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On-Campus Volunteer Opportunities

Below is a list of Community Events and Activities happening around campus in the months to come. All of these events and duties have been approved by the Department of Clinical Education. If you have any questions, please call the Nicky Simon, Community Relations Coordinator, at ext. 169. Click here for volunteer descriptions.

Date Event Description Volunteer Duties (subject to change)
Jan. 19, 2008 Dive-In Move - watching movie while swimming in the pool

Volunteers: 4 total

Set up, hand out food, clean up

Feb. 9, 2008 Chinese New Year Celebration - a party with music, food, and experiences in Chinese culture

Volunteers: 15 total
Set Up/Tear Down
Staff University Booth
Monitor Tables

Feb. 23, 2008 Bloomington Loves Its Kids Carnival - a fun event with kids games, entertainment, and family fun. Volunteers: 20 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff Carnival Games
Staff University Booth
Monitor Tables
Monitor for Safety
Decorations
March 22, 2008 Spring Egg Hunt and Festival -
Facepainting, entertainment, egg hunt for kids
Volunteers: 20 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff Carnival Games
Staff University Booth
Monitor Tables
Monitor for Safety
Decorations
June 7, 2008 Back In Shape Run/Walk – 5k run and walk; kids ½-mile and ¼-mile runs; food; etc. Volunteers: 80 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff University Booth
Decorations
Registration (Pre and day of)
Awards/Raffle
Water Stop
Signage
Traffic Control
Start/Finish Line
Course Timers
Food
Monitor Tables
Monitor for Safety
Kids Central
Sept. 6, 2008 Sweet Serenade at Sunset - evening wine-tasting/desserts for local community Volunteers: 4 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff University Booth
Decorations
Sept. 27, 2008 Catch the Wellness Wave – health fair for community with screenings, speakers, etc. Volunteers: 35 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff University Booth
Screenings (spinal, thermal, spirometry, BMI, waist/hip, blood pressure)
Signage
Oct. 25, 2008 Make A Difference Day – Raking lawns for local elderly Volunteers: 85-100+ Raking
Oct. 31, 2007 Citywide Halloween Party - community event for kids; trick or treat alley, games, prizes Volunteers: 20 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff Carnival Games
Staff University Booth
Decorations

Click here for volunteer descriptions.

In addition to these scheduled events there may be many opportunities for speaking to local elementary schools. If you are aware that you need hours and are interested in one of these classes, contact the community relations coordinator for a time and school location. Upcoming elementary school speaking requests will also be sent to your Northwestern Health Sciences University e-mail account when received.

Contact Nicky Simon, Community Relations Coordinator, at (952) 888-4777, ext. 169, or by email at nsimon@nwhealth.edu.