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Published 12/29/25 12:16PM

Fostering Connections Group Volunteer

ANOKA COUNTY RSVP
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ham Lake, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers would serve once monthly either during the daytime group or evening group.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers would complete a background check and SUID and AHT trainings.

    Description

    The Fostering Connections Group supports families who provide foster care to youth in Anoka County. Foster Care providers can attend a support group provided by staff while youth enjoy time in the nursery/youth rooms, playing games in the gym, or being outside. Fostering connections group volunteers are needed to engage children ages 0-17 in activities within the church building once a month during the daytime or evening groups (5:45-7:30 PM).

    Fostering Group Connections Volunteers:

    • Join alongside volunteers who would come ready to engage with children of all backgrounds and ages (0-17), playing with young children on the floor of the nursery, being active with older children in the gym or outside, playing with playdough or coloring. Volunteers would be a positive presence for all.
    • Arrive 15 minutes prior to group to check-in with staff and volunteers and set-up, if needed.
    • Volunteers must keep children within their eyesight at all times.
    • Volunteers would pass a background check and complete SUID/AHT training.
    • Volunteers must agree to keep information and identities of participants confidential.

    Location

    On-site

    Oak Haven Church

    1555 Constance Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304, USA

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    Instructions:

    Prior to serving, interested volunteers would complete a background check and required trainings.

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