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Dakota County 4-H and University of Minnesota Extension
Dakota County 4-H Outreach Programs
Dakota County Environmental Resources
Dakota County Recycling Ambassador Program
The Dakota County Recycling Ambassador program provides training on waste reduction, recycling, composting and solid waste.
Ambassadors agree to volunteer 30 hours putting their skills to work. Ambassadors have the opportunity to staff informational booths at community events, make presentations, and work on special projects in their neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces.
Fix-It Clinics
Fix-It Clinics provide an opportunity for residents to receive free assistance from repair savvy volunteers guiding them through each step from troubleshooting to completed repair.
Several volunteer opportunities are available to help at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful. General volunteers to greet residents are needed as well.
- 02.18: Fix-It Clinic - Apple Valley
- 03.19: Fix-It Clinic - West St. Paul
- 04.15: Fix-It Clinic - Hastings
- 05.21: Fix-It Clinic - Lakeville
- 06.17: Fix-It Clinic - Eagan
- 07.15: Fix-It Clinic - Farmington
- 08.19: Fix-It Clinic - Inver Grove Heights
- 09.17: Fix-It Clinic - Eagan
- 10.21: Fix-It Clinic - Hastings
- 11.18: Fix-It Clinic - Rosemount
- 12.02: Fix-It Clinic - St. Paul
Green Squad - Event Waste Management Assistance
Green Squad volunteers help our county events recycle more and create less waste. Green Squad volunteers are composed of Dakota County Recycling Ambassadors who are trained to be good stewards of our resources and to help others make smart decisions when it comes to recycling and waste management. Volunteers must first complete Dakota County's Recycling Ambassador program to participate in Green Squad events.
Dakota County General Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Community Action
Dakota County Library
Farmington Library, Farmington
Address
508 Third St.
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone
651-438-0250
Regular Hours
Monday–Wednesday: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Closed on holidays
Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
Address
1490 South Frontage Rd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone
651-438-0200
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Wescott Library, Eagan
Address
1340 Wescott Road
Eagan MN 55123-1029
Phone
651-450-2900
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Dakota County Parks
Dakota Woods Dog Park
Help maintain your dog's mental and physicals health by getting them outside to roam. Dakota Woods Dog Park is a 16-acre, fenced-in, wooded park that is a great place to let your dog run and exercise on and off-leash. The park is centrally located in Dakota County, just east of Rosemount and north of Farmington.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Trails By Candlelight - February 17, 2023
The grand finale of our winter candlelight events. Enjoy Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan by flickering candlelight with more than 1,500 luminaries lining more than 4 miles of trails. A variety of cross-county ski, snowshoe, hiking and walking trails with varying distances will be lit. When you need a break, stop by one of our roaring bonfires to warm up and roast a marshmallow. Fun for the whole family.
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help support multiple activities before, during, and after to help make this event a success. All volunteers will receive free access to the event (except event takedown volunteers - you get free breakfast) and volunteers who help during the event will receive a dinner voucher to use at one of our participating food trucks. To ensure a high quality experience, pre-registration is required to volunteer. Space is limited and spots fill quickly. Check out the roster below to see what opportunities are available.
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Bonfire Tender
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Event Greeter - Outside
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Event Greeter (Bilingual) - Outside
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Event Support Assistant (Bilingual)
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Luminary Set-Up
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Shuttle Bus Greeter/Bonfire Tender
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Ski and Snowshoe Assistant
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Trail Patrol (Ski)
- 2.17: Trails by Candlelight - Trail Patrol (Walk/Snowshoe)
- 2.18: Trails By Candlelight - Luminary Removal Volunteer
Dakota County Public Health
American Red Cross - On-site Blood Donations
The American Red Cross and Dakota County partner to offer onsite blood donations at our main building locations throughout the county.
