Since 2006, adult volunteers have allowed the city of Minnetonka to expand the operating hours at city warming houses beyond the regular operation schedule. During the 2010–11 winter season, volunteers donated 87 hours of extended warming house hours. More volunteers are needed for this season at Meadow, Covington, Spring Hill, Boulder Creek, Gro Tonka and McKenzie parks.

Volunteers must be at least 25 years of age and are responsible for opening and securing their assigned building, operating the rink lighting and building heating systems, completing required forms and regularly communicating with the Recreation Services Department. Volunteers are allowed to open their assigned warming house for extended use until 10 p.m. during days and times when the employee attendant is not scheduled.

If interested in volunteering, please complete the following application materials (PDF), or for more information, please contact the Recreation Services office at 952.939.8203, or email Dave Johnson at djohnson@eminnetonka.com.

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Do you work effectively with young people? Then consider participating in this program that offers first-time youth offenders a positive alternative to juvenile court. The goal of the program is to hold youth accountable for their actions while giving them the tools to ensure they don’t re-offend. Volunteers, working in teams of two, receive training from the Northern Star Council. Programs are held weekly; a three-month commitment is necessary. Background check is necessary. Contact Colleen Brazier at 763.231.7242 or email cbrazier@nsbsa.org.

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As a member of the Minnetonka Police Reserve, you are an unarmed, uniformed assistant to the department in a variety of functions: performing community service tasks and assisting during natural disasters as well as other emergencies. You must be 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization; must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record; be in good physical condition; pass a background check. Training is provided. Members must attend a monthly meeting, as well as volunteer 10 hours of service per month.

Applications are now being accepted; interviews will be in the fall. For more specific information, contact Sgt. Kevin Anderson, 952.939.8500.

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Residents inspect a storm drain weekly in their neighborhoods to keep it free of debris. Contact Minnetonka Public Works at 952.988.8400.

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Volunteers make a big difference on habitat restoration projects. This is especially true in areas where extra care needs to be taken to save remnant native plants. Because there are more habitat restoration projects than the city can undertake, efforts by volunteers are critical to our success. While improving parks in their neighborhoods, volunteers get valuable hands-on experience that they can use in their own yards.

Volunteers are best matched to projects according to the group or individual’s interest, ability and availability. Contact Minnetonka Public Works at 952.988.8400 or the city’s restoration specialist by email at jrlarson@eminnetonka.com.

For full details, please see the online job posting.