The following are some of the volunteer opportunities currently open in Freeborn County. If you can help with any of them or would like to volunteer for others, call Pat Stumme, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program director, at Senior Resources, 377-7433.

Albert Lea Art Center: Do you like beautiful gardens? The Art and Garden Tour will be July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. and July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you can be a host/hostess for this event, call Pat Garbisch at the Art Center 373-5665.

Seeking Outstanding Senior Citizens 2011: You can help salute the super volunteering that a 70 year old and over man or a woman has contributed over the past five years of community involvement. Nominations are available at the Senior Resources Office, 1659 W. Main, Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea. Be sure to get it turned in by June 24.

Freeborn County Environmental Services: A variety of tasks are available for volunteers at hazardous waste collection sites: open paint cans, direct traffic, record names, help unload vehicles. Check for dates on the flyer of the county’s website to find the collection dates fitting your schedule. Helpers are also needed in communities around Freeborn County. Call 377-5186 to sign up, volunteer and help keep us safe!

RSVP, a program of Senior Resources of Freeborn County, receives some funding through the United Way of Freeborn County, the Minnesota Board on Aging, and the Corporation for National and Community Service.