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Thinking of skipping the mall this holiday season and doing your shopping online? If you shop at Amazon.com through the Friends of the Rochester Public Library webpage, the Library will receive around 5% of your purchase price as a donation. Click here to go to the Friends of the RPL page and click on the Amazon ad banner at the bottom to start shopping. If you don't see an animated Amazon banner, you may need to disable AdBlock. If you're shopping online anyways, why not make sure some of your money gets back to the community? For those of you in the Rochester, Minnesota area, here are some volunteer opportunities published in the Post-Bulletin December 10th, 2011. More opportunities can be found by calling (507)529-4831 or by clicking on the United Way link to the lower left. Red Kettle bell ringers Individuals, families and groups are needed to assist the Salvation Army in ringing bells for our Christmas campaign. Every two hours of bell ringing raises an average of $100 which provides help to a family in our community. Bell ringers are needed at a variety of locations Monday through Saturday until Dec. 24. Call 288-3663 for more information or to volunteer with The Salvation Army. Volunteer musicians We are looking for people to share music with individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals or groups with any type of musical talent are welcome. Call 281-6116 for more information or to volunteer with PossAbilities of Southern MN. Academic coaches JOY kids are primarily African American children who are middle- and high-school aged. Many of them suffer from chronic neglect and are members of gang-affiliated families. You can help these children gain the self-esteem that comes from achieving good academic grades. Academic coaches in all subjects are needed Monday and Thursday at John Marshall High School from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 254-3387 for more information or to volunteer with Justice & Opportunity For Youth (JOY). Ski and snowshoe volunteer During the winter season when there is ample snow, volunteers help people to find and fit snowshoes and skis. Volunteers will direct visitors to the ski trails and snowshoe paths and help keep the area neat by assisting people in returning equipment to the proper racks. Call 281-6114 for more information or to volunteer with Friends of Quarry Hill. Friendly visitor Families or individuals generally spend an hour once per week visiting with a senior neighbor. This can be the highlight of a senior's week. Because of the flexibility of this program, it is a great opportunity for working people and for you or your family to help others. Male volunteers are especially needed. Call 285-5272 for more information or to volunteer with Elder Network. |
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