Volunteer Center

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Inspired by aspiring health professionals

For the past five years, Jeanne Markell, pictured here with her husband, Michael, has had the rewarding experience of volunteering through the U of M’s 1Health Community Teacher Program.

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Science with Jane Phillips

The University Retirees Volunteer Center would like to offer a testimonial on the benefits of volunteering, to both recipients and volunteers.

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Three opportunities to volunteer

If you are seeking an opportunity to give back by volunteering, here are three possibilities currently available through the University Retirees Volunteer Center.

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URVC makes volunteering easy

The University Retiree Volunteer Center’s new volunteer management system makes it easy to connect University retirees with opportunities for volunteering.

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URVC presents 2019 distinguished service awards

Four leaders of the University Retirees Volunteer Center were honored with awards at the Fall 2019 Volunteer Reception held in October.

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UMRA survey results are impressive

UMRA members volunteer to serve a wide variety of University departments and community organizations. 

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Promoting volunteerism at the U

UMRA and URVC cooperate in promoting volunteerism by retirees.

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URVC simplifies volunteering

The new volunteer management system Better Impact is now fully operational on the URVC website.

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Help wanted: STEM volunteers

Volunteers who assist in STEM events enjoy the achievements of the student participants every bit as much as the kids themselves.

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URVC launches new website

The new website will serve as the front door to an online volunteer management system powered by Better Impact.

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Volunteers needed at the Bell Museum and Festival of Nations

Both the new Bell Museum and the Festival of Nations, the longest-running multicultural festival in the Midwest, are accepting applications for volunteers.

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Love Science? Volunteer at The Bakken

The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis nurtures enthusiasm for science with a special emphasis on electricity and medicine.

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Tutoring opportunities seeking volunteers

You could change a life—for the better. Consider contributing your skills by volunteering for one or more of these opportunities

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A better way to manage your volunteer activities

The University Retiree Volunteers Center will soon be offering a better way to explore opportunities and manage your volunteer activities.

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AARP Tax-Aides

Join the team to help seniors, low-income, disabled and otherwise disadvantaged taxpayers at metro-area sites prepare 2019 Tax returns.  Substantial training will be available and the volunteer effort continues through the 2019 tax season.

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