There are many different way to support the Nordic Village Bridge Art Shanty! We rely exclusively on volunteers and donations to make this project possible. Here's how you can help:
1. Volunteer to help build or run activities
2. Donate materials
3. Donate money to help us buy materials
4. If you have a truck or van, help us transport materials
5. Help us find funds
6. Help us get the word out
More information is below (or will be forthcoming as we figure out our needs).
1. Volunteer to help build or run activities
2. Donate materials
3. Donate money to help us buy materials
4. If you have a truck or van, help us transport materials
5. Help us find funds
6. Help us get the word out
More information is below (or will be forthcoming as we figure out our needs).
VolunteerBuilding We need people who can help us construct the art shanty. If you're handy with a hammer and a saw (or think you might be and want to try), please come out and join us for a few hours. Our building location will be in a heated garage in Burnsville and building will start in early December. Towards the end of the build, we will also need individuals to help paint. Please email vborey@hotmail.com if you are interested. Activity Leaders The Art Shanty Projects are open to the public from Jan 14 through Feb 5, 2012, 10AM to 5PM. We will need individuals familiar with Concordia Language Villages to help run activities during these times. Please email vborey@hotmail.com if you are interested in leading activities. |
Donate FundsWe will have to purchase some building/activity materials, as well as pay for a trailer to transport our shanty to Medicine Lake and off again. Donations in any amount, from $5.00 to $1,000 are appreciated! Every donation counts. Please note that we do not hold official status as a non-profit agency and we are unable to give you a tax credit certificate at this time. Supporting Concordia Language Villages If you are interested in supporting the magic that happens at Concordia Language Villages, please visit their donation pages. |
Donate MaterialsBuilding Materials
We are hoping to keep costs down by using (and/or re-using) donated materials. For this project, we will need:
If you have any of these things and would be willing to donate them, please email vborey@hotmail.com. Additional needs will be added as we continue to assess the building project. |
Donate TransportationIf you have a truck, trailer, or van, we need your help!
How many 2X4s can you fit in a Toyota Corolla with the windows rolled down? It's not a pretty sight, we assure you. Please let us know at vborey@hotmail.com if you would be willing to assist with transporting materials to our building location, or if you have a trailer that might be able to pull the shanty itself to Medicine Lake. |
Help Us Find FundsIndividual grants & contests There are a lot of short- term funding opportunities available online and through local businesses (contests, sweepstakes, etc). If you are aware of a special opportunity that could help us finance this project, please shoot us an email at vborey@hotmail.com. Please note that we do not hold non-profit status and so are not eligible for many grant opportunities. We do not have a fiscal agent. Other efforts If you are interested in hosting a fundraising party for us, connecting us with donors, or linking us to some other endeavor that would be of benefit, please let us know what you're thinking! |
Get the Word OutSpread the word about the Nordic Village Bridge Art Shanty at the Art Shanty Projects 2012. Tell your friends, family, and colleagues. Link to us, blog us, share us on facebook, and tweet away. It's all about public participation and learning how to bridge cultures together. |
