Volunteer Opportunities
LEAD works with select nonprofits in the Twin Cities that are looking for dynamic, innovative young professionals like yourself to share their talents as a board of director or advisory member. Here is a listing or current volunteer opportunities aimed at young professionals.
If you are interested in a posting visit our Get Started Page. You can then contact the nonprofit directly.
Young Professional Volunteer Opportunities
Board Opportunity – The Crescendo Project
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
The Crescendo Project is the Minnesota Orchestra’s young patrons group whose mission is engage young patrons in a lasting relationship with the Minnesota Orchestra by presenting orchestral music to them in a fun and unexpected fashion, as well as provide musical education, philanthropic and networking opportunities.
Now, Crescendo Project is looking for board members for the 2012-13 board. Applications are due February 13th. For more information and to apply, contact Liz O’Neal, Vice Chair, at lkoneal121@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Opportunity – Children’s Theatre Company
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the largest children’s theater in the nation and the second largest in the world. CTC is the only theater for children to win the coveted Tony award. CTC serves over 250,000 families a year, with 30% of those individuals coming to CTC on a free/reduced ticket. The annual Curtain Call Ball/Backstage Bash is the organization’s largest fundraising event, which raises over $500,000 for outreach/access programs. This event helps makes the magic happen for so many children who otherwise would not be able to afford to attend.
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Board Opportunity – Youthprise
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
For 15 years, The McKnight Foundation has been a major supporter of the out-of-school time (OST) field in Minnesota. In early 2010, the Foundation’s Board of Directors began to explore the feasibility of transferring its youth out-of-school time portfolio to an independent entity (intermediary) to ensure that the Foundation’s impact in the field could continue to grow.
After testing the idea with knowledge leaders and other successful out-of-school time intermediaries around the country, a local advisory council representing key stakeholders in the out-of-school time field was formed to shape the concept. In November 2010 a Board of Directors was formed for the new intermediary, and in March 2011 the organization received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and trademarked the name Youthprise.
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Volunteer Opportunity – Wish Ball
Monday, December 19th, 2011
About the Wish Ball:
The Wish Ball is the annual black tie gala event benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota, which will take place on March 3rd, 2012. This year’s goal is to raise $657,000 to grant the wishes of Minnesota children! Planning committees are absolutely crucial to the success of the event. We are in particular need of volunteers to participate on the Auction, Scoreboard, Wine, and Sponsorship committees. To express interest in a particular committee and learn more details, please contact Ann Ditzler at aditzler@wishmn.org.
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New Volunteer Opportunities for LEAD Members
Friday, October 14th, 2011
We have a slew of nonprofits that are searching for board members and skill-based volunteers, and we’re excited to share them with all of our members!
Bolder Options: Bolder Options is a comprehensive mentoring program focusing on healthy youth development. Bolder Options engages youth (ages 10-14) and mentors in physical health practice, academic tutoring, goal setting, life skills meetings, and volunteerism to build self-esteem, garner a trusting relationship with a supportive adult, and to enable young people to reach their full potential. See the volunteer opportunities with Bolder Options.
Emerging Leaders: “The next generation of philanthropic leaders,” Emerging Leaders is a professional network within the Greater Twin Cities United Way that promotes volunteerism, leadership and networking. See the volunteer opportunities with Emerging Leaders.
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP): Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners responds to emergency needs, moves families toward stability and positive change, and engages volunteers and partners in service, leadership, and capacity building. See the volunteer opportunities with IOCP.
The LEAD Project: The Leadership Emergence and Development Project (LEAD) engages young professionals in the charitable and philanthropic communities of the Twin Cities. LEAD employs three distinct strategies to support its mission: charitable benefits, leadership facilitation and leadership education. See the volunteer opportunities with LEAD.
Minneapolis Crisis Nursery: Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery works to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families. The Crisis Nursery supports families in crisis 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through free, voluntary services. See the volunteer opportunities with the Crisis Nursery.
Second Harvest Heartland: Second Harvest Heartland works to reinvent hunger relief through leadership and innovation. As the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger relief organization, their goal is not only to help our hungry neighbors today, but to provide the means for everyone to be fed tomorrow. See the volunteer opportunities with Second Harvest Heartland.
WomenVenture: WomenVenture is committed to helping focus your energy, systematically plan, identify resources, and carry out your goals in a setting that is nurturing and supportive. WomenVenture offers career planning service, business development and financial education. See the volunteer opportunities with WomenVenture.
YWCA of Minneapolis: The YWCA of Minneapolis actively lives its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. See the volunteer opportunities with YWCA of Minneapolis.
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Volunteer Opportunity – Emerging Leaders
Friday, October 14th, 2011
“The next generation of philanthropic leaders,” Emerging Leaders is a professional network within the Greater Twin Cities United Way that promotes volunteerism, leadership and networking. Emerging Leaders is seeking members for a varity of Subcommittees.
Subcommittee Member Expectations:
- United Way donor
- Committee Term: 1 year, with the option to serve up to 3 consecutive terms.
- Must attend:
- Five bi-monthly subcommittee meetings per year
- Two Emerging Leader committee meetings per year
- One volunteer event organized by another subcommittee member
- Additional time commitment required for:
- Planning and attending assigned events
- Communicating with Emerging Leader volunteers
Read more…
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Volunteer Opportunity – ICOP
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners responds to emergency needs, moves families toward stability and positive change, and engages volunteers and partners in service, leadership, and capacity building.
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Volunteer Opportunity – Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery works to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families. The Crisis Nursery supports families in crisis 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through free, voluntary services.
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Volunteer Opportunity – Second Harvest Heartland
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Second Harvest Heartland, the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger-relief organization, works to reinvent hunger relief through leadership and innovation so as to help those who are hungry today and provide the means for those who are hungry to be fed tomorrow. Pioneering partnerships and programs have paved the way for Second Harvest Heartland to distribute nearly 60 million pounds of grocery products this year to hungry seniors, families and children through nearly 1,000 non-profit member agencies and programs serving 59 counties in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.2harvest.org.
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Volunteer Opportunity – WomenVenture
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
WomenVenture is a nonprofit Twin Cities economic development agency providing services that help women and men start and grow small businesses and change or develop careers. As we celebrate 33 years of service in 2011, our mission remains strong: to help women become economically successful and prosperous. WomenVenture has helped over 90,000 women and men find more rewarding work since 1978. More information online; find us also on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Brief descriptions of some of skill-based volunteer opportunities are listed below. Please contact our Director of Volunteers, Ann Mays, for more information and an application: 651-251-0716 or amays@womenventure.org.
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Volunteer Opportunity – YMCA of Minneapolis
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. This mission is our promise to the future of Minneapolis.
The YWCA of Minneapolis was founded in 1891 to work towards the health and empowerment of women and girls. In the 1940’s, almost 10 years before the start of the Civil Rights movement, the YWCA integrated its Board of Directors and facilities and began work on racial justice issues of that time. Since the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, our focus has been on the needs of the inner city: serving youth in Minneapolis Public Schools, supporting low-income families with high-quality early childhood education, and offering inclusive health & fitness opportunities in the urban core. Today, we continue our 120 year tradition of social justice through work on wellness, youth and child development, and racial justice.
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Board Opportunity – Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
As the largest and most comprehensive center of its kind in the nation, Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) celebrates the book as a vibrant contemporary art form that takes many shapes. From the traditional crafts of papermaking, letterpress printing and bookbinding to experimental artmaking and self-publishing techniques, MCBA supports the limitless creative evolution of book arts.
MCBA is seeking nominations and applications for its Board of Directors for three-year terms, beginning January 2012.
Experienced managers from arts-friendly corporations preferred. For more information, contact board member Pam Johnson at pjohnsonsearch@gmail.com.
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