Volunteer Management: The Essentials
November 13, 2008 9:00 - 11:30 am at HandsOn Twin Cities
$40 for affiliates, $60 non-affiliates

The Essentials gives you a great understanding of the components necessary for a successful volunteer management program. Also learn about trends in volunteerism and how they help in the development of a solid program structure.

Trainer: Zeeda Magnuson, HandsOn Twin Cities

September is Corporate Month of Service (CMOS), where corporations across the nation give their time and resources to improve their communities.

This year we did 9 amazing projects with the following companies; UnitedHe alth Group, Target , KPMG, Corporate Volunteer Council - Twin Cities, SAP, UBS, 3M, and Nike.

Each project was unique and made a huge difference for the communities involved and we were thrilled to be a part of each one. Projects ranged from stuffing backpacks with supplies to creating a paver brick path through a new peace garden for one school.

To view pictures from all of these projects simply visit our Flickr group. Have a picture you took at one of these projects you want to share? Simply submit it to the group from your flickr account.

If you'd like more information on corporate projects, either to plan one for your company or to request volunteers come help out at your orginization please contact Meghan at megha n@handsontwincities.org

The Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association (AFAA) of Minnesota is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, advocate and to support those with life-threatening food allergies, and to support their families.

AAFA is helping to educate Minnesotans about the dangers of food allergies and how their choices can affect those with these allergies at a Conference this Saturday in Duluth titled "What's All The Fuss About?" For more information click here.

For a full list of all the Holiday Opportunities in our database click the image to the right.

• Event Volunteer
• Frequent Filier
• A Walk to End Hunger
• Courage Center Ski & Snowboard Program
• Go Green with Goodwill Craft Activities
• Adopt-a-Family
• Mechanical Handy Man
• Day Time Drivers

Are you interested in volunteering but would like more information on the issues in your community and how you can get involved?

HandsOn Twin Cities is happy to announce we're hosting a Volunteer Cafe tomorrow where anyone can come and get information on how they can get started volunteering in their community. We will be at Common Roots from 5-8pm tomorrow answering any volunteer questions you may have. You are welcome to come anytime and we'll help you get ready to make a difference.

November 1st was International Volunteer Managers Day! We would like to thank all the Volunteer Managers out there that support volunteers. The direct outcome of their hard work is a better community so if you didn't thank your Volunteer Manager on the 1st please do so today!

Welcome to the new section - Volunteer Spotlight. We are pleased to give our affiliates the opportunity to highlight one of their valuable volunteers. This month's Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Todd S. who contributes his time to the Hosanna Harbors, Hugo Community Food Shelf. Todd was nominated for this recognition by the food shelf for his commitment and reliability. Todd has been a regular volunteer every Wednesday evening and has become a "go to" person for suggestions due to his great business background and problem solving skills. Debbie Peterson said it was important for them to recognize Todd because, "the Food Shelf would not be as successful without Todd. We truly appreciate all he does for The Hugo Community Food Shelf."