Hello!
I’m Kristen Hoplin, the new Volunteer Coordinator with Store To Door. I’m happy to be here and thrilled to be working with such a dedicated group of volunteers. I have a broad background in the nonprofit sector and have spent several years in volunteer management, most recently in New Orleans, LA. I hope to have the opportunity to meet or speak with each of you soon. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me. Alternately, if you have great ideas about how we can make our volunteer program even better, I would enjoy talking with you.
We are always looking for new shoppers and order takers. We have a particular need in the fall, as we have many clients who need our services as the winter weather approaches. We have several trainings in the upcoming months for shoppers and order takers. Below are the dates:
•VOT training: October 5th and November 2nd, 6:00-8:30pm, Rondo Community Library
•Shopper training: October 21st, November 17th, 8:30-9:45am, St. Paul office
If you know of anyone who would be interested in joining our volunteer team, please send them our way!
We are also looking for current volunteers who want to get more involved with Store To Door through our Outreach Committee. The Outreach Committee attends fairs, expos, and presentations on behalf of Store To Door, to reach potential clients, friends, and volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, there will be a meeting for current and potential Outreach Committee members at our St. Paul office, Thursday, November 4th, from 6:00-7:30pm.
Please check back to our volunteer blog, as we will be updating this and our volunteer website more frequently. In the meantime, please contact me at any time at 651-642-1892 ext. 131 or through email at volunteers@storetodoor.org.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Coffee with KARE spotlight Feb. 2nd
Visit our website to learn more about how we will be featured on KARE 11 in February!
On the Feb. 2nd early morning (6-7am) Coffee with KARE segment, Store To Door's volunteer program will be featured!
http://www.storetodoor.org/press020210.asp
On the Feb. 2nd early morning (6-7am) Coffee with KARE segment, Store To Door's volunteer program will be featured!
http://www.storetodoor.org/press020210.asp
Monday, December 28, 2009
11 Who Care
Leon and Susan Godeke, two dedicated volunteers at our St. Anthony Cub Foods shopping location have been honored with the 11 Who Care Award.
Follow this link to see the article about them posted on the Kare 11 website:
http://www.kare11.com/life/community/11whocare/11whocare_article.aspx?storyid=832580&catid=40
Video that aired on the 10pm news on Christmas Eve: http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=59056164001
Follow this link to see the article about them posted on the Kare 11 website:
http://www.kare11.com/life/community/11whocare/11whocare_article.aspx?storyid=832580&catid=40
Video that aired on the 10pm news on Christmas Eve: http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=59056164001
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Lee - Order Taker
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year ‘round instead of just for the holidays?
Because the need is not just during the holidays it is year round.
In fact, our clients are more likely to have family members shop for
them during this time than any other time of the year, so there is
really less of a need during the holidays and a greater need throughout
the year.
What do you want for x-mas?
a pack of arches 300lb cold press watercolour paper and a gift card
for more paints from Daniel Smith.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions?
to continue the aggressive weight loss program I started in 09
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
May the joy of the season fill them with health and happiness for
the coming year.
What have you been thankful for this year?
my family, my pets, good friends, health and continued employment
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
At some point the dominoes will come out and we will play a few
spirited rounds of Mexican Train of that I am sure.
Because the need is not just during the holidays it is year round.
In fact, our clients are more likely to have family members shop for
them during this time than any other time of the year, so there is
really less of a need during the holidays and a greater need throughout
the year.
What do you want for x-mas?
a pack of arches 300lb cold press watercolour paper and a gift card
for more paints from Daniel Smith.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions?
to continue the aggressive weight loss program I started in 09
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
May the joy of the season fill them with health and happiness for
the coming year.
What have you been thankful for this year?
my family, my pets, good friends, health and continued employment
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
At some point the dominoes will come out and we will play a few
spirited rounds of Mexican Train of that I am sure.
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Shirley - shopper
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year ‘round instead of just for the holidays?
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER ALL YEAR 'ROUND BECAUSE THE NEED EXISTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE HOLIDAYS. ALSO, I LIKE THE FEELING OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING THAT'S PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE AND I ENJOY THAT BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
What do you want for x-mas? HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WAITING FOR OBAMA'S SIGNATURE WOULD BE NICE AS WOULD MILD SEASONAL WEATHER (20'S AND NO SNOW OR WIND).
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? THESE DON'T SEEM TO WORK AS WELL AS MAKING THE RESOLUTION AS NEEDED AND THEN TRYING TO MAKE PROGRESS
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers? I WISH THEM A HOLIDAY THAT FINDS THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAVE ON THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
What have you been thankful for this year? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I HAVE.
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER ALL YEAR 'ROUND BECAUSE THE NEED EXISTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE HOLIDAYS. ALSO, I LIKE THE FEELING OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING THAT'S PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE AND I ENJOY THAT BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
What do you want for x-mas? HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WAITING FOR OBAMA'S SIGNATURE WOULD BE NICE AS WOULD MILD SEASONAL WEATHER (20'S AND NO SNOW OR WIND).
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? THESE DON'T SEEM TO WORK AS WELL AS MAKING THE RESOLUTION AS NEEDED AND THEN TRYING TO MAKE PROGRESS
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers? I WISH THEM A HOLIDAY THAT FINDS THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAVE ON THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
What have you been thankful for this year? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I HAVE.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Karen - shopper and order taker
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year 'round instead of just for the holidays?
Because people aren't only in need during the holidays. There are people in need all year, and volunteering all year is a great way to help fill that need.
What do you want for x-mas?
An ironing board and an iron.
Do you have any new year's resolutions?
I never stick to them, so I'm not doing them this year.
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
I wish them a warm and happy holiday filled with love and laughter.
What have you been thankful for this year?
My family, my warm boots, and hot chocolate.
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
We make homemade pizza every Christmas Eve and then open presents.
Because people aren't only in need during the holidays. There are people in need all year, and volunteering all year is a great way to help fill that need.
What do you want for x-mas?
An ironing board and an iron.
Do you have any new year's resolutions?
I never stick to them, so I'm not doing them this year.
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
I wish them a warm and happy holiday filled with love and laughter.
What have you been thankful for this year?
My family, my warm boots, and hot chocolate.
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
We make homemade pizza every Christmas Eve and then open presents.
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