Dome Uprising at Conway Community Center
Join our Sanneh staff and community volunteers as we prepare for and raise the Conway Dome from Thursday, October 30 through Sunday, November 2. Your help is essential to making this project a success, and we deeply appreciate your support.
Location: Conway Community Center – 2080 Conway St, St. Paul, MN 55119
Sign-up: Dome Volunteer Sign-up
Dates and Shifts:
Thursday, October 30th: 12:00 to 4:00 PM (FULL)
Friday, October 31: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 1: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 1: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 2: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
*Dates and times may shift due to weather.
How to Sign Up:
Please sign up through The Sanneh Foundation volunteer website: Dome Volunteer Sign-up
*HandsOn Twin Cities users should complete registration on Sanneh’s site to reserve a shift.
Overview:
Help us raise the Conway sports dome for the winter season. Volunteers will help roll out large dome fabric sections, position materials, and support the team as we prepare the field. This is a hands-on, high-energy project that gets the Dome ready for youth and community programs all season long.
Great For:
Individuals, corporate and school groups, teams, and friends. We especially need about 50 volunteers per shift on Saturday and Sunday.
What You Will Do:
Work with Sanneh staff and contract staff to roll out and position dome fabric
Move and organize dome fabric on the field
Follow on-site instructions to support setup
Impact:
Your time helps us open the Dome for youth sports, afterschool programs, and community activities throughout the colder months. Every set of hands helps.
Requirements and Notes:
Age 16 and up. Youth 14 to 15 may volunteer with a parent or guardian.
This project involves moderate to high physical activity, including standing, bending, lifting, and working on turf.
Closed-toe shoes required.
Dress for the weather and for work on turf.
Bring a water bottle and work gloves (if you have them)
Accessibility:
Most of the project takes place on turf and includes standing, bending, and lifting. If you have accessibility needs, please email [volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org] and we will do our best to accommodate.
Parking:
Free lot parking next to the Community Center, street parking on Conway Street, and overflow parking by Sun Ray Library on Wilson Ave.
How to Sign Up:
Please sign up through The Sanneh Foundation volunteer website: Dome Volunteer Sign-up
*HandsOn Twin Cities users should complete registration on Sanneh’s site to reserve a shift.
Group Sign-Ups:
For groups, please contact us and we will help place your team. We welcome corporate and school groups and can hold spots if arranged in advance.
Contact: Sarah Philippe, CVA, Volunteer Manager, The Sanneh Foundation
Email: sphilippe@thesannehfoundation.org
Notes:
This opportunity runs rain or shine. Dates and times may shift due to weather. All updates will be communicated via email.
