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Community & Corporate Group Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZATION: Dakota County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
General Description
Now is the perfect time to get out and help out. Group volunteering is a meaningful break from the work/daily routine to help build camaraderie, collaboration, improve team communications, and to help make lasting change. Dakota County’s volunteer opportunities offer many unique and rewarding experiences for your group to experience together. All supplies, training, and event organization is taken care of by us. All your group needs to do is show up, ready to work and have fun!
Group opportunities may include (season and schedule depending):
- Riverside and greenway trash cleanups
- Invasive species removal
- Native plantings
- Seed Gathering
- Land conservation
- Food packing
Date/Time
We work with groups to figure out the dates and times that work best for them. Each request is taken on a case-by-case basis based on the availability and capacity of county event and job calendars.
Location
Multiple locations throughout Dakota County
Minimum Time Commitment
We recommend that group projects last 2 - 2.5 hours.
Activity Level
Moderate to Active - To fully participate may require walking over primarily even surfaces. There may be a limited number of steps, a minimal number of uneven surfaces, and some standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Activities will occur either in an inside or outdoor setting with a mixture of controlled/uncontrolled elements.
Activity Accommodations -We work with groups to figure out what work best for them. Each request is taken on a case-by-case basis based on the availability and capacity of county event and job calendars.
Required Training
All training, materials, tools, and supplies will be taken care of by Dakota County unless otherwise noted.
Contact Information
Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator
Dakota County Communications
1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033
Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us
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About Dakota County
Location:
1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.
Description
Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.
CAUSE AREAS
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Saint Paul, MN 55122
(44.814976 ,-93.2081 )
DATE POSTED
November 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- We recommend events last 2 - 2.5 hours