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Published 2/25/26 3:07PM

Become a PACER Puppeteer, Make a Difference

PACER CENTER INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Minneapolis, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Reliable transportation. Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.

    Description

    Become a PACER Puppeteer, Make a Difference

    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, way.

    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 10 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)

    Questions? Email us at puppets@pacer.org Watch our video to learn more: PACER Puppeteers

    Location

    On-site
    Minneapolis/St Paul Metro area, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We appreciate your interest in volunteering with us!

    PACER's Count Me In® puppet program volunteers work in teams of three to present educational puppet shows about disability awareness and inclusion to preschool and elementary school children in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The shows occur a few times a month during the school day and may occasionally include evening or weekend programs for community or PACER events.

    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)
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