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Archive for February, 2007

SVC Winter 2007 Volunteer Training

Posted by shan on February 8, 2007

From Kathy Robinson, Program Manager, Carver/Scott Office of the Sexual Violence Center.

Every two minutes someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. In the next two minutes you can make a difference and help end sexual violence. The Sexual Violence Center has many excellent volunteer opportunities available in Carver, Scott and Hennepin counties, working as an:

  • Advocate (Legal/Medical/Criminal Justice)
  • Support Group Facilitator
  • Crisis Line Counselor
  • Supportive Counselor
  • Administrative Volunteer
  • Youth and Community Educator

Comprehensive training beginning in February in Chaska will equip you with the skills and experiences needed to provide you the most rewarding volunteer opportunity of your life.

Training schedule:

  • Monday, February 12, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 15, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 17, 2007 – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 22, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Monday, February 26, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 1, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Monday, March 5, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 8, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 10, 2007 – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, March 12, 2007 – 6:00-9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 15, 2007 – Orientation – 6:00-9:30 p.m.

For a volunteer packet or for more information, please call Kathy at 952-448-5425.

The Sexual Violence Center, (952) 448-5425

510 North Chestnut Street, Suite 204

Chaska, MN 55318

krobinson@sexualviolencecenter.org

www.sexualviolencecenter.org

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February MN Valley NOW Meeting

Posted by shan on February 7, 2007

February 22, 2007
7:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting
Signs Out of Time7:30 p.m. Please join us for a presentation of the fascinating documentary on the life and work of archeologist Marija Gimbutas, Signs Out of Time. Gimbutas found that Europe’s origins lay in a cooperative, peaceful, Neolithic Goddess culture. Her theories challenge conventional archaeology, spirituality, theology, and religious studies, while inspiring artists, feminists, environmentalists and activists. The documentary is a joint project by author/activist Starhawk and filmmaker Donna Read, and is narrated by Olympia Dukakis. Discussion to follow presentation.
For more information, go to http://www.belili.org/marija/aboutSIGNS.html. Preview available at http://www.belili.org.

Posted in Chapter Meetings, Feminist Videos, Goddess Culture, Marija Gimbutas, Minnesota Valley NOW, Olympia Dukakis, Starhawk | Leave a Comment »