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Volunteer Workdays occur monthly at local nonprofits. Our goal with Volunteer workdays is to team build with our volunteers, meet new volunteers, give back to our community, and help local organizations in need with volunteer power. We help local sanctuaries and community gardens complete projects, while donating supplies during our workdays.

We are looking to recruit volunteers to participate in our Volunteer Workdays to provide the biggest impact possible for our local nonprofits. Volunteer workdays occur the second Saturday of each month between 9am and 1pm. After working hard, we meet at an area vegan establishment to unwind and have a much-deserved meal!

To participate at our next Volunteer Workday, sign-up on our website at: https://www.txveg.org/volunteerworkdays.

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Texas VegFest, a free public education event occurring annually in Austin. We provide free educational lectures, cooking demonstrations, youth activities, educational print outs, recipes, samples, and interactive demonstrations that focus on the health, environmental, and animal benefits of vegan, plant-based diets.

We are currently accepting volunteers for Texas VegFest.
Volunteer shifts are 4-hours long. Shifts are available the week before the event during set-up, during the day of the event for multiple volunteer roles, and after the event for break-down.

Volunteer roles that are in need include Volunteer Coordinator (helps check-in and out volunteers the day of the event to get them to their shift on time), Parking and ADA Team (helps vendors park safely and locate vendor check-in, keep attendees out of vendor parking area, help ADA individuals obtain details needed to navigate the festival grounds). Runner (minute to minute tasks as they occur), Participant Check-In (helps all vendors complete the check-in process), Participant Assistant (helps vendors locate their booth, help set-up, and make sure vendor meets requirements before gates open to public), Lecture and Demo Team (helps keep presentations on schedule and provide supplies and assistance to presenters).

Volunteer perks include Volunteer Appreciation party with free food, dessert, raffle, and awards at the end of April/beginning of May. Volunteers get a swag bag after checking out, and there is a meal ticket for the first 40 volunteer sign-ups.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Day of Event (6am - 10am)	20	n/a	n/a
Day of Event (10am - 2pm)	20	n/a	n/a
Day of Event (2pm - 6pm)	20	n/a	n/a
Day of Event (6pm - 10pm)	20	n/a	n/a

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Help organize the free lending library of books, jigsaw puzzles, large print, and DVD movies.

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YouthLink is currently accepting applications for the Young Professionals Board.

Are you a young professional looking to make a difference in our community? Are you passionate about preventing and ending youth homelessness in the Twin Cities? Are you looking to gain nonprofit board experience and expand your network? Then YouthLink's Young Professionals Board (YPB) may be for you!

Purpose of the Young Professionals Board:
The YPB's mission is to create avenues for young professionals to more deeply engage with YouthLink through volunteerism, fundraising, networking, and community engagement. YPB members advocate and increase awareness for the issues faced by young people experiencing homelessness among their peers. The YPB typically hosts one or two fundraisers per year with an annual fundraising goal of $5,000.

Who makes up the Young Professionals Board?
YPB members come from a wide variety of industries and job functions, including (but not limited to) health care, technology, social services, and law. Members must be 21 years old. Joining the YPB will give you insight and experience into what it is like to be on a nonprofit board. Applicants should show a commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion. YouthLink's YPB strives to have a diverse membership when it comes to cultural background, race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexuality, ability, socioeconomic status, and life experiences.


Commitment & Terms:
The YPB meets monthly. Members should plan on attending 9 out of 11 scheduled meetings each year. The current board has been meeting virtually on Thursday evening from 5 PM- 6PM. Members are expected to volunteer time outside of the monthly meetings as well; for example, to fulfill work related to fundraisers or special projects. Members are appointed to a two-year term. Each member may have their term extended for one additional year.


About YouthLink:
YouthLink works with youth, ages 16-24, who are experiencing homelessness. We are located in downtown Minneapolis and serve youth across the Twin Cities. YouthLink has more than 45 years of experience connecting young people with a community of resources and support. Whether it’s basic needs, like a shower or a hot meal, assistance with employment or educational goals, accessing mental and physical health resources, or finding supportive housing, we can help young people at all stages of their journey.

You can apply via our Google form application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZnmGoXy08GTfWzYz1SpLUKMuFROb4OpktuDM4pKmRth9MyQ/viewform

Questions? Please reach out to Carley Noyce, Development Manager, at noyce@youthlinkmn.org.

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We invite you to bring a group of your employees to spend some time volunteering at Gateway Pet Guardians! All skill levels are welcomed, including those who have never handled animals or completed renovation projects. You can work with our volunteer manager to set up a time and date for your volunteer group. We typically schedule groups for 2-3 hour timeframes.

Some more details about group volunteering:
- Volunteers will have an opportunity to walk dogs or interact with cats no matter their main project.
- Most projects are on-site, physical labor projects, but we have some off-site opportunities as well.
- Past projects have included painting, building dog houses, organizing and cleaning spaces, outside beautification, making enrichment activities for dogs and bagging food for the pet food pantry.
- Volunteers must be a minimum age of 18 for handling animals.

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*MIFF 2024: Call for Volunteers and Judges!*

Join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the Mpumalanga International Film Festival, set to take place from August 2nd to 10th, 2024, in the breathtaking backdrop of Kruger National Park.

*Volunteers:* Are you passionate about film and eager to be part of a dynamic team? MIFF is seeking dedicated volunteers to help bring this world-class event to life. From guest services to event logistics, your enthusiasm and commitment will play a vital role in shaping the festival's success.

*Judges:* Are you a respected voice in the film industry with a keen eye for exceptional storytelling? MIFF invites experienced judges to join our esteemed panel, where your expertise will help recognize and honor outstanding filmmaking talent from around the globe.

Be part of something extraordinary. Whether you're behind the scenes or at the forefront of cinematic excellence, MIFF 2024 offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of an unparalleled celebration of film.

Visit www.miff.org.za to learn more and apply today.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? Do you have limited time and unable to volunteer in person? Then this virtual volunteering role is for you!

Annalise Wild, Corporate Partnership Lead at Youth off the Streets is currently seeking a dedicated individual to provide support through the form of virtual volunteering.

Ad hoc tasks will include – basic administrative tasks, including data entry, document preparation.

Work will be briefed over email and can be completed in your own time.

Should you wish to learn more please don’t hesitate to reach out to Annalise, annalisew@youthoffthestreets.com.au

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FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a program for Grades 9-12.
The FIRST Robotics Competition gives high school students and their adult mentors the opportunity to work and create together to solve a common problem. Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get.

At the FIRST Robotics Competition Events, teams show off what they learned and invented, and compete with their robots! They celebrate their hard work and meet other teams while competing for a spot at the FIRST Robotics Competition Ontario Provincial Championships! It’s a fun way to cap off their season!

As a judge, you will work in small groups to select team award recipients through interaction with teams, review documentation regarding team background information to familiarize judges with teams, and serve as role models for the students.

Time Commitment:
- March 15 - Judge’s training dinner – night before the first day of the event at the venue.
- March 16 and March 17 : 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Pre-event training – reading materials supplied by Judge Advisor approximately 2 weeks before event
- Due to the nature of the judging process, this two-day time commitment is essential. The Judge Panel starting time on both competition days is usually finalized at the evening dinner. Most Judge Advisors ask their Judge Panels to be on site and in the room by 7:30 a.m. on both days of the competition and stay until the end of the competition (anytime between 5-7pm)


Skills and Experience:
- FIRST experience not required
- Minimum suggested age: 23 (not be a student, including grad students) (FRC Only)
- Maximum of 4 Judges from one company per event
- Judges cannot judge at an event where their child is competing
- Judges must be separated from their team in an active role ( 3 hours or less per week)
for 3 years AND cannot judge an event where their team is competing even if they are a non active mentor.
- Additional details for FIRST Robotics Competition here and for FIRST LEGO League here.

For more information: https://firstroboticscanada.org/frc/judges/
For more information, please contact jaeleen.koscielski@firstroboticscanada.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a program for Grades 9-12.
The FIRST Robotics Competition gives high school students and their adult mentors the opportunity to work and create together to solve a common problem. Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get.

At the FIRST Robotics Competition Events, teams show off what they learned and invented, and compete with their robots! They celebrate their hard work and meet other teams while competing for a spot at the FIRST Robotics Competition Ontario Provincial Championships! It’s a fun way to cap off their season!

As a judge, you will work in small groups to select team award recipients through interaction with teams, review documentation regarding team background information to familiarize judges with teams, and serve as role models for the students.

Time Commitment:
- March 15 - Judge’s training dinner – night before the first day of the event at the venue.
- March 16 and March 17 : 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Pre-event training – reading materials supplied by Judge Advisor approximately 2 weeks before event
- Due to the nature of the judging process, this two-day time commitment is essential. The Judge Panel starting time on both competition days is usually finalized at the evening dinner. Most Judge Advisors ask their Judge Panels to be on site and in the room by 7:30 a.m. on both days of the competition and stay until the end of the competition (anytime between 5-7pm)


Skills and Experience:
- FIRST experience not required
- Minimum suggested age: 23 (not be a student, including grad students) (FRC Only)
- Maximum of 4 Judges from one company per event
- Judges cannot judge at an event where their child is competing
- Judges must be separated from their team in an active role ( 3 hours or less per week)
for 3 years AND cannot judge an event where their team is competing even if they are a non active mentor.
- Additional details for FIRST Robotics Competition here and for FIRST LEGO League here.

For more information: https://firstroboticscanada.org/frc/judges/
For more information, please contact jaeleen.koscielski@firstroboticscanada.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Preparing, contributing to and quality assuring a range of written material, including briefs, agenda papers, reports, talking points, presentations, background briefings and ministerial correspondence. Acting as the principal point of contact on issues as required.

This person will support the activities of the Board of Directors of TENEF USA.