Double Your Impact

Did you know that many employers offer volunteer matching grants to non-profits when their employees contribute a certain number of hours each year?

Here are some local companies who participate:

• 3M
• Ameriprise
• Best Buy
• H.B. Fuller
• IBM
• Land O'Lakes
• Medtronic
• OneBeacon Insurance Group
• Securian Financial Group
• Supervalu
• Thomson Reuters
• Travelers Companies
• UnitedHealth
• U.S. Bancorp/US Bank
• Wal-Mart & Sam's Club Stores
• Wells Fargo Bank
• Xcel Energy

Check with your employer to see if they will match your hours with a financial contribution to the GAI.

Volunteers

Do you have time and talent to contribute to the
Germanic-American Institute?

As a non-profit organization, we rely on our members and volunteers for our events and projects. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, meet other people within our community, and have fun!

Examples of volunteer positions include:

• Haus and grounds maintenance with monthly Saturday morning crew
• Food (kitchen prep, cashiering, serving, etc.)
• Library (check in, adding materials to circulation, etc.)
  

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Represent German Culture at the Festival of Nations!

May 2-5, 2013

The GAI will again operate the German café and cultural booth at this year's Festival of Nations celebration. This four-day event requires help from more than 100 volunteers and is held at the St. Paul RiverCentre. It is a great opportunity to meet new GAI friends and share quality time with some old ones. Volunteer positions include:

• Culture Booth: talking with visitors about German culture and language
• Café: food preparation and service
• Shuttle: driving volunteers to and from the RiverCentre

Shifts are generally 3-5 hours. Volunteers receive free admission to the festival, one meal per shift, and shuttle service.

To volunteer or for more information, please email Julie Elias, our Events and Volunteer Coordinator, or call 651.206.2642.