world by volunteering at the Run or Dye-Fargo.  Volunteers are needed to help from 3 to 8 hours on June 28^th and 29^th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

Arc Buddies Volunteer: The Arc of Cass County is looking for individuals, older adults and youth-minimum age of 18 years old-to be an Arc Buddy. Arc Buddies is designed to match an individual with a developmental disability with a volunteer from the community for a one-on-one friendship.  Qualified candidates must have compassion, communication skills, understand importance of confidentiality and be willing to have fun!

Outreach Volunteer: Fargo Public Library is looking for individuals, older adults, families, small groups (2-6), and youth-minimum age of 18 years old to take library materials to a book-crazy bunch of seniors! This is a great way to spend time with a friend while making an immediate difference in someone’s life.  In just a few hours twice a month, you can be someone’s hero. After the training, volunteer hours are 2 days per month.

Maintenance Volunteer: Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead is looking for individuals and small groups (2-6) with carpentry skills, painting skills, plumbing skills or roofing experience. Volunteers can go to www.rebuildingtogetherfma.org to fill out a volunteer application.

*Summer Volunteer: Riding on Angels’ Wings is in need of individuals, older adults, small and large groups (2-15) and youth-minimum age 16-to help with side-walking, ground maintenance, and office duties.  Training will be provided; work is in a group setting with our clients.

Patient Care Volunteer: Hospice Red River Valley is in need of individuals to provide companionship, light housekeeping, friendly visiting, to reminisce, play cards, and share coffee with patients who are receiving hospice care. Times are flexible depending on patient needs and volunteer availability.

Soccer Coordinator: Special Olympics-Cass County is in need of individuals to attend practices, help establish soccer teams, assist coaches with teams and practices, help organize district tournaments, and ensure equipment is brought to practices and stored safely.  Soccer will begin in mid-July and go to the beginning of September.  Practices are: Monday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm (approx.) at the Johnson Soccer Complex by NDSU.  District tournament is August 25^th and state tournaments will be held September 7^th and 8^th in Grand Forks, ND. 

Hope Village Food Service: Hope Village-Minot is in need of individuals and small groups (2-6) to serve breakfast or dinner to    out of town teams at Hope Village, and clean up after. Daily from 6:30am-7:45am or 5:30pm-7:45pm. Starting now through September 30^th, 2013.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these volunteer positions, or for one of the many others not listed, call FirstLink’s Helpline at 235-7335 (SEEK) or 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You Are Needed

Publication Date: May 26, 2013                 

* Indicates a youth activity (no guardian required)

Hard Charge Fargo Volunteer : Hard Charge is in need of individuals and large groups (25+) to help with parking, greeter/information, waivers, registration/check-in, body markers, shout out booth, bag drop, TV wrangling/production, water station, food/water at finish, starting and finish line, and merchandise/retail. The event will be held Saturday, June 15.  Various shifts are available from 6:30am to 4:30pm (5 hours in length) at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo.  This is a great opportunity for organizations to raise money.  We have a 25 for $500 program where an organization provides 25 volunteers and HARD CHARGE will donate $500 to their organization.

*Youth Court Volunteer: Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is looking for mature, responsible people between the ages of 13 and 18 years old to serve on the Youth Court.  Youth Court is an alternative to formal court proceeding for youth who have been charged with an offense or are showing concerning behavior.  As a Youth Court volunteer you will participate as courtroom personnel in decisions that help your community.  You will have the opportunity to learn about the court system, gain valuable experience that can be used on college applications, serve as a positive role model, meet new friends and help your peers repair the harm that they have caused.  All volunteers must go through a 1 hour orientation prior to serving as a jury member on Youth Court and acquire 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members.  Youth Court hearings are held every Thursday (year-round) from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the NDSU Criminal Justice and Public Policy Building (1616 123th Ave N. Fargo). We ask that volunteers commit to attending 2 times a month but we are able to be flexible with your schedule on which dates you are able to participate.

Multi-Ethnic Picnic: Cultural Diversity Resources is in need of a large group of 12 volunteers to help with setting up, serving, and cleaning at our annual multi-ethnic picnic (a free event to the FM community). The picnic will be held on June 29 at Lindenwood Park in Fargo at the Rotary Shelter from 5pm-9pm.

Tour De Cure Volunteer: American Diabetes Association is looking for individuals, and small and large groups (2-20) to help with day of event activities, pre-ride pump-up, serving food, and running the kid zone.  Pre-ride pump-up is on June 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the EID Center on Oak Grove Campus. Tour De Cure ride will be held on June 15^th from 5am to 5pm. 

Run or Dye Volunteer: YMCA of Cass & Clay County is looking for individuals, families, older adults, and small and large groups to help with set-up and clean-up.  This event is run by volunteers, so help create a more colorful world by volunteering at the Run or Dye-Fargo.  Volunteers are needed to help from 3 to 8 hours on June 28^th and 29^th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

Arc Buddies Volunteer: The Arc of Cass County is looking for individuals, older adults and youth-minimum age of 18 years old-to be an Arc Buddy. Arc Buddies is designed to match an individual with a developmental disability with a volunteer from the community for a one-on-one friendship.  Qualified candidates must have compassion, communication skills, understand importance of confidentiality and be willing to have fun!

Outreach Volunteer: Fargo Public Library is looking for individuals, older adults, families, small groups (2-6), and youth-minimum age of 18 years old to take library materials to a book-crazy bunch of seniors! This is a great way to spend time with a friend while making an immediate difference in someone’s life.  In just a few hours twice a month, you can be someone’s hero. After the training, volunteer hours are 2 days per month.

Maintenance Volunteer: Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead is looking for individuals and small groups (2-6) with carpentry skills, painting skills, plumbing skills or roofing experience. Volunteers can go to www.rebuildingtogetherfma.org to fill out a volunteer application.

*Summer Volunteer: Riding on Angels’ Wings is in need of individuals, older adults, small and large groups (2-15) and youth-minimum age 16-to help with side-walking, ground maintenance, and office duties.  Training will be provided; work is in a group setting with our clients.

Patient Care Volunteer: Hospice Red River Valley is in need of individuals to provide companionship, light housekeeping, friendly visiting, to reminisce, play cards, and share coffee with patients who are receiving hospice care. Times are flexible depending on patient needs and volunteer availability.

Soccer Coordinator: Special Olympics-Cass County is in need of individuals to attend practices, help establish soccer teams, assist coaches with teams and practices, help organize district tournaments, and ensure equipment is brought to practices and stored safely.  Soccer will begin in mid-July and go to the beginning of September.  Practices are: Monday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm (approx.) at the Johnson Soccer Complex by NDSU.  District tournament is August 25^th and state tournaments will be held September 7^th and 8^th in Grand Forks, ND. 

Hope Village Food Service: Hope Village-Minot is in need of individuals and small groups (2-6) to serve breakfast or dinner to    out of town teams at Hope Village, and clean up after. Daily from 6:30am-7:45am or 5:30pm-7:45pm. Starting now through September 30^th, 2013.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these volunteer positions, or for one of the many others not listed, call FirstLink’s Helpline at 235-7335 (SEEK) or 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You Are Needed

Publication Date: May 19, 2013                

* Indicates a youth activity (no guardian required)

Multi-Ethnic Picnic: Cultural Diversity Resources is in need of a large group of 12 volunteers to help with setting up, serving, and cleaning at our annual multi-ethnic picnic (a free event to the FM community). The picnic will be held on June 29 at Lindenwood Park in Fargo at the Rotary Shelter from 5pm-9pm.

Tour De Cure Volunteer: American Diabetes Association is looking for individuals, and small and large groups (2-20) to help with day of event activities, pre-ride pump-up, serving food, and running the kid zone.  Pre-ride pump-up is on June 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the EID Center on Oak Grove Campus. Tour De Cure ride will be held on June 15^th from 5am to 5pm. 

Run or Dye Volunteer: YMCA of Cass & Clay County is looking for individuals, families, older adults, and small and large groups to help with set-up and clean-up.  This event is run by volunteers, so help create a more colorful world by volunteering at the Run or Dye-Fargo.  Volunteers are needed to help from 3 to 8 hours on June 28^th and 29^th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

Arc Buddies Volunteer: The Arc of Cass County is looking for individuals, older adults and youth-minimum age of 18 years old-to be an Arc Buddy. Arc Buddies is designed to match an individual with a developmental disability with a volunteer from the community for a one-on-one friendship.  Qualified candidates must have compassion, communication skills, understand importance of confidentiality and be willing to have fun!

Outreach Volunteer: Fargo Public Library is looking for individuals, older adults, families, small groups (2-6), and youth-minimum age of 18 years old to take library materials to a book-crazy bunch of seniors! This is a great way to spend time with a friend while making an immediate difference in someone’s life.  In just a few hours twice a month, you can be someone’s hero. After the training, volunteer hours are 2 days per month.

Maintenance Volunteer : Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead is looking for individuals and small groups (2-6) with carpentry skills, painting skills, plumbing skills or roofing experience. Volunteers can go to www.rebuildingtogetherfma.org to fill out a volunteer application.

 *Summer Volunteer: Riding on Angels’ Wings is in need of individuals, older adults, small and large groups (2-15) and youth-minimum age 16-to help with side-walking, ground maintenance, and office duties.  Training will be provided; work is in a group setting with our clients.

Patient Care Volunteer: Hospice Red River Valley is in need of individuals to provide companionship, light housekeeping, friendly visiting, to reminisce, play cards, and share coffee with patients who are receiving hospice care. Times are flexible depending on patient needs and volunteer availability.

Soccer Coordinator: Special Olympics-Cass County is in need of individuals to attend practices, help establish soccer teams, assist coaches with teams and practices, help organize district tournaments, and ensure equipment is brought to practices and stored safely.  Soccer will begin in mid-July and go to the beginning of September.  Practices are: Monday and Thursday from 6pm,-8pm (approx.) at the Johnson Soccer complex by NDSU.  District tournament is August 25^th and state tournaments will be held September 7^th and 8^th in Grand Forks, ND. 

Hope Village Food Service: Hope Village-Minot is in need of individuals and small groups (2-6) to serve breakfast or dinner to    out of town teams at Hope Village, and clean up after. Daily from 6:30am-7:45am or 5:30pm-7:45pm. Starting now through September 30^th, 2013.

Coffee/Gift Shop Volunteer: Eventide Sheyenne Crossing is in need of individuals or older adults to serve coffee and food items, to ring up sales, re-stock gift items, and visit with residents.  Weekday afternoons from 1:30-4:30pm or fill in as needed.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these volunteer positions, or for one of the many others not listed, call FirstLink’s Helpline at 235-7335 (SEEK) or 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You Are Needed

Publication Date: May 12, 2013                 

* Indicates a youth activity (no guardian required)

Hope Village Food Service: Hope Village-Minot is in need of individuals and small groups (2-6) to serve breakfast or dinner to    out of town teams at Hope Village, and clean up after. Daily from 6:30am-7:45am or 5:30pm-7:45pm. Starting now through September 30^th, 2013.

Coffee/Gift Shop Volunteer: Eventide Sheyenne Crossing is in need of individuals or older adults to serve coffee and food items, to ring up sales, re-stock gift items, and visit with residents.  Weekday afternoons from 1:30-4:30pm or fill in as needed.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these volunteer positions, or for one of the many others not listed, call FirstLink’s Helpline at 235-7335 (SEEK) or 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.