Make and donate cloth masks for youth and adult members to keep our community safe. Completed masks can be dropped off at Coborn’s, 900 Cooper Ave S, St. Cloud, behind the service counter during store hours.
They will host 30 small packaging sessions at their center, with up to 25 people packaging per session. Their goal is to raise $20,000 to package 134,000 meals.
Make Luv blankets for Centracare!
Create cards to be delivered to older adults to brighten their day!
Low-income and minority students have incurred educational losses during the pandemic,Teensgive.org allows individuals in 9th-12th grade a bevy of opportunities to tutor peers online. You can be helping a child in need within a week of submission. Schoolonwheels.org allows students aged 16-18 to provide tutoring services to peers through virtual means. Those aged 12-15 can also volunteer, but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Link: https://teensgive.org/virtual/ (must fill application)
Fans of history may be interested in becoming citizen archivists for a non-profit organization such as the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Would you enjoy transcribing speeches made by Franklin Roosevelt, case histories made by the Tennessee Valley Authority during the Great Depression, or cataloguing Purple Hearts awarded between 1942-1963? All of these tasks are awaiting the help of virtual volunteers right now. Link: https://transcription.si.edu/
There are many vulnerable, isolated seniors right now. Set up a virtual game night or hangout with the seniors. This helps foster a greater sense of belonging and helps mental health all around. Volunteering with seniors helps foster feelings of empathy and focus on the needs of others. Learn more on SeniorsLiving.org.
Best Buddies is the “world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).” There are several ways to get involved as a virtual volunteer, such as becoming an “e-buddy,” hosting a virtual activity or workshop, and more. Check the website for details on how to get started. https://www.ebuddies.org/apply/
Operation Gratitude sends 250,000+ Care Packages each year to Deployed Troops, Veterans, New Recruits & First Responders. Of all the items included in these Care Packages, the most cherished are the personal letters of appreciation! There are many organizations that send letters-do a search for one you are interested in supporting! Link:https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks-virtual/write-letters-virtual/
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