Thursday, September 28, 2006

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 09/28/2006 | Making a date to volunteer

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 09/28/2006 | Making a date to volunteer: "Making a date to volunteer
Patterned on dating craze, event will match individuals with nonprofits
BY MARICELLA MIRANDA
Pioneer Press

Looking for volunteers? You've got three minutes to sell your nonprofit.

After giving your pitch, a potential volunteer says whether you two are a match or it's a dud. If sparks fly, you've got a free, pair of helping hands for your group.

Sound like a date? It sort of is.

Local organizations on Tuesday will participate in their first Volunteer Speed Match event — modeled after the speed-dating craze. Interested individuals will drill 16 groups on available volunteer opportunities in hopes of finding their perfect match. If they do, it's up to the organizations to make a move by dialing their number."

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