Are you interested in seeing where CAA goes next? Would you like to have input in what new directions we take? If so, please join us for a Strategic Planning Session on Saturday, June 5. We’ll talk about why we do what we do, how we envision the future of our organization, and what steps we can take to get us there. We welcome all CAA volunteers with a passion for creating change through effective animal advocacy.

Other upcoming volunteer opportunities include setup and cleanup for the May potluck and pay-per-view outreach at the Pride Festival. Read on for all the details below!

Best wishes,

Justin Leaf, Communications & Events Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities

Special Events for Volunteers

• Strategic Planning Session
  • Sunday, June 5, 10am – 4pm at the CAA Community Space
  • Join the staff and board for a day of sessions aimed at creating a new strategic plan that will help direct our work going forward. The day will provide opportunities to understand the philosophy behind CAA’s mission and to consider how well our current programs are affecting change. We’ll discuss how we might better promote compassionate living in the Twin Cities, pinpoint our organization’s priorities, and plan how to allocate our resources.
  • Come for all or part of the day and share your ideas. A vegan lunch will be served at noon.
  • Please RSVP on the Facebook event page or email Laura Gisler at laura.gisler@exploreveg.org.

Upcoming Events in Need of Volunteers

• Camping Trip
  • Friday, May 20, 2016 – Sunday, May 22, 2016 at William O’Brian State Park
  • Would you like to volunteer to help make meals for the event? If interested, contact Abbi Dempsey at abbi.dempsey@exploreveg.org.
• May Potluck: Vegan Food on the Grill
  • Saturday, May 28, 5:30 – 8:30pm
  • Hosted by Paula and Nathan Huerkamp
  • Volunteer positions available:
    • Setup and Greeting. Help prepare the space and welcome attendees as they arrive. 5:00 – 6:30pm
    • Cleanup. Once the potluck begins to wind down, help with washing dishes and cleaning up the space. 6:30 – 9:00pm
  • To sign up, contact Justin Leaf at justin@exploreveg.org.
• Pay-Per-View at the Pride Festival
  • Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 9:30am – 6:30pm at Loring Park in Minneapolis
  • Help us with tabling at the Twin Cities Pride Festival. We’ll be paying people one dollar to watch a five-minute video about factory farming.
  • To sign up for a volunteer shift, contact Hayley McCormack at hayley.mccormack@exploreveg.org.

Featured Ongoing Volunteer Positions

• Office Manager
  • The Office Manager is responsible for offering administrative support in the CAA Community Space through helping to develop a functional work environment and managing CAA’s files, equipment, and supplies. The primary duties for this position are cleaning and tidying the office, with additional organizational duties arising as needed.
  • If you are interested in this position, email Unny Nambudiripad at unny@exploreveg.org.

For a complete list of CAA volunteer opportunities, visit the volunteer page on our website.