Thank you, Minnesota!

Because you care so much about community involvement, our third annual Volunteer Expo at Mall of America was our biggest and best yet!

The North Suburban Chorus - just one of many fantastic performers at the Expo

Tens of thousands visited the Expo on Saturday, February 23rd, where they met with representatives from 100 local nonprofit organizations.  Some signed up to volunteer right away after hearing about the difference they could make.  Others volunteered on the spot, spent time at our "On-site Volunteering" stations with Goodwill/Easter Seals and the Roseville Area Senior Program.

A potential volunteer visits a nonprofit booth.

In addition to our nonprofit booths, which snaked around one-half of the ground floor at Mall of America, we had four hours of on-stage entertainment, including:

• The Union Mission Gospel Choir

• Los Alegres Bailadores - a traditional Mexican dance troupe

• A demonstration by the First Street Recovery Project

• A Service Dog demonstration by Helping Paws Minnesota

• The North Suburban Chorus

• A Vintage Clothing Fashion Show presented by Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota

A nonprofit representative takes a much-needed nap

Many thanks to our event sponsors, our participating organizations, Mall of America, our event volunteers, our performers, and especially all of the visitors for making the third annual Volunteer Expo such a success.  We'll see you next year!

Hundreds of volunteer opportunities, as seen from the second floor

Presented by:

Learning and Play Spaces Presented by:

Also sponsored by:

Mall of America

KARE 11

Thomson West

Ultra Creative

Carlson Companies

Corporate Volunteerism Council

Star Tribune

The Rake

Greater Twin Cities United Way - Caring Connection

Comcast

Minnesota Premier Publications

Fredrikson & Byron

Underwater Adventures

Finish Line

Carter's

Build a Bear

Ride Makerz

The Green Guardian made a special guest appearance