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Health and Wellness
Northfield Hospital |
Description: Opportunities for volunteers at the Northfield Hospital include the following: support for patients in the 40 bed skilled nursing facility, clerical support for staff and short term projects. For example, entertainment for patients, Auxiliary Book Fair, etc. A current TB test and orientation is required for registration into the program.
Directors: Michelle Rowland <rowlandm>
Contacts: Georgene Johnson <johnsong@northfieldhospital.org> (507-646-1036) 2000 North Ave., Northfield, MN 55057
Time: 2-3 hours/week |
Spread the Hope |
Description: Spread the Hope allows students to become directly involved with exciting volunteer opportunities related to fighting cancer and touching the lives of those affected by cancer. Activities include fundraising for local causes, making holiday cards for Ronald McDonald House, campus hallway decorating for cancer awareness, and food and DVD drives. Volunteers can choose when and how they would like to help with the program.
Directors: Carley Mondloh <mondloh>
Contacts: NA, contact Kris Vatter <vatter> with questions
Time: varies |
St. Olaf Cancer Connection (SCC) |
Description: SCC is a student organization that arranges many events projects to support people affected by cancer. Activities include raising money for the American Cancer Society, organizing Relay for Life (a fundraising extravaganza in the spring), volunteering to play with kids, cooking meals at the Ronald McDonald house, and many more. Volunteers may choose which activities they would like to participate in.
Directors: Andy Crofton <crofton>
Contacts: NA, contact Kris Vatter <vatter> with questions
Time: varies |
Unite for Sight |
Description: Chapter volunteers participate in Unite For Sight's vision screening and vision education programs, which are held in community centers such as homeless shelters, soup kitchens, schools, libraries, and health clinics. They also raise funds to sponsor sight-restoring surgeries for patients living in extreme poverty in Ghana and India. All volunteers must sign the Chapter's Unite For Sight Volunteer Code of Conduct and complete Unite For Sight's Online Eye Health Course prior to participation in Chapter programs.
Directors: Matthew Tollefsrud <tollefsr>
Contacts: NA, contact Kris Vatter <vatter> with questions
Time: varies |
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It is the mission of the Volunteer Network (VN) to provide a variety of volunteer opportunities to St. Olaf College students. We strive to serve the campus community by empowering students to understand the impact they can have in the lives of others and promote self-fulfillment through lifelong service. VN will accomplish its goals by establishing cooperative relationships with the local communities, providing a supportive network for volunteers, and advocating for those seeking service.
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