Winter Adventure Day Volunteer

Don’t Hibernate This Winter! Volunteer with Project Success!

Join us for Mankato’s Annual Winter Adventure Day, a celebration of our community and Minnesota’s beautiful winter!

We are looking for volunteers to help create a memorable outdoor experience for Mankato Area Public School District middle school students, teachers, and their families. Whether you love being outdoors or enjoy supporting young people as they try something new, this is a great opportunity to give back and embrace the season.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, February 7th

Volunteer Shift: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Event Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Spring Lake Park (650 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003)

Lunch: All volunteers will have access to warm beverages all day. They will also enjoy a complimentary lunch featuring beef or veggie walking tacos. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers will be assigned to an activity station and will play a key role in making sure students, teachers, and their families have a positive and safe experience. They will help activities run smoothly, encourage engagement, and help maintain a safe environment in and around the activity stations. Each station will also have a PS staff member to provide guidance and support throughout the event. Volunteers will have access to a warming house, on-site bathrooms, and warm beverages throughout the day. All activity stations are outdoors and may involve standing for extended periods.

Activity Stations:

• Check- In Station
• Sledding Station
• Ice Skating Station
• Ice Fishing Station
• Snow Creations/Shelter Building

Set-Up and Clean-Up

All volunteers are needed for set-up starting at 9:00 AM. Cleanup will happen immediately after the events ends at 2:00PM.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must complete a screening interview
• Must be comfortable being outdoors in winter conditions for extended periods

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

To sign up or learn more, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form on our Volunteer Page: https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/

A member of our team will be in touch with the next steps!