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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025

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Volunteer Appreciation Month is Here—Let’s Celebrate!

At Open Arms of Minnesota, we believe volunteers deserve celebration every single day—but in April, we go all out. That’s right—it’s officially Global Volunteer Month! From themed dress-up days to raffles, we’ve got a week full of joy and gratitude planned just for our incredible community of volunteers.

Volunteer Appreciation Week| April 21–26
Mark your calendars and join us for a shift (or several!) during the week of April 21–26 as we pull out all the stops. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

  • Prizes & On-site Raffles (including an Open Farms half CSA share raffle prize!)
  • Special Daily Treats from our own kitchen and more!
  • Kitchen Trivia
  • Delivery Driver “Windshield Washes” from staff 
  • And so much more!

Plus, our beloved Daily Dress-Up Themes are BACK! Show your Open Arms pride (and style!) throughout the week:

  • Monday, April 21: Open Arms Spirit Day – Rock your favorite Open Arms gear!
  • Tuesday, April 22: Sports Team Day – Represent your favorite team in jerseys, hats, and more!
  • Wednesday, April 23: Decade Day – Y2K! – Channel your inner 2000s icon.
  • Thursday, April 24: Denim Day – Canadian tuxedos welcome!
  • Friday, April 25: Comfy Day – It’s PJ day, the Open Arms way.
  • Saturday, April 26: Hat Day – From baseball caps to floppy sun hats, wear your favorite lid!

*Please keep all outfits kitchen-appropriate and food-safe per our dress code guidelines.

Reserve Your Spot Today
Volunteer shifts during Appreciation Week fill up fast—don’t miss out on the fun! Log in to VolunteerHub and grab your spot between April 21 and April 26.

From all of us at Open Arms, thank you for everything you do. We can’t wait to celebrate YOU!

💛 Questions? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

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