Volunteers

Central Minnesota Elder Network is lowering the required age for volunteers who visit the elderly in their homes from 55 to 50. Founded in 1997, the Alexandria-based network was modeled on an Olmsted County program, said executive director Wendy Hyatt. That program was based on the...

Are you looking for a fresh and exciting activity to do with your family and friends? Frog hunting may be just what you're looking for. In 1996 the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) started accepting volunteers to help with frog and toad calling surveys. This program is set...

In an effort to increase the collaboration, connections, and relationships among local non-profits and community members, United Way introduced the online volunteer system called "Get Connected." Get Connected is an easy-to-use web-based platform that matches the right donors, advocates...

The Scarves of Peace project, organized by Karen Lohn of Grand Marais, is in need of volunteers to participate in weaving scarves. Lohn will be in Alexandria on Thursday, May 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Alexandria Technical and Community College's Foundation Hall.

The weather outside may not seem spring-like this year, but local residents are encouraged to "think spring" and check out the Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) Spring Volunteer Kick-off. The kick-off will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the HFHDC...

The American Red Cross is currently recruiting volunteers for the West Central Minnesota Chapter serving Douglas, Grant and Traverse counties. The greatest need is for volunteers to assist with disaster response, both locally and nationally. Tacy Fleener, an Alexandria resident,...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is recruiting Minnesotan volunteers who are able to visit a designated lake or stream weekly during the summer to monitor the health of the lake or stream. More than 1,400 Minnesotans already track the health of their favorite lake or...

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in Douglas and Pope counties. For more information, call the numbers listed with each opportunity below. To learn about additional volunteer opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800. United Way: --February...

On Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bremer Bank Alexandria Charter employees gathered for an employee training day. As part of the national day of service, employees took part in a building project for Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC).

Volunteer opportunities are available in Douglas and Pope counties. For information, call the numbers listed below. To learn about other opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties, (320) 834-7800. United Way: January 4 and 31, volunteers needed for Mobile Food Drop...

4-H volunteers from across Minnesota met at the Douglas County Extension office in Alexandria on November 26 for a 4-H volunteer training forum. Local 4-H volunteer Chad Bruns spoke at the event. While growing up, Bruns, district sales manager for Gold Country Seed, was a member...