2019 August Volunteer Newsletter
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Where did all the time go? Greetings Volunteers! Is anyone else still in shock that it’s August, or is that just me? It’s crazy to think that just a year ago I was starting my first job out of college here at Gilda’s Club Minnesota. And what a year it has been! Thank you all for trusting me to carry out our volunteer mission and strive to make this program the best it can be. I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most inspirational volunteers around. It has been so eye-opening to hear your stories and see your impact first-hand as I began my professional career.
As our organization continues to grow, we’re always looking for was to serve our volunteers better than ever before. If you have some thoughts to share with us, I invite you to participate in our Volunteer Survey. This will give us a sense of how we’re doing and what ways we can improve the volunteer program. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated! Below, please find some of our top needs from volunteers. This list is just the start. If you want to learn about the many other current opportunities — such as program support, outreach and much more — or have ideas to share, please contact me at any time.
As always, thanks for being one of Gilda’s Great Volunteers! Warmly, -Maddy
Maddy Rydeen Volunteer and Program Coordinator Gilda’s Club Minnesota 
Volunteers are the heart of Gilda’s Club Our vision is to provide a warm and welcoming community where volunteers can share their talents and skills to make a difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer.
Join the Teen Service Club! 
Do you have a teen in your life that is looking to give back in a meaningful way? Gilda’s Club’s new Teen Service Club is looking for eager volunteers that are ready to serve!
Our mission is to promote awareness of Gilda’s Club Minnesota in the community, assist with events and initiatives, and provide volunteer service. Community service hours can be earned by providing volunteer service at Gilda’s Club. It will also look great on college and job applications.
Join Annie Stone, our Youth and Family Program Coordinator, and the rest of the crew on the 4th Monday of every month from 4:00pm-5:00pm to decide how you will make an impact on the lives of those touched by cancer.
Want to get started? Email Annie or call 952-767-7625!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities *NEW* Clubhouse Crew Do you have an hour to spare? Help clean up after a program activity in the kitchen. We are looking for help on the following dates:
Click here for the full Clubhouse Crew position description
Email Maddy or call 952-767-7623 to get involved!
*NEW* Gilda Greeter Be the warm welcome to Gilda’s Club Minnesota for all guests and members. As a Gilda Greeter, you will answer phones, meet and greet members and visitors, and assist with clubhouse and office support. This role requires special training provided by Gilda’s Club and a weekly commitment for a minimum of three months.
The current open shifts are:
Click here for the full Gilda Greeter position description
Email Maddy or call 952-767-7623 to get involved!
Carpenter You can leave your mark at Gilda’s Club make clubhouse projects a reality by using woodworking skills to construct various structures to support our programming needs. Our first special project will be to build a custom resource display for the clubhouse library. This project will help to increase organization, efficiency and accessibility of our resources to our members.
Click here for the full Carpenter – Special Project position description
Email Maddy or call 952-767-7623 to get involved!
Library Committee Member Do you have an interest in library management, resource management or simply organizing chaos? Then join our Library Committee to improve the functionality of the clubhouse library! Through assessing the current layout and infrastructure, work as part of this awesome volunteer team to reorganize our resources and put in place a sustainable system for our members to access the resources they need with ease.
Click here for the full Library Committee Member position description
Email Maddy or call 952-767-7623 to get involved!
Music Instructor Share your knowledge and skills to benefit our youth and young adult members! Work directly with Annie Stone to create and implement a fun, new program. We are looking for volunteers skilled in music composition, singing or playing an instrument to come up with some creative ways for our younger members to explore their story creatively.
Click here for the full Music Instructor position description
Email Maddy or call 952-767-7623 to get involved!
Don’t forget the GCTC Volunteer Facebook Group!
Join our online community where it is easy to connect with other Gilda’s Club volunteers and stay up-to-date with volunteer opportunities and clubhouse news.
Gilda’s Club Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All of our programs are offered free of cost to our members and made possible by the generosity of our community.
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