Week of Service with Purposeful Retirement
When & Where
Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17.
What to Expect
Purposeful Retirement is sponsoring a week of service.
Why it matters: This is a chance to serve with friends, try something new, and make a meaningful impact in your community. Together, we can make this a powerful expression of generosity. Sign up with a friend. If you are a regular volunteer at one of these organizations, try another volunteer organization.
Register to volunteer with the organizations for which you would like to serve, and you will be directed to the site on which you can register. We will also have registration information at the Welcome Desk.
Schedule
MONDAY 4/13
SECOND STORK
Pack essential newborn supplies for families in crisis with Second Stork.
9:15 AM: Meet at church to carpool.
10:00 – 11:15 AM (12 volunteer spots)
TUESDAY 4/14
Pack meals and help support global hunger relief with Feed My Starving Children.
- Located at 990 Lone Oak Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121
- 9:30 – 11:15 AM (25 slots reserved; more can be added)
WEDNESDAY 4/15
Sort and pack medical supplies for clinics in developing countries with Global Health Ministries.
- 9:00 AM: Meet at church to carpool.
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (20 volunteer spots)
THURSDAY 4/16
Assemble fleece-tie blankets for those experiencing homelessness.
- Located in the Shepherd of the Valley Great Hall.
- 9:00 AM – Noon (25+ volunteer spots)
FRIDAY 4/17
Prepare medically tailored meals for Minnesotans living with critical illness with Open Arms.
- Located at the St. Paul Kitchen & Campus: 380 E Lafayette Frontage Rd, St. Paul, MN 55107
- Two shifts: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Nine volunteer spots)
- 2:30 – 4:30 PM (15 volunteer spots)