volunteers

HAHS: Urgent need of new volunteer pet foster homes

Jul 15, 2020

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) needs your help. They are currently in urgent need of some new volunteer pet foster care providers.The why’s and how’s of animal fostering:Q: Why is there a HAHS foster program?A: We don’t have a shelter and we are glad we don’t.A loving home is the best...

Rainfall monitoring volunteers sought

Apr 1, 2020

The State Climatology Office is looking for volunteer rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS). The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch rain gauge.These rainfall...

Volunteers enrich lives of Great River Homes residents

Apr 10, 2019

The vision of Great River Homes, Inc. is for all people with developmental disabilities to have full and abundant lives, according to a news release. Volunteers are part of that vision.Lisa Valkos is a volunteer who enjoys sharing experiences with Linda and Cheryl. Lisa states that her reason for...

Girl Scouts comfort sick teens

Mar 27, 2019

Lake City Girl Scouts volunteered in Minneapolis on March 24. They worked with the organization Pabs Packs packing custom designed backpacks filled with comfort items for teenagers with a chronic diagnosis or repeat hospital visits. Girl Scouts who went were Cadie Wolf, Natalie Anderson,...

Reading Buddies wrap up 5-week program

Nov 20, 2018

Bluff Elementary School in Lake City acknowledged the participants in their Reading Buddies program who recently wrapped up a 5-week program. Front row, from left: Jo Boe, Margaret Peterson, Joel Grettenberg, Ann Dose and Julie Makoutz; back row, from left: Ken Jacob, MaryAnne McGee, Donna Oeltjen...

Foster homes critical to humane society success

Aug 29, 2018

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) is currently in urgent need of some additional temporary foster home providers. They do not have a shelter, so all of their animals reside in family environments while they await adoption.All of the supplies needed for helping with this very valuable...

Adult SAIL classes seeking participants and volunteers

Aug 15, 2018

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a free exercise program geared toward adults 55 and over in Lake City. The hour long classes include low impact aerobics, balance exercises, strength training with dumbbells and ankle weights, and stretching exercises.The program is able to accommodate...

Volunteers needed for Mississippi River cleanup

Jun 27, 2018

As part of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics – Hot Spot week on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge), a river cleanup will be held on Sunday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers should meet at Beach Park which is located at the end of Main Street...

Volunteers like Fuhrman make a difference at GRH

Apr 18, 2018

Great River Homes, Inc. is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 15-21 by recognizing volunteers who make a difference in the lives of individuals receiving services. Bonnie Fuhrman is active as a volunteer organizer of the Aktion Club, which is a branch of the Kiwanis Club of Lake City. ...

MnDOT seeks volunteers for Adopt a Highway project

Apr 11, 2018

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is looking for individuals and organizations to join the more than 4,100 groups and 16,000 people in the state who are Adopt a Highway volunteers. There are more than 30 highway segments available in southeast Minnesota.The program, which realized...