A positive youth
development program sponsored by
the St. Louis
County Board of Commissioners
Following is a list of potential Exchange Sites (Volunteer Sites) for The Incredible Exchange. These sites have participated in past sessions and may or may not be participating in our upcoming session. For a list of the sites requesting volunteers for the current session, please go back to the home page. We have included the site's age requirements in the center column.
14 and 15 year olds Aftenro is a medical care facility located near UMD. Typical volunteer tasks include helping at picnics, with outdoor walks, helping to deliver mail to residents, visiting or playing games with residents, and work in the gift shop or garden center. Visit the website. 15 year olds Volunteer duties include walking dogs, playing with puppies and assisting staff with grooming animals at the Duluth Animal Shelter (located at 27th Avenue West near WLSSD). Visit the website. 13-15 year olds Activities include working with nursing home residents and adult day participants. Visit the website. 13-15 year olds Volunteers with the Early Childhood Program (located at St. Anthony Center) will work with younger children as well as help with snacks and clean toys. Visit the website. 14 and 15 year olds Volunteers are needed to help with working with small children in a t-ball setting, general dugout and field maintenance, and in the concession stand during the summer months. This is a summer session site only. 12-15 year olds
This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers assist with the summer recreation program as well as concerts and special events. This is a summer session site only.14-15 year olds Volunteers assist with activities and special events as well as visiting with and helping residents at Chris Jensen. Visit the website.
CONGDON SOFTBALL 12-15 year olds Volunteers at the Congdon Softball Fields work at the concession stand, as umpires, and do field maintenance work. This is a summer session site only. 14-15 year olds Volunteers assist with summer art day camps. This is a summer session site only. Visit the website. 14-15 year olds Volunteers plan, prepare and help with programs and activities at the Museum. Visit the website. 12-15 year olds This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers assist with summer recreation program activities. This is a summer session site only. 14-15 year olds
Volunteers assist staff with boat maintenance and assist students with sailing classes and with group sailing. Volunteers must be a previous program participant at the Sailing Association.. This is a summer session site only. Visit the website.14-15 year olds Volunteers assist with theatre craft activities, lead campers in acting games, assist with set construction, props, costume-making, newsletter, and snacks. 12-15 year olds
This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers assist with summer recreation program activities. This is a summer session site only.12-15 year olds This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers assist with summer recreation program activities. This is a summer session site only. 12-15 year olds Volunteers may deliver mail, play games, read or visit with residents. Volunteers also may help with bulletin board and other decorating. 12-15 year olds This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers play with and help to supervise younger children. This is a summer session site only. 12-15 year olds
Volunteers assist with gardening and groundskeeping at Glensheen Mansion. Visit the website.15 year olds
Volunteers assist with guided tours of Glensheen, or may assist with grounds tours or participate in living history tours at the site. Other tasks include office work, or helping in museum shops. Visit the website.13-15 year olds
Volunteers help out during the 9 week summer program for kids at the Gnesen Community Center. This is a summer session site only.12-15 year olds This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Morgan Park. Volunteers assist with summer recreation program activities and special events. This is a summer session site only. 13-15 year olds Volunteers assist and support Hartley Nature Center educators with a variety of activities, usually during their summer camps. This is a summer session site only. Visit the website. 14-15 year olds Volunteers assist with set up of physical space and activities for nutrition and gardening programs. Duties include assisting with serving and cleaning and engaging younger children in activities and homework help. LAKE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE 13-15 year olds Volunteers will assist with field preparation and park maintenance, help instruct t-ball players, assist with tournaments, and work as a concession stand assistant. This is a summer site only. Visit the website LAKE SUPERIOR & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD 15 year old Car hosts are needed to accompany tourists and railroad staff aboard the excursion train. Volunteer activities may include: handing out train literature, answering general questions, encouraging safety on board, light cleaning of train cars between rides. This is a summer site only. Visit the website. LAKESHORE (formerly known as Lakeshore Lutheran Home)
14-15 year olds Volunteers can visit with residents and assist them to and from therapy and beauty shop appointments and events, provide mini manicures, water plants in residents rooms, help create bulletin boards. Musicians can provide music (piano, keyboard) during mealtimes and afternoons. Visit the website. 13-15 year olds Volunteers will help and play with children as well as help with cleaning and set up. 12-15 year olds Volunteers work with Activities Department staff to help with scheduled weekly and seasonal activities such as Bingo and other games, parties, movies, refreshment cart, pampered nails, list making for and actual grocery shopping and other errands for residents (at nearby Mt. Royal Shopping Center), assist with outings, walks outside, news currents (reading the paper), gift shop, visit with residents, and other miscellaneous duties as needed. MILLER DWAN HOSPITAL 13 1/2 years old and up Volunteers are managed by the SMDC Volunteer Department.. Many areas and departments have a need for youth volunteers - ranging from Gift Shop, Flower Delivery, Health Information Services, Nursing Floor Units, Clerical and Filing, Sterile Processing, Surgical Services, Pharmacy and Nutrition. Visit the website. 14-15 years old R.I.D.E. stands for Rehabilitative Instruction for Disabled Equestrians. The site is located in Esko, a 20-25 minute drive from Duluth. Volunteer activities will include assisting clients on horses as Horse Leaders or Side Walkers; learn how to clean tack; assist clients not on horses with horse related activities. There also may be some clerical work - answering phones, etc. This is a summer session site only. Visit the website. 14-15 years old Volunteers work in the gift shop and ice cream shop. They wait on customers, run the cash register and tell customers a little about the Railroad. This is a summer session site only. Visit the website. NORTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 12-15 years old This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers assist recreation leaders by helping with various activities. This is a summer session site only. 12-15 years old This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers assist recreation leaders by helping with various activities. This is a summer session site only. 12-15 years old Primrose is a retirement community for independent senior citizens as well as those needing an assisted living arrangment. Volunteers socialize with residents and have an opportunity to share their talents. Primrose is located near Miller Mall. Visit the website. 12-15 years old This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers will participate in Leadership Training and assist recreational leaders by helping with various activities including arts and crafts, games, and sports. There will also be some park clean up duties and preparing for special events. During the winter session volunteers are needed March through May only and also assist with 3 on 3 basketball. 12-15 years old
Volunteers assist with craft projects, games, clean-up after activities and field trips. Other activities including helping in the library, helping in the computer lab by organizing and distributing software, helping to operate computers, and assist with accessing the Internet. Some general office and light cleaning duties may be possible.12-15 years old This site is part of the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers are helpers to Recreational Leader. They play with and help to supervise younger children. Assist with craft projects, games, clean-up after activities, and field trips. 12-15 years old Volunteers help with parties, groups, assist residents to get refreshments, help with housekeeping tasks such as organizing video library and other items or supplies, play BINGO, card or board games, do puzzles, assist with arts and crafts, make decorations and decorate the Social Hall. This is a summer session site only. Visit the website. ST. ELIGIUS 12-15 years old This site was formerly known as Lake Haven Manor. Volunteers help with scheduled activities, read out loud to residents, transport residents to and fromactivities, play games, visit one to one with residents. Musicians may provide music for entertainment. View the website. 14 and 15 year olds There are many areas and departments for youth volunteers - ranging from patient mail, flower delivery, departmental mail delivery, patient admitting services, day surgery, gift shop clerk, outdoor clean-up, and escorting family members to surgical areas. Some clerical, office and computer help as needed. This is a summer session site only. View the website.
13 1/2 years old and up Volunteers may volunteer at either St. Mary's Hospital or Miller Dwan Hospital. Many areas and departments have a need for youth volunteers - ranging from Gift Shop, Flower Delivery, Health Information Services, Garden Café, Nursing Floor Units, Clerical and Filing, Sterile Processing, Surgical Services, Pharmacy and Nutrition. View the website. 13-15 year olds Volunteers work on the maintenance of Stowe Nature Trail. This is a summer session site only. 13-15 year olds Volunteers run cameras during Proctor's city meeting broadcasts and also do video editing. Visit the website. TWEED MUSEUM OF ART 14-15 year olds Tweed Museum is located on the campus of UMD. Volunteers work in the museum store as well as answering visitor questions in the museum. Visit the website. No older than entering 8th grade Volunteers assist game management staff at UMD Bulldog Football, Soccer, and Volleyball games during the summer session, although the actually volunteer hours fall in September-November.
12-15 year olds Volunteers must meet certain swimming ability prerequisites. They will work cooperatively with the lead instructor to ensure that participants receive a positive, safe learning experience. Volunteers assist in preparing class attendance, monitoring locker rooms during and after lessons, and demonstrating skills. They also assist participants who require individual attention and distribute, collect and store equipment and supplies. Visit the website 12-15 year olds Volunteers help with general supervision of younger youth (Kindergarten-12th grades); they may do some tutoring or develop and plan youth projects, or assist with the computer lab. Some volunteers write articles for a Youth Newsletter. Visit the website. 12-15 year olds Volunteers assisting in the Activities Program: arts and crafts, music, delivering mail, playing cards, letter writing, assisting with transportation of residents. Visit the website. 13-15 year olds Volunteers assist the YMCA camp counselors in leading camp songs, art projects, field trips to Hartley Nature Center, Park Point and Jay Cooke State Park, nature activities, and games, canoeing, archery, fishing, hiking and outdoor living skills. This is a summer session site only. View the website. 14-15 year olds Volunteers will help teachers at the site with children and with light housekeeping.
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