Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: Your Career Story Could Be Someone Else's Breakthrough.

You don't have to be a keynote speaker.

You don't have to have all the answers.

You just have to be willing to spend an hour or two helping someone who's trying to break into IT.

We're looking for professionals from all areas of technology—help desk, cybersecurity, networking, cloud, software development, data, project management, and more—to share what it's really like to work in the field. You might:

Conduct a mock interviewAttend a networking eventVisit a classroom to talk about your careerAnswer questions and share what you've learned along the way.

This isn't a weekly commitment or a long-term mentoring program (introverts, we see you). We keep a list of volunteers and invite you when opportunities come up.

You decide what sounds interesting and what fits your schedule (and your social battery).

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can tell a student is, "Here's what I wish someone had told me."

Nonprofit: Avivo

You don't have to be a keynote speaker.

You don't have to have all the answers.

You just have to be willing to spend an hour or two helping someone who's trying to break into IT.

We're looking for professionals from all areas of technology—help desk, cybersecurity, networking, cloud, software development, data, project management, and more—to share what it's really like to work in the field. You might:

Conduct a mock interviewAttend a networking eventVisit a classroom to talk about your careerAnswer questions and share what you've learned along the way.

This isn't a weekly commitment or a long-term mentoring program (introverts, we see you). We keep a list of volunteers and invite you when opportunities come up.

You decide what sounds interesting and what fits your schedule (and your social battery).

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can tell a student is, "Here's what I wish someone had told me."

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: One Person's Left Behind. Another Person's Fresh Start

Not everything left behind belongs in the trash.

We're looking for a volunteer who enjoys organizing, sorting, and uncovering hidden gems to help us go through items left behind in our housing programs when people move out.

You'll help decide what can be:

Recycled or discarded Donated to participants Shared with other nonprofits Given a second life

It's hands-on work that keeps usable items out of the landfill, stretches our resources, and helps more people get what they need.

We'll provide the gloves. You bring the passion for cleaning!

Nonprofit: Avivo

Not everything left behind belongs in the trash.

We're looking for a volunteer who enjoys organizing, sorting, and uncovering hidden gems to help us go through items left behind in our housing programs when people move out.

You'll help decide what can be:

Recycled or discarded Donated to participants Shared with other nonprofits Given a second life

It's hands-on work that keeps usable items out of the landfill, stretches our resources, and helps more people get what they need.

We'll provide the gloves. You bring the passion for cleaning!

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: The most meaningful assembly line you'll ever join

Sometimes the best way to help someone is to make sure the right supplies are ready before they're needed.

We're looking for groups of 4–10 volunteers to help assemble kits filled with essentials like harm reduction supplies, wound care items, hygiene products, and more.

We'll provide the supplies. You bring the energy. Together, we'll make sure our outreach teams and others have what they need, when they need it.

Every kit you pack means our teams can spend less time gathering supplies and more time helping people when they need it most.

A fun, hands-on team volunteer opportunity
Big impact. Ready when it matters most.

Nonprofit: Avivo

Sometimes the best way to help someone is to make sure the right supplies are ready before they're needed.

We're looking for groups of 4–10 volunteers to help assemble kits filled with essentials like harm reduction supplies, wound care items, hygiene products, and more.

We'll provide the supplies. You bring the energy. Together, we'll make sure our outreach teams and others have what they need, when they need it.

Every kit you pack means our teams can spend less time gathering supplies and more time helping people when they need it most.

A fun, hands-on team volunteer opportunity
Big impact. Ready when it matters most.

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55401

Allow Groups: Teams only

Volunteer: Lift More Than Boxes

Lift More Than Boxes.

Every couch moved, apartment painted, shelf assembled, or flower planted helps create spaces where people can feel safe, welcome, and at home.

We're looking for volunteer groups of 5–15 people to tackle hands-on projects across Avivo's sites. Whether you're hauling furniture, assembling new pieces, sprucing up outdoor spaces, or helping refresh apartments with a fresh coat of paint, your team's work has an immediate impact.


We'll provide the project. You bring the energy (and maybe a few punny jokes). Most projects take about 3 hours and are perfect for corporate teams, community groups, or friends looking to make a tangible difference together.

Projects may include:

 Refreshing apartments with paint Moving furniture and supplies Assembling furniture Landscaping and outdoor cleanup Organizing storage spaces and moving supplies

Because everyone deserves a space that feels like home.

Contact Jenn.Hamrick@avivomn.org for questions and to get scheduled! 

Nonprofit: Avivo

Lift More Than Boxes.

Every couch moved, apartment painted, shelf assembled, or flower planted helps create spaces where people can feel safe, welcome, and at home.

We're looking for volunteer groups of 5–15 people to tackle hands-on projects across Avivo's sites. Whether you're hauling furniture, assembling new pieces, sprucing up outdoor spaces, or helping refresh apartments with a fresh coat of paint, your team's work has an immediate impact.


We'll provide the project. You bring the energy (and maybe a few punny jokes). Most projects take about 3 hours and are perfect for corporate teams, community groups, or friends looking to make a tangible difference together.

Projects may include:

 Refreshing apartments with paint Moving furniture and supplies Assembling furniture Landscaping and outdoor cleanup Organizing storage spaces and moving supplies

Because everyone deserves a space that feels like home.

Contact Jenn.Hamrick@avivomn.org for questions and to get scheduled! 

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: Teams only

Volunteer: Retail therapy... but you're not the one spending money.

Do you enjoy helping people? Like shopping? Think "customer service" is really just another way to say "being a kind human"?

Come volunteer with our Participant Essential Supplies Volunteer Team!

You'll help our program participants "shop" for free essentials like hygiene products, household supplies, snacks, bedding, and professional clothing while making sure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.

No sales quotas.

No cash register

Just a chance to help people find what they need with dignity and choice.

Why it Matters

Everyone deserves access to everyday essentials—and the dignity of choosing the items that work best for them. By creating a welcoming shopping experience, you'll help participants feel respected, supported, and empowered while ensuring donated items reach the people who need them most.

 What You'll Do

Welcome participants into the space with a friendly smile.Help people find the items they're looking for.Restock shelves throughout your shift.Keep the space clean, organized, and inviting.Create an environment where everyone feels respected and welcome.

Tuesday & Thursday daytime shifts available.

Warning: Side effects may include smiling on your drive home.

Nonprofit: Avivo

Do you enjoy helping people? Like shopping? Think "customer service" is really just another way to say "being a kind human"?

Come volunteer with our Participant Essential Supplies Volunteer Team!

You'll help our program participants "shop" for free essentials like hygiene products, household supplies, snacks, bedding, and professional clothing while making sure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.

No sales quotas.

No cash register

Just a chance to help people find what they need with dignity and choice.

Why it Matters

Everyone deserves access to everyday essentials—and the dignity of choosing the items that work best for them. By creating a welcoming shopping experience, you'll help participants feel respected, supported, and empowered while ensuring donated items reach the people who need them most.

 What You'll Do

Welcome participants into the space with a friendly smile.Help people find the items they're looking for.Restock shelves throughout your shift.Keep the space clean, organized, and inviting.Create an environment where everyone feels respected and welcome.

Tuesday & Thursday daytime shifts available.

Warning: Side effects may include smiling on your drive home.

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Organization Wizard (Donations and Logistics Volunteer)

Are you the kind of person who loves turning chaos into calm?

Do color-coded bins, tidy shelves, and a perfectly organized space spark joy for you? If you’re someone who thrives on behind-the-scenes magic that makes a real difference—we’ve got the role for you.

At Avivo, in-kind donations from the community play a huge role in supporting our clients—from coloring books, crayons to snacks and professional clothing. 

This volunteer role is all about making sure those donations are organized, accessible, and ready to go when they’re needed most.


Why it matters: When our space is clean, sorted, and easy to navigate, we can better see what we have—and create a more welcoming, dignified experience for clients accessing these resources. Your organization skills directly impact how people feel when they walk through the door.

What you’ll do:

Track incoming donations Sort and organize items in the space Create and maintain an accurate inventory list Coordinate with program staff to get items where they’re neededHang up clothing items by size and style 

The vibe: Think part logistics guru, part organization wizard, part community impact hero.

We’re building a rotating group of volunteers on Wednesdays. 

Nonprofit: Avivo

Are you the kind of person who loves turning chaos into calm?

Do color-coded bins, tidy shelves, and a perfectly organized space spark joy for you? If you’re someone who thrives on behind-the-scenes magic that makes a real difference—we’ve got the role for you.

At Avivo, in-kind donations from the community play a huge role in supporting our clients—from coloring books, crayons to snacks and professional clothing. 

This volunteer role is all about making sure those donations are organized, accessible, and ready to go when they’re needed most.


Why it matters: When our space is clean, sorted, and easy to navigate, we can better see what we have—and create a more welcoming, dignified experience for clients accessing these resources. Your organization skills directly impact how people feel when they walk through the door.

What you’ll do:

Track incoming donations Sort and organize items in the space Create and maintain an accurate inventory list Coordinate with program staff to get items where they’re neededHang up clothing items by size and style 

The vibe: Think part logistics guru, part organization wizard, part community impact hero.

We’re building a rotating group of volunteers on Wednesdays. 

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: In-Kind Donation Detective

Calling all thrift sleuths, Facebook scrollers, and bargain-loving do-gooders!

Want to turn your scrolling skills into social good? We're looking for volunteer In-Kind Requesters to help us track down donations for the items our clients need most. That might mean filling out online donation requests, asking local businesses for support, or keeping an eye on Buy Nothing/ and other free groups.
How it works:

You get a list of our most-needed items.You hunt for treasures on the internet, or do outreach to local businessesYou coordinate pickup and drop off the goods.You receive our eternal gratitude and, if desired, awesome high fives upon delivery. 

If you love finding free stuff, making connections, and saying, "Wait, I know where we can get that!"—we'd love to have you on the team!

Nonprofit: Avivo

Calling all thrift sleuths, Facebook scrollers, and bargain-loving do-gooders!

Want to turn your scrolling skills into social good? We're looking for volunteer In-Kind Requesters to help us track down donations for the items our clients need most. That might mean filling out online donation requests, asking local businesses for support, or keeping an eye on Buy Nothing/ and other free groups.
How it works:

You get a list of our most-needed items.You hunt for treasures on the internet, or do outreach to local businessesYou coordinate pickup and drop off the goods.You receive our eternal gratitude and, if desired, awesome high fives upon delivery. 

If you love finding free stuff, making connections, and saying, "Wait, I know where we can get that!"—we'd love to have you on the team!

Nonprofit: Avivo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: No