As a volunteer at Merrick, Inc., you can contribute as much or as little as you desire. It all depends on the level of commitment that you as a volunteer want to give. This flexibility allows you to find the area of involvement that best suits you!

Current volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Activity (on- or off-site) Advocacy Artistic Board of Directors Clerical Committees (event or governance) Friendship

Fundraising Events Internship Lunchroom Mentors Musical Pet Pal Receptionist

Volunteering is an experience unique to human beings and can be as rewarding to the person giving of their time as the person benefiting from the encounter.

Experienced volunteers have recognized the following rewards of volunteering:

Attaining new skills Creating new friendships Exploring career options Fulfilling internship requirements Giving something back to your community

Having fun Realizing self-fulfillment Sharing personal interests Utilizing current skills

For information on how you can volunteer at Merrick, Inc., please contact Jo Ann Lizakowski, Volunteer Coordinator, at (651) 789-6207, or by email at joannl@merrickinc.org.