The summer is a quieter time with fewer volunteer opportunities, but things will surely start ramping up as we get closer to Twin Cities Veg Fest. Be on the lookout for how to get involved with that in the weeks and months to come.
One of the big things happening for us this month is the fundraiser for the festival. You can help us with that by spreading the word. Please share the link to the fundraising page and ask your friends to donate.
And you may or may not have heard yet, but Unny recently announced that he’ll be stepping down from his role as executive director in January. We certainly wish Unny the best with the transition, and we’re grateful for how he has been instrumental in cultivating our volunteer team over the past five years.
Since Unny has had a significant role in connecting our volunteers, we recognize that building relationships among our volunteers will help maintain the success of CAA beyond his departure. With this in mind, we’ll be taking this time to coordinate an opportunity for our core volunteers to get know each other better. Yesterday, we just sent an invitation to some of our volunteers asking if they’d like to participate in this new program. If you didn’t receive that email but would be interested in hearing more about it, please let me know, and I’ll send you one too.
Best wishes,
Justin Leaf, Communications & Events Coordinator
Volunteer Opportunities
Quick & Easy Social Media Support
- Stay tuned to our CAA Facebook page and our Twin Cities Veg Fest Facebook page in the next few weeks and engage with updates on our fundraiser for Twin Cities Veg Fest.
- Share the link to the festival fundraising page on your social media platforms and ask your friends to support this festival. The fundraiser continues through August 31, so please share anytime between now and then.
Upcoming Events in Need of Volunteers
- August Potluck: Vegan State Fair (and Pool Party!)
- Saturday, August 27, 5:30 – 8:30pm
- 3255 Coachman Roach, Eagan, MN, 55121
- Volunteer positions available:
- Carpool. Drive a few other event attendees to and from the potluck location. The meeting spot is optional. It could be the CAA Community Space at 2100 1st Avenue S in Minneapolis. 5:15 – 5:45pm and 8:30 – 9:00pm
- Setup and Greeting. Help prepare the space and welcome attendees as they arrive. 5:00 – 7:00pm
- Cleanup. Once the potluck begins to wind down, help with washing dishes and cleaning up. 7:00 – 9:00pm
- To sign up to volunteer, contact Justin Leaf at justin@exploreveg.org.
- Veg Fest Postering – Off Campus (Round 1)
- Saturday, September 10, Noon – 4:00pm
- CAA Community Space, 2100 1st Avenue South in Minneapolis
- To sign up, RSVP on the Facebook event page or email unny@exploreveg.org.
- Veg Fest Postering – On Campus (Round 1)
- Wednesday, September 14, 5:00 – 7:30pm
- Coffman Memorial Union, 2nd floor
- To sign up, RSVP on the Facebook event page or email unny@exploreveg.org.
- Veg Fest Postering – Off Campus (Round 2)
- Saturday, September 17, Noon – 4:00pm
- CAA Community Space, 2100 1st Avenue South in Minneapolis
- To sign up, RSVP on the Facebook event page or email unny@exploreveg.org.
- Veg Fest Postering – On Campus (Round 2)
- Monday, September 26, 4:00 – 6:30pm
- Coffman Memorial Union, 2nd floor
- To sign up, RSVP on the Facebook event page or email unny@exploreveg.org.
For a complete list of CAA volunteer opportunities, visit the volunteer page on our website.