Germanic-American Institute

Over 300 Volunteers. One connected community.

This Give to the Max Day, we invite you to support community connection - at the heart of everything we do at the Germanic-American Institute (GAI). Behind every GAI festival, event, and gathering are the volunteers who make it possible. Our 325+ volunteers share their time, skills, and care to bring German language and culture to life, creating a place where people connect, belong, and feel inspired.

At the GAI, volunteers: 

• • Make festivals like St. Paul Oktoberfest and Deutsche Tage run smoothly by setting up for events, welcoming guests, and cleaning up after the guests have gone home 

  • Bake German-style cakes and holiday cookies, and cook the monthly Stammtisch meals, preparing traditional favorites that bring people together around the table  

  • Maintain our historic Haus and grounds, repairing things that break, refreshing paint, planting flowers, changing lightbulbs, and handling countless other necessary tasks to keep 301 Summit Avenue a welcoming space all year round

This Give to the Max Day, celebrate the volunteers who give so much to make the GAI such an amazing community!

Your gift to the GAI provides the supplies, resources, and support that turn volunteer dedication into vibrant programs, cherished traditions, and lasting connections. Our volunteers give their time and talents -- help their efforts go further by giving to the GAI this Give to the Max Day!

Give today - investing in GAI volunteers is an investment in community 

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GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE

Connecting people to a broader world through German language and culture

Visit www.gaimn.org to learn about upcoming events, classes, and opportunities to get involved