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Published 12/2/25 11:42AM

Become a Volunteer Puppeteer for PACER!

PACER Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bloomington, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    long-term, training provided,
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Disability, Education
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Reliable Transportation, Ability to lift 15 lbs., Ability to operate 4 lb. puppet,
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Become a Volunteer Puppeteer for PACER!

    PACER’s puppet program - and Twin Cities kids - need you

    Join PACER’s puppet team and help children learn about kindness, acceptance, and inclusion of kids with disabilities in a fun, teachable environment.

    PACER’s volunteer puppeteers have been entertaining and educating children in the Twin Cities for over 40 years!

    "Being a puppeteer has been more rewarding than I expected. It's great to be a part of a program that has such an important message." — PACER puppeteer

    The requirements

    • Two to four hours a month, during school hours
    • Reliable transportation in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area
    • Physical ability to operate the 4 lb. puppets
    • Ability to memorize a short script and to project your voice
    • Desire to work with a team

    The rewards

    • Receive training on puppeteering and presentation skills
    • Work with a fun, dedicated team of volunteers
    • Watch kids’ faces light up when you present at area preschools and elementary schools
    • Share an important message that makes a difference for kids with disabilities
    • Stipend available ($25 per show, plus $10 each way when transporting puppets)

    Location

    On-site

    PACER Center and Twin Cities Metro Area Schools

    8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    If you live in the Twin Cities Metro Area and are interested in this ongoing volunteer position, please fill out the online application form or reach out to us via email.

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