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SUMMARY:CAA Outreach @ Eco Fair on Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Eco Fair on Summit this May! We will be helping to educate attendees on the sustainability benefits of plant-based eating by offering a trivia game and educational materials\, and helping people write to the Senators supporting legal protections for animals. CAA will be in Tent #1\, the more westward tent. \nVolunteering at the Eco Fair on Summit\nCAA at the Eco Fair on Summit last year. \nAt the front table\, we’ll have a spin wheel game where attendees figure out the answer to a question that helps them learn about the ways animal agriculture harms the environment. All the answers (along with explanations and sources) are available to volunteers on a cheat sheet. Sample spin wheel questions include: \n\nWhat crop in the US uses the most fresh water? [Answer: alfalfa hay\, according to USDA stats.]\nA huge amount of pollution is created to grow corn and soy. What happens to most of the corn and soy grown in the US? [Answer: it’s fed to millions of farmed animals\, according to industry groups.] \n\nWe’ll also offer educational materials like our Minnesota Veg Living magazine\, and invite game-players to take the actions we have on offer – like filling out a letter to their representative\, trying a plant-based food sample\, or signing up for our email list. \nOutreach has overwhelmingly positive interactions. Most people care about both animal welfare and the environment\, and are at the fair to learn more! You don’t need to know everything or be a master debater coming into outreach. You’ll have some time after arrival to read over the materials and trivia questions to get the hang of things. The most important things are to be a good representative for CAA and plant-based eating – to be friendly and positive when engaging people – and to have a good balance between asking about their thoughts and questions and sharing your own information and experiences.  \nWho can volunteer and attend?\nIf you’re passionate about the climate impact of our diet\, or about helping people move towards plant-based eating\, this event is for you\, whether you’ve done outreach before or not\, and whether you’re 100% vegan or not. We’ll support you in how to do effective outreach.  \nWe ask that volunteers under 16 years old be accompanied by a parent\, guardian\, or other responsible adult.  (Please sign up for just one volunteer slot together.) \nThe venue for the event itself is fairly mobility-accessible – it is in a large\, flat parking lot under a big tent\, so there are no stairs to get in or leave. Restrooms are located inside the House of Hope Church; there are no auto-open doors\, and there are three steps to get inside. Quiet space is available in the Children’s Library space inside the Church. Gender-neutral bathrooms are available. \nHow can I sign up to volunteer? \nYou can scroll down and sign up for this event below\, or go to the volunteer page to see all volunteer opportunities! \nWhat is the Eco Fair on Summit?\nThe Eco Fair on Summit\, organized by Interfaith Power and Light\, features a variety of local vendors with products\, information\, and activities related to sustainability. From electric trucks to plant-based cooking demos to wilderness protection to CAA’s eco trivia to pollinator experts to primarily vegetarian vendors\, the Eco Fair on Summit is a place for people to learn about\, enjoy\, and take action on sustainability.  \nResources for Volunteers\nWe’ll reach out to you via email prior to the event to share contact info and location info at the event.  \nAt the event\, you’ll meet the other people participating in outreach\, and read over all the outreach materials we are using. Then we’ll help you know what to say to attendees and give you spin wheel questions. If you’re new to outreach\, you’re welcome to watch several interactions between other people to get an idea of how conversations typically go!  \nWe’ll have snacks\, drinks\, sunscreen\, and non-deet bug repellent available to volunteers at the event. \nGet involved at other Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) events!\nCompassionate Action for Animals (CAA) hosts many events throughout the year\, including Twin Cities Veg Fest\, Vegan Recipe Club\, the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge\, cooking classes\, potlucks\, outreach events\, and so much more! If you can’t make this event\, or just want to know about other opportunities to get involved with CAA\, we’ve got so many ways to connect with the community\, learn\, and make a difference for animals. Visit our volunteer page to see all opportunities! \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/caa-eco-fair-on-summit/
LOCATION:House of Hope Presbyterian Church\, 797 Summit Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAA Outreach @ Twin Cities Asian Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the West Metro Asian Fair this May. We are looking for a few volunteers to run outreach games to help attendees learn about animal cruelty and plant-based eating.  \nScroll down to see the volunteer signup for this event\, or visit CAA.mn/volunteer to see all available volunteer signups! \nWhat is the Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair?\nPhoto credit to Twin Cities Asian Fair. \nThe Twin Cities Asian Fair is a free-entry festival dedicated to promoting and celebrating Asian culture and community. With over 100 booths\, 300 performers\, and 12\,000 visitors\, the Asian Fair brings dance\, costume\, games\, food\, cultural exhibits\, and more. You are welcome to set aside time to explore before or after volunteering with CAA! \nVolunteering with CAA at the Fair\nAt the event\, CAA will table between 11am and 7pm. We’ll talk to attendees about how using animals for food harms them\, and discuss plant-based eating. We’ll offer free games\, resources\, and magazines\,  \nAt the front table\, we’ll have a spin wheel game where attendees guess an answer to a question that helps them learn about common animal agriculture practices. \nSample spin wheel questions include: \n\nChicken farmers are encouraged to provide how many square feet per chicken? [Answer: less than 1\, according to the National Chicken Council and average weights]\nNearly all pigs in the US have parts of their body cut off without any painkillers. What part? [Answer: their tail\, according to studies from Porcine Health Management] \nOn egg farms\, what percentage of chicks are killed within 1 day of birth? [answer: 50% – look up chick culling] \n\nThe answers are all available on a cheat sheet for volunteers. This trivia format gives people heavy answers about animal cruelty in a digestible\, quick format. For young children who are still learning the basics of the world\, we have fun questions about animals (did you know fish can recognize different songs?). After the attendees play trivia\, we talk together about the question they got\, and provide concrete next steps\, like writing a letter to their representative or corporation or taking the Veg Pledge.  \nWho can volunteer?\nIf you’re passionate about animal welfare and providing resources to help people move towards plant-based eating\, this event is for you\, whether you’re a seasoned vegan or totally new to outreach. We’ll support you in how to do effective outreach.  \nWe ask that volunteers under 16 years old be accompanied by a parent\, guardian\, or other responsible adult. (Please sign up for just one volunteer slot together.) \nThe venue is in an outdoor park. We will have a 10×10 tent for shade\, and the sidewalks are paved. There is a pathway to get into the park without stairs.  \nHow can I sign up to volunteer? \nScroll down to see the volunteer signup for this event\, or visit CAA.mn/volunteer to see all available volunteer signups! \nResources for Volunteers\nWe’ll reach out to you via email prior to the event to share contact info and location info at the event.  \nAt the event\, you’ll meet the other people participating in outreach\, and read over all the outreach materials we are using. Then we’ll help you know what to say to attendees and give you spin wheel questions. If you’re new to outreach\, you’re welcome to watch several interactions between other people to get an idea of how conversations typically go!  \nWe’ll have snacks\, drinks\, sunspray\, and bug repellent available to volunteers at the event. \nGet involved at other Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) events!\nCompassionate Action for Animals (CAA) hosts many events throughout the year\, including Twin Cities Veg Fest\, Vegan Recipe Club\, cooking classes\, potlucks\, outreach events\, and so much more! If you can’t make this event\, or just want to know about other opportunities to get involved with CAA\, we’ve got so many ways to connect with the community\, enjoy vegan food\, and make a difference. Visit our events page for more! \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/caa-outreach-asian-fair/
LOCATION:Hilde Performance Center\, 3500 Plymouth Blvd\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55407\, United States
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