Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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 February 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!

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.

Create a volunteer opportunity on your own time as you host a donation drive 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.

Why get involved?

We are calling on volunteers 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, you can:

When and Where: Collect and assemble items anytime now through early 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.

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

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.

AccentCare Fairview Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, praying with them, providing aromatherapy, or visiting with a therapy dog, 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 is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, praying with them, providing aromatherapy, 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 are currently seeking new volunteers to provide a wide variety of services to our patients and their loved ones. Our direct care volunteers visit with patients wherever they call home to provide companionship and socialization. Loyal Friends Pet Teams bring therapy dogs to visit our patients. Music companions use the power of music to enhance the quality of our patients’ lives. Spiritual companions share their faith with patients of the same religious background and complement the services of our chaplains. Legacy project volunteers assist patients and families with creating meaningful projects to honor the patients’ life. Vigil volunteers provide supportive presence at the bedside of patients who are actively dying. These are just a few of the ways volunteers in our organization support our patients, families, and staff.

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,ule 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.

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.

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!

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands!

You will…

We will…

How to get involved…

A few other things to know…

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.

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

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.

Join Us at the North Warehouse: Help Keep Meals Moving

Loaves & Fishes is currently navigating a warehouse reduction, and we’re inviting volunteers to help with the inventory and organization of frozen food donations at our North Warehouse. Your support will help ensure this food can quickly and safely reach neighbors experiencing food insecurity. This is a hands-on, outdoor volunteer opportunity that plays an important role in keeping food moving into our community meal programs. With volunteer help, frozen food can be properly sorted, staged, and distributed in a timely way—protecting meals that many of our guests rely on. Volunteers should be prepared to work in cold-weather conditions and dress appropriately for handling frozen products. A few hours of your time makes a meaningful difference by helping us rescue high-quality food and distribute it with care. If you’re able to lend a hand, we’d be grateful for your support. Helping during this transition allows Loaves & Fishes to continue our mission of providing welcoming, dignified access to nutritious food—especially as needs across our communities remain high.

Volunteer Shift: Wednesday February 11th, 2026 and Thursday February 12th, 2026

Please arrive 5 minutes early for your assigned shift.

Volunteer Group Sizes: 4 volunteers per shift

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer for this opportunity.

Volunteer Parking: Street parking is available on 28th Ave N and N 30th Ave

Volunteer Meet Up: Walk through the back warehouse drive (near tracks) to find the site lead who will be on the lookout for volunteer arrivals. Meeting point is just inside back-alley door to the right of the asphalt ramp.

Volunteer Essentials:

On-Site Support:

A site lead will be present during each shift to provide guidance and support.

Questions, please contact mmccormick@loavesandfishesmn.org

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.

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 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   Tour guide from Iris Park Commons lobby to other parts of the campus during our Gardens Welcome Center closure

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

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 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

The Transportation Volunteer Coordinator helps organize and manage transportation support for employees who feel unsafe traveling alone. This role focuses on communication, scheduling, and volunteer coordination to ensure rides are provided smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment: Flexible; may increase during periods of higher demand. Hybrid work.

Skills & Qualifications:

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

Your coordination ensures transportation support is dependable, timely, and centered on safety—making a direct difference in employees’ well-being.

Transportation Support Volunteers help ensure employees can travel safely by providing or transportation when individuals feel unsafe traveling alone. This role plays a critical part in creating a sense of security and care during a challenging time.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment: Flexible and based on need and volunteer availability.

Skills & Qualifications:

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

Your support helps employees feel safer, reduces stress, and ensures continued access to work during a difficult period.

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

Random Acts of Kindness Week in February encourages everyone to make kindness the norm in their everyday actions. One way to spread kindness during this week is to write a thank you note to a local Little Free Library steward! (A steward is an individual or group of people who care for a Little Free Library book-sharing box.) These notes help stewards see how their Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are making an impact in their communities.

Purpose: Strengthen community connections and spread kindness by showing your gratitude for a community resource. 

How to Participate:

Time Required: This is a flexible opportunity that can happen whenever you are available during the week of Feb. 15-21. It only requires the time it takes to write and deliver a thoughtful note to a Little Free Library.

Support: Contact the Community Engagement Manager with any questions.

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

Minnesota Valley Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America

This year, the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League turns 100 years old. For a century, volunteers have cared for land, water, youth, and community along the Minnesota River.

Our historic Chapter House—a 1930s home we’ve stewarded since 1962—has been at the heart of that work. Its floors have carried generations of footsteps: young conservation leaders, artists, volunteers, and neighbors.

As we celebrate our centennial, we’re hoping to give the Chapter a birthday present that will last: restoring the oak floors so this space can carry us into our next hundred years.

We are seeking in-kind professional services to refinish the original oak wood floors throughout our Chapter House. These floors have decades of stories in them—and a lot of foot traffic. We’re ready to restore them properly so the beauty of the oak can shine again and support many more years of community use.

This is a meaningful way for a skilled flooring professional or craftsperson to give back by leaving a lasting mark on a historic, mission-driven space.

Approximately 2,000 square feet total

Includes the office, board room, and Kouba Gallery

Sanding and refinishing original oak floors

Proper sealing for durability and high-traffic use

Work timing flexible and coordinated with Chapter schedule

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is a 100% volunteer-run community dedicated to environmental education, conservation service, and youth leadership. We steward land along the Minnesota River and host programs that bring young people, educators, and community members together around learning, nature, and action.

Envirothon is a hands-on, team-based environmental science competition for high school students. Students demonstrate their knowledge in areas such as soils, water, forestry, wildlife, and current environmental issues — and present solutions through oral presentations.

This event is the first-ever Minnesota Valley Envirothon Invitational, created as a warm-up opportunity for students ahead of the official Minnesota Envirothon season. Exams are written by Minnesota Envirothon alumni, and the event follows the traditional Envirothon format.

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Minnesota Valley Chapter House
6601 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN 55438

Hosted by: Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League

Co-sponsored by:

Three Rivers Park District

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District

Green Crew

We are looking for day-of event support volunteers to help make this youth-focused environmental competition a success. This is a one-day commitment only — perfect for someone who wants to support students, education, and conservation without an ongoing obligation.

Roles will vary based on need and may include:

Helping with event setup and breakdown

Checking in teams and volunteers

Directing students and guests to stations

Supporting judges and station leaders

General hospitality and logistical support

No prior Envirothon experience is required — we’ll provide clear instructions on the day of the event.

People who enjoy supporting youth and education

Volunteers who like being part of a well-organized event

Anyone interested in conservation, science, or community service

Individuals looking for a single-day volunteer opportunity

One day only

Approximately 4–5 hours

Roles and schedules will be coordinated in advance

By volunteering, you’re helping high school students build confidence, teamwork, and environmental literacy — and supporting the launch of a new educational tradition in the Minnesota River Valley.

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation and environmental leadership program based in Bloomington, MN. Our leadership team operates as Venture Crew 3111, and we are seeking Adult Advisors with a background in Scouting who are willing to support the backend operations of our Venture unit.

This role is ideal for former or current Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Venture Advisors, committee members, or Scouters who understand how youth-led units work—and who enjoy helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.

This is not a role about running meetings or directing youth leaders. It’s about providing structure, continuity, and operational support so youth can lead with confidence and focus on conservation and leadership.

Your Role:

Support the backend operations of Venture Crew 3111

Assist with logistics such as scheduling, permissions, advancement records, and compliance

Provide guidance on Scouting processes, policies, and best practices

Help maintain continuity as youth leadership rotates and grows

Serve as a trusted adult resource to the Green Crew leadership team and primary advisors

Why This Role Matters:

Strong youth leadership depends on solid adult support systems

Your Scouting experience helps ensure programs are safe, compliant, and sustainable

You’ll enable youth to focus on leadership, service, and conservation—not paperwork

This is a meaningful way to stay connected to Scouting values while supporting an innovative, youth-led conservation program

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You have experience in Scouting (BSA, Venture, Sea Scouts, or related roles)

You believe deeply in youth-led leadership models

You enjoy organization, continuity, and operational problem-solving

You’re comfortable supporting from the background rather than being front-and-center

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2–4 hours per month, with flexibility depending on the season and needs of the unit.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities. Some support can be provided remotely.

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation and environmental leadership program based in Bloomington, MN. Our youth leaders don’t just participate in projects—they set direction, make decisions, and lead teams. We’re seeking Adult Leadership Advisors to join us once a month to support these youth as they grow into confident, thoughtful environmental leaders.

This role is about mentorship, perspective, and trust—not control. You won’t be running meetings or making decisions. Instead, you’ll serve as a sounding board, a steady presence, and a supportive guide as youth leaders navigate planning, collaboration, and leadership challenges.

Your Role:

Attend a monthly Green Crew youth leadership meeting

Provide consultation and mentorship to youth leaders as requested

Help youth think through decisions, priorities, and challenges

Share perspective from your own leadership or professional experience

Support a culture of accountability, inclusion, and youth agency

Why This Role Matters:

Youth leadership thrives when adults show up as allies, not directors

Your experience can help young leaders think more strategically and confidently

You’ll help cultivate the next generation of environmental and civic leaders

This is a meaningful, low-time-commitment way to invest in youth leadership and community impact

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You enjoy mentoring young people and listening more than directing

You have experience in leadership, education, environmental work, nonprofit service, or community organizing

You believe young people should have real authority and responsibility

You’re comfortable offering guidance while honoring youth-led decision-making

Time Commitment:
Approximately 1–2 hours per month. Meetings are scheduled in advance and may be held in person or virtually.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities (with some virtual participation possible).

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation program based in Bloomington, MN. Our young leaders plan and lead real environmental service projects—restoring habitats, organizing community efforts, and building skills that last a lifetime. We’re seeking Adult Advisors who are willing to show up once a month to support, encourage, and help keep these youth-led projects safe, grounded, and successful.

This is not a role about running meetings or directing youth. It’s about showing up as a trusted adult presence—someone who believes in young people, respects their leadership, and is willing to lend experience when needed.

Your Role:

Attend one Green Crew project or meeting per month

Provide adult supervision and support during conservation service activities

Offer guidance, encouragement, and problem-solving when youth ask for it

Help ensure a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all participants

Serve as a positive role model for leadership, teamwork, and stewardship

Why This Role Matters:

Youth lead best when they know trusted adults have their back

Your presence helps create a safe structure where young people can take real responsibility

You’ll witness youth leadership in action—often in inspiring and unexpected ways

This is a meaningful way to support conservation without a heavy time commitment

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You enjoy working with young people and believe in youth leadership

You’re comfortable supporting rather than directing

You care about conservation, community, or mentoring the next generation

You can commit to showing up consistently once a month

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2–4 hours per month. Scheduling is flexible and planned in advance.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities. Most activities take place outdoors at conservation sites

The Kouba Gallery is looking for Gallery Sitters — people who enjoy being in a beautiful, peaceful space and offering a warm, low-key welcome to visitors. This role is perfect for someone who loves art, enjoys reading or quiet time, and doesn’t mind occasionally saying hello and answering a simple question.

You don’t need to “host” or run events. We will provide all the information you need. Your role is simply to be present, help visitors feel comfortable, and let the gallery be open and inviting.

Sit in the gallery or front foyer during a scheduled open hour

Read a book, drink tea, enjoy the space

Greet visitors as they arrive and let them know they’re welcome

Share basic information about the exhibition if asked (we provide this)

Let visitors explore at their own pace

Ensure the space is left tidy at the end of your shift

Weekly or monthly shifts, scheduled in advance

Typical shifts are 2–3 hours

We’re looking for people who can commit to a consistent day and time, so visitors know when the gallery is open and welcoming

Enjoy quiet, beautiful spaces

Like being helpful without being “on”

Are reliable and comfortable keeping a regular schedule

Appreciate art, nature, and gentle human connection

Want a meaningful way to volunteer without stress or hustle

By simply being present, you help make the Kouba Gallery accessible and alive. Your calm welcome allows people to linger with the art, return again, and feel that this space belongs to them.

This is one of the most essential roles in the gallery — and one of the most peaceful.

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is a 100% volunteer-run community of people who love nature, care about conservation, and believe community should feel human, not bureaucratic. We steward land along the Minnesota River and support youth leadership, art, and storytelling through programs like the Green Crew, the Kouba Gallery, and the Young IKE podcast.

When someone reaches out to volunteer, they’re usually excited — and a little unsure.

This role is simply about being the first friendly human response.

No systems.
No managing.
No pressure.

Just making people feel welcome and helping them take their next small step.

Send a warm reply when someone says, “I’d like to help.”

Ask a simple question like, “What are you interested in?”

Point them toward an upcoming event, project day, or person.

Occasionally send a quick thank-you after they participate.

That’s it.

You are not responsible for outcomes — just connection.

Someone kind, responsive, and human

A people-person who doesn’t want a “role”

Someone who believes first impressions matter

Anyone who likes helping others feel less awkward walking into something new

Totally flexible

Often bursty, not constant

Usually a few emails a month, sometimes none

Fully remote

People don’t stay because of spreadsheets.
They stay because someone made them feel welcome.

You’d be that someone.

About Us
We’re a 100% volunteer-run conservation organization working along the Minnesota River. We restore land, support youth leadership through our award-winning Green Crew, and bring people together around environmental action, art, and community. We care deeply about using our resources wisely so we can keep doing this work for the long haul.

The Ask (Plainly Stated)
We’re looking for one or two finance-minded people who enjoy thinking critically about money — not managing it day-to-day, but stepping back and asking smart questions.

If you like looking at a portfolio and saying:

“What’s the risk here?”

“What’s this money for?”

“Does this still make sense?”

…this role is for you.

What This Is (and Is Not)
✔ A chance to bring perspective, not paperwork
✔ A working conversation with thoughtful people
✔ A few hours, a few times a year

✖ Not bookkeeping
✖ Not fundraising
✖ Not legal or fiduciary liability
✖ Not a heavy lift

What You’ll Actually Do

Meet quarterly with a small group (Vice President, Treasurer, and a few volunteers).

Review the Chapter’s investment picture at a high level.

Talk through balance, risk exposure, and long-term sustainability.

Offer recommendations and “gut checks,” not directives.

Help the Board make clearer, calmer decisions about money.

Who This Tends to Fit Well

Someone in finance, investing, accounting, or wealth management

A semi-retired or retired professional who still enjoys thinking, but not managing

A values-driven person who wants their experience to matter

Someone who likes being a trusted voice, not the person “in charge”

Time Commitment

Quarterly meetings

Light prep beforehand

Respectful of your time and boundaries

Why This Matters
Good conservation work fails when money decisions are rushed, opaque, or misaligned.
Your perspective helps us stay steady, ethical, and effective — and helps protect the work our volunteers and youth are doing on the ground.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d like to give back using my judgment, not my weekends,” this is that opportunity.

Overview / Impact:
Help connect students to real-world water science through the River Watch program! Friends of the Minnesota Valley is seeking a volunteer to support scheduling and communication with local schools participating in hands-on water quality monitoring along the Minnesota River and its tributaries.

This role is a wonderful fit for a former teacher—especially a science or environmental educator—who wants to stay connected to education while supporting student learning and environmental stewardship.

What You’ll Do:

Communicate with teachers and schools to schedule River Watch sampling days

Coordinate calendars between schools, volunteers, and River Watch staff

Help confirm logistics such as dates, locations, and classroom needs

Serve as a friendly point of contact for educators with questions

Help ensure smooth, well-organized experiences for students and teachers

Ideal For:
Former teachers, retired educators, or education professionals who enjoy organization, communication, and supporting student learning. You do not need to lead field activities—this role focuses on scheduling and coordination support.

Skills:
Strong communication skills, comfort with email and calendars, attention to detail, and appreciation for hands-on science education. Familiarity with school schedules or classroom logistics is a plus.

Time Commitment:
2–5 hours per month, with some seasonal variation during the school year. Flexible schedule. Mostly remote, with optional in-person connection to River Watch events.

Additional Information:
Training and support are provided. This is a volunteer role that makes a direct, positive impact on youth education and water stewardship in the Minnesota River Valley.

Overview / Impact:
Friends of the Minnesota Valley is seeking thoughtful, community-minded volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. Board members help guide the organization’s mission to protect, restore, and celebrate the Minnesota River Valley through strategic leadership, stewardship, and partnership-building.

Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to shape conservation outcomes, support environmental education, and strengthen a trusted voice for the river and its communities.

What You’ll Do:

Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the organization’s mission and programs

Participate in board meetings and key planning discussions

Support responsible governance, financial stewardship, and long-term sustainability

Serve as an ambassador for Friends of the Minnesota Valley within the community

Offer insight, connections, or expertise that strengthen the organization

Ideal For:
Individuals who care deeply about the Minnesota River, environmental protection, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership. Prior board experience is welcome but not required. We value diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and professional backgrounds.

Skills:
Strategic thinking, collaboration, good judgment, willingness to ask questions, and commitment to the mission. Experience in conservation, education, finance, communications, law, fundraising, or community leadership is helpful but not required.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 5–10 hours per month. Includes regular board meetings (typically monthly or bi-monthly) and occasional committee or event participation. Meetings are a mix of in-person and remote.

Additional Information:
Board service is a volunteer position. Orientation and support are provided to help new board members feel confident and prepared.

Thank you for your interest in helping volunteer at Spare Key's 2026 Groove Gala! This event would not be possible without the support of our incredible volunteers. Every year, we are more and more inspired by the generosity of each and every one of YOU and your willingness to help families facing a medical crisis “Bounce and Not Break”.

The 2026 Groove Gala will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot! But we need volunteers throughout the entire weekend!

You will find slots with specific times and details regarding each volunteer shift and what they entail at THIS LINK. If you sign up for any of the “Night of Groove Gala” shifts, you will be notified a few days in advance of which specific section of the Gala you’ll be assisting with (e.g., registration, games, silent auction, etc.).

PLEASE NOTE: Every volunteer shift will include food and beverages! For longer shifts, we will provide full meals.

If you are volunteering on behalf of your company, please comment your company’s name in the designated comment box so we can accurately track your organization’s contribution.

If you have ANY questions, please don’t hesitate to contact:

Grayce Hoy
Events Coordinator
grayce@sparekey.org

Sponsor & build dressers for those in need with a terrific and fun team building activity!

1. Determine your build location:
- At Bridging (Bloomington or Roseville). A 10 dresser minimum is required.
- Offsite at a location of YOUR choice. A 50 dresser minimum is required for an offsite build. An additional $500 surcharge is applied to cover logistics, handling (shipping and pickup), and staffing.

2. Determine date and time:
- Dresser build projects are available year round
- Builds are typically 1pm-6pm on weekdays (occasional Saturday) and dependent on number of dresser sponsored (typically 2-3 hours). Limited morning times are also available! 
-Other options may be available so contact us to find a fit!

3. Determine group size:
- Teams range in size from 10-300+ people
- Usually, one team of 2-4 people works at each 8ft table
-All necessary tools and instructions are provided

4. Determine the number of dressers to sponsor and build
- Once you determine the date, time and your group size, we can discuss the ideal number of dressers to sponsor to keep everyone busy (usually about 1+ dresser per participant) 
- Ready to assemble Ashley dresser kits are $155 each and in-stock at Bridging!

To learn more and get involved, please visit Group & Offsite Volunteer Opportunities

Additional information can be found at bridging.org.

Bloomington Warehouse: 201 West 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420 

Bloomington Contact:

Ilon Preston, Community Engagement Coordinator

ilon.preston@bridging.org

952.460.1037

Sponsor & build dressers for those in need with a terrific and fun team building activity!

1. Determine your build location:
- At Bridging (Bloomington or Roseville). A 10 dresser minimum is required.
- Offsite at a location of YOUR choice. A 50 dresser minimum is required for an offsite build. An additional $500 surcharge is applied to cover logistics, handling (shipping and pickup), and staffing.

2. Determine date and time:
- Dresser build projects are available year round
- Builds are typically 1pm-6pm on weekdays (occasional Saturday) and dependent on number of dresser sponsored (typically 2-3 hours).  Limited morning times are also available! 
-Other options may be available so contact us to find a fit!

3. Determine group size:
- Teams range in size from 10-300+ people
- Usually, one team of 2-4 people works at each 8ft table
-All necessary tools and instructions are provided

4. Determine the number of dressers to sponsor and build
- Once you determine the date, time and your group size, we can discuss the ideal number of dressers to sponsor to keep everyone busy (usually about 1+ dresser per participant) 
- Ready to assemble Ashley dresser kits are $155 each and in-stock at Bridging!

To learn more and get involved, please visit Group & Offsite Volunteer Opportunities

Roseville Warehouse: 1730 Terrace Drive, Roseville, MN 55113

Roseville Contact:

Joel Bisser, Community Engagement Coordinator 
Direct Phone: 651.403.6872
Email: joel.bisser@bridging.org

Organize a Group Volunteer Event at Bridging!

Looking for a great volunteer project for your group of friends or coworkers? Volunteering as a group in a Bridging warehouse will make a huge difference to families pursuing housing stability. 

Group size: 5-25 volunteers

Shifts: 2-3 hours in length

Weekdays: Most weekdays any time after 1pm. (1-4pm, 2-5pm or 4-6pm) 

We require all volunteers to be 14 years of age or older in our warehouses.

TYPICAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: Sorting through donated goods, loading and unloading trucks, general warehouse organization, rolling linens, and/or stocking shelves for client shopping. Specific projects will be determined on the day you arrive based on the inventory, our needs that day, and the final size of your group.

WHEN CAN I BOOK A GROUP PROJECT? Book year-round. Pick a date, time and location (Bloomington or Roseville) for your event. All groups must be scheduled in advance.

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

Additional information can be found at bridging.org.

Bloomington Warehouse: 201 West 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420 

Bloomington Contact: 

Ilon Preston, Community Engagement Coordinator

ilon.preston@bridging.org

952.460.1037

Organize a Group Volunteer Event at Bridging!

Looking for a great volunteer project for your group of friends or coworkers? Volunteering as a group in a Bridging warehouse will make a huge difference to families pursuing housing stability. 

Group size: 5-25 volunteers

Shifts: 2-3 hours in length

Weekdays: Most weekdays any time after 1pm. (1-4pm, 2-5pm or 4-6pm) 

We require all volunteers to be 14 years of age or older in our warehouses.

TYPICAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: Sorting through donated goods, loading and unloading trucks, general warehouse organization, rolling linens, and/or stocking shelves for client shopping. Specific projects will be determined on the day you arrive based on the inventory, our needs that day, and the final size of your group.

WHEN CAN I BOOK A GROUP PROJECT? Book year-round. Pick a date, time and location (Bloomington or Roseville) for your event. All groups must be scheduled in advance.

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

Additional information can be found at bridging.org.

Roseville Warehouse: 1730 Terrace Drive, Roseville, MN 55113

Roseville Contact:

Joel Bisser, Community Engagement Coordinator 
Direct Phone: 651.403.6872
Email: joel.bisser@bridging.org

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 110,000 homes since 1987.

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

We need help with our warehouse inventory!

Meet donors/donations at the dock door, taking in household goods and furniture. Load trucks for our delivery team. Unload trucks as they return from residential and corporate pickups. Help us restock the shelves after shopping has been completed. Be prepared for a workout, get your steps in, and lift stuff (both light and heavy)!

Shifts are in 3 hour increments available Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to Noon, 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 9:00am to Noon and 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

We are especially in need of volunteers for the 3-6pm weekday and 9am-3pm Saturday shifts.

We ask that you first come in for a tour of our warehouse so that you can get a scope of what we do. Tours last 20 to 30 minutes.

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. 

To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org

Roseville Location: 1730 Terrace Drive, Roseville, MN 55113

Wendy Erickson, Volunteer Coordinator

direct phone: 651-319-9295  

email: wendy.erickson@bridging.org

For information on group volunteering, contact

Joel Bisser, Community Engagement Coordinator 

direct phone: 651-403-6872

email: joel.bisser@bridging.org

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

Join our new Plymouth volunteer team! Warehouse Assistance volunteers wanted. Great for someone looking to stay active!

Days available: Tuesday – Saturday

Shifts available:

What will I be doing?

Submit an interest form TODAY to get started!

We ask that you first come in for a tour of our warehouse so that you can get a scope of what we do. Tours last 20 to 30 minutes.

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. 

Erin Colburn, Volunteer Coordinator 

952.460.3750

erin.colburn@bridging.org

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

We need help with our warehouse inventory!

Meet donors/donations at the dock door, taking in household goods and furniture. Load trucks for our delivery team. Unload trucks as they return from residential and corporate pickups. Help us restock the shelves after shopping has been completed. Be prepared for a workout, get your steps in, and lift stuff (both light and heavy)!

Shifts are in 3 hour increments available Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to Noon, 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 9:00am to Noon and 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

We are especially in need of volunteers for the 3-6pm weekday and 9am-3pm Saturday shifts.

We ask that you first come in for a tour of our warehouse so that you can get a scope of what we do. Tours last 20 to 30 minutes.

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. 

To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org

Bloomington Location: 201 W. 87th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420

Erin Colburn, Volunteer Coordinator 

direct phone: 952-460-3750

email: erin.colburn@bridging.org

For information on group volunteering, contact

Ilon Preston, Community Engagement Coordinator 

952.460.1037

ilon.preston@bridging.org

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

OFFSITE OPPORTUNITY!!! Help Bridging Stock the Shelves! Imagine how you could cook a meal without basic kitchen utensils or sleep without a pillow or blanket?

Thousands of local families and individuals face this situation every day.

By hosting an Essentials Drive at your workplace, faith-based organization, or in your community, you can help provide essential items to households in need while raising awareness. Bridging serves an average of 120 households each week.

Location: Off-site at your work, school, faith-based organization, and in your community.

Organize a drive today! Help us stock the shelves so we can serve over 300 people (120 households) every week. Essential Drives allow us to fill the gaps in donations and make sure families have what they need to fully function in their new home.

Types of Essentials Drives:

Blankets: All sizes (twin, full, queen, and king) wanted. We need blankets for over 300 people each week!

Towels: All sizes and types wanted. Our goal is to provide one bath towel per person. That's over 13,000 towels each year!

Kitchen Packs: Include a can opener, mixing spoon, spatula, utility scissors, pizza cutter, and a container to hold items. We need over 120 packs per week to give each home a pack.

Cleaning Kits: Include dish scrubber, rubber gloves, sponges, hard surface scrub brush, dust cloths, and a container to hold items (bucket or shoebox size bin). (No cleansers/chemicals please). We need over 120 packs per week to give each home a kit.

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org.

Roseville Location 1730 Terrace Dr. Roseville, MN 55113

Joel Bisser, Community Engagement Coordinator, Roseville
651-403-6872
joel.bissser@bridging.org

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

OFFSITE OPPORTUNITY!!! Help Bridging Stock the Shelves! Imagine how you could cook a meal without basic kitchen utensils or sleep without a pillow or blanket?

Thousands of local families and individuals face this situation every day.

By hosting an Essentials Drive at your workplace, faith-based organization, or in your community, you can help provide essential items to households in need while raising awareness. Bridging serves an average of 120 households each week.

Location: Off-site at your work, school, faith-based organization, and in your community.

Organize a drive today! Help us stock the shelves so we can serve over 300 people (120 households) every week. Essential Drives allow us to fill the gaps in donations and make sure families have what they need to fully function in their new home.

Types of Essentials Drives:

Blankets: All sizes (twin, full, queen, and king) wanted. We need blankets for over 300 people each week!

Towels: All sizes and types wanted. Our goal is to provide one bath towel per person. That's over 13,000 towels each year!

Kitchen Packs: Include a can opener, mixing spoon, spatula, utility scissors, pizza cutter, and a container to hold items. We need over 120 packs per week to give each home a pack.

Cleaning Kits: Include dish scrubber, rubber gloves, sponges, hard surface scrub brush, dust cloths, and a container to hold items (bucket or shoebox size bin). (No cleansers/chemicals please). We need over 120 packs per week to give each home a kit.

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

To learn more and get involved, please visit bridging.org.

Bloomington Location: 201 W. 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420

Ilon Preston, Community Engagement Coordinator

ilon.preston@bridging.org

952.460.1037

Assist with projects such as bulk repack of staples for food shelves, Fare for All, and pack boxes for Twin Cities Mobile Market free distributions at our warehouse in New Hope. IMPORTANT: After registration, please fill out the electronic waiver sent with your confirmation email. All participants must sign waiver before reporting for their volunteer shift. 

IMPORTANT: Please register on our VolunteerHub page so we can keep group sizes at the CDC-recommended size and ensure participants have access to electronic waiver. After registration, the electronic waiver will be sent with your confirmation email. All participants must sign waiver before reporting for their volunteer shift.

https://thefoodgroupmn.volunteerhub.com/

Grace Hospice is actively recruiting new volunteers – humans and pets! Obedient and socialized pets make excellent companions for our patients and tend to bring lots of smiles and joy to everyone. If you have a well-trained and friendly pet over the age of one who responds appropriately to verbal commands, please consider putting them to work at Grace! We would also love to connect with individuals with therapy-certified pets. We welcome your application. 

As always, we seek openhearted adult volunteers (with or without pets!) to provide companionship and comfort to our patients and families. We ask volunteers to commit to 2-4 visits per month, and scheduling is very flexible. Volunteer functions vary and depend on areas of interest and experience. Roles include companionship, caregiver respite, legacy work, virtual bereavement support, and more. Training is provided at orientation and optional monthly educational workshops. At this time, we are especially eager to recruit volunteers interested in working with companion-seeking patients with dementia. Applications welcomed!

Thanks so much for your consideration. Please contact Grace Volunteer Services at GraceVolunteerServices@gracecaring.org, or call 612-238-0034.

About Grace Hospice: Grace Hospice was developed through a partnership with Augustana Care (now Cassia) and Mount Olivet Careview home. These organizations have a long history of quality care, have rich blessings of volunteers, and provide service to those in physical, emotional, or spiritual need. Fostering peace and grace, we emotionally and spiritually support the patient and their loved ones. We work as an interdisciplinary team and encircle patients with comfort, honesty, and respect for their decisions. Our mission is to serve God by recognizing that every person deserves to live with respect and dignity, free of pain, and in an environment that promotes quality of life.

We serve the metro Twin Cities and surrounding areas and meet patients wherever they call home.

CAPI is an immigrant-led, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping Minnesota’s newest refugees and immigrants gain access to jobs, housing, food, health education, and youth and senior social services in order to promote economic independence, self-determination and social equality.

CAPI has the first and only Asian-specific food shelf in the state. Since 1982, CAPI’s food shelf has been supporting the cultural and nutritional needs of approximately 2,000 individuals each month with more than 450,000 pounds of food each year. The food shelf continues to serve immigrants, refugees, and individuals of all backgrounds.

We are looking to build our community of volunteers to improve the sustainability of our food shelf to better serve community members who are food insecure and utilize our services. Volunteers are crucial in supporting our community members to achieve our mission of "guiding refugees and immigrants toward self-determination and social equality."

As a food shelf volunteer, you will be involved in multiple aspects of operating CAPI’s food shelf.  

Tasks include:

Desirable skills (but not required):

Available Shifts:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am to 10:30am, 1:00pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:00pm

High school/college students, groups, families, and seniors are a great fit for the volunteer position!

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 on where you would like to serve, please note it during registration.

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

Location will be shared shortly.

We look forward to seeing you!

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

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. 

Our mission is to provide free sports equipment, camps, grants and tickets for military families.  Your company could put together a gear drive and fundraiser to support our mission.  Everyone has the extra sets of last year's sizes in the garage, and across the company you could make a large impact.  If that was coupled with a micro fundraiser ($5 per person) across a large company (1000 employees) you'd make a macro impact!

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and we could use your support today! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Available Opportunities

VEAP is open Mondays-Thursdays 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 3-4 hours in length. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

These persons will assist the festival attendees as they arrive and attend the festival.

The work might include greeting attendees as they arrive, handing out programs for the festival, answering questions that arise, and watching over the music instrument cases and other belongings of the musicians while they perform.

Bring joy and companionship to our senior residents by volunteering with your well-behaved cat (or dog, rabbit, etc.)! Offer the simple pleasure of petting, interaction, and friendly conversation during your visits.

Volunteer Requirements:

Ready to Share Some Love?

Contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org in Volunteer Services to get started!

Complete our volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736.

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Judge, you will provide constructive feedback to students as they present their final recommendations to the case challenge as part of their culminating event experience. 

Case Challenge Description: 10th grade students at Wash Tech High School were asked, "How should The Home Depot create an innovative shopping experience that highlights one of its departments?"

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/24/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

Do you enjoy being active and connecting with others? Help support our senior residents by pushing their wheelchairs to their on-site medical appointments (podiatry, dental, audiology, etc.).

No Driving Needed - Convenient and Rewarding: This volunteer opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference within our building. Enjoy weekday morning shifts (9 am - 12 pm) with flexible monthly scheduling.

More Than Just Assistance: Be a friendly companion, brighten someone's day, and enjoy some light activity in the process.

Your Time Matters: Even a few hours a week can significantly enhance the well-being and quality of life of our residents.

Ready to Assist Our Residents?

Contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org to learn more and begin your volunteer journey. Our onboarding includes a straightforward Department of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (required for working with vulnerable adults).

Looking for a fun way to volunteer together and spread smiles? We need energetic pairs to join our Thursday Popcorn Crew (1-3:30 pm) at Lyngblomsten!

Here's what you'll do:

Why you'll love it:

Bonus: Get some light exercise while you're at it! (Standing for 2+ hours)

Ready to pop in some fun?

We require volunteers to be 18+ for running the popcorn machine.

Questions? Contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org. We'll guide you through the onboarding process, which includes a background check and fingerprinting (state requirement for working with vulnerable individuals).

Let's make Thursdays extra delicious!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of seniors with limited mobility?

Help residents who use wheelchairs attend in-house activities or appointments. Accompany them as they go to the Beauty Shop, doctor appointments, physical therapy, concerts, or church services. No driving is required for this activity; all activities occur within our Care Center.

This is an incredibly rewarding volunteer role. You will make new friends, stay active, and help older adults stay engaged and connected.

Days and times vary depending on the activity.

Please contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org to learn more.

Complete our volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736.

Completing an application, orientation, and background check allows you to fully participate in our rewarding volunteer opportunities and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Share laughter, create meaningful moments, and bring light to those living with memory loss. Volunteer with The Gathering at Lyngblomsten and make a tangible difference in the lives of participants and their caregivers.

The Gathering, Lyngblomsten's award-winning program, is seeking compassionate volunteers to join our team. Provide essential respite for caregivers, allowing them much-needed time to recharge, while you assist participants in engaging in enjoyable, staff-led activities that promote brain stimulation, including stimulating conversations, joyful musical moments, creative crafts, and heartwarming stories.

The Gathering runs Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 2:15pm at our two locations: St. Paul (Como Neighborhood) and Lino Lakes. Our caring and experienced staff will provide you with thorough training. As a volunteer, you'll gain valuable experience working with individuals with memory loss, develop your communication and interpersonal skills, become part of a supportive team, and experience the deep satisfaction of giving back to your community.

Click here to read an article in MN Women's Press about The Gathering.

Ready to learn more?

Please contact Kevin at kcipperly@lyngblomsten.org or 651-632-5499. New volunteers will complete a Dept of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (state requirement for working with vulnerable adults).

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that is both rewarding and enjoyable? Anna's Café & Gift Shop, a vibrant hub within the Lyngblomsten community, is seeking enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join our team!

Why Volunteer with Us?

Responsibilities:

Commitment:

Benefits:

To Apply:

Please complete our volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736 .

Completing an application, orientation, and background check allows you to fully participate in our rewarding volunteer opportunities and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying the rewards of volunteerism!

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Judge, you will provide constructive feedback to students as they present their final recommendations to the case challenge as part of their culminating event experience. 

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Wash Tech High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?"

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/20/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

Did you know our street storm drains empty into our lakes and rivers?

You can help by adopting drains in your neighborhood, it's free and easy Adopt a Drain HERE

Storm water carries trash pollution and leaves which contributes to the green slime that forms on our lakes. Just keep the top of the drains clear when you can, it's easy to do several drains in an intersection near your home. 

Please let us know your storm drain names, some neighborhoods eligible for contest prizes.

Enter Contest

more info - greenguardiansmn@gmail.com

Position: Mail Delivery Volunteer

Description: Join our team of compassionate volunteers and spread joy while delivering mail to the residents of the Lyngblomsten Care Center! As a mail delivery volunteer, you’ll not only bring letters and packages but also brighten their day with a warm smile. Your presence matters!

Schedule:

Location: Our Lyngblomsten campus is nestled in a cozy St. Paul neighborhood, surrounded by the MN State Fairgrounds on one side and Como Park on the other.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Contact: For any questions or to express your interest, please reach out to David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org.

Ready to Make a Difference? Fill out our volunteer application form here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736. The final step involves completing a Dept of Human Services background screen with fingerprinting (required for working with vulnerable adults).

Thank you for considering volunteering with us!

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

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.

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.

We are pre boxing food to provide a week's worth of groceries to those facing hunger in our communities. We need volunteers to help us get set up for the food distribution event (12-2 pm). This will include receiving food from the local food banks and organizing the food for the distribution that evening.

We can host up to 15 volunteers per shift. Click here to register: CLICK HERE  or contact jamie@goodinthehood.org (please wear work-appropriate clothes and NO open-toed shoes please). We always serve with a spirit of joy and look forward to having you join us!

We are practicing social distancing and wearing masks/gloves at all times while serving on-site.

Contact: jamie@goodinthehood.org if you have any questions. 

ENTER DOOR #1 

Successful events are a shared responsibility of the Board, Executive Director, staff, and volunteers. The Event Committee Lead does not carry sole responsibility for planning or executing events. Instead, this role focuses on coordination, clarity, and alignment—helping ensure events are well-scoped, well-supported, and realistic given organizational capacity.

Lead and facilitate a small Event Committee, ensuring members:

Hold regular check-ins with the Executive Director to:

Provide brief, periodic updates to the Board focused on:

In addition to Board Member expectations:

A minimum one-year commitment to the Event Committee Lead role

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Minnesotans Facing Housing Instability

We are a new nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, Minnesota, with a growing reach across the state—and we’re looking for compassionate volunteers to help our neighbors experiencing housing instability or homelessness.

Although our office is located in Stillwater, volunteers can live anywhere in Minnesota. We will thoughtfully pair you with someone to work with, based on your location and availability, so you can make an impact in your own community.

Volunteers support individuals and families by helping them navigate resources, housing options, and next steps during an incredibly challenging time. With freezing winter temperatures, this work is especially urgent and impactful.

Fundraising success is a shared responsibility at Joy Collaborative. As Development Committee Lead, you will coordinate, align, and help keep momentum on our fundraising efforts, partnering with volunteers, the Executive Director, and the Board. This role is about guiding, supporting, and keeping us on track, not carrying the fundraising alone.

Raising awareness is a shared responsibility of the Board, Executive Director, staff, and volunteers. The Awareness Committee Lead does not carry sole responsibility for marketing, communications, or social media execution. Instead, this role focuses on coordination, message alignment, and prioritization, helping ensure the organization’s voice is clear, consistent, and sustainable given current capacity.

Support the Board and Executive Director in advancing board-approved awareness goals (e.g., visibility, community engagement, donor and volunteer interest)

Translate annual awareness priorities into clear, achievable committee focus areas (e.g., social media presence, storytelling, campaigns, newsletters)

Maintain visibility into ongoing and planned awareness activities to identify gaps, overlaps, or capacity constraints early

Lead and facilitate a small Awareness Committee, ensuring members:

Understand organizational messaging, audiences, and tone

Have clear roles and manageable contributions (e.g., content ideas, drafting, scheduling, amplification)

Participate in ways aligned with their skills, interest, and availability

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and shared responsibility

Recruit committee members or short-term volunteers as needed (e.g., content creators, designers, writers)

Hold regular check-ins with the Executive Director to:

Align on key messages, priorities, and timing

Coordinate awareness efforts with fundraising, events, and programs

Surface capacity constraints or trade-offs early

Serve as a thought partner and connector

Help ensure messaging remains consistent, accurate, and aligned with organizational values and strategy

Monitor overall awareness efforts at a high level (e.g., cadence, reach, engagement trends) using simple, accessible indicators

Elevate risks such as overcommitment, misalignment, or inconsistent messaging early

Support timely adjustments to plans or focus when assumptions change

Provide brief, periodic updates to the Board focused on:

Awareness priorities and momentum

Key insights or learnings

Support or participation needed from Board members

Reinforce that awareness and visibility are shared responsibilities

Ensure relevant materials or learnings are documented in shared systems when appropriate

The organization’s message is clear, consistent, and recognizable

Awareness efforts feel focused and achievable, not scattered

Volunteers know how and where they can contribute

Awareness activities support (rather than compete with) events and fundraising

The Executive Director and Board feel aligned and informed

In addition to Board Member expectations:

3–5 hours per month, on average

Committee meeting: ~1–1.5 hours/month

ED check-ins: ~1 hour every other month

Coordination, review, and follow-up: ~1–2 hours/month

Additional time during campaigns or major initiatives (clearly defined in advance)

A minimum one-year commitment to the Awareness Committee Lead role

Experience with marketing, communications, social media, content creation, storytelling, or brand-building (professional or volunteer)

Ability to lead volunteers through clarity, encouragement, and shared purpose

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize and simplify

Reliable and follow-through oriented; able to keep efforts moving without overextending capacity

Are you looking for a workplace volunteer opportunity that makes a huge impact on your community, is easy to implement and manage, and is something employees can do over the lunch hour? If so, delivering meals is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you and your co-workers!

It only takes a lunch hour to deliver meals to eight to 10 people in need. How’s that for a power lunch? Companies of all sizes across the Twin Cities have discovered Meals on Wheels as the perfect volunteer opportunity for their employees.

Why does it work?

• Volunteers deliver meals once a month, once a week, or on a custom schedule depending on the team size,

• Meals are delivered during the employees’ lunch hour with a co-worker or individually.

• Typically, no one employee is out of the office for more than 1 hour a month.

• As a volunteer experience, this allows for great corporate social responsibility with minimal cost.

What are the benefits?

• Builds exceptional employee morale, creates better employee communication, and promotes team building.

• Allows busy people to give back to the community without taking away evening and weekend time with their families.

• Companies are seen in the community as a partner to Meals on Wheels, a trusted and well-known organization

What are companies saying about the experience?

Daniel O’Keefe, Executive Vice President for Benfield, Inc. says, “At the expense of a few minutes of weekly contact, I have provided companionship and friendship to an elderly person who might otherwise feel much more alone than she does. In return, I have experienced a friendship with a very remarkable woman. For me, it’s a very great return for a very small price.” 

WORKPLACE DELIVERY TEAMS: HOW DO THEY WORK?

What does a Workplace Delivery Team look like? A team consists of two or more individuals who agree to take turns delivering meals to seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers can deliver in teams of two and may choose to do so once a month, or more often if it works for them. Teams can be easily scaled up to accommodate however many volunteers are interested.

How long does it take? The delivery takes about an hour. There are over 30 Meals on Wheels sites metro-wide, so the program site won’t be far away.

Who manages the process? Each Workplace Delivery Team picks one person to be the team leader. If needed, the position may be rotated within the group. This position may be filled with a community affairs employee or a volunteer.

What are the team leader’s responsibilities? The leader is responsible for maintaining a volunteer schedule and acts as the liaison between the company and the Meals on Wheels site. 

What are the benefits? Volunteers will help eight to 10 individuals in need of nutritious meals and a human connection. Just knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life can be a tremendous reward. It’s a wonderful way to feel coming back from your lunch break!

Sign up here: https://meals-on-wheels.com/volunteer/workplace-delivery-teams/

Call us at 612-623-3363 or email info@meals-on-wheels.com for more information! 

The Salvation Army's Food Shelves serves families and individuals in need of food and basic necessities year round. Volunteers are needed to assist in packing boxes with food, helping unload food deliveries and stocking the pantry. 

Locations in need of volunteer support: 

NE Central Ave Minneapolis - M-F 8-noon and 1-4 pm
Lyndale Ave North Minneapolis – M-F 9-11 am or 1-3 pm
E Lake St. South Minneapolis - M-F 9-12 pm or 1-3 pm
Payne Ave East St. Paul – T, Th, F food shelf/distributions Am and Pm; M-F meal serving from 10-2 pm or 12-3 pm
Brooklyn Park – Mondays 11-2:30 pm; Tuesdays (drive thru distribution) 10:00 - 12:30 pm; Thursdays 9:30-12:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00-12:00 pm. Food Shelf Shopper shifts M, Th afternoons
West 7th St. Paul –M-Th: 9:00-11:00 am, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 12:00-2:00 pm; Fridays drive thru distribution event 9:30 am-11:30 am (prep), 11:30 am-1:30 pm (main event) and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (wrap up and clean up.)
Maplewood – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-12:00 or 12:00-3 pm
Minneapolis – Yale Place – 4th Tuesday of the month 11:30-2 pm (delivering food boxes within senior apartment complex)

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Como Park High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?"

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/17/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

Are you interested in creating meaningful gifts for unhoused or housing insecure individuals in our community? Build hygiene kits!

Did you know Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts have 5+% of their students who are experiencing housing insecurity? Additionally, health clinics are finding patients express a need for hygiene items during health screenings.

Let's help address this need by making hygiene kits for struggling individuals and families.

We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to purchase travel/personal size hygiene products and build hygiene kits for students, individuals and families struggling to afford hygiene items. 

We ask that all kit items be placed in Ziploc bags and each kit be filled with:

Additional Items to include (but please note that these should be provided in bulk, NOT inside the kits as these items are distributed with personal consideration of the recipient):

You can see the full list here 

Please contact us at hello@bridgetobasics.org to get your full toolkit and register your volunteer activity.  Thank you!!!

Please note: This is a remote opportunity that occurs at your preferred location. Your group will be responsible for the purchasing and assembling of the hygiene kits. We can provide you with suggestions of items based on needs and pricing. We can pick up the kits or you may drop them off at our St. Paul location (280/94).