Volunteer

Location:	Fraser Independent Living Apartments – Sites in Richfield, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Minnetonka or Hopkins.
Description:	Seeking volunteers for one, two or all three areas of our Wellness Program: Volunteers conduct cooking demonstrations to teach tenants how they can use few inexpensive ingredients and still make a flavorful meal. They also teach about portion control, food groups, how to read nutrition labels and how to order healthier food options when they are at their favorite restaurants to name a few. Volunteers teach tenants about a leading healthy lifestyle with such topics as dental hygiene, diabetes, blood pressure and share information such as sugar amounts in their favorite drinks. Volunteers teach low impact aerobics using exercise balls, bands, dvd’s, and chair yoga.
Qualifications	Minimum of 18 years of age; must receive a “may provide direct contact services” status on the State of Minnesota criminal background check; need to commit to a regular schedule (minimum of hours/month for 3 months).
Contact:	Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

 

Location:	Fraser Independent Living Apartments – Sites in Richfield, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Minnetonka or Hopkins. And/or one or more Fraser Group Home located throughout the metro area.
Description:	Seeking volunteers for one or more activities: Are you creative? If you love making things from greeting cards to painting flower pots to latch hook projects or anything in between, then this is for you! Be an Arts and Crafts Volunteer at one of our group homes, apartment buildings, or Saturday program. Do you have a music passion? Whether you can play an instrument, sing a song, or just share a love for all kinds of music, we would love to have you be a Music Volunteer with us. Do you enjoy a good game? Our residents do, too! Whether it’s bingo, a yard game or a board game, we need Game Night Volunteers to organize and lead our game nights.
Qualifications	Minimum of 18 years of age; must receive a “may provide direct contact services” status on the State of Minnesota criminal background check; need to commit to a regular schedule (minimum of hours/month for 3 months).
Contact:	Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

 

Do you love to clean? We are in need of volunteers at all of our locations to help sanitize toys, mats, therapy materials to keep our children healthy! Help us organize our materials and set our rooms right after (or before) a day of working with our children.

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

If you have a green thumb or just like working outdoors, adopt one of 26 group homes throughout the metropolitan area and spend one day a month planting, weeding, raking and making the yard look beautiful. This is a great opportunity for an individual or a group!

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Connect for Rec is a respite care program with an opportunity for children and youth (ages 3-12) with developmental disabilities to make social connections through recreation in a safe, interactive group setting. They meet every other Saturday throughout the year in Richfield. Volunteers are needed to assist staff by being an extra set of hands or to help with group activities. Can volunteer for full day (9-5) or half days (9-1 or 1-5). Volunteers who wish to share a specific talent (music, art, fitness, science, etc.) are also needed.

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Our clinics need volunteers to assist with transitioning children from their day treatment program out to their transportation vans. So if you are child-oriented, firm yet friendly, and can commit to a consistent schedule, please consider this opportunity. Shifts are 11:45-12:30 and/or 4:15-5:00, Monday through Friday. There is some flexibility in days as long as it’s consistent (i.e., M-W-F or T-Th; early shift or late shift). Volunteer would need to be physically able to carry children up to age 5, including children who are struggling with the transition. Program staff will be available to assist with these transitions when needed and drivers assist once the child gets to the van in our parking lot. Orientation and philosophy of our program will be provided.

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Are you a party planner? Our group home residents are always up for a good party! Having known each other for quite some time, they love to socialize with each other so these gatherings are groups of 20-25. Whether it’s a bowling event, ice cream social, karaoke party, bingo game – if you invite them, they will come!

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Enjoy helping with clerical projects? Whether it’s assisting with special mailings or working on special projects periodically, we would love to add you to our call list when projects come up!

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

It’s a fact that interacting with pets is beneficial to the health of young and old alike. Our group homes and apartment courts are looking for therapy dogs to come to our sites and share their love!

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Our Special Events Team is seeking a volunteer with experience in graphic design using software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Publisher and PhotoShop. If you need a creative outlet, this may be the opportunity for you!

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

There are always a ton of details to attend to prior to a Fraser Special Event (Walk for Autism, Fore! Fraser Golf Benefit, Annual Benefit Gala, etc.) If you enjoy digging into event projects, we have the event(s) for you!

Contact Karen Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Carlson@fraser.org or call 612.798.8337 Or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Location:	Fraser School in Richfield
Hours:	7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (limited opportunities available)
Duties:	Read to children, assist with art projects, supervise on playground or in gym, help with snacks and lunch, rock babies. Orientation and training provided.
Qualifications:	Minimum of 16 years of age. Must commit to a regular schedule (minimum of 2 times/month for three months, preferably 1 time/week) and enjoy working with children. Criminal background check necessary.

If you have questions, contact Carol Barthelemy at 612-798-8322 or Carol.Barthelemy@fraser.org, or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Location:	Fraser Independent Living Apartments – Richfield, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Hopkins or Apple Valley sites.
Objective:	To be a “buddy/mentor” to an adult male or female with developmental disabilities who lives in one of Fraser’s apartment buildings.
Duties:	1. Complete required volunteer orientation and training, as defined by volunteer position. 2. Carry out volunteer responsibilities in a manner consistent with the values and beliefs of the Fraser organization. 3. Follow all Fraser and respective divisional policies and procedures. 4. Be a positive influence in the day-to-day activities of the Residential team, acting with integrity, showing respect to staff, clients and other volunteers. 5. Actively support Fraser’s and Residential Services’ mission through volunteer responsibilities. 6. Engage in fun, social activities with the Fraser client with whom you are paired. Examples of social activities could include watching movies, playing games, and eating together at a restaurant. This is not to include assisting the client with personal care issues, household tasks, or financial management.
Qualifications:	Minimum of 18 years of age; must receive a “may provide direct contact services” status on the State of Minnesota criminal background check; need to commit to a regular schedule (minimum of 2 hours/month for three months.

If you have questions about these opportunities, contact Kim Jagaraj at Kim.Jagaraj@fraser.org or 952-888-6065 or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

Location:	Independent Living Project Apartments. Locations in Minnetonka, Hopkins, Richfield, and Bloomington.
Objective:	To coordinate and lead fun, low impact exercising sessions for individuals with developmental disabilities who live at one of 5 different Fraser’s Independent Living Apartments. Equipment available to use; hand weights, resistance bands, balance balls and X-box Kinects with variety of games. )
Duties:	1. Complete required volunteer orientation and training, as defined by volunteer position. 2. Carry out volunteer responsibilities in a manner consistent with the values and beliefs of the Fraser organization. 3. Follow all Fraser and respective divisional policies and procedures. 4. Be a positive influence in the day-to-day activities of the Residential team, acting with integrity, showing respect to staff, clients and other volunteers. 5. Actively support Fraser’s and Residential Services’ mission through volunteer responsibilities.
Qualifications:	Minimum of 18 years of age; must receive a “may provide direct contact services” status on the State of Minnesota criminal background check; need to commit to a regular schedule (minimum of 2 hours/month for three months).

If you have questions about these opportunities, contact Kim Jagaraj at Kim.Jagaraj@fraser.org or 952-888-6065 for the Richfield, Bloomington, or Apple Valley locations, Peggy Garofano for Minnetonka/Hopkins locations at Peggy.Garofano@fraser.org or (612) 990-0232, or get started by completing our online volunteer application.

For more information on volunteer opportunities for corporate groups, contact Karen Carlson at 612-798-8337 or Karen.Carlson@fraser.org.

Fraser has several events throughout the year where volunteers make meaningful contributions. Visit the individual event pages for more information on the opportunities available.

Fraser Walk For Autism (April)

Fraser Annual Benefit (November)

Fore! Fraser Annual Golf Benefit (June)

Fraser Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Team (July)

Fraser Twin Cities Marathon Team (October)

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