Outreach with CAA at Cedarfest

##### Volunteer to Do Outreach at Cedarfest!

Join us at Cedarfest for this new edition of Open Streets in the Cedar/Riverside neighborhood in South Minneapolis. We are looking for a volunteer to run outreach games to help attendees learn about the environmental impact of their food choices -- you can sign up to volunteer at the bottom of this page! Studies have show this to be one of the most effective ways to make an impact for animals. Join us to have fun while doing good!

##### What is Open Streets Cedarfest?

At Cedarfest, you will experience some of the tastiest plant-based food, musical entertainment, live cooking demos, and vendor shopping. There will also be access to health and wellness experts that will help put you on a pathway to living your best life! Open Streets Cedarfest 2025, an event celebrating the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, will take place on Cedar Avenue from 3rd Street South to 6th Street South, and on Riverside Avenue from Cedar Avenue to 19th Avenue South. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT. It's a free, family-friendly event where neighbors can experience the streets as public spaces

##### Volunteering

The volunteer shift is four hours long and two shifts are available. Volunteers will engage attendees in discussing how to make our diets more eco-friendly by moving towards plant-based eating. You will also invite interested people to pledge to move towards more plant-based eating. Sign up here: https://caa.mn/event/outreach-with-caa-at-cedarfest/

At the table, we’ll have a spin wheel game where attendees guess an answer to a question that helps them learn about the higher environmental harm of animal agriculture.
Sample spin wheel questions include:

• A huge amount of land is deforested in the US to grow soy. According to the USDA, what percentage of soy is fed to farmed animals?
• How many pounds of manure are produced per pound of beef?
• How much more land is required to produce a pound of chicken flesh vs a pound of beans?

Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you have the answers!
In addition, volunteers can help with assessing our impact by recording comments from attendees during the event. We’ll provide a pen and notebook for doing so.

##### Who can volunteer?

If you’re passionate about sustainability, 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.

##### Support for Volunteers

We’ll reach out to you 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 on the day-of the outreach.
At 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 the spin wheel Q&A sheet. We’ll also have a plant-based snack and a drink for you to enjoy.

##### Get involved at other Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) events!

Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) hosts many events throughout the year, including Twin Cities Veg Fest, the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge, serving free vegan lunches to those in need, Vegan Recipe Club, cooking classes, potlucks, outreach events, and so much more!
If you 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 volunteer page to see all upcoming opportunities!