Seasons of Giving & Gratitude
Volunteers have been active these summer months by leading classes, working on the beautiful gardens surrounding the clubhouse, welcoming members into our community, and creating stunning cards. Summer tends to be a socially busy time of the year with the warm weather and various seasonal activities, so I am very grateful to everyone who volunteered this season. Each person has a powerful impact on the Gilda’s Club community!
Thank YOU!
Thank you for virtually and in-person welcoming new and old members into the clubhouse. Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience with members and staff. Thank you for creating beautiful and peaceful gardens for everyone to experience. I enjoy sitting in our gardens during breaks to listen to the birds sing and water fountains bubble. Thank you for your determination to find contacts at hospitals and clinics. Thank you for being amazing advocates of Gilda’s Club Minnesota. Thank you for bringing joy, laughter, and the spirit of Gilda Radner to our community.
Thank you to the volunteers at the 4th Annual Bauer Design Build Clay Shooting Event. This was a unique annual event where we could spread our mission and values with the community. Thank you for championing the work at Gilda’s Club Minnesota.
Corporate Support
United HealthCare visited the clubhouse in August to learn how we support the community and custom-made gratitude and sympathy cards. These cards were designed and made into kits for a group to complete by our Card Making program instructor, Wendy Peterson. She has taught classes here since Gilda’s Club Minnesota opened in 2014. Attendees of her card-making course love attending each week and taking home three beautiful, ornate cards. Thank you, Wendy, for volunteering your time, materials, and talents. Thank you, United HealthCare, for taking the time to assemble and decorate these cards that will be mailed to those in our community.
Are you interested in bringing your coworkers to volunteer with Gilda’s Club? Contact me at Renee.Anderson@gildasclubmn.org.
My gratitude for our volunteers grows exponentially.
Save the Date
Tuesday, November 7 & Thursday, November 10
We would appreciate your assistance in addressing the Year End Appeal mailing envelopes. This is one of the most important tasks for charity organizations as most donations are made during the last couple of months of the year.
This opportunity is perfect for those with clean, legible handwriting. There are two sessions available. We are seeking to have 4+ volunteers at each session—email Renee.Anderson@GildasClubTwinCities.org to help.
- Tuesday, November 7 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Thursday, November 10 from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Wednesday, November 16 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Save the date for our annual Volunteer Social on Wednesday, November 16, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. More details are coming soon!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Special Volunteer Opportunities
Help Address Envelopes!
We would love your assistance in handwriting addresses for our Year End Appeal. This is one of the most important tasks for charity organizations as most donations are made during the last couple of months of the year.
This opportunity is perfect for those with clean, legible handwriting. There are two sessions available. We are seeking to have 4+ volunteers at each session—email Renee.Anderson@GildasClubTwinCities.org to help.
- Tuesday, November 7 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Thursday, November 10 from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Great Opportunities for Individuals
Gilda Greeters – In-Person and Virtual
A Gilda Greeter is often the first person someone with cancer or a family member talks to at GCTC. They are the first impression of our program. Gilda Greeters welcome members into the clubhouse physically and virtually. These positions are scheduled for 12-week periods, coinciding with each new calendar period (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December). Greeters can start at any time during each period.
- In-person Gilda Greeter shifts are typically 2-4 hours long. In-person Gilda Greeters welcome members, sign them in for classes, and work on various other tasks.
- Virtual Gilda Greeter shifts are 30 minutes. These greeters welcome members to zoom classes, sign them in, turn hosting capabilities over to the facilitator, and answer questions.
Clinic Ambassador – In-Person
Gilda’s Club is seeking individuals interested in building and maintaining relationships with cancer clinics and service providers in the Twin Cities to create awareness of Gilda’s Club Minnesota (GCTC) and our program of support. The person in this position is responsible for the following:
- one or more clinics, building and maintaining a relationship with clinic contact(s)
- provides an overview of GCTC’s programs
- positions are available in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Shakopee, and Coon Rapids
Great Opportunities for Groups
Clubhouse Clean-Up
From fall cleaning and window washing to winterizing, we can always use some extra hands to keep the clubhouse looking its absolute best!
Gilda’s Club Minnesota’s volunteers are the heart of this organization. Join us. You can make a difference even if you have just a few hours. Ready to join us? Start by submitting a volunteer application. Have questions or ideas for how to get involved? Contact Renee Anderson, Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator, at Renee.Anderson@GildasClubTwinCities.org or (952)767-2591 to get started with any of the following volunteer opportunities.
Interested in doing something else to support Gilda’s Club Minnesota? Contact Renee with your ideas!
With gratitude,
Renee Anderson
Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator
612-227-2147 office | 952-767-2591 direct
10560 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55305
