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Tracy Nielsen from HandsOn Twin Cities on The History of The Organization, The Variety of Volunteering Opportunities Around the Twin Cities, And How to Make A Difference in Your Community.
If you are wanting to get involved in volunteering around the Twin Cities, but not sure where to begin, this is the episode for you. Tracy shares the incredible history behind HandsOn Twin Cities, how she got involved, and tons of ways to find the right volunteering opportunity for you. From trade skills, to legal work, to hands on projects, there are many different ways to make a huge local impact using the HandsOn Twin Cities platform. Featuring the song "Limbo" by the local musician Janes Band.
Tracy Nielsen has served as the Executive Director for HandsOn Twin Cities for the past five years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University and her Masters in Business Administration from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.
Prior to her current role, Tracy worked with United Ways for twelve years serving in roles as Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Kenosha County, Communications Director and VP – Marketing and Resource Development for both United Way of Racine County and United Way of the Wine Country in Northern California. Tracy has held other roles in the nonprofit sector. Roles included, Regional Program Coordinator for a ten‐state AmeriCorps Program focused on the retention of low-income and first generation college students throughout the Midwest, as well as AmeriCorps*VISTA member focused on addressing the issues of homelessness in Racine, WI.
Tracy is devoted to helping all people achieve their potential and believes that every person can play a role in the betterment of their community – especially through the power of volunteerism.
HandsOn Twin Cities is the Twin Cities’ only full service volunteer center that both promotes and facilitates
volunteerism while improving the community’s ability to create more impact with the time generously given by volunteers. We work with all types of volunteers, companies and nonprofit affiliates to ensure that every hour spent in the community is valuable.
At HandsOn we make it easy to transform your passion to action. We connect people to opportunities that align their skills and interests. We help nonprofits find, develop and retain volunteers, and we assist companies in delivering on their corporate social responsibility goals and employee engagement strategies.
Building on 101 years of experience as the Nation's first Volunteer Center, HandsOn Twin Cities and our more than 600 nonprofit partners give everyone the opportunities to Be the Change. Learn more about HandsOn Twin Cities HERE.
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If you are wanting to get involved in volunteering around the Twin Cities, but not sure where to begin, this is the episode for you. Tracy shares the incredible history behind HandsOn Twin Cities, how she got involved, and tons of ways to find the right volunteering opportunity for you. From trade skills, to legal work, to hands on projects, there are many different ways to make a huge local impact using the HandsOn Twin Cities platform. Featuring the song "Limbo" by the local musician Janes Band.
Tracy Nielsen has served as the Executive Director for HandsOn Twin Cities for the past five years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University and her Masters in Business Administration from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.
Prior to her current role, Tracy worked with United Ways for twelve years serving in roles as Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Kenosha County, Communications Director and VP – Marketing and Resource Development for both United Way of Racine County and United Way of the Wine Country in Northern California. Tracy has held other roles in the nonprofit sector. Roles included, Regional Program Coordinator for a ten‐state AmeriCorps Program focused on the retention of low-income and first generation college students throughout the Midwest, as well as AmeriCorps*VISTA member focused on addressing the issues of homelessness in Racine, WI.
Tracy is devoted to helping all people achieve their potential and believes that every person can play a role in the betterment of their community – especially through the power of volunteerism.
HandsOn Twin Cities is the Twin Cities’ only full service volunteer center that both promotes and facilitates
volunteerism while improving the community’s ability to create more impact with the time generously given by volunteers. We work with all types of volunteers, companies and nonprofit affiliates to ensure that every hour spent in the community is valuable.
At HandsOn we make it easy to transform your passion to action. We connect people to opportunities that align their skills and interests. We help nonprofits find, develop and retain volunteers, and we assist companies in delivering on their corporate social responsibility goals and employee engagement strategies.
Building on 101 years of experience as the Nation's first Volunteer Center, HandsOn Twin Cities and our more than 600 nonprofit partners give everyone the opportunities to Be the Change. Learn more about HandsOn Twin Cities HERE.
Follow Minnesota Circle on Instagram or Facebook @MinnesotaCircle and visit our website themncircle.com