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Take the quiz to find out where you best fit in and how you can start getting involved! Check out <a href="http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/" target="_blank">oleville.com/vn/orgs/</a> for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations and Volunteer Network!

Take the quiz to find out where you best fit in and how you can start getting involved! Check out oleville.com/vn/orgs/ for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations and Volunteer Network!

Which VN Org Best Fits Your Personality?

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Of the following, what interests you most?

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Here are three VN Orgs to get you started: "A+ Art Club" - offers weekly art-making and social experiences to young people on the autism spectrum. "Creativity for Community (CFC)" - an honor house volunteer program dedicated to using art to make meaningful connections with the Northfield Retirement Community and Autism and the Arts. "Stitches for Peace” - members meet to knit, crochet, or sew clothing, blankets, and other items to donate to various charities. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Artistic

Here are three VN Orgs to get you started: "Triple E” - provides environmental education to Northfield Students. "Science Alliance" - a STEM education outreach program that brings hands-on, science materials to K-8 classrooms in the Northfield area. "Habitat for Humanity” - works to build affordable, decent housing for people in need locally throughout the year, and nationally, through annual spring break trips. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Environmental

Try checking out one of these great orgs: “THOR” - collects, packs and distributes backpacks containing essentials ranging from warm winter gear to toiletries to the homeless populations of Northfield and the Twin Cities. "English as a Second Language” - assists adult immigrants during the Wednesday evening English class with reading and writing assignments, as well as taking time to converse to enhance speaking skills. "Ronald McDonald House” - supports keeping families together during a child's serious illness. "Ruth’s House” - a home for women and children experiencing homelessness due to violence, poverty, and other oppressive life circumstances. Volunteers tutor women and entertain children. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Community Outreach

Here are three VN orgs for you to check out: "Tuesday’s with Millstream" - visits Millstream Commons Assisted Living Facility weekly to socialize and play games with residents. "Story Circles" - connects students with residents of the Northfield Retirement Community for one-on-one visits throughout the year. "Creativity for Community” - an honor house volunteer program dedicated to using art to make meaningful connections with the Northfield Retirement Community and Autism and the Arts. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Elderly

Check out these four great orgs:
"Oles for Community Health" - Members work with HealthFinders and the Northfield Retirement Community volunteering at clinic, outreach and educational events, and after-school programs. "Dance Marathon - Join the newest VN org and get involved in the nationwide movement to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in your community. This organization fundraises, plans, and hosts the St. Olaf College Dance Marathon. "St. Olaf Cancer Connection: SCC” - provides volunteer opportunities within cancer education and awareness, outreach and fundraising, SCC also runs the Northfield area Relay For Life.
"Northfield Hospital” - Volunteers have the opportunity to assist in Long Term Care Center, the Emergency Room, Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Supply Chain, or Endoscopy. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Medical Advocacy

Here are four VN orgs for you to take a look at: "Science Alliance” - a STEM education outreach program that brings hands-on, science materials to K-8 classrooms in the Northfield area. "HeadStart" - a federally funded preschool program for low-income or at-risk children. “Pi Mu Epsilon” - a national mathematics honor society that aims to promote math by volunteering in math classes at the Northfield High School. "Reaching Our Goals" - a mentoring program that fosters an empowering environment for early adolescent Latino students with an emphasis on academic achievement and positive social growth. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Academic

Here are some VN orgs for you to check out: "Serving Special Needs” - provides volunteer opportunities through Laura Baker Services, a Northfield organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. "Awesome Club” - devoted to social skill development for students in Northfield Schools on the Autism Spectrum. "Special Olympics” - committed to helping the athletes of the Northfield Special Olympics team meet their goals and have a great time at sports events. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Special Needs

Here are three great orgs for you to check out: "Special Olympics” - committed to helping the athletes of the Northfield Special Olympics team meet their goals and have a great time at sports events. "Dance Marathon” - Join the newest VN org and get involved in the nationwide movement to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in your community. This organization fundraises, plans, and hosts the St. Olaf College Dance Marathon - connecting students to the children whose lives they are changing. "St. Olaf Cancer Connection (Relay for Life)” - provides volunteer opportunities within cancer education and awareness, outreach and fundraising, SCC also runs the Northfield area Relay For Life. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Athletic

Here are some VN orgs for you to check out: "Stitches for Peace” - meet to knit, crochet, or sew clothing, blankets, and other items to donate to various charities. “THOR” - collects, packs and distributes backpacks containing essentials ranging from warm winter gear to toiletries to the homeless populations of Northfield and the Twin Cities. “SARN” - takes a stand against sexual assault and relationship violence on campus by supporting survivors, raising awareness, and promoting healthy relationships. "Global Brigades” - Global Brigades volunteers in Honduras every interim break. Members administer healthcare to impoverished communities while providing education. "Feed My Starving Children” - transports Ole volunteers to packing sites around the cities. The organization's long-term goal is to help eliminate hunger by sending nutrient-rich packages of food to people around the world facing starvation. "Ole Spring Relief” - students travel across the country to different regions in buses of 30-40 students to provide disaster relief to communities in need each spring break. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Advocacy and Outreach

This is the org for you: "St. Olaf Humane Society” - takes trips to Animal Ark, Minnesota’s largest no-kill animal shelter, to volunteer with the animals. They aim to to provide aide to and improve the lives of homeless companion animals. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

Animals

Here are three VN orgs to strengthen those connections: “Nightingales" - pairs Olaf women with Northfield middle school girls. Its goal is to build ongoing relationships and promote self-esteem through mentoring. "Project Friendship” - aims to provide positive role models for young students in Northfield. "Reaching Our Goals” - a mentoring program that fosters an empowering environment for early adolescent Latino students with an emphasis on academic achievement and positive social growth. Check out [oleville.com/vn/orgs/](http://oleville.com/vn/orgs/) for more information about St. Olaf volunteer organizations or Volunteer Network!

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