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May 21, 2012
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Official Site of St. Louis County Minnesota
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Welcome to The Incredible Exchange!
Our applications for Summer 2012 are now closed.
To Summer 2012 applicants: We have sent an e-mail to all applicants for the Summer 2012 session. If you have not received an e-mail from us, please contact us immediately so we can let you know your status.
If you have applied for our summer session and received an invitation to attend a Youth Orientation but missed your assigned orientation, you are still eligible to participate if you are interested in any of the sites listed under the tab labeled "Summer 2012 Exchange (Volunteer) Sites Listings." Under that tab we also have instructions on how to contact The Incredible Exchange to express your interest in one of the volunteer sites. However, we need to hear from you by 4:30 pm on May 25th. After May 25th we will begin to invite some of the applicants who are on our waiting list.
| About | Volunteering | Contact Us | What is The Incredible Exchange?
The Incredible Exchange is designed for youth ages 12-15 to volunteer in the community in exchange for an activity of their choice. Some of the options youth opt for are a Spirit Mountain season pass or a Golf Pass, dance classes, music lessons, horseback riding lessons, etc!! Participants volunteer at "exchange sites" such as community centers, nursing homes, and hospitals. Participants accrue Exchange Credits equal to the number of hours they have volunteered. Upon completion of the program (25-50 hours), the participant receives an Exchange Credit Certificate redeemable for their chosen activity, as well as the skills learned through their volunteer experience.
Program History
St. Louis County Commissioner Bill Kron came up with the idea that a program was needed that would increase the number of youth giving of their time in meaningful service to the community and at the same time would get youth more active in pursuing recreational and cultural opportunities. Mr. Kron asked University of Minnesota Extension to develop such a program. Research was utilized and a program was developed. A pilot program began in 1995 with two Volunteer Sites and 13 youth volunteers. Through 2011 the program has been completed by more than 2000 youth who have contributed over 135,000 volunteer hours to the community!
Thank You to the St. Louis County Commissioners, who are truly investing in youth by making a commitment to fund The Incredible Exchange.
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Exchange Sites:
The Incredible Exchange offers a wide variety of sites where youth give their time and skills. Whether it is working with animals, donating precious time to our elderly community, or lending a helping hand to our local childcare centers, we have something for you! Some unique opportunities that we have also allow youth to volunteer with the outdoors, sailing, computers, music, or theater. Before we send the youth out for their 'incredible experience', we go through a short screening and orientation to make sure the site they would like works with their comfort level.
Becoming a Part of The Incredible Exchange:
Participation is open to youths 12 to 15 years old who live in southern St. Louis County. The application deadline for summer participation is April 15, and for winter participation is October 31.
Goals of The Incredible Exchange:
The Incredible Exchange was developed to build youth volunteerism in the community and increase the potential to create a positive relationship between youth and adults. In addition, The Incredible Exchange allows youth access to recreation and cultural opportunities, promoting constructive use of free time. It is hoped that, through The Incredible Exchange, youth will discover the rewards of volunteering and continue to give of their time and skills throughout their lives. |
For more information please contact us at:
The Incredible Exchange
Government Services Center, Suite 709
320 West 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Tele: (218)733-2876 or (218)733-2871
Fax: (218) 733-2888
We are housed in the St. Louis County Extension Office. Staff members of The Incredible Exchange work a part time schedule, so please leave a message if you call and we are not available. You can also contact us through our email address at theincredibleexchange@hotmail.com. |
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| Summer 2012 Youth Orientation Information | Summer 2012 Exchange (Volunteer) Site Listings | For Mentors Only | If you have been notified by email or mail of your assigned Youth Orientation date, here are some important forms you will need to read over, print off, complete and bring with you to your orientation:
| Youth Volunteer Contact & Health Form |
All of this information will be needed when completing the 4HOnline enrollment process at your Incredible Exchange Youth Orientation. You are encouraged to print the form, complete all the info, and bring the form with you to orientation. |
| Authorization Statements |
Whether or not your parent/guardian attends orientation with you, we will be collecting the "Authorization Statements" form on orientation night. This form needs to be signed by both the volunteer and the parent/guardian, so please print the form, read it carefully, sign it, and bring with you to orientation. |
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The Exchange (Volunteer) Sites listed below still have openings for summer 2012.
If you have applied for our summer session and recieved an invitation to attend a Youth Orientation but missed your assigned orientation, you are still eligible to participate if you are intersted in any of the sites listed below. However, we need to hear from you by 4:30 pm on May 25th. Simply click on the site name and a full site description will open up. you can also prnt any site descriptions that you want to refer to later on.
Call The Incredible Exchange at (218) 733-2876 or email us at: theincredibleexchange@hotmail.com as soon as possible to express your interest, but no later than 4:30 pm on May 25th. We will fill any remaining volunteer openings on a first-come, first-served basis. When you call or email us, provide your name, phone number, and tell us your 1st and 2nd choice of volunteer sites. We will then call you back to confirm your choice and will then schedule a time for you to attend an Incredible Exchange Youth Orientation. it will be at Youth Orientation that you will officially secure your volunteer spot.
After May 25th we will begin to invite some of the applicants who are on our waiting list.
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Aftenro Home |
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Animal Allies |
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Benedictine Early Childhood |
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Chester Bowl Day Camp |
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Congdon Creek Preschool |
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Essentia Health |
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Glensheen Museum Shop |
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Hartley Nature Center |
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Little Treasures Childcare |
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North Shore Scenic Railroad |
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Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch |
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UMD Aquatics |
Updated 05/18/2012 |
Mentors:
If you have not filled out your site description,
please do so now! Here is the link to access the
form. Any questions, please let us know.
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