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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

June opportunities for volunteers of all ages!
Looking for fun things to do this summer while heping make the world a better place? Check out these ideas for families and volunteers of all ages from Doing Good Together.
Tour de Tonka needs volunteers!
Volunteers are needed for the eighth annual Tour de Tonka on Saturday, August 3, 2013 We have over 450 volunteer slots to fill and we need your help! Link here to learn more and to complete an on-line volunteer registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at 952-401-4157.
Come help teach our kids to swim!
Minnetonka Heights Community Summer Program needs help on Fridays in July and August when we take kids grades K - 6 to learn to swim at the Ridgedale YMCA. You'll be in the water, so bring your suit! Contact JoAnne if you're interested 612-839-1804.
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Summer Intern
Learn more about the history of our area and gain valuable experience. We are looking for a student volunteer to work in our office on Wednesday mornings this summer. Link here for more information and send a letter of interest to apply.
Steamboat Minnehaha in Excelsior needs student volunteers!
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka home of the Steamboat Minnehaha is accepting applications for summer volunteers! Students are needed to be pursers on the boat and help with promotions and social media. Link here for more information or contact Kathy kanonlibbs@earthlink.net.
Three Rivers Park District needs volunteers for Summer Camps!
If you're looking for something fun to do this summer, need volunteer hours, or want to gain experience working with kids, become a Summer Camp Volunteer at Lowry Nature Center in Victoria
Students Today, Leaders Forever Summer Camps!
Attention students from 6th grade to graduating seniors! Students Today Leaders Forever is proud to host its 9th Annual High School Leadership Camp, its 5th Annual Gap Camp and our 2nd Annual Middle School Leadership Camp in the summer of 2013. Camp is rapidly becoming our organization's most successful and meaningful leadership program and, we hope you consider joining us. Registration is now open.
iCan Bike summer camp 7/22 - 26/ 13
Volunteers are needed at Hamline University in St. Paul to help campers with disabilities learn to ride a bike. Link here for information or contact Mary Hauff 651-603-0720
Eden Prairie Students on Commissions Program accepting applications thru 5/24
Current sophomores and juniors who live in Eden Prairie are eligible to serve on a City of Eden Prairie commission as a student representative for 2013-2014. This is a great way for students to get involved in their community and see first-hand how local government works. Link here for more information and to apply online or contact Lorene 952-949-8412
SPRING IS COMING to Three Rivers Parks!
Volunteers are needed to help with all the fun events we have planned at Three Rivers Parks throughout the Twin Cities. Link here for a list of events and the many volunteer opportunities we have for students.
Wayzata Community in Action
Check out this new website for volunteer opportunities specifically in the Wayzata/Plymouth area.

One of our goals in the Minnetonka Public Schools is to inspire our students to understand and serve the greater good. Tonka Serves is a place for individual students and student groups to search for volunteer opportunities and service project ideas in our community and beyond.

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There are many local non-profit organizations in our community that depend upon volunteers and service projects for their operation. Search here for those that welcome individuals and groups of youth volunteers and get great ideas for projects and events.
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Looking for more ideas, have questions or want to add your organization or event to our list of current volunteer opportunities? Contact Laurie Lokar at 952-401-5766.

Link below to access even more volunteer opportunities and for information on the President’s Volunteer Service Awards and how to earn a Varsity Letter in Community Service.