Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Hennepin Healthcare is hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am – 1pm as part of Doors Open Minneapolis. This is ideal for children who are between 2 – 8 years old. Since children learn and express themselves through play, the aim is to educate and entertain them at a series of 12+ interactive stations to help normalize a medical experience. Children bring their Teddy Bears (or any stuffed animal) to the event and follow the “prescription” checklist (for their teddy to get stitches, x-rays, a bandage, hearing test, dentist visit and more). They also have the opportunity to tour of an ambulance and a fire truck. Free parking available in the Clinic and Specialty Center’s underground garage (entrance is at 821 Park Ave, Minneapolis). Learn more at www.hennepinhealthcare.org/teddy

Call for Sponsors:

The $1500 sponsor opportunity is available for 12 stations. Sponsor benefits include your logo on station signage, a social media mention, the opportunity to supply an insert in 400+ swag bags and the opportunity to place volunteers at your station.

Call for Event Day Volunteers:

We will also have an open call for volunteers from the community. If you wish to be added to that email, please contact Paula.Wilhelm@hcmed.org by March 19, 2026. 

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. Here are a few urgent needs:

Let's connect at paula.wilhelm@hcmed.org 

Paula Wilhelm, Engagement Manager
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation

Are you a professional or semi-professional photographer, looking for ways to share your time and skills to better the lives of people in your community? Do you love capturing that perfect moment at events? Do you love dogs?

Look no further! We have a big fancy party called the Fetching Ball Gala on April 11 and we would love your help! Please plan to use your own camera equipment and lighting for this role. We will give you a shot list before the event.

It would be excellent if you can provide the images to us within the couple of weeks following the event.

Thanks for joining us at Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge! Great River Greening is embarking upon a long-term partnership with the refuge to support their conservation efforts and this event marks our first partnership event together.

Containing over 11,500 acres, Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is located at the headwaters of the Minnesota River and provides vital habitat for a variety of species, especially ground-nesting waterfowl. 

Volunteers will remove invasive species and haul recently downed wood to open up and support vital outcrop habitat, home to the rare ball cactus, one of three native cacti to the state of MN. Volunteers will also spread native seed once areas have been opened.

 Please note registrants will receive updates on any changes and final event details as the date approaches.

This event is open to all, and any necessary training will be provided.

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and short walk. Our worksite areas will be adjacent to the Granite Outcrop trail head parking lot. Terrain will be a mix of flat hiking trails and occasional off-trail terrain with a slight rise in elevation.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Note: By registering online, you will complete both the release of liability and photo release waivers. Please let us know at the event if you wish to be excluded from event photography.

Are you fluent in Vietnamese and enjoy connecting with older adults? Episcopal Homes is offering a meaningful volunteer opportunity to serve as a one-to-one companion or group leader for our residents whose first language is Vietnamese.  Share stories, read aloud, write letters, play games, and reminisce about life, family, careers, and hobbies - all while making a real difference in someone's day.  Flexible scheduling available: visit once a week or twice a month, based on what works best for you.  Join us in building joyful connections - apply today!

Our Independent Living facilities that include Vietnamese elders include Carty Heights at 412 Dunlap Street North, Kings Crossings at 500 Dale Street North, and our main campus at 1860 University Avenue West in St. Paul.  All locations are off of University Avenue and are accessible from public transportation with buses and light rail and include a free parking lot and off-street parking for a vehicle.

To get started, please complete a volunteer application: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer/

Do you have a friendly dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit that likes strangers and lots of petting?  Are you interested in sharing your special family member with elders 65+?  We would love to have you visit our Episcopal Homes residents in assisted living, memory care and long-term care (nursing homes).  

You can commit to a weekly or month visit or one-time event.  The best time frame for visits is between 9:30-11:30am or 1-4pm; we suggest for a two-hour visit.

If you are coming to volunteer more than once, we request that you complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check and fingerprinting.  This allows you to volunteer independently, visiting residents in their apartments and rooms.

If you prefer a one-time visit, we will schedule a time when our staff member can be present with you and your pet in one of our community rooms.  

To get started, please complete this volunteer application: https:episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer

We will also request a copy of your pet's rabies vaccination before your visit.

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as one-to-one companions or group activity leaders for our residents. As a volunteer, you can read aloud, write letters, play games, share stories, and build meaningful connections through conversation and shared experiences. Reminisce about your lives, families, careers, travels and hobbies and come make a difference in someone's day. You can visit once a week or twice a month on a schedule that works best for you.

Please complete this application to get started: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer

Watch our video to learn more: We Got Lucky Video from Episcopal Homes resident

Here are some regularly scheduled activities you can consider or promote to your friends and family. Do you know a student who needs volunteer time for school credit? These are some fun ways to provide some community service:o   Pretty Nail Manicures at The Gardens or ECH: You can choose the time for 1-2 hours a week to bring some special one-to-one time to residents who like a new nail color or some light nail filing.

o   Exercise Escort: Mondays through Saturday 9:30am-11:30am, you can pick which day of the week works best for you

o   Escort a Gardens resident to Terrace Grille every other Thursday 4:30-5pm

o   Escort a Gardens resident to IPC activities Mondays 10:30am Crossword Puzzles, Mondays 3pm Jeopardy, Tuesdays 10am Coffee with Chaplain, Fridays 2pm Bingo

o   Reading the Newspaper aloud to residents: mornings between 9-11am (you can pick the day of the week and one hour time frame)

o   Reading the Newspaper aloud to residents at Iris Park Commons on Tuesdays 3:30-4:15pm

o   Dominos partner once a week in the afternoon

o   Skip Bo card game co-leader: Wednesdays 2-4pm or Saturday afternoons and you can pick the time

o   Phase 10 card game leader: you can pick the day of the week and two-hour time frame that works best for you

o   Book Club co-leader: Wednesdays 3-5pm

o   Monthly Birthday party on Fridays 12:30-3pm, decorating, gathering residents, serving case and ice cream, music entertainment included

o   One-to-one visits with male residents, you can choose the weekly or bi-monthly days and times

o   One-to-one visits with residents who need help with range of motion stretches in the mornings 10:30-11:30am

o   Pet Visitors: Do you have a sweet dog, cat, or rabbit that doesn't mind the ride or lots of petting? If they are current with their rabies vaccine, we would love a visit with residents once a week or once a month or something in between

o   Shopping assistant as needed: meet resident at the bank, cell phone store and help them with their shopping or customer service errand

o   Low-vision residents group meeting escort: 1st Monday of the month 2:30-4:30pm

o   Resident Directory Creator/Editor: interview residents at our independent living buildings, write their bio, take their photos and create/update the directories

o   Financial Health Presenter: Create a presentation about budgeting, stretching your dollars and present it to our independent living residents

o   Water indoor plants and help with accessible gardening projects

o   Bi or Multi-lingual volunteer to connect with residents with cultural backgrounds from Cambodia, Vietnam, China; lead activities or do one-to-one visits or reminiscing projects

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

We know that food plays a large role in nurturing and sustaining us in mind, body, and spirit and we would like to help our community celebrate all the mothers and mother figures out there who work daily on caring for and serving everyone around them. We want to ensure that moms have an opportunity to relax with beautiful views, amazing food, and enjoy our on-site activities! We need volunteers to help greet, serve food and clear tables from 8am-3pm. Training will be offered day-of the event from 8-9am. Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the meal as well!

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here.

Each day, we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for RMH families at all five of our locations. At RMH-Oak Street, meal server volunteers support this effort by serving meals to families. Our meal team cares for all meal planning and preparations, and volunteers serve the meal to families as they come through for lunch or dinner (no cooking skills required!). Volunteers may also be asked to assist with cleaning up after the meal and/or packaging leftovers into individual grab-and-go meals. A typical shift could involve:

Meal servers commit to one weekly or bi-weekly shift for lunch or dinner. We serve meals seven days a week, 365 days a year. Typical shifts are 11am-2pm for lunches and 4pm-7pm for dinners. We ask for a minimum commitment of one full semester or 50 hours.

Meal Servers are an essential part of the mission here at RMHC-Upper Midwest. They must feel comfortable working in kitchen and interacting with RMH families. This role is great for individuals with:

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. During the tour, you will get the chance to meet our Meal Team who will be supporting you throughout your shift. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided during your first shift. A criminal background check and health screening is required prior to starting this role. 

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here

Room Refreshers are dedicated volunteers who ensure that we provide a comfortable and clean environment for new families. This amazing team of volunteers works hard to guarantee that our overnight rooms meet our high cleanliness standards and are prepped and stocked for families before they arrive. Key responsibilities for Room Refreshers:

Room Refreshers commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift that is typically 2-3 hours long between 10am-7pm seven days a week. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.

Our team of Room Refreshers enjoy making a room sparkle! Most work independently, or in teams of two with a buddy. These volunteers a vital to ensuring families arrive to a comfortable and clean room and have a knack for an attention to detail. This role is great for individuals with:

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMH staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided at the start of each shift. A criminal background check and health screening is required before starting this role. 

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here.

Housewarmers are essential towards creating a warm home-like atmosphere for RMH families. They help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment in our community spaces, pantries, and kitchens. Housewarmers care for the daily tasks that keep the House clean and functional, allowing families to focus on their child. Daily tasks may include the following:

Housewarming shifts are offered seven days a week between the hours of 10am-7pm. Volunteers select a 2-3 hour weekly or bi-weekly shift. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.

Housewarmers are on their feet and moving about the House during their shifts. They assist with a wide variety of tasks and take pride in making the House a home for families. This role is great for individuals with:

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMH staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided at the start of each shift. A criminal background check and health screening are required prior to starting this role.

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here.

Partner with the house that love built to provide free haircuts to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House! We have families from across the globe that come, often unexpectedly, to the Twin Cities to receive treatment for their critically ill child(ren). With an extended stay while their child is in the hospital, a haircut for themselves or their other child(ren) is not always at the top of their priority list. As a volunteer, you will provide haircuts for RMH parents and children on a monthly basis or as your schedule allows.

*Must have Hairdresser Certification

This role is great for individuals with:

You will be given an orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMH staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided at the start of each shift. A criminal background check and health screening are required prior to starting this role.

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here

Driver volunteers at our Oak Street location are essential for our weekly supply transfers. Drivers use the RMH passenger van to transport meals and needed supplies from the Oak Street location to our three hospital sites, or to pick up donations. Key responsibilities for Drivers:

Drivers typically commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift, but we are also in need of replacement drivers who can cover driver shifts as needed. Meal delivery trips take place on weekdays from 2pm-4pm. Donation trips will be scheduled on an as needed basis and time is flexible. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. Directions and tips as to how to drive the van will be provided at the start of your first shift. More training and guidance will be provided prior to each shift as necessary. A criminal background check and health screening is required before starting this role. 

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

Is the Driver role right for you?

Qualifications:

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here

Building Services volunteers work closely with our maintenance staff on facility projects and upkeep tasks to keep the House safe, functional, and welcoming for our families. Key responsibilities for Building Services volunteers include:

Building Services volunteers commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift that is typically 2-3 hours long between 10am-5pm seven days a week. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.

Building services volunteers are on their feet and moving about the House during their shifts. They feel comfortable working on assigned tasks independently, and take pride in making the House a home for families. This role is great for individuals with:

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMH staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided at the start of each shift. A criminal background check and health screening is required before starting this role. 

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here.

Our Extended day program allows siblings and patients to have fun, play games, and play around after school is out for the day! Volunteers assist with engaging the kids in activities, and will work closely with our Family Programs & Activities Manager to ensure a fun afternoon. Extended Day volunteers could expect to: 

Extended Day volunteers commit to a recurring 2.5-hour shift from 2:30pm-5pm, Monday-Friday on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.

Our team of Extended Day volunteers support our efforts to offer engaging programs and activities for the families staying at RMH. They work directly with patients, siblings, or caregivers and enjoy creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for those around them. This role is great for individuals with: 

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMH staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided at the start of each shift. A criminal background check and health screening are required prior to starting this role.

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

Options for Women East is hosting a number of events in the coming year and we are looking for help with all of them.  Things like working with IT, both creating a meaningful power point and executing at the events, helping with hospitality, silent auctions, set up and more!  If you would like to look at the schedule with specific opportunities, check out April 23rd at this link:  https://admin.civicchamps.com/events/month.  Additional events will be posted in the coming months.  If you fill out an application I will notify you as events are scheduled.

Position Summary

The Midtown Global Market, located in South Minneapolis, is a bustling internationally themed market with stalls selling food & crafts from around the world.

We are very grateful for all the support of the community during the challenging time we are are experiencing as a city. We could use some additional help to increase our guest experience and support of our businesses.

The Management on Duty (MOD) serves as the on-site leadership presence at Midtown Global
Market, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and well-organized environment for guests, vendors, and staff.
The MOD acts as the primary point of contact during assigned shifts, supporting daily operations,
guest engagement, and emergency response procedures while representing the Market with
professionalism and care.

Guest Engagement & Hospitality
• Maintain a visible and active presence throughout the Market.
• Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Serve as an approachable resource for guests and vendors.
• Address questions, concerns, and service needs promptly and professionally.

What You’ll Do
Help bring the Joy Mobile to life in the community. This role keeps events organized, volunteers supported, and the experience joyful for everyone involved.

Time Commitment
Flexible schedule, about 2–4 hours per week.

Your Role in the Joy

Plan the Fun

Coordinate Joy Mobile visits with community partners

Add confirmed events to the calendar and database

Make sure dates align with the JC event schedule

Support Volunteers

Keep a small team of 6–10 volunteers rotating through events

Match volunteers with shifts that work for them

Be a friendly back-up if a volunteer can’t make it

Share simple training materials so everyone feels prepared

Keep Events Running Smoothly

Confirm invoices are paid before events

Help coordinate basic event logistics (supplies, signage, setup)

Keep an eye on inventory and flag any vehicle needs

Follow Up with Joy

Check in with hosts after events

Send a thank-you note to the main contact

Share helpful feedback with the team

You Might Enjoy This If You

Like organizing details and helping things run smoothly

Enjoy connecting with volunteers and community partners

Appreciate a mission rooted in inclusion and joy

Are comfortable with basic email, scheduling, and spreadsheets

Why This Role Matters
You’ll help make sure the Joy Mobile shows up ready to serve families, schools, and events that need a moment of calm and care. A few hours of coordination helps create meaningful experiences for hundreds of people.

A small role. A big ripple of joy.

Want to help children across the Twin Cites Metro learn about disability awareness and bullying prevention? Volunteer to be a PACER Puppeteer!

The COUNT ME IN puppet show, offers an opportunity to promote a positive message, learn a unique style of puppetry and improve your presentation skills while working with a fun team.  Volunteers must have some daytime availability (about 4-5 hrs. a month), reliable transportation, the ability to memorize a script, and the desire engage with children!

If this is you, we’d love to hear from you!

Training is provided!

Fill out the puppeteer volunteer form or for more information, email puppets@pacer.org

Here’s what PACER volunteer puppeteers are saying:

"I have loved doing the shows. It has been fun and helps keep me connected to the energy and thinking of youth."

"Being a puppeteer has been more rewarding than I expected. It's great to be a part of a program that has such an important message."

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands!

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Donations: While donations are not required to pack at this session, we humbly request them. Each volunteer packs about $50 worth of food and FMSC receives no government support. We can only send meals as we have funding. Nearly everyone is able to contribute something, but we leave the amount up to you. Many groups and individuals make advance fundraising a fun part of their service project. As you're willing and able, you may donate on the day you volunteer (by cash, check or credit card), or online before or after you pack.

The Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness.

The majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog must be certified/ registered by an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization (http://www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/therapy/organizations/). Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All required vaccinations must be up to date and copies of the vaccinations/ medical evaluation must be maintained in the Volunteer’s Personnel File; required vaccines include Rabies and Distemper. A copy of the current certification/ registration, in addition to the liability insurance coverage, must also be maintained.

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Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) includes a wide array of services to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns. In offering your time, talents, or donations to MORA, you help to create a stronger community that values empowerment and belonging for ALL.

MORA is currently in need of creative and artistic volunteers who can bring fun new ideas to make and create with our participants. Activities happen at our Victoria or Chanhassen locations. Completed art could also be included in our October fundraising event where we will showcase our clients' artistic skills! This can be a 1X or an on-going volunteer experience.

Volunteer with Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) and be a vital part of our unique programming to enhance personal growth for people with mental and physical disabilities.

At Feed My Starving Children, our mission is to feed all of God's starving children around the world who are hungry in both body and in spirit. But we cannot do this without your help. Will you join us? 

You will pack dry meals called "MannaPack Rice" which is made of four essential ingredients: rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins.

We REQUIRE that you make a reservation on our website: https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer before you come to pack. On this website link, you will find:

*Our packing locations
*Available days and times (Note: Times differ based on location)

We look forward to having you pack with us soon. 

Blessings

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands! Join us in our mission of feeding starving children around the world. Together with other volunteers, pack dry meals called "Mannapack Rice." Join us in saving and transforming lives. Reserve your spot online via our website: www.fmsc.org/eagan

Thank you and we hope to see you very soon!

Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients in their homes or long-term healthcare facilities. These volunteers provide companionship and support both the patient and their families.

Requirements:
-at least 18 years old
-completion of comprehensive volunteer training and orientation
-submission of a background check and drug screening
-submission of a TB test

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 612-361-0022.

Camp Snow Angel is a one-day winter Camp designed for adults with cancer their families.  Camp Snow offers fun and engaging activities that reduce stress and foster healthy coping skills.  Children's activities will take place throughout the day, while adults participate in a Financial Cancer Care session.  It is fun day filled with family activities.

Support Agate program participants. That's people facing or experiencing homelessness. Help them by providing them with essential personal care items they need and struggle to afford. 

Gather your friends, family, neighbors, book club, faith community, or other group to make a big gesture with a small project!

More details and apply here!

Collect and donate the supplies your neighbors need to be successful in stable living!

We have a variety of housing teams that help our unhoused neighbors get into a place they can call home. Welcome Baskets support people transitioning from homelessness into their own apartments and homes. These baskets provide those individuals with the things they need to get started in a home like cleaning products and other necessities.

This is a great activity for scout troops, family gatherings, faith groups, book clubs, and corporate team building!

More details and apply here!

Basic Guidelines:
- Purchase ingredients and prepare at least 50 sandwiches (so that it stores well, please only add meat and cheese on the bread).
- Sides: Condiment packets, chips, and non-refrigerated fruit (examples: apples, bananas, or oranges).
- Estimated cost: $75–$100 for sandwiches only; double if adding sides.
 

Supply Checklist:
- Meat (no pork)
- Cheese
- Bread
- Condiment packets
- White stickers and marker for labeling sandwich type

- Food prep gloves
- Ziploc bags
- Preferred Side(s): Chips and non-refrigerated fresh fruit (examples: apples, bananas, or oranges)
 

Assembly Instructions:
- After putting on your food prep gloves, use 2 or more slices of meat and 1 or more slices of cheese per sandwich.
- Place each in a Ziploc bag with a sticker noting sandwich type and prep date.
- Suggested: Repack sandwiches into original bread bags for easy transport and storage. Label outer bag with sandwich type and date.

Bonus Touch:
Write short notes of encouragement—neutral in tone, not religious, signed by you or your group.
Example: “Enjoy your lunch! From St. Mary’s Senior Youth Group”

Final Step:
Deliver sandwiches at your scheduled drop-off time - LUNCH DROP OFF SCHEDULE.

Wash hands and put on food prep gloves prior to assembly. Use clean surfaces while preparing sandwiches.

Keep sandwiches cold using a clean cooler or cooler bag and ice packs if transporting on trips lasting more than 30 minutes. For shorter trips of 30 minutes or less in a cool car, a cooler isn’t required—just keep items chilled until departure and go straight to drop-off without making any unnecessary stops.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Our mission at Small Sums is to outfit individuals experiencing homelessness with the work gear, tools, training, and transportation resources they need to start a new job. 

Small Sums Community Day provides workers with additional tools to elevate their wages and increase access to long-term economic and housing stability.

We will offer resume support, LinkedIn registration, interview prep, FREE haircuts, and professional headshots. All materials will be provided to support our workers during your shift.

Pick a time slot that works for you and help support our mission and your community! 

Note: Volunteers are needed at each station (Interview Prep, Resume Support, and LinkedIn registration). You will be assigned to a station upon checking in. If you have a preference for where you would like to serve, please note it during registration.

For any questions, please email meghankb@smallsums.org.

Where: The Small Sums Office 2375 University Ave W #150, St.Paul, MN 55114

When: March 16th 

We look forward to seeing you!

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

Share your gift and expertise as a Music therapist with individuals with developmental disabilities at one of our group homes in Maple Grove. See the joy on their faces as they enjoy music and enjoy you! We would appreciate 2x a month and the schedule is flexible.

For more information, contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Do you love to play the piano? Would you like to share that joy by teaching a person with a developmental disability how to play? The person already has some skills but wants to keep leaning. We have the instrument, but we need you to fulfill the dream!

For more information, please contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Volunteer with a person with a developmental disability who wants to volunteer in their community. Thus, Volunteer Squared! Do volunteer activities together like stocking food shelves, participate at Feed My Starving Children, etc. Any type of volunteering you would both enjoy. You would pick up the individual at our Plymouth location, drive them to the volunteer opportunity, and participate with them. 2 hours once a month (or more if desired) would be ideal.

For more information, contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Do you have that healing touch? We are looking for a licensed massage therapist to offer pain relief to a person with a development disability. 1-2 times a month would be ideal, and the schedule is flexible.

For more information, please contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Would you like to share your passion for playing the guitar and making a world of difference in someone's life at the same time? Here at Hammer & NER, we are looking for a proficient guitar instructor to teach one of our residents with intellectual disabilities. This may require some patience, so a positive attitude is a plus!

Are you ready to make a new friend? You will get to share your interests and time with an individual with a developmental disability who likes doing the same things you do!   A chance to give back while having fun at the same time! Meet with the individual you are matched with about once a month or more frequently if time allows. The two of you can decide what you would like to do with your time together. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: movies, concerts, going out to eat, walks in the park, biking, musicals, music events, shopping, hanging out, craft projects, and sporting events. West Metro: Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Crystal, New Hope, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. East Metro: Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Hugo, Lindstrom, Little Canada, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, New Brighton, North St Paul, Oakdale, Pierz, Roseville, St Anthony, St Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, and Woodbury. Contact: cthoma@hammer.org

Thank you for joining us for the Seha Wildlife Management Area Tree Planting Event! Volunteers will be working in a savanna ecosystem that was previously overrun by woody invasives and aggressive native species. The clearing of woody vegetation was completed in 2025, and planting savanna species will now help increase diversity and enhance wildlife habitat at the site. Volunteer Learning: tree planting skill, savanna ecosystem importance, wildlife habitat needs.  Please note registrants will receive updates on any changes and final event details as the date approaches.

Please note registrants will receive updates on any changes and final event details as the date approaches.

This event is open to all, and any necessary training will be provided.

Day of: 

Arrival: Volunteers are kindly asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the event start time to allow for parking and check-in. 

There will be light snacks and extra water available during the event. Please bring your own reusable water bottle. In addition, bring your work/gardening gloves if you have them, if not they will be provided.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Register through this link: https://www.givepulse.com/event/839249-2026.05.09-Nerstrand-Big-Woods-State-Park-Public-Event-Nerstrand

Love marketing? Advertising? Building buzz around something meaningful?

We're building a high-impact Marketing & Brand Team for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Minnesota - and we're looking for creative thinkers, campaign builders, and visibility drivers who want to put their skills to work for a mission that truly matters.

This isn't stuffing envelopes. This is building real community-facing campaigns with measurable reach and impact.

What You'll Get to Create

Marketing Lead Opportunity

If you're ready to step into leadership, the Marketing Lead will:

Who This is Perfect For

Why This is Different

If you want to use your marketing skills for something bigger than clicks and likes, this is it.

Interested in serving as a Marketing Lead or joining the team? Let's connect!

Thank you for joining Great River Greening at Fort Ridgely State Park!
Established in 1911, this historic park sits on the bluffs of the Minnesota River Valley and is home to rare oak savanna and native prairie habitats. While logging, farming, and development have shaped the land for over a century, the bluffs still showcase prairie wildflowers and grasses beneath bur oaks, along with deep ravines filled with ash, basswood, sugar maple, and other trees.

During this restoration event, volunteers will plant native plants to add diversity to a recently restored prairie, helping strengthen biodiversity and preserve this unique landscape for generations to come.

Please note registrants will receive updates on any changes and final event details as the date approaches.

This event is open to all, and any necessary training will be provided.

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and a short walk.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Note: By registering online, you will complete both the release of liability and photo release waivers. Please let us know at the event if you wish to be excluded from event photography.

Questions? Contact Jessica Drummond, Education + Outreach Coordinator:

jdrummond@greatrivergreening.org  | Learn more: www.greatrivergreening.org  

Thank You to Our Partners and founders 

Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) 

Minnesota DNR 

Fort Ridgely State Park 

Photo by: Becca Tucker

This opportunity supports Rock from the Heart’s mission to save lives through awareness and education about aortic and heart valve disease, while providing support to patients and families.

If you enjoy being part of a team, staying busy, and celebrating the 4th in a meaningful way — this is for you!

Let’s make it a great day for our community and for heart awareness.

All volunteers get a Rock from the Heart t-shirt. 

Wilder regularly tables at community events to raise visibility for Wilder. These events are crucial for outreach and establishing trust within the community. We are seeking volunteer support to help increase our capacity and ability to attend more events.

Tabling Ambassadors will volunteer on an as needed basis to attend community events representing Wilder. You’ll sign up for the events you are available for, attend a brief training, and support at the event. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Wilder , especially Wilder Community Mental Health & Wellness, and share that knowledge with others. The ideal volunteer will have strong communication skills and be passionate about Wilder’s mission.

Qualifications:

Benefits to Volunteering:

Schedule and Location:

Learn more:

We are calling on community members to collect food items and assemble them into meal kits for our Wilder Child Development Center food pantry. Example meal kits include Pancake Breakfast, Spaghetti Dinner, Alfredo Dinner, or Chili. Specific lists of example family meal kits will be provided. A full kit that has all needed non-perishable items for a meal is in high demand. We can use up to 10-15 kits of each meal kit.

As a group or family, you can:

When and Where: Collect and assemble items anytime now through the end of March. You can do this on your own time and at your own location. You can decide how many meal kits you would like to assemble - we can use 10-15 kits of each meal option. Contact us to arrange a drop off time once you’re ready! Delivery time must be sometime Monday-Friday during daytime business hours. Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location.

Learn More: Contact us to express interest at volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460.

Host a donation drive or purchase items for our early childhood education center! Wilder Child Development Center is seeking items to restock our food pantry, and you can help us meet this gap.

About us: Parents and guardians can expect the highest quality learning and care for their children ages 16 months to 5 years with year-round enrollment at Wilder’s Child Development Center. Our staff and teachers continually recognize and strive to meet the diverse needs, abilities, interests, and cultures of children and families, where each person is valued and respected as a contributor in our classroom environment.

Families request:

We can take up to 10-15 of each item.

Ready to donate items? Please contact us at volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460 with any questions and to arrange a drop off time at Wilder Child Development Center. Delivery time must be sometime Monday-Friday during daytime business hours. Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location; this posting is for a donation request only.

Why get involved?

We are calling on groups or families to donate and assemble snack packs for youth in Wilder programs. We need 300 snack packs - your group could complete some or all of this need! Each pack should be in a 1 gallon size Zip-Top bag and include:

When and Where: Collect items anytime now through the end of March 2026 (or sooner if possible). You can do this on your own time and at your own location. Then, contact us to arrange a drop off time once you’re ready! Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location.

Your group will:

Learn More: Contact us to express interest at volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460. We will then share more details about our request and arrange time for you to deliver the packs to us during Monday-Friday daytime business hours.

Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2026 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects.

Sign up for one or several dates here:

Register Here

Projects are best for ages 6+ and are great for students, families, small groups (workplace teams, clubs, scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up with an adult.

No experience necessary! Projects will be lead by Gibbs Farm staff and all supplies, materials and instructions are provided.

Have a question or need to cancel your registration? Email Clare @ RCHS.com.

Day of Instructions:

Volunteers should park in the Gibbs Farm public parking lot of Cleveland Ave and enter the site through the wooden gates, Clare will meet you there!
Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes you can work in.
There are bathrooms and a drinking fountain with water bottle filler on site.

Position Title: Bowl‑A‑Thon Event Photographer
Department: Events & Fundraising
Location: AMF Southtown Lanes, Bloomington, MN
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time Commitment: Exact shift times can be added if you’d like
Reports To: Event Coordinator

Reach for Resources is seeking a friendly, creative volunteer photographer to capture the excitement of our Bowl‑A‑Thon on Saturday, March 7 at AMF Southtown Lanes. This fun and lively fundraising event supports our mission to empower individuals with disabilities through inclusive community programs.

Join Great River Greening at one of Redwood County’s largest and most diverse WMA, Lamberton Wildlife Management Areas (1,350 acres). This site has been assembled over decades and provides essential habitat for many species, including the rare Regal Fritillary butterfly, whose caterpillars rely solely on prairie violets.

Volunteers will plant prairie violet plugs to support a two‑year effort to reintroduce the Regal Fritillary. You’ll also learn about prairie ecosystems, restoration practices, and the role of pollinators and beneficial insects.

Location Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nudgcP3mxKujGtnN7

This is a family-friendly event. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary, we will provide training required.

Registration required through this link: https://www.givepulse.com/event/814360-2026.05.09-Lamberton-WMA-Violets-Event-Lamberton

We are seeking motivated volunteers to support our community programs and outreach efforts. Join our team to make a positive impact, gain valuable experience, and help serve youth and families in need. Sign up today and be part of the change.

Tasks when there are not clients:

Time Commitment:

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is the only organization authorized by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Defense to visit any prisoner in the Federal and Military prison systems. The primary focus is on seeing those prisoners with an acute need for human contact -- those prisoners without regular visits, those serving long sentences who are far from home, those in solitary confinement and on death row, and those who are frequently transferred from prison to prison. PVS visitors let the prisoners set the agenda for what they discuss. Common concerns are: lack of contact with family, untreated medical problems, work or educational plans upon release, current events, literature, etc.

This listing is for volunteers that are interested in visiting at FCI Waseca, a federal correctional institution in Waseca, Minnesota.

Through our Senior Hunger Program, Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years and over. Volunteers in this role provide excellent customer service to our seniors and work alongside other volunteers to ensure the distribution runs smoothly, helping us deliver nutritious food to more seniors at risk of hunger. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys providing direct customer service and hands-on, active work.   

Learn More & Sign Up on our website: volunteer.2harvest.org

Join The Link to help pack welcome kits for youth arriving at our Passageways shelter, Minnesota's only gender-inclusive shelter that supports children 12-17 as they begin their journey of healing from sexual exploitation. These kits will be provided to youth upon arrival to ensure they have the basic supplies they need to feel safe and comfortable during their stay with us.

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to serve as Prison Grievance Advocates.

A Grievance Advocate acts as a communication bridge between incarcerated individuals, DOC staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies. This role supports clear, professional communication and helps ensure concerns are accurately documented and directed through the proper institutional grievance procedures.

Advocates help individuals understand the grievance process, maintain organized records, and promote accountability within established policies and systems.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, professional in written communication, and passionate about fairness and advocacy, we would love to connect with you.

Bring your group together to make a lasting impact in Minneapolis parks! Groups ranging in size from 5– volunteers can take part in one-time service projects that support the health and beauty of our gardens and natural areas.

   Ideal For: 

If you're interested in this opportunity, please fill out this form

Strikes for a Cause brings friends, families, and community partners together for an afternoon of bowling, fun, friendly competition, and meaningful impact. The Event Spotter serves as a friendly, energetic presence throughout the venue, helping maximize engagement, donations, and overall guest experience. This volunteer will move throughout the space encouraging raffle participation, answering questions, directing guests as needed, and identifying opportunities to support fundraising efforts. The Spotter helps ensure guests feel welcomed, informed, and excited to support EVOLVE’s mission. This role also communicates any needs, issues, or opportunities to event staff in real time and assists wherever extra support is needed to keep the event running smoothly.

At Options for Women East we provide free therapy sessions to our prenatal moms as added support.  The therapy sessions can be conducted on-line, or in person.  Currently, some women come to the clinic and log into their virtual visit, others log on from home.  We have added nursing staff so we can increase the number of women that we are seeing, which means more therapist needs.  

All women are pregnant and receive services through Options for Women East at no charge.  Most do not have insurance when they come to us, we help them get insurance so that when baby is born there is coverage for all.

Days and times for this are flexible, depending on volunteer schedule.  e-mail Shelli Beck, CVA at volunteersb@optionsforwomeneast.com if interested.

Joseph's Coat is a free store serving those in need within an environment of dignity and respect. We are seeking volunteers to join our team.

Shopping Day volunteer positions are on site at Joseph's Coat. Joseph's Coat is a free store that provides goods to those in need. We are open to shoppers on Mondays and Wednesdays. Shopping Day volunteer duties can include: 
1. Assisting on the store floor in various sections
2. Helping at the door to check in, and give shopping bags to shoppers
3. Assisting at the Hygiene Counter
4. Sorting donations in the back
5. Assist with answering the phones and making appointments as needed
6. Other duties as needed

We look forward to meeting you!

Joseph's Coat is a free store serving those in need within an environment of dignity and respect. We are seeking volunteers to join our team.

Our Donation Day volunteer positions are on site at Joseph's Coat. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we accept donations for clothing, housewares and hygiene items. Donation Day volunteer duties include:
1. Sorting items to our standard to place in the store
2. Helping to check donors in and assist them with donations
3. Helping to move donation items to keep the walkways clear
4. Checking the store to make sure that items are to our standards
5. Assisting with answering the phones and making appointments as needed
6. Other duties as needed

We look forward to meeting you!!

Joseph's Coat is a free store serving those in need within an environment of dignity and respect.   

We are seeking help to schedule appointments, over the phone, for both shoppers and donors. We answer calls Monday-Thursday, from 9am-3pm. We are looking for a 2-3 volunteers to work one morning or afternoon each week for a 3-4 hour shift. Join our team and help make a positive impact in our community. Training is provided.

Requirements:  
-Ability to answer up to 50 calls per day

-Ability to use computer scheduling software

-Ability to communicate with people of various background

Volunteers needed for the 191 Community Pantry grocery bag distribution. Help with set up, packing and the distribution.  Below is the schedule of events for a Tuesday.

12:15  Set Up

 1:00   Pack Grocery Bags

 2:00  Distribution to public

Time Commitment: ~2 hours per week
Project Duration: 3–6 months
Location: Virtual / Remote
Age Range: Teens to retirees
Organization Type: Nonprofit

Our nonprofit organization is seeking a detail‑oriented and tech‑savvy volunteer to help reorganize and streamline our Google Drive. Over time, our digital files have grown significantly, and we need support to bring structure and clarity to our shared workspace so our team can work more efficiently and confidently access important documents.

This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers of all ages—youth (with strong computer skills), college students, working adults, and retirees—to contribute meaningfully to a mission‑driven organization. The work is flexible, virtual, and collaborative.

Please submit your interest through HandsOn Twin Cities.

If you’d like to donate items, we are accepting the following popular items:

Items can be dropped off during the following open hours:

St. Paul: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 12 PM – 4 PM (461 Maria Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106)

For any specific questions about in-kind donations, please connect with communitydonations@clues.org,  (612) 778-4959, and for cash donations at donation@clues.org.

Interim Hospice is seeking a Barber and/or Hair Stylist to help support our hospice patients.  Imagine you are unable to go out to have your hair cut and/or styled.  This is a reality for our hospice patients.  You know that feeling you get when you have a new hair cut, trim, wash.  Such an incredible feeling.  If you are an Active MN Cosmetology or Barber with a License and would like to give back to your community, please reach out to Interim Hospice.  We are actively seeking volunteers for this role.  We go wherever our patients call home.  

A Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer visits with those patients who are Veterans.  Veterans offer support, socialization and interaction to hospice patients that are Veterans.  This socialization helps the hospice patients and encourages support and reflection.  If you are a Veteran and would like to give back, please connect with Interim Hospice.  This is a very important volunteer role within Interim Hospice.  

What is a Death Doula?

A Death Doula is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically (physically, emotionally and spiritually) at the end of life. Death Doulas are also known around the world as: end of life coaches, soul midwives, transition guides. death coaches, doula to the dying, end of life doulas, death midwives, and end of life guides.

Interim Hospice is recruiting for Death Doulas to volunteer their time and skill with our Hospice Patients. 

We are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to join our Board of Directors in a leadership capacity. This is a volunteer position requiring an estimated 5–10 hours per month during slower periods and 10–20 hours per month during peak season (October–December).

In this role, you will serve as a key representative and public ambassador for the organization, advancing our mission to support seniors and adults with disabilities through community engagement across in Anoka and Sherburne county as well as other public organizations.

Primary responsibilities include providing oversight and strategic guidance in the following areas: organizational operations, staff leadership, fundraising initiatives, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Collective Caring is a monthly program that enables local businesses, organizations, and groups to collect needed items at our warehouse for the month. Sponsors can host the whole month, a couple weeks or even a week. Monthly sponsors will collect items needed at the warehouse such as personal hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, sheets/towels, etc. at their place of business or other locations they designate. At the end of the month the sponsor will drop off the donation to our Anoka MN warehouse to replenish our shelves.

These items are the most popular items that fly off our warehouse shelves. As a reminder, we provide everything at our warehouse free of charge to case workers in Anoka and Sherburne County who work with seniors and adults with disabilities so that they can feel empowered to maintain their quality of life. 

We are looking for the sponsors for April Through October! Please reach out to grannysclosetmn@gmail.com if interested.  

By partnering with teachers and students in under-resourced schools, the Kids In Need Foundation provides the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. The fulfillment of our national programs occurs at our Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, MN. We rely heavily on help from volunteers like you, and would be honored if you would consider joining us to achieve our mission.

We have a number of upcoming volunteer shifts. Interested volunteers can view and register for upcoming volunteer events here! If you are interested in scheduling a time for your group to volunteer, KINF can accommodate up to 80 participants at a time. Please email volunteering@kinf.org if you are interested in setting up a private volunteer group session or if you have any additional questions.  We can’t wait to have you join us!

AccentCare Fairview Hospice is seeking volunteers to assist our team with weekly check-in calls on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings to patients who live at home alone or with loved ones. These phone calls provide valuable support to our patients and loved ones by assessing for symptom management, supplies needed, and medication refills needed before the weekend. These calls have helped improve the overall patient and chosen family experience!

These calls can be at home or at one of our AccentCare Fairview Hospice offices. Experience in technology is highly recommended.

Gentiva Hospice invites you to share your musical talent by playing a string instrument to support the healing of our patients by playing music to create a calming environment for our patients around the Twin Cities area.

Volunteers must be able to perform a repertoire of music which may include classical, New Age, or self-composed music if it fits the calming tone for patient/families. We ask that you utilize instrumental music with soft singing/vocals.

Massage Therapist Volunteers are assigned to support a hospice patient and their family around the Twin Cities Area by providing gentle massage and help enhance the hospice services provided through our Edina office.

Helping to care for our patients and families is a critical role played by our volunteers. These positions are some of the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Gentiva Hospice. Volunteers provide services to patients currently being served by Gentiva Hospice either in-home or in a facility.

Responsibilities may include:

Because of the direct patient and family interaction, all of these positions require volunteers to go through specialized Patient Care Training. This process teaches you about hospice and terminal illness and helps to prepare volunteers to interact with and support our patients and families.

Additional Requirements & Responsibilities:

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 612-361-0022.

Big Climb brings you inside U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, where we turn the stands into a powerful path forward for blood cancer patients and survivors. Participants race up and down the stairs at U.S. Bank Stadium and finish across the 50 yard line! We are looking for event day volunteers to assist with setup, during the event, and clean up. Volunteer positions include general setup, check-in, t-shirt distribution, volunteer check-in, and more! Once you sign up, you will receive an email from our volunteer manager who will reach out with more information. If you have any questions, please email kelsey.hanley@lls.org.

Project for Pride in Living is looking for individuals who would like to volunteer within our Access Lab on a weekly basis.

The shift is 3.5 hours each week on either Monday/Tuesday/Thursday. 

9:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm

Access Lab volunteers will work with our participants on a variety of tasks that could include resume review, job searches, helping participants build up keyboarding skills, giving guidance on how to fill out online job applications, pointing participants to other resources and programs that could be helpful to them and more.

Please review ideal skillset list below to see if your talents could be beneficial to this volunteer opportunity.

Ideal Skillset:

Microsoft Office

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications

Google Tools

Basic internet search skills

Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Drive, and other Google applications

Ability to set up and manage a Gmail account

Computer & Device Use

Ability to use a PC, including logging in and managing passwords

Familiarity with iPhones and/or Android smartphones and mobile applications

Basic keyboarding skills

Email & Mobile Communication

Sending and receiving emails on both computer and mobile devices

Text messaging and voicemail use

Organizing emails using folders (e.g., resumes, job search correspondence)

Internet Navigation & Research

Understanding internet addresses (URLs) and website navigation

Locating and using employer websites, including finding Careers/Jobs pages

Researching employers, industries, job fields, and career interests online

Job Search & Employment Tools

Conducting basic job searches using Indeed and other job boards

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of job boards

Searching databases and company career sites

Job Search Strategies

Using online and offline job search methods

Networking and making professional contacts

Approaching employers directly, seeking referrals, and responding to help-wanted postings

File Management & Data Storage

Understanding how computers organize files and folders

Saving, organizing, and retrieving digital documents

Using flash drives and other storage methods to manage files

Note: This opportunity does require an interview and a background check before a volunteer can be referred to volunteer for programming.

About This Role

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Minnesota Chapter is seeking a motivated, organized Sponsorship & Community Partnerships Lead to help grow our funding and community support through corporate sponsorships, grants, and donations. 

This role is ideal for someone comfortable with research, outreach, and relationship-building. In addition to identifying opportunities, this volunteer may help initiate contact with potential sponsors by phone and/or email - using AFSP-provided materials and guidance. 

What You'll Do

Who This is Great For

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys people-facing work and is comfortable making professional asks, including individuals with experience or interest in:

No prior nonprofit fundraising experience is required - training, talking points, and support are provided! 

Skills & Qualities We're Looking For

Why Volunteer With AFSP

How to Get Involved 

If you're interested in using your skills, and your voice, to help save lives - we'd love to connect! Training, scripts, and ongoing support will be provided!

Apply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteerintern/volunteer.html

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities,

people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply.

Role Summary

The ­Tubman Law Clerk assists the legal department with family law and order for protection cases, including screening prospective legal clients, drafting pleadings, trial preparation, legal research and writing.

Impact & Benefits

Qualifications & Expectations

Organization

Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more.  www.tubman.org

     Role Summary

Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle. 

Impact & Benefits

·  Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met

·  Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of  their lives

·  Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled

·  Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise

·  Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients

Position Qualifications

·  Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older

·  Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills

·  Comfort with driving a van (no special license required)

·  Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries

·  Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment

·  Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week  

·  Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training

·  Supervised by Shelter staff

The Kouba Gallery hosts a welcoming monthly Open House on the second Sunday of each month from 1–4 pm, and we’re looking for a few helpers for setup, light hospitality, and cleanup at our upcoming shows.

This is a simple, time-limited way to support a beautiful community art space — no long-term commitment required.

Are you looking for an easy way to donate your time to elders and help them with food stability? We have a great opportunity for you! Our Episcopal Homes residents at one of our independent living apartment buildings (for seniors 65+) have a free Food Mobile delivery the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We need a volunteer to help the staff set up tables and move 5–10-pound boxes. The truck has a few steps in and out of the trailer. The volunteer time is 1:30-4pm.

Are you fluent in Cambodian Khmer and enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as group activity leaders or one-to-one companions for our residents whose first language is Khmer.  Share stories, read aloud, write letters, play games, and reminisce about life, family, careers, and hobbies-all while making a real difference in someone's day.  Flexible scheduling available: visit once a week or twice a month, based on what works best for you.  Join us in building joyful connections - apply today!

Our two Independent Living facilities that include Cambodian elders include Carty Heights at 412 Dunlap Street North and Kings Crossings at 500 Dale Street North; both are off of University Avenue and are accessible from public transportation with buses and light rail and include a free parking lot and off-street parking for a vehicle.

To get started, please complete a volunteer application: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer/

Do you speak Mandarin Chinese and enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as one-to-one companions for our residents whose first language is Mandarin. Share stories, read aloud, write letters, play games, and reminisce about life, family, careers, and hobbies - all while making a real difference in someone's day. Flexible scheduling available: visit once a week or twice a month, based on what works best for you. Join us in building joyful connections - apply today!

Watch our video to learn more: We Got Lucky Video from Episcopal Homes resident

To get started, please complete this volunteer application at https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer

Support NDC and its partner organizations by helping amplify fundraising efforts that provide short-term financial relief and raise awareness for small businesses impacted by recent events. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy sharing information, mobilizing networks, and helping causes gain visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment: Flexible and short-term. Volunteers can contribute based on their availability. Flexible hybrid work.

Skills & Qualifications:

Apply at: https://www.ndc-mn.org/volunteer-with-us/

Your outreach helps generate immediate financial relief and increases awareness for businesses working to recover—making a meaningful difference during a critical time.

Open the door to international friendships that last a lifetime!

Experience international culture without leaving home by hosting an NWSE foreign exchange student! The world comes to you! Host an exchange student for rewarding opportunities to share your culture, and to get to know a student from another country.

Learn more @ https://www.nwse.com/

Join us for an afternoon of bowling, connection, and community. Reach for Resources’ annual Bowl-A-Thon brings together adults with developmental disabilities for a fun, supportive, and social event. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day a success.

Date: Saturday, March 7
Event Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Volunteer Time: 12:00 to 4:30 PM (specific times vary by track)

Volunteers participate for the full event and choose one of several tracks that describe their responsibilities throughout the day. Training and guidance are provided.

Time: 12:00 to 4:30 PM
Assist with check-in for pre-registered participants, then shift into floating and lane tech support during the event. Support may include basic score corrections or directing bowlers to staff if lane issues come up. Volunteers then help with food service and end the day with clean-up.
Best for: Volunteers who enjoy variety and moving between tasks.

Time: 12:00 to 4:15 PM
Lane Assistants receive training beginning at 12:15 PM. Volunteers are assigned to a pair of lanes where they cheer on bowlers, offer assistance, and help create a positive and inclusive environment. Clean-up takes place at the end of the event.
Best for: Volunteers who enjoy one-on-one interaction and supporting participants directly.

Time: 12:00 to 4:30 PM
Floaters support staff and participants wherever needed. Tasks may include guiding attendees, helping with supplies, assisting lane volunteers, and serving pizza and refreshments. Clean-up follows at the end of the event.
Best for: Volunteers who are flexible and like to jump in where help is needed most.

Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Help maintain energy at the event by making announcements, providing updates, cheering on bowlers, and supporting the prize table.
Best for: Outgoing volunteers who enjoy speaking to a crowd.

Reach for Resources is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals of all abilities to reach their full potential. We promote independence, build community involvement, and support emotional and physical well‑being through personalized services.

Join our Marketing & Development Committee and use your skills to help grow our mission! This volunteer role is perfect for individuals interested in marketing, communications, fundraising, nonprofit development, or community engagement. You’ll collaborate with other committee members to support strategic projects that increase awareness, strengthen donor engagement, and support the long‑term sustainability of Reach for Resources.

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity with minimal but meaningful time commitment.

Committee members may assist with:

We’d love to have you join us!
You’ll help advance a mission that improves lives and strengthens community belonging.

We are excited to kick off our next round of virtual mock interview events beginning February 25th, and would like you to support our R!sers with your time and talent!  We are seeking those who have skill, experience, and a passion for all things pre-employment/job search. From studying a job description and tailoring a resume to showing up for an interview equipped and empowered!  If you've ever searched for a job, interviewed, or been interviewed, you are qualified and our R!sers would love to connect with you! 

  To register and attend an event, please go to our website and do the following:

1) Complete a 1-page interest form https://twincitiesrise.org/volunteer-application-form/

2) Choose the event you'd like to attend and register https://twincitiesrise.org/events-calendar/

3) Attend a pre-mock event meeting - this will be scheduled once you register. 

Check out our website to learn more about the organization  https://twincitiesrise.org/

If you have any questions or additional information, feel free to contact me at

tpittman@twincitiesrise.org 

612-470-7047

Reach for Resources provides essential support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through our Mental Health Services (ARMHS) and Community Living Services programs. As the need for basic resources grows, we are seeking community support to assemble Food Kits and Hygiene Kits for the people served by these programs. Our goal is to distribute approximately 40 Food Kits and 40 Hygiene Kits.

Here are our current needs:

Please include 3–5 shelf‑stable items, such as:

These kits help ensure individuals have access to reliable, easy‑to‑prepare nourishment.

We are seeking ziploc bags or toiletry bags that contain:

These kits directly support the health, stability, and daily living needs of participants in our ARMHS and Community Living programs.

Completed kits may be dropped off at Reach for Resources, or our staff can arrange to pick them up if that is more convenient for you or your organization. See our hours and address below.

Your support makes a meaningful impact on the individuals we serve. Thank you for helping us strengthen our Mental Health Services (ARMHS) and Community Living Services programs through these essential in‑kind donations.

Reach for Resources Address: 5900 Green Oak Drive, Suite 303, Minnetonka, MN 55343

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Closed Weekends

Do you love literature and poetry, meaningful conversation and connection? Become a Reader Leader and help bring Shared Reading experiences to your community.

Reader Leaders are trained volunteers who facilitate small group reading sessions where stories and poems are read aloud and explored together. These sessions create welcoming spaces where people connect through literature, reflection, and conversation — no prior preparation or reading required for participants.

Facilitate welcoming Shared Reading groups in community settings such as libraries, senior living communities, recovery programs, schools, and community centers

Read short stories and poems aloud during sessions

Encourage thoughtful, respectful discussion

Help create a supportive space where everyone can participate at their comfort level

Build connection and community through shared literary experiences

You don’t need to be a teacher or literature expert to volunteer. Reader Leaders receive 24 hours of comprehensive training that includes:

Proven Shared Reading facilitation techniques

Guidance on selecting engaging and accessible texts

Strategies for supporting diverse participants

Ongoing mentorship, resources, and a supportive volunteer network

Reader Leaders are people who:

Enjoy reading and discussing literature

Are good listeners and value different perspectives

Care about community connection and arts access

Want to make a meaningful difference through volunteering

Reader Leaders help expand access to the arts and create spaces where participants can experience connection, reflection, and enjoyment through literature. Many participants describe Shared Reading as a rare opportunity to feel heard, connected, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about literature and community, we invite you to join us as a Reader Leader.

The Salvation Army of Rochester, MN operates The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Red Wing, MN—and we’re currently seeking volunteers to help support this important community resource.

We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available within the Thrift Store. Duties may include sorting donated items, tagging merchandise, moving tagged items to the sales floor, organizing and refreshing displays, and assisting with other daily operations as needed. Some tasks may involve moderate to heavier lifting, but this is not required—there are plenty of ways to help based on your comfort level and abilities.

Whether you’re able to volunteer occasionally or on a more regular basis, your time and effort make a meaningful impact.

Each year, Irish Arts Minnesota hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. For over 40 years, we’ve invited the community to see local musicians, dance performance groups, art exhibitions, and storytellers. In 2017 alone, over 7,000 people from the Twin Cities joined us at the Landmark Center to celebrate Irish-American culture. Proceeds from our events help sustain our programs, like educational grants, that support Irish artists all year round. The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is produced by Irish Arts Minnesota and is presented in partnership with the Minnesota Landmarks.

We celebrate with all things Irish, with activities for the whole family!

Irish Arts MN is 100% volunteer powered, and we need your help to make our St. Patrick's Day and Day of Irish Dance events a success! Sign up to volunteer at this years events!

Perks of Volunteering:

Shifts are 3 hours long and volunteers are encouraged to sign up for as many shifts as they would like (keeping in mind that you cannot volunteer in more than one location for the same shift time). 

You can register Directly here:

St. Patrick's Day (3/17): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4BAAAE2B0-61736690-stpatricks#/

Day of Irish Dance (3/15): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4BAAAE2B0-61736791-dayofirish#/

Position Summary:
Represent a specific facility, affinity group, or grievance team by advocating for issues affecting incarcerated people.

Responsibilities:

Gather feedback and document grievances or recurring patterns

Elevate concerns to the organizing team and/or outside staff

Propose campaigns or actions addressing systemic harm

Ideal Skills:

Strong understanding of the system (or willingness to learn)

Courageous, solution-oriented mindset

Acts with integrity, caution, and a strong spirit of advocacy

Position Summary:
Serve as a liaison between the organizing team and a specific unit or pod.

Responsibilities:

Share updates with unit members

Collect concerns, ideas, and feedback

Support organizing at the pod level

Help maintain unity and clarity of messaging

Ideal Skills:

Trusted by peers

Clear communicator

Tamarisk, a non profit volunteer organization, attends to the non medical needs of people and their families faced with the end stages of a life-threatening illness. Tamarisk volunteers provide regularly scheduled breaks for caregivers within the family.For approximately 2-4 hours a week Tamarisk volunteers assure the safety and well being of the patient while the family caregiver is occupied or away.  During home visits, Tamarisk volunteers play cards or games, share a movie together, read a book, listen and provide a presence to their companion.  They might prepare a light meal, run errands or bring their companion to a medical appointment.  The companions day to day needs form the agenda of the visit.  

“The best week of the year!”  That’s how campers describe our summer camp for children with heart disease.  At Camp Odayin, heart heroes gain a sense of belonging, connect with nature, and have a ton of fun.  Kind-hearted adults are invited to come play too!  As a volunteer camp counselor or nurse, you'll splash in the lake, roast marshmallows, laugh, and create memories that last a lifetime, for our campers and YOU!

“I swear going to camp ages you in reverse, I felt like a kid again!”

- Holly, volunteer camp nurse

Spend five days of your summer enjoying the magic of camp and making a difference!  Our medically staffed camps are hosted in Elkhorn, WI and Crosslake, MN.  No medical knowledge or experience is needed for camp counselors.  Training is provided and you may be eligible for travel expense reimbursement of up to $200.  We welcome and are excited to receive applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

The volunteer application for our programs is now available and we invite you to apply by April 1st. Applicants are interviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Therefore, the positions for certain sessions may fill prior to the deadline.

Summer Camp in Elkhorn, WI

Summer Camp in Crosslake, MN (transportation provided from the Twin Cities, MN)

For more information, staff training dates, and the application visit: https://campodayin.org/apply/

Contact Alison Boerner (alison@campodayin.org / 651.351.9185) with any questions or to be added to our volunteer email list.

Do you love playing the piano and bringing joy to others through music?

We're seeking a dedicated and talented volunteer pianist to join our community at Lyngblomsten.

Here's how you can make a difference:

What we're looking for:

Benefits you'll enjoy:

Ready to share your music and make a difference?

Complete our online application today: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736

Additional notes:

Help keep our food shelf running smoothly by stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean, organized space to ensure food is properly stored. Volunteering usually takes just 1–2 hours. There’s no long-term commitment unless you’d like to be more involved—whether it’s just once or every now and then, it’s completely up to you. Any help is truly appreciated!

Sign up directly here: NCA Volunteer Link
or
https://www.nca-mn.org/get-involved-volunteer

As we are scaling up to provide about 100 boxes of groceries/per week for families who don't feel safe leaving their homes during the ICE occupation, providing additional items listed below is also needed.

Donations can be dropped off at our donation door anytime during our open hours.

Food Shelf Hours: Mondays: 9 am - 4 pm | Tuesdays: 8 am - 4 pm | Wednesdays: 10 am - 6 pm | Thursdays: 8 am - 3 pm

Closed Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays