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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 Ryan Chapman, community relations coordinator, at ext. 169. Click here for volunteer descriptions.

Date Event Description Volunteer Duties (subject to change)
Various Vinnie the Vertebrate - Wearing the actual costume throughout the year at school functions, etc.

Volunteers: 4 total

 

Jan. 24, 2009 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. 14, 2009 Bloomington Loves Its Kids - Dive-in Movie - Kids and parents are invited to the NWHSU pool to swim and watch a kid-friendly movie. Volunteers: 2 volunteers and 2 lifeguards
Apr. 11, 2009 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 6, 2009 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. 19, 2009 Sweet Serenade at Sunset - evening wine-tasting/desserts for local community Volunteers: 15 Set Up/Tear Down
Staff University Booth
Decorations
TBD Make A Difference Day – Raking lawns for local elderly Volunteers: 85-100+ Raking
Oct. 31, 2009 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 Ryan Chapman, community relations coordinator, at (952) 888-4777, ext. 169, or by email at rchapman@nwhealth.edu.