Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Don’t Hibernate This Winter! Volunteer with Project Success!

Join us for Mankato’s Annual Winter Adventure Day, a celebration of our community and Minnesota’s beautiful winter!

We are looking for volunteers to help create a memorable outdoor experience for Mankato Area Public School District middle school students, teachers, and their families. Whether you love being outdoors or enjoy supporting young people as they try something new, this is a great opportunity to give back and embrace the season.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, February 7th

Volunteer Shift: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Event Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Spring Lake Park (650 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003)

Lunch: All volunteers will have access to warm beverages all day. They will also enjoy a complimentary lunch featuring beef or veggie walking tacos. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers will be assigned to an activity station and will play a key role in making sure students, teachers, and their families have a positive and safe experience. They will help activities run smoothly, encourage engagement, and help maintain a safe environment in and around the activity stations. Each station will also have a PS staff member to provide guidance and support throughout the event. Volunteers will have access to a warming house, on-site bathrooms, and warm beverages throughout the day. All activity stations are outdoors and may involve standing for extended periods.

Activity Stations:

Check- In StationSledding StationIce Skating StationIce Fishing StationSnow Creations/Shelter Building

Set-Up and Clean-Up

All volunteers are needed for set-up starting at 9:00 AM. Cleanup will happen immediately after the events ends at 2:00PM.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTSMust be 18 years or olderMust complete a screening interviewMust be comfortable being outdoors in winter conditions for extended periodsHOW TO GET INVOLVED

To sign up or learn more, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form on our Volunteer Page: https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/

A member of our team will be in touch with the next steps!

Join us in helping students experience teamwork, leadership, and personal accomplishment in the Boundary Waters and be inspired by the powerful effect that nature has on young people!

Through the Project Success Expeditions program, Minneapolis middle school students have the opportunity to spend a week exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The Project Success BWCA Leader partners with a trained Wilderness Guide to lead a group of middle school students in the BWCA for a week-long canoe and camping trip.

Required Pre-Trip Preparation:

Participate in 4-6 hours of BWCA Leader TrainingLead a virtual “get to know you” session with your group

BWCA Trip Execution:

Volunteer Trip Leaders attend a week-long canoe and camping trip in the BWCA with seven students and a Wilderness GuideYou will partner with the guide to provide strong, cohesive leadership for your studentsYou will participate with your group in all trip activities including paddling, portaging, camp set up and breakdown, etc.You will support students in your group by:Encouraging student participationLooking out for student safetyCreating a positive atmosphere of inclusivity, teamwork, and communityLeading discussions about highlights, challenges, and goalsProviding emotional/behavioral supportSupporting the guide’s instructions

Trip Leaders Must:

Be 21 years of age or olderFind joy in working with youthHave patience, problem-solving, and communication skillsBe committed to creating inclusive environmentsPass a background checkTO APPLY OR INQUIRE FURTHER, PLEASE EMAIL Jenny Batten, Senior Program Manager - Expeditions, at jennyb@projectsuccess.org

Include in your email:

A little about yourselfExperience with youthExperience in the outdoorsWhere you heard about us

Visit our Volunteer page to learn more! https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/