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April - National Volunteer Month: How to get involved within your community during a Pandemic


Unfortunately, with COVID-19 and social distancing, getting involved in the community is inherently more challenging. Don’t let this be an excuse not to get involved; there are still plenty ways to lend a helping hand. With a few hours of your time, you can easily help those in need, create a stronger community and grow long-term relationships with others.

I am sure you are wondering, if I can’t go places to help, what can I do?

ñ        Volunteer Virtually: Here are a few sites where you can find openings locally or simply power up the Google machine to find opportunities.

o   Red Cross

ñ        Buy local: Our small businesses need some love! Support local/small businesses to give them the opportunity to re-open their doors when it is time! One way to do this is ordering takeout to help restaurants.

ñ        If you can, donate to your favorite charities. Many foundations are moving at lightning speed to help vulnerable populations and could use the donations more than ever.

ñ        Give Blood: Blood drives have been cancelled which has left the Red Cross facing a shortage in blood to support patients in need. With the website below, you can find a location in your area to make an appointment.


ñ        Sew Face Masks: If you have a sewing machine and fabric laying around…it’s that easy. There so many organizations looking for donations to provide to healthcare workers, at risk individuals and others in need.
Here are a few organizations looking for donations: Local Fire Departments, Nexus Family Healing, Dakota County Social Services, Pride Institute, Bethesda CoVid Hospital - for families of patients discharged, Allina Mental Health and Addiction.

o   If you don’t want to make masks and have elastic let me know…I know a lot of awesome gals who can use some!

We have homework to do…Ready, Set, Go!!

Stay Healthy & Safe!

Career Kate

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