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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
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:Outreach with CAA at Twin Cities Pride (Minneapolis)
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to do Outreach at Twin Cities Pride (Minneapolis)\n\n\n\nJoin us at St. Paul Pride June 26-28! Volunteers will run outreach games to help attendees learn about veganism and the impact eating different foods has on animals. We also need people to help set up our booth on Friday. Your help is critical to a successful event! You can sign up at the bottom of this page. \nWhat is Twin Cities Pride?\n\n  \n\n\nThe 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival\, Minnesota’s largest free Pride celebration\, happening June 26-28 at Loring Park in Minneapolis! The weekend kicks off with Youth Night on Friday from 5–8pm\, followed by full festival days on Saturday (10am–7pm) and Sunday (10am–6pm). With over 650 vendors\, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC artists\, businesses\, and community groups\, plus live entertainment across three stages\, it’s a vibrant celebration of identity\, inclusion\, and joy you won’t want to miss! Check out their official website for more details. \nVolunteering at the Pride Festival\nAt the event\, we’ll be tabling both June 28 and 29. The times on Saturday are 10am-7pm and Sunday will be 10am-6pm. Shifts are two hours. Volunteers will engage attendees in discussing how to make our diets more humane by moving towards plant-based eating\, and invite interested people to take the Explore Veg Challenge and to take a simple remote action to protect animals\, like contacting their representative to promote stronger animal protections. \nAt the table\, we’ll have a spin wheel game where attendees guess an answer to a question that helps them learn about the conditions most common in agriculture. The information on the spin wheel is sourced from agricultural lobbies\, the USDA\, and academic surveys of farms. \nSample spin wheel questions include: \n\nHow many square feet of space are chicken farmers encouraged to provide for each chicken?\nPigs’ tails are part of their spine and have many nerves. What percentage of pigs on farms have their tails cut off without painkillers?\nChickens prefer to sleep through the night just like humans do. How many hours of consecutive darkness do farmers have to give birds to let them sleep?\n\nDon’t worry\, we’ll make sure you have the answers! \nThere is also a set of kid-friendly questions that encourage empathy for animals. We use these kid-friendly questions when children stop by. \nWho can volunteer?\nIf you’re passionate about animal rights and/or welfare\, or about helping people move towards plant-based eating\, this event is for you. We’ll support you in how to do effective outreach. All are welcome to volunteer and no experience is required. \nSupport for Volunteers\nWe’ll reach out to you a few days prior to the event to confirm your participation.  At that time we’ll introduce you to the staff leading the event. You’ll get their cell phone number in case anything comes up day-of. \nAt the event\, we’ll make sure you get a chance to know the staff and other volunteers participating in outreach. Then we’ll help you know what to say to attendees and give you spin wheel questions. \nBefore your shift\, after your shift\, or during a quiet time in your shift\, we’ll have a plant-based snack and a drink for you to enjoy. We’ll also have a first aid kit on hand\, in case it is needed. \nHow to sign up to Volunteer\nThe sign up form will be available soon below. In the meantime\, email us at info@exploreveg.org to express your interest and let us know which time slot and date interests you.  \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\, the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge\, 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 tab at the top of this page to learn more. \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/outreach-at-twin-cities-pride-minneapolis-june-28-and-29th/
LOCATION:Loring Park\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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