We retirees have many skills, many of which are becoming a much-needed benefit for organizations seeking volunteers for specific needs. The University Retirees Volunteer Center is working to provide better service in this regard to provide  you, the volunteer, with projects for which a specialist is needed. Consider the following:

Judges for Minnesota History Day—April 29, U of M East Bank. There are two rounds of judging, morning or afternoon; the greater need is for the 8 a.m.–1 p.m. round. Judges work in teams of two. (Free parking) Co-sponsored by Minnesota History Center and College of Liberal Arts.

Mock Trial Jurors for Mitchell-Hamline Law School—April 27 and 28. One case deals with intellectual property and the other with a traffic accident. Each takes a full day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Lunch and parking provided.) Choose one or both days. More trials May 25 and 26.

STEM Link Team Leaders or Classroom Assistants—May 12 at Normandale Community College; May 17 and 18 at Century College. Team leaders accompany 5th and 6th graders to each of three different topic sessions. Classroom assistants remain with one classroom to assist with science activities and experiments. If you are a STEM specialist, they need you.

SNAP Line Assistant (Second Harvest Heartland office work—weekly). The “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” (formerly Food Stamps) requires tracking for clients who were approved, denied, or are pending benefits. Openings at either Golden Valley or Maplewood offices.Weekly commitment of three hours minimum, six months.

Contact University Retirees Volunteer Center – [email protected] for information on any of the above.