We are seeking small groups of volunteers to help check, label, and organize backpacks!
Due to COVID-19, the opportunity to volunteer with Running Start for School is reserved for small groups of volunteers (preferably from the same workplace or household). We are adhering to social distancing, masking, and other safety guidelines. We will allow four to six volunteers in our gym at a time, and require a Volunteer Safety Waiver is signed (on site or emailed to amyw@uwolmsted.org before arrival).
To prepare for your shift, please wear comfortable shoes because you will be standing on a concrete floor. Also, this room is warm, so please dress for the weather. We ask that you do not bring valuables with you since we do not have a place to keep them.
Please meet at United Way of Olmsted County (903 W Center St, Rochester, MN 55902). Free parking is available on site. Due to road construction, please take 11th Ave. NW to 1st St. NW. For more information, contact Amy at amyw@uwolmsted.org.
About Running Start for School:
United Way of Olmsted County's Running Start for School is a community-wide backpack and school supply drive to ensure that every child has access to brand new school supplies. When students have the tools they need to succeed, they score better on tests, increase their attendance, and are more likely to graduate on time. This year, our goal is to provide 2,612 backpacks to students enrolled in participating schools across Olmsted County.
