JailVA Medical Center

The VA Medical Center is seeking an Appointment Reminder Volunteer to call Veterans and remind them of upcoming scheduled appointments. This assignment is M-F for 2-3 hours per day but is also flexible with the volunteer's schedule. We could have multiple volunteers to fill this schedule if necessary. If interested please call Jack at 701-239-3700 ext. 9-3395.

Giving Tree Assistants

Season of Hope is looking for individuals to help at the West Acres Giving Tree. Volunteers will answer questions and pass out names for gift sponsors. Help is still needed on November 27^th - November 29^th. Both day and evening shifts are still available. Call Melissa at FirstLink 701-293-6462 for more information and available shifts.

Bethany Homes

Bethany Homes is in need of holiday decorators on November 30^th. Please call Emily to schedule a time to help. 701-239-3246.

ARC West Central

Arc West Central has a Christmas Potluck on November 30th. They are looking for people to help decorate, prepare food, serve the meal, and clean up. Groups welcome. Call Donna Atherton at 218-233-5949 or 800-411-0124 for more information.

Friendly Visitors

Hospice of the Red River Valley is looking for volunteers who would like to make one on one visits with our patients. Volunteers provide friendship and a listening ear. Training and ongoing support is provided. Contact Muriel at 356-1565.

The Giving+Learning Program: Mentoring New Americans to Succeed

The Giving+Learning Program is looking for mentors to assist new Americans, on a one-on-one basis, with English skills and informal orientation to American culture. Flexible days and times are available during the day and evenings. One hour a week commitment usually required. Contact Rachel Mertz at rachelmertz@catholichealth.net.

FIRST LINK
• Information & Crisis Services • Volunteer Center Services • Community Outreach Services •
4357 13^th Ave S #107L
Fargo, ND 58107-0447
FAX: (701) 235-2476
PHONE: (701) 293-6462

The NDSU Volunteer Network helps students find service opportunities in the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding communities. Our staff works closely with volunteer agencies to identify individual and group service opportunities that suit student interest and skills. The Volunteer Network also coordinates events and services throughout the school year to address community needs and educate about social issues.

The Volunteer Network program recognizes and understands the civic and social challenges of our local and global communities. Our philosophy is grounded in the following commitments:

- Commitment to a lifelong ethic of service.
- Create opportunities for students to experience social change and servant leadership in action.
- Understanding of social-justice issues and the need for both individual and systemic change to make a positive impact.
Support student-led initiatives to address community needs.
- Belief that community service experiences can and should complement academic coursework.
- Promote orientation, training, and reflection in every service experience.
- Commitment to the land-grant mission of NDSU.

Students or student groups interested in community service experiences should contact the Volunteer Network. Staff members are prepared to assist you in locating opportunities that will meet your specific interests and needs.

The Volunteer Network maintains active partnerships with more than 30 agencies in the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding areas, and many of those agencies need your help. Most are within walking/biking distance of the University, or are located along metro bus routes. Individual and group opportunities are available.

Phone: 701.231.1055
Office: Student Activities Office, Room 120 in the Memorial Union
Email: NDSU.Volunteer.Network@ndsu.edu
Snail Mail: PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Newsletter - February, 2009

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