New York Mills, MN

Volunteerism team met on Tuesday to discuss purpose and strategies.

We drafted the following Volunteer Squad Purpose: To encourage and recognize community service and volunteerism by engaging citizens of all ages to unite to create the community described in the New York Mills Vision.

Possible strategies include

1. Be a resource to current organized community organizations. Create a list of service organizations, their purpose/mission, major events and contact information for new and exisiting community members

2. Community Mentoring program match adult community volunteers to youth to support goals, growth and education aspirations of youth.

3. Organize Community Days of Service opportunities that allow ordinary citizens to participate in activities with members of service organizations to focus community efforts on particular anti-poverty themes 2-4 times a year.

4. Develop a way or an event to recognize community involvement.

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