Volunteer: Pen Pal Program (Age 55+)Give back to the community from the comfort of your own home. As a Pen Pal, you will befriend an elementary age student by exchanging monthly letters. Help your Pen Pal practice their writing skills throughout the school year! Open to volunteers ages 55+ who live in or near Dakota County or Southern Washington County in Minnesota. For more information, go to https://dartsconnects.org/volunteer/ or contact Annie at volunteer@darts1.org or 651-234-2227. Nonprofit: DARTS Give back to the community from the comfort of your own home. As a Pen Pal, you will befriend an elementary age student by exchanging monthly letters. Help your Pen Pal practice their writing skills throughout the school year! Open to volunteers ages 55+ who live in or near Dakota County or Southern Washington County in Minnesota. For more information, go to https://dartsconnects.org/volunteer/ or contact Annie at volunteer@darts1.org or 651-234-2227. Nonprofit: DARTS Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55118 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Learning Buddy - Volunteer in a school! (Age 55+)Create a connection with students in local elementary schools! As a DARTS Learning Buddy, you can volunteer 1-2 hours per week in an elementary school helping students with reading, math, science, or art while creating intergenerational friendships. Looking for volunteers ages 55+ to volunteer in schools in Dakota County and Southern Washington County in Minnesota. For more information, go to https://dartsconnects.org/volunteer/ or contact Annie at 651-234-2227 or volunteer@darts1.org. Nonprofit: DARTS Create a connection with students in local elementary schools! As a DARTS Learning Buddy, you can volunteer 1-2 hours per week in an elementary school helping students with reading, math, science, or art while creating intergenerational friendships. Looking for volunteers ages 55+ to volunteer in schools in Dakota County and Southern Washington County in Minnesota. For more information, go to https://dartsconnects.org/volunteer/ or contact Annie at 651-234-2227 or volunteer@darts1.org. Nonprofit: DARTS Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55118 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Group Respite Support VolunteerHelping help more caregivers get a break from caregiving! DARTS Breathing Space group respite provides supervision and companionship with the addition of social engagement and 4 hours of brain-stimulating activities. Led by a DARTS staff member with support from a team of volunteers, the program is designed for individuals with early- to mid- stage memory loss or other conditions that require some supervision. A session of DARTS Breathing Space includes music, games, exercise, discussion groups, art activities, guest speakers, and more. DARTS is offering this group respite opportunity at Augustana Lutheran Church (1400 S Robert St, West St Paul) on Thursdays, from 10am-2pm, at Easter Lutheran Church (4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan) on Fridays, from 10am – 2pm. We are adding a NEW DARTS Breathing Space location this September at Grace Lutheran Church (7800 150th St W, Apple Valley), the 2nd and 4th Mondays monthly, from 10am-2pm. Nonprofit: DARTS Helping help more caregivers get a break from caregiving! DARTS Breathing Space group respite provides supervision and companionship with the addition of social engagement and 4 hours of brain-stimulating activities. Led by a DARTS staff member with support from a team of volunteers, the program is designed for individuals with early- to mid- stage memory loss or other conditions that require some supervision. A session of DARTS Breathing Space includes music, games, exercise, discussion groups, art activities, guest speakers, and more. DARTS is offering this group respite opportunity at Augustana Lutheran Church (1400 S Robert St, West St Paul) on Thursdays, from 10am-2pm, at Easter Lutheran Church (4545 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan) on Fridays, from 10am – 2pm. We are adding a NEW DARTS Breathing Space location this September at Grace Lutheran Church (7800 150th St W, Apple Valley), the 2nd and 4th Mondays monthly, from 10am-2pm. Nonprofit: DARTS Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55118 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Break Buddies VolunteerSupport a family caregiver in your southern Twin Cities metro community. Provide supervision, socialization, and fun for an older adults while their caregiver receives a much-needed break. While the caregiver is away, the volunteer spends time providing company and ensuring the loved one is safe and comfortable. No medical or personal care required. Work with the family to create your own visit schedule. Nonprofit: DARTS Support a family caregiver in your southern Twin Cities metro community. Provide supervision, socialization, and fun for an older adults while their caregiver receives a much-needed break. While the caregiver is away, the volunteer spends time providing company and ensuring the loved one is safe and comfortable. No medical or personal care required. Work with the family to create your own visit schedule. Nonprofit: DARTS Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55118 Allow Groups: No |