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<strong>The Minneapolis/St Paul Chapter places a very high importance on the training required to become a successful volunteer with AMIGOS. We ask that each volunteer make a strong commitment to prepare for their upcoming summer experience. Please note that the dates/times are still subject to change.&nbsp;&nbsp;All training&nbsp;attendance is required for&nbsp;Volunteers, with several sessions noted for&nbsp;parents as well.</strong></p>
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<strong>NOVEMBER 18th, 4-6pm</strong> (volunteers and parents)<br />
Meeting for volunteers, parents, and Board members to meet, get to know each other, and go over expectations and information for the upcoming training year.</h3>
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<strong>DECEMBER 1st-2nd</strong>, 12pm-3pm<br />
Overnight retreat for volunteers. Some parents may be expected to contribute snacks or to help with transportation to and from the retreat. The time listed includes travel time to and from the camp. Volunteers should expect to be at the camp from 1:00 p.m. Saturday to 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Dinner, breakfast, lunch, and light snacks will be provided.</h3>
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<strong>DECEMBER 16th, 4-6:30pm</strong><br />
Regular training session for volunteers.</h3>
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<strong>JANUARY 6th, 6-8pm</strong> (Potluck - volunteers and parents)<br />
Potluck for volunteers, parents, and Board members. Some paperwork and 100 letters for the letter-writing campaign will be due. Additional details and food assignments will be distributed closer to the date of the potluck.<br />
NOTE: the January Board meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. immediately prior to the potluck. Parents or anyone interested in joining the Board (or learning more about it) are welcome to attend.</h3>
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<strong>JANUARY 20th, 4-6:30pm</strong><br />
Regular training session for volunteers.</h3>
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<strong>FEBRUARY 2nd, 11am-6pm</strong><br />
Day retreat for volunteers. Volunteers should bring their own bag lunch and any snacks they may wish to share.</h3>
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<strong>FEBRUARY 23rd, 9am-5pm</strong><br />
Spanish day retreat for volunteers. Volunteers should expect to speak Spanish all day long. Volunteers should bring their own bag lunch and any snacks they may wish to share.</h3>
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<strong>MARCH 3rd, 4-6:30pm</strong><br />
Regular training session for volunteers.</h3>
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<strong>MARCH 10th, 4-6pm</strong> (volunteers and parents)<br />
Health and safety meeting for volunteers, parents, and board members. Volunteers and parents should bring any and all health and safety questions and concerns to the meeting to discuss with board members and former volunteers. We&rsquo;ll also have a special guest!<br />
NOTE: the March Board meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. immediately after the meeting. Parents or anyone interested in joining the Board (or learning more about it) are welcome to attend.</h3>
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<strong>APRIL 13th-14th, 12pm-3pm</strong><br />
Overnight retreat for volunteers. Parents may be expected to contribute snacks or to help with transportation to and from the retreat. The time listed includes travel time to and from the camp. Volunteers should expect to be at the camp from 1:00 p.m. Saturday to 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Dinner, breakfast, lunch, and light snacks will be provided.</h3>
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<strong>APRIL 28th 4-6:30pm</strong><br />
Regular training session for volunteers.</h3>
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<strong>MAY 5th, 4-6pm </strong>(volunteers and parents)<br />
Packing and preparation meeting for volunteers, parents, and board members. Volunteers and parents should bring any and all packing questions and concerns to the meeting to discuss with board members and former volunteers.<br />
NOTE: the May Board meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. immediately after the meeting. Parents or anyone interested in joining the Board (or learning more about it) are welcome to attend.</h3>
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<strong>MAY 11th, 9am-5pm</strong><br />
Service Learning day for volunteers. Volunteers should expect to carpool to the farm and be at the farm from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a day of learning, farming, and working in and with nature. Lunch will not be provided, so volunteers should bring a bag lunch.</h3>
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<strong>MAY 19th, 4-6:30pm</strong><br />
Final training session for volunteers.</h3>
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<strong>Early June -&nbsp;TBD </strong>(volunteers and parents)<br />
Farewell Picnic.</h3>