Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Please join the Longfellow Community Council for a fun community cleanup on September 9th.

We’ll kick things off at 6:30pm and meet at E 36th st & W River Pkwy

Supplies will be provided.

Stay for an hour or stay for two - every bit of help makes a difference! Everyone is welcome!

Come lend a hand, meet your neighbors, and help keep our community looking its best!

Our clean-ups are Park Steward events, the Park Board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year. Use this link or sign one at the clean up.   MPRB Waiver

Support students in Wilder Programs through donations of healthy snacks. Whether you choose to make 10 or 100 snack packs, know that your donation supports students served by Wilder by providing nutritious options for a light meal at home or school.

Note: Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers.

When and Where: Collect items anytime now through the end of August 2026. You can do this on your own time and at your own location. Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location, and we are not able to verify hours from this opportunity for community service or service learning hours.

Sign up at this link to arrange a drop off time once you’re ready! Drop off location is Wilder Center - if a drop off-slot is full or you need a time that is not listed, please email advancement@wilder.org. 

Learn More: Contact us at advancement@wilder.org or 651-280-2391 to express interest or with any questions.

Wilder Child Development Center has a commercial kitchen where we prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks for our students onsite and Wilder's day-treatment program across the street. We receive a Wednesday food delivery at our center, and we are seeking support to receive and unload this every week or every other week. We are also looking for help with basic cleaning, inventory, and stocking tasks. This role is very physical and hands on, and it helps us get nutritious food to kids we serve.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time requirements and location:

Learn More:

Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in New Hope and help unpack, sort and price great donations.  Volunteers are also need to stock the sales floor and to help colorize/organize wonderful items.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.  Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org. Click the "Sign Up or Login" tab to browse for the location, date, and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in Bloomington and help unpack, sort and price great donations.  Volunteers are also need to stock the sales floor and to help colorize/organize wonderful items.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.  Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at arcsvaluevillage.org/volunteer. Click the "Volunteer" tab to browse and scroll down to the Click Here to Volunteer Blue Button.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in Richfield and help unpack, sort and price great donations.  Volunteers are also need to stock the sales floor and to help colorize/organize wonderful items.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2-hours.  Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org. Click the "Sign Up or Login" tab to browse and find the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity for you and your family or coworkers? Arc's Value Village would love to host your group for a volunteer event! Volunteering in our Arc's Value Village stores helps to support the Arc Minnesota in it's mission to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Typical Duties Include:

When Can I Schedule a Group Volunteering Event?
Arc's Value Village is able to accommodate groups daily! Volunteer shifts are 2 hours and youth between the ages of 8-15 can volunteer but need to volunteer with an adult.

To sign up, visit our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org.  Click on the Sign Up or Login Tab and scroll down to find the location, date and time of your choosing. Contact Michelle T at (952) 920-0855 or volunteernow@arcminnesota.org with questions or if you need assistance to sign up.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity for you and your family or coworkers? Arc's Value Village would love to host your group for a volunteer event! Volunteering in our Arc's Value Village stores helps to support the Arc Minnesota in it's mission to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Typical Duties Include:

When Can I Schedule a Group Volunteering Event?
Arc's Value Village is able to accommodate groups daily!  Volunteer shifts are are 2 hours and youth between the ages of 8-15 can volunteer but need to volunteer with an adult.

To sign up, visit our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org. Scroll down to find the location, date and time of your choosing.  Questions? Contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnsota.org or 952-915-3670 with questions or if you need assistance signing up.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity for you and your family or coworkers?  Arc's Value Village would love to host your group for a volunteer event! Volunteering in our Arc's Value Village stores helps to support the Arc Minnesota in it's mission to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Typical Duties Include:

When Can I Schedule a Group Volunteering Event?
Arc's Value Village is able to accommodate groups! Volunteer shifts are 2 hours and youth between the ages of 8-15 can volunteer but need to volunteer with an adult.

To sign up, visit our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org.  Click on the Sign Up or Login tab to find the location, date and time that works best for you. Contact Michelle T at  (952) 920-0855 or volunteernow@arcminnesota.org with questions or if you need assistance signing up.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Love spotting the latest fashion or home trends? Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in New Hope and you will help unpack, tag and hang some great fashion finds! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.

Individuals and groups  are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8+ can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org.  Click the "Sing Up or Login" tab to browse for the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Love spotting the latest fashion or home trends? Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in Bloomington and you will help unpack, tag and hang some great fashion finds! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.

Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8+ can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org Click the "Sign Up or Login" tab to browse for the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

You’ve got your Fitbit and you’re striving to get in 10,000 steps every day! Sign up to volunteer with Arc’s Value Village as a sales floor stocker and you’ll have the opportunity to walk and work and reach your daily 10,000+ step goal! You’ll stay busy & always be moving-just watch the steps rack up! Your fitness goal will be reached AND you’ll help The Arc Minnesota support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families!

Volunteers are needed daily to help stock our sales floor and merchandise/organize.  Shifts are only 2 hours and you can volunteer as an individual or with a group.  Sign up online at www.volunteerforarc.org or contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org to find out more and sign up!

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores have one-time and on-going volunteer opportunities with flexible hours—days, evenings and weekends, 7 days a week!   Volunteer shifts are 2 hours in length and scheduling is flexible.  Volunteers at Arc’s Value Village help unpack and sort donations such as clothing, accessories, household items, books, toys, jewelry, etc. and help get them ready for the sales floor. 

Sign up to volunteer on our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org.  Click the “SIGN UP or LOGIN” tab. Then find the location, date, and time that works best for you. 

Arc’s Value Village has generated more than $28 million for The Arc’s programs and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We look forward to having you volunteer with us.  Volunteer on your own or bring a friend! Contact Michelle at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org to find out more and sign up!

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Looking for a team building volunteer experience? Arc's Value Village can help! Volunteering in our Arc's Value Village thrift stores helps to support the Arc Minnesota in its mission to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Typical Duties Include:

When Can I Schedule a Group Volunteering Event?

Arc's Value Village is able to accommodate individuals and group! Volunteer shifts are 2 hours and youth between the ages of 8-15 will need to volunteer with an adult.

To sign up, visit our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org. Contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or (952) 920-0855 with questions or if you need assistance in signing up.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Looking for a team building volunteer experience? Arc's Value Village can help! Volunteering in our Arc's Value Village thrift stores helps to support the Arc Minnesota's mission to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Typical Duties Include:

When Can I Schedule a Group Volunteering Event?

Arc's Value Village is able to accommodate individuals and groups!  Volunteer shifts are 2 hours and youth between the ages of 8-15 will need to volunteer with an adult.

To sign up, visit our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org.  Contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or (952) 920-0855 with questions or if you need assistance signing up.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Looking for a team building volunteer experience? Arc's Value Village can help with that! Volunteering in our Arc's Value Village thrift stores helps to support the Arc Minnesota's mission to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Typical Duties Include:

When Can I Schedule a Group Volunteering Event?

Arc's Value Village is able to accommodate individuals and groups! Volunteer shifts are 2 hours.  Youth between the ages of 8-15 will need to volunteer with an adult.

To sign up, visit our Online Volunteer Calendar at www.volunteerforarc.org. Contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or (952) 920-0855 with questions or assistance in signing up.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Love spotting the latest fashion or home trends? Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in Richfield and you will help unpack, tag and hang some great fashion finds! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.

Individuals and groups  are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8+ can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org. Click the "Sign Up or Login" tab to browse for the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

You’ve got your Fitbit and you’re striving to get in 10,000 steps every day! Sign up to volunteer with Arc’s Value Village as a sales floor stocker and you’ll have the opportunity to walk and work and reach your daily 10,000+ step goal! You’ll stay busy & always be moving-just watch the steps rack up! Your fitness goal will be reached AND you’ll help The Arc Minnesota support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families!

Volunteers are needed daily to help stock our sales floor and merchandise/organize. Volunteer shifts are 2 hours in length and you can volunteer individually or with a group. Sign up at www.volunteerforarc.org or contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org to find out more and sign up!

 Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

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 headquarters 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. 

Please note: closed heel/closed toe shoes are a requirement to volunteer. No exceptions will be made.

We can’t wait to have you join us!

Mark your calendars! The Environmental Sustainability Committee Neighborhood Clean-Up Day is set for Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

We’ll kick things off at 9:00 a.m. at Bassett Creek Playground, located at Chestnut and Thomas.

Supplies, including gloves, pickers, and buckets, will be provided.

From there, we’ll split into teams to walk through our neighborhood, picking up trash and clearing storm drains. We’d also like to clean up the creek area, so if you have rain boots, please wear them!

Stay for an hour or stay for two - every bit of help makes a difference! Everyone is welcome!

Let us know you’re coming by emailing Jillian Lydell, Area 6 and Adopt-A-Drain Rep at jillian.lydell@bmna.org
Come lend a hand, meet your neighbors, and help keep our community looking its best!

Our clean-ups are Park Steward events, the Park Board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year. Use this link or sign one at the clean up.   MPRB Waiver

Every week the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) Food Shelf serves 250+ households and November and December are two of our busiest months. Help keep our shelves stocked by hosting a Fall or Winter Food Drive.

Gather a group of family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues to volunteer on your own time. See our list of most needed items: iocp.org/most-needed-items

Drop collected items off at the IOCP Donation Door Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you have a large donation (e.g. a truckload or multiple car loads) please fill out our Large Donation Form online at least two business days BEFORE DROP-OFF to ensure the best possible experience. Our staff will respond to help answer questions and confirm details before you bring in your items.

Thank you for choosing to support Interfaith Outreach and our community!

Gather a group of family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues to volunteer on your own time to help keep our Food Shelf stocked over the holiday season. Reach out to our Community Engagement Team to learn more about specific holiday items needs or with any questions.

Drop collected items off at the IOCP donation door Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you have a large donation (e.g. a truckload or multiple carloads) please fill out this form BEFORE DROP-OFF to ensure the best possible experience. Our staff will respond to help answer questions and confirm details before you bring in your items.

Thank you for choosing to support Interfaith Outreach!

Serve alongside family members on your own time to pack kits that will help keep our Food Shelf stocked with items that are often requested but may be difficult or expensive for us to purchase. Each type of kit includes specific items, find specific details for each at iocp.org/kits or contact our Community Engagement Team (awyatt@iocp.org):

Drop completed kits off at the IOCP donation door Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please complete our online Large Donation Form before dropping items off to ensure the best possible experience. Thank you!

IOCP is unable to purchase or provide materials for a service project. Please plan to purchase or source items on your own.

Gather a group of family, friend, neighbors, or colleagues to serve on your own time to help keep our Resale Store stocked over the holiday season. Help support IOCP's Resale Select store by hosting a Basic & Warm Weather Clothing Drive this winter. Donations to Resale Select help:

Current Most Needed Items:

Drop collected items off at the IOCP donation door Monday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you have a large donation (e.g. a truckload or multiple carloads) please fill out this form BEFORE DROP-OFF to ensure the best possible experience. Our staff will respond to help answer questions and confirm details before you bring in your items. Thank you for choosing to support Interfaith Outreach!

Help us educate MCFM visitors about compostable plastics, manage composting stations, and collect data for our Zero Waste program! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in our efforts by volunteering as a Zero Waste Educator. There’s no need to be an expert - we train volunteers on the basics at the start of each shift. 10am - 1:15pm every Saturday May-October. Make sure to bring a water bottle and dress in weather appropriate clothing that is comfortable and may get messy. You will receive a reminder email during the week before your shift. Sign up at: volunteersignup.org/3MPXM

We're hosting a 4th annual Greenway cleanup with the East Isles Neighborhood Association and Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association.

Keeping our lovely Greenway looking spectacular for all to enjoy!  All neighborhoods are welcome and encouraged to join!

When: 1pm - 3pm, Saturday Oct 10th!

Where: Greenway just West of Hennepin Ave

Join your neighbors for some food and a neighborhood cleanup. We’ll head west toward the dog park and east toward Lyndale, picking up trash as we go. Gloves, pickers and buckets will be available to use. Let’s celebrate a great season of neighborhood and Lake Cleanups together!

Cleanup will happen rain, snow, or shine

Meet on the Greenway, just West of Hennepin Ave

Join your neighbors and the CIDNA Environmental Committee for a late summer community clean-up of Cedar Lake and the woods behind Jones-Harrison Senior Living! Meet in pay parking lot on west side of Cedar Lake to grab clean-up supplies and snacks! We’ll clean along the lake to the South Beach including the woods behind Jones-Harrison Senior Living. If you have a kayak, you’re welcome to bring it and use a pair of grabbers to remove trash and recycling from the lake shore!

Our clean-ups are Park Steward events, the Park Board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year. Use this link or sign one at the clean up.  MPRB Waiver

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 algae 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

We are looking for individuals to help stock, organize, and prepare hygiene donations and purchases for distribution to our nonprofit partners serving communities in need. Activities vary depending upon date selected. Visit https://bridgetobasics.org/volunteer-with-us/ to learn more and explore current volunteer needs.

What will volunteers do?  

Hygiene insecurity affects thousands of individuals and families—impacting dignity, health, and opportunity. Many go without basic items like soap, shampoo, or period products simply because they can't afford them. Bridge to Basics is Minnesota’s first nonprofit dedicated to closing that gap. Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission.

Learn about volunteering with Gifts for Seniors.

Share your skills-based talents in technology, fundraising and resource development, event planning, marketing, communications, photo/video/written journalism, inventory management, data and statistics, monthly accounting, research projects, teamwork, or your great new idea!

This opportunity is available throughout the year!

Thank you for considering our elders.

Learn about becoming a Gifts for Seniors partner.

Tech for Seniors - Using Tech to Help Alleviate Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Learn more about volunteering with Tech for Seniors

Gifts for Seniors

2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Contact Us

The Tech for Seniors initiative is dedicated to getting tablets into the hands of isolated older adults who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford one themselves. During the pandemic older adults who were already experiencing isolation suddenly became further challenged to remain connected when they were cut off from the outside world. In best efforts to alleviate the devastating loneliness, Tech for Seniors was launched. Volunteers pre-load donated tablets with video conferencing software, networking opportunities, several mind-occupying apps, and other entertainment options. The in-store purchasing function may also be disabled so less tech savvy seniors are not exploited by scammers.

Tech for Seniors, a program of Gifts for Seniors, offers two programs in pursuit of our mission to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.

This opportunity is available throughout the year!

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Tech for Seniors - Using Tech to Help Alleviate Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Learn more about volunteering with Tech for Seniors

Gifts for Seniors accepts in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org! 

Support Minnesota elders through donations of healthy snacks! You can choose to make 5, 10, 20, 50, 100... however many packs you would like. Know that your efforts support older adults in need. 

Note: Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers.

When and Where: Collect items anytime now through the end of the year. You can do this on your own time and at your own location. Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location, and we are not able to verify hours from this opportunity for community service or service learning hours.

Thank you for considering our elders.

Gifts for Seniors accepts in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org! 

We need your help to provide winter scarves to older adults! With these simple tutorials, you can make no-sew scarves at home and donate them to those in need.

YouTube Tutorial

Step by Step Tutorial

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Visit us online at www.giftsforseniors.org.

Thank you for considering our elders.

We accept in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org! 

Learn more about Cards for Seniors.

This opportunity is available throughout the year!

Thank you for considering our elders.

Gifts for Seniors accepts in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org! 

We need your help to provide handmade blankets for isolated older adults. Please sort by season when shipping. 

Open our Tie Blanket Making Flyer to learn more!

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Visit us online at www.giftsforseniors.org.

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Does your group love to put together care packages to share with those who need extra support? You are invited to coordinate a gift kit project like one of these:

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Gifts for Seniors

2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Contact Us

Are you the type of person who's already up before most people have had their first cup of coffee? Looking for a meaningful way to start your day while making a direct impact in your community?

Our Morning Warehouse Volunteers in Rosemount help prepare the food shelf for a successful day by ensuring shelves are stocked, donations are processed, and incoming deliveries are organized before clients arrive. This early morning shift (6/6:30am-9:30am) offers a chance to stay active, work alongside a small team, and see the immediate difference your efforts make.

Tasks may include checking expiration dates, stocking shelves, weighing donations, organizing inventory, and putting away deliveries. No two mornings are exactly alike, as the work varies based on donations and deliveries received each day.

Volunteers should be able to lift at least 20 pounds. Typically, two to three volunteers work together during each shift, creating a friendly, team-oriented environment. Start your day with purpose and help ensure our food shelf is ready to serve the community!

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

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

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

More details and apply here!

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

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

More details and apply here!

The In-Kind Donation Center is where Agate staff connect their program participants to much-needed resources at no cost. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can distribute clothing, household essentials, personal care items, snack packs, hygiene kits, outdoor gear for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and much more.

We are seeking dedicated, driven volunteers to support the daily operations of our Donation Center. This role helps ensure donated items are unpacked, sorted, organized, and made accessible to staff and programs serving community members. Volunteers contribute directly to Agate’s ability to respond to immediate needs and maintain well-functioning supply systems. This role reports to the Donation Center Lead Volunteer, Kathy Nelson

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Food Shelf Volunteer Duties

Food Shelf volunteers play an important role in ensuring our pantry remains organized, stocked, and ready to serve the community. Responsibilities may include:

Receiving and unloading food deliveries

Checking food for quality, expiration dates, and damage

Sorting and organizing donated food and household items

Stocking shelves and rotating products using the "first in, first out" method

Assembling food boxes or meal kits for distribution

Keeping the food shelf clean, organized, and safe

Assisting with inventory and restocking supplies as needed

Helping prepare for and assist during food distribution events

Volunteers work as a team to help ensure that individuals and families have access to nutritious food in a welcoming and efficient environment. Every task, from unloading deliveries to stocking shelves, helps make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Food Distribution Volunteer Duties

Food Distribution volunteers help ensure that individuals and families receive food in a respectful, organized, and efficient manner. Volunteers may assist with:

Setting up the distribution area before clients arrive

Greeting and welcoming individuals and families

Packing and distributing food boxes, bags, or other food items

Assisting clients with carrying groceries to their vehicles when needed

Restocking tables and supplies throughout the distribution

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe distribution area

Following food safety guidelines and proper handling procedures

Working as part of a team to provide a smooth and efficient distribution process

Assisting with cleanup and returning supplies after the distribution is complete

Food Distribution volunteers play a vital role in serving the community with compassion, dignity, and respect. Their dedication helps ensure that every individual and family receives assistance in a welcoming, caring, and organized environment.

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

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.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.

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

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

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 (for example 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 (for example, 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

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:

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!

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.

The Drawer's mission is to provide warmth and dignity through NEW Socks and underwear. At The Drawer, we believe that something as simple as a new pair of socks or underwear can provide more than just comfort, it can restore dignity, spark confidence, and remind someone that they’re not forgotten and are worthy of respect.

We currently host bi-monthly “Drawer Knob Hours” for volunteers to come in and volunteer either with a small group, a friend/partner, or even just themselves! These hours allow for ten individuals to come and volunteer with us for two hours. Tasks include counting, sorting, and bundling!

Drawer Knob Hours:

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT https://www.thedrawer.org/event-schedule

Save your grocery bags! Since we are providing food and other goods to almost 300 families a week, we are in continual need of both paper and plastic shopping bags. Drop off at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN during business hours or put in blue bin in rear of building. Thank you!

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity.

How to get started: Sign up on our website. If it's your first time volunteering with Team LFL, you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer hub. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. Then, staff will check in with you by email to offer support for your book drive planning.

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Food Shelf Volunteer

Purpose: The Food Shelf volunteer is responsible for providing clients with great customer service while creating a positive and welcoming environment in the Food Shelf.

Description of Role:

The role of Food Shelf volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to destigmatize the food shelf shopping experience by providing great customer service to clients shopping in the food shelf. By demonstrating our organization’s values, volunteers will employ empathy and understanding as well as practicing non-judgement and inclusion to foster a welcoming environment. Volunteers in this position will receive initial training and ongoing support from food program staff and work alongside several fellow Food Shelf Volunteers.

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

Roles included: Scale attendant, Aisle attendants, Personal care/household items attendant.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours

Food Shelf volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-1pm

1pm-4pm

Closed

1pm-4pm

9-1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

The Food Shelf volunteer will receive training from the Food Program Assistant or experienced volunteer prior to working the position alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

StyleXchange Sorting Volunteer

Purpose: The StyleXchange Sorting volunteer will assess the quality, seasonality, and usability of the clothing items that are donated.

Description of Role:

As a clothing sorting volunteer, you will process donated items and prepare them for the store floor. Providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all shoppers is our goal! You'll be making a real difference in the lives of people in need by providing low-barrier access for everyone to receive high-quality clothing for free or at a low cost in our thrift store. 

Volunteer Duties and responsibilities.

·        Understand and abide by quality standards set by Valley Outreach to ensure positive client experience. Consider quality and seasonality, understand what "usable condition" means, and center the dignity of shoppers.

·        Work independently and use decision-making skills to effectively sort, select, and evaluate donated goods in line with our quality standards, using "Keep - Pass - Shred " sorting process.

·        Follow established processes for organizing, tagging, and properly adding items into inventory to prepare them for the store floor.

·        Maintain area cleanliness and organization.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

·        Friendly demeanor.

·        Desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        Willingness to follow directions, including verbal, written, and posted signage.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Able to lift up to 15 lbs. repetitively and safely.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach in front, above and below the waist.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours

StyleXchange sorting volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12pm

11am – 12:45pm

  8am - 11am

11am – 12:45pm

9am-12pm

1:15pm-4pm

1:15pm-4pm

Training and Support:

Clothes sorter volunteers will receive training from the StyleXchange Manager prior to starting the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

Warehouse/Food Rescue

Purpose: The Warehouse volunteer is responsible for processing incoming food deliveries and keeping food stocked in the food shelf, refrigerator, and freezer.

Description of Role:

The role of Warehouse/Food Rescue Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to provide food for those who need it, when they need it. Volunteers in this position can expect to receive training and ongoing support from food program staff and work alongside several fellow Warehouse Volunteers.

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

·        Sort, store, and distribute bulk food products that are delivered to our warehouse.

·        Follow food safety guidelines provided for each category of product and dispose properly of products that do not meet guidelines.

·        Ensure a safe working space by following all warehouse safety guidelines.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

·        A friendly demeanor

·        A desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        A willingness to follow specific directions.

·        The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Must be able to lift 30 pounds (or even 40–50-pound bags of produce)

·        Must be able to bend and twist to pick up items.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 3-5 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach and grasp cans of food.

 Time Commitment: 3-5 hours

Warehouse volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

    Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8am-1pm

11am - 2pm

8am - 11am

11am - 2pm

8am – 1pm

1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm

10am - 1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

Volunteers will receive training from the Warehouse Coordinator prior to the start of their shift. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

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:

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

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

Description

Powered by Open Cupboard, Today’s Harvest depends on the dedication of volunteers like you to serve families in need. This role is perfect if you’re looking for a hands-on, active, and fun way to give back to your community!

Today’s Harvest offers a fresh approach to food access. By rescuing food that might otherwise go to waste, we provide neighbors with a changing selection of fresh produce, bread, meat, and other staples. Each visit gives households a 1–2 day supply of nutritious food, helping families stretch their budgets. Shopper's are welcome to visit everyday.

Open six days a week, Today’s Harvest is a bustling market that simply wouldn’t run without the support of our amazing volunteers. From stocking shelves to greeting guests, there’s always meaningful work to do—and every shift makes a real difference.

Market Shopping Assistant

Market Restocking

Requirements

Schedule

Location
Today's Harvest Maplewood - 1740 Van Dyke St , Maplewood MN 55109
Today's Harvest Oakdale - 8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128

To get started, complete our volunteer application form, or contact us at volunteer@opencupboard.org or (651) 300-0662. You can also visit our website at www.todaysharvestmn.org for more information.

Description

Powered by Open Cupboard, Today’s Harvest depends on the dedication of volunteers like you to serve families in need. This role is perfect if you’re looking for a hands-on, active, and fun way to give back to your community!

Today’s Harvest offers a fresh approach to food access. By rescuing food that might otherwise go to waste, we provide neighbors with a changing selection of fresh produce, bread, meat, and other staples. Each visit gives households a 1–2 day supply of nutritious food, helping families stretch their budgets. Guests are welcome to visit as often as needed.

Open six days a week, Today’s Harvest is a bustling market that simply wouldn’t run without the support of our amazing volunteers. From stocking shelves to greeting guests, there’s always meaningful work to do—and every shift makes a real difference.

Food Sorting Overview

Food sorting plays a vital role in ensuring that families who visit Today’s Harvest receive healthy, safe, and high-quality food—all while helping reduce food waste in our community.

Food sorting is the process of organizing and preparing rescued food so it’s safe, fresh, and ready to share with our community. When food donations arrive—often from grocery stores, food rescue partners, or community drives—volunteers help sort through the items to check for quality and safety.

This includes:

Separating food into categories such as produce, bread, meat, dairy, and dry goods.

Removing items that are spoiled, damaged, or unsafe to distribute.

Organizing market-ready food so it can be stocked quickly and efficiently.

Composting, garbage or recycling items when appropriate.

Requirements

Schedule

Locations

Today's Harvest Maplewood - 1740 Van Dyke St, Maplewood MN 55109

Today's Harvest Oakdale, 8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128

To get started, complete our volunteer application form, or contact us at volunteer@opencupboard.org or (651) 300-0662. You can also visit our website at www.todaysharvestmn.org for more information.

Help provide fresh and healthy food to your neighbors! Help us create a positive shopping experience for all by:

Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Shifts occur:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8:15am-11:30am, 11:15am-2:30pm, or 2:15pm-5:15pm

Fridays: 8:15am-11:30am (16+)

All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Youth ages 10 – 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 2:15pm-5:15pm shift

Get started today! Both Youth and Adult applications can be found at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

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 our 8 piece 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:

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).

CEAP's Food Market nourishes our neighbors with curated, healthy food. We share nearly 2 million pounds of food with our neighbors each year!

Food Market Team Members assist with projects like packing grocery orders, sorting food donations, and providing curbside service to participants.

The Sanneh Foundation was founded as a youth sports organization in 2003 by former World Cup soccer player and native Minnesotan, Tony Sanneh. The Sanneh Foundation has broadened its reach and now provides a broad swath of services to address the social determinants of health across Minnesota. Our goal is to eliminate Minnesota’s steep racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes, education, and income.

The Sanneh Foundation leads by listening to community members and providing services that are culturally responsive, empowering, and designed to improve lives. In an increasingly diverse state, Sanneh is at the forefront of meeting the needs of underserved communities so that every Minnesotan can grow up with the education, health care, home life, and strong community support they need to thrive.

Our Nutritional Services team works together to improve the lives of community members experiencing hunger by safely and efficiently distributing donated products from food rescue partners to hundreds of households each week across the Twin Cities.

With the support of generous volunteers, our program also empowers youth through on-the-job training and coordinates free food distributions Monday through Friday — rain or shine!

Click here to learn more!

Food Distribution Schedule:

Group Volunteers

Volunteering with Sanneh’s Nutritional Services is a great opportunity for team bonding and community impact. Whether you are a corporate group, school club, or community organization, your group can make a meaningful difference while working together in a fun, hands-on environment.

To ensure we can provide the best experience for your team and meet the needs of our community, please reach out to Sarah Philippe, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org before signing up.

We could not do this work without the enthusiastic participation of our volunteers and the power of communities united around the critical need for food. Thank you for being part of the solution and standing with us in the fight against food insecurity!

Friends in Need Food Shelf is always in need of toilet paper and paper towels. These items are desperately needed by our clients. We would welcome any group to host a paper goods drive. Donations can be dropped off at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN or we will pick them up. We also have an Amazon 'Wishlist' which allows ordering and direct shipment to us. Links to these can be found on our website. finfood.org/donate

Amazon Wish list

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toiletries, first aid supplies, warm winter gear, and feminine hygiene products are always in need at food shelfs. Assembling small kits of these items are a great team building activity for businesses, organizations, and schools. These opportunities include:

Several organizations exist to assist with these teambuilding activities. Simply google 'building kits for charities' to find the type of event right for you. Location for the teambuilding events are varied and up to the business/organization.

Small Group Volunteer Opportunity: Food Shelf Friday
Location: PRISM, 1220 Zane Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN, 55422
When: Fridays during the summer; select Fridays throughout the school year                                           Shift Available: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Supervisedby:Logistics Staff and Volunteer Manager
Groups of up to 6 volunteers maximum

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, housing assistance, clothing, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need.

Our mission is to connect people in our community to the resources they need to build healthy, stable lives.

Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

PRISM is best known for our Marketplace Food Shelf, which serves 120–150+ families daily—no appointment or zip code restrictions required. This work is powered by community generosity and volunteers.

About Food Shelf Friday

Food Shelf Friday is a structured, high-impact volunteer opportunity designed for small groups seeking a meaningful way to support community food access. This shift directly supports PRISM’s Marketplace Food Shelf operations during a key service window.

During the school year, this role is fulfilled by student groups. When school is not in session, including summer and designated no-school days, this opportunity is available to corporate teams, professional groups, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

Food Shelf Friday volunteers support essential closing and reset tasks to ensure the Food Shelf remains clean, organized, and ready for the following week.

Responsibilities may include:

Interested in this small group volunteer opportunity? Contact Liam Boris at volunteer@prismmpls.org to get started!

Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Produce Distribution Groups
Location: PRISM, 1220 Zane Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN, 55422
When: Select Tuesdays, June through October | Shifts Available: 12:30 – 4:30 pm                     Supervised by: Logistics Staff and Volunteer Manager

About PRISM
PRISM is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide social services and connections that empower individuals and families in our communities to build healthy, stable lives. We are guided by our values of collaboration, innovation, dignity, and accountability.

Position Overview
PRISM’s Summer Produce Distribution provides fresh, healthy produce to over 200 families every Tuesday afternoon during the summer months. The event is held in an indoor farmer's market-like environment, where community members come to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. The distribution is open to anyone in the community, with no zip code/residence or income requirements.

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our efforts and help us continue to make this event a success. Volunteer groups of 15-20 people are needed for each distribution day. We can also accommodate 2-3 smaller groups in lieu of one large group. Volunteers will assist in all aspects of the event, from set-up to breakdown, and help create a welcoming atmosphere for participants.

2026 Summer Produce Distribution Dates:

Schedule for Volunteer Shifts:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Physical Requirements:

Volunteer Benefits:

Who Should Volunteer?
This opportunity is ideal for businesses, faith groups, or other community organizations that want to give back. If you’re passionate about helping others, enjoy working outdoors, and are comfortable with physical activity, we encourage you to volunteer!

How to Volunteer:
To express interest, please contact Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@prismmpls.org.  We look forward to having you join our efforts to make a difference in the lives of families in the Minneapolis-St. Paul community!

Volunteer Job Description: Shop for Change Volunteer

Front End Shifts:

Back End Shifts:

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need.

Mission: To provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.
Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

PRISM’s Shop for Change Thrift Store is a unique social enterprise. Every purchase supports PRISM’s programs, raising critical funds that go directly back into our work providing food, housing, and resources for local families.

Position Summary: Shop for Change Volunteer

Shop for Change Volunteers play a key role in creating a welcoming, organized, and successful thrift store environment. Volunteers can serve in front-end roles (customer service and sales) or back-end roles (sorting, processing, and preparing items for sale).

This position is perfect for volunteers who enjoy interacting with the community, working on a team, and supporting PRISM’s mission through hands-on retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

Front End (Customer-Facing):

Back End (Processing & Merchandising):

Training & Supervision

How to Apply

Ready to join our Shop for Change team? Contact us today!

Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager – PRISM

PRISM Volunteer Opportunity | Position Title: Food Shelf Volunteer
Location: PRISM – Golden Valley, MN

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need. Our mission is to provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.

Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

We are most known for our Marketplace Food Shelf, which serves 120–150+ families every day—no appointment or zip code restrictions required. We are fueled by the generosity of our community and the dedication of volunteers who make our mission possible.

Position Summary: Food Shelf Volunteer

Food Shelf Volunteers are essential to PRISM’s mission of ensuring dignified food access for all. Volunteers support the flow of food from our warehouse to our shelves, helping create a clean, accessible, and welcoming environment for participants. This role involves sorting donations, stocking shelves, assembling produce, and supporting overall warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

Where Our Food Comes From

PRISM’s food is sourced from:

Desired Qualities

Training & Supervision

Benefits of Volunteering

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Contact us today!
Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager, PRISM

Volunteer Job Description: Food Rescue Driver

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need.

Mission: To provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.
Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

PRISM is best known for our Marketplace Food Shelf, which serves 120–150+ families each day—no appointment or zip code restrictions required. Our work is powered by community generosity and the dedication of volunteers who make our mission possible.

Position Summary: Food Rescue Driver

Food Rescue Drivers are essential to PRISM’s mission by ensuring rescued food from community partners reaches our Marketplace Food Shelf. Drivers always work in pairs, using PRISM’s van to pick up rescued food donations from assigned grocery stores and vendors. This role keeps our shelves stocked with fresh, high-quality items that provide dignity and choice for participants.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Stores (assignments vary)

Desired Qualities

Training & Supervision

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Contact us today!

Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager – PRISM

The Keystone Community Food Center needs your support and is actively seeking volunteers for our Food Shelf Market.

Market Volunteer Shift

Wednesdays
10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Participant-facing role

Pre-stock food

Guide participants through the shopping process and item limits

Help participants get bags and boxes to their cars

Prepare market for next service

How do I apply?

Please fill out a volunteer application on our website!

Application Link: Keystone Community Services Volunteer Application Form - Keystone Community Services (volgistics.com)

 Questions: sfleetham@keystoneservices.org or - 651-797-7725

We are looking for individuals, groups and organizations to fund & build specialized packs of select hygiene items to easily share with struggling neighbors. These items will be provided to school social workers, nurses, food shelves and more to distribute with dignity to the students, individuals and families they serve.

Specifically, we need the following:

Host a Drive or Buy in bulk!

You choose the items you'd like to focus on, set a goal to build a certain number of packs, purchase enough products, and then start packing!

We appreciate your support to help our community members who are struggling to access these items.

At our Brooklyn Park Volunteer Center, volunteers assist with sorting, labeling, weighing and packing various food items to meet immediate needs and help feed our hungry neighbors. The projects vary from day to day and volunteers regularly work with fresh produce, dry goods, bread, and other food donations. This volunteer position requires volunteers to be able to twist and bend down, stand for the duration of their shift, and lift up to 5 pounds. Some positions require the ability to lift 40 pounds. We do have a limited number of seated positions available; please let us know if you need accommodations.

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

Between May and August, the IOCP food shelf sees some of its lowest donation totals - almost 8,000 lbs. below average each month. Help bridge our summer grocery gap by organizing a summer food drive!

Gather a group of family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues to volunteer on your own time. See our list of most needed items: iocp.org/donations/food-shelf-donations/

Drop collected items off at the IOCP Donation Door Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you have a large donation (e.g. a truckload or multiple car loads) please contact our Community Engagement team (getinvolved@iocp.org) to ensure the best possible experience. Our staff will respond to help answer questions and confirm details before you bring in your items. Thank you for choosing to support IOCP!

Private Group Details:

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Each week the IOCP Food Shelf serves 250+ households. Help make that possible by picking up large donations of groceries from local retailers, bringing everything back to the IOCP Food Shelf, and unloading so prep teams can get donations onto shelves for shoppers. This job requires some heavy lifting, volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.

Sign up for a New Volunteer Meeting to learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Volunteers can use their personal vehicles (SUV, truck, or van) or have the choice to use the IOCP cargo van or box truck (training provided).

Driving on behalf of IOCP requires a Driving Record check prior to volunteering.

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbor

Help support all of IOCP's client centered programs by volunteering in Resale Select. Resale volunteers:

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Treasure Hunters work as a team to help sort through and process donations or assist with projects in our Resale store. We strive to have a welcome environment and we ask all volunteers come with a pleasant and cheerful rapport, respect, attentiveness, responsiveness, courtesy and willingness/ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Shifts Available:

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Help support all of IOCP's client centered programs by volunteering in Resale Select. Resale volunteers:

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Store Support volunteers help to keep our store staffed, open, stocked, and organized. They serve in a variety of areas depending on the needs of the store on any given day. We strive to have a welcome environment and we ask all volunteers come with a pleasant and cheerful rapport, respect, attentiveness, responsiveness, courtesy and willingness/ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The IOCP Food Shelf serves 250+ households each week. Help make this possibly by packing kits with items that are often requested but may be difficult or expensive for us to purchase. Each type of kit includes specific items, find details online here: iocp.org/kits or contact our Community Engagement Team (getinvolved@iocp.org) for specific details.

Type of Kits Available - visit iocp.org/kits for specific details on what is included in each kit

*IOCP is unable to purchase or provide materials for a service project. Please purchase or source items on your own.

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Each week the IOCP Food Shelf serves 250+ households. Help make this possible by volunteering as a Shopper Assistant.

Shopper Assistants help program participants while they are shopping and help staff when needed. This could involve greeting shoppers, gathering items for shoppers, bagging items, restocking shelves, and answering questions. This role requires following all safety guidelines required by Interfaith Outreach, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be able to lift 20lbs, be over 18, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.

Weekly Shift Schedule:

Monday: 12:45 - 3:00 p.m. & 2:45 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Thursday: 2:45 - 5:00 p.m. & 4:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com.

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Each week the IOCP Food Shelf serves 250+ households. Help make that possible by sorting through incoming donations and stocking the shelves in preparation for guests to shop. This could involve checking expiration dates, repacking items, packing orders for home delivery, and helping staff when needed. This role requires following all safety guidelines required by Interfaith Outreach, be able to lift 20lbs, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be over 16, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.

Weekly Shift Schedule:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Help support both IOCP's Food Shelf and Resale Store by:

Volunteers will be working in and outside so please make sure to dress for the weather. Volunteers must be 16 or older and be comfortable lifting about 50 lbs.

Weekly Shift Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays: 9:30am - 1:30pm & 1:15 - 5:15pm

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Free Fresh Food Fridays will take place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of May through September. During each event, we transform our parking lot into a vibrant, farmers' market–style space where community members can select fresh produce at no cost. It’s an energetic and meaningful morning made possible by dedicated volunteers.  

Volunteers arrive at 7:30 a.m. for a brief welcome and orientation with our food shelf team, followed by setting up tents and preparing for distribution. From 9:00–11:00 a.m., volunteers assist in distributing fresh food to approximately 300–400 community members. Afterward, the team works together to clean up, with the event typically concluding by noon.  

Each event requires 40 volunteers, and it’s a fun, hands-on opportunity to make a real difference. Many teams enjoy the chance to serve side-by-side while supporting the community in a meaningful way.

Help clean up trash in and around the Lake! 

Pick up trash and debris around the lake perimeter of Bde Maka Ska. Equipment provided. Meet at Minneapolis Sailing Center 3010 E. Bde Maka Ska Parkway.

You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the Lake. Please be cautious as we sometimes find sharp objects.

Bring your friends and family! You are welcome to bring your canoes and kayaks.

Our clean-ups are Park Steward events, the Park Board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year. Use this link or sign one at the clean up.  MPRB Waiver

We invite you to host a Hygiene Drive to collect personal care products and help ensure everyone in our community has access to daily essentials for a healthy life.

This is a great way to create a fun service project for your organization, business or community. Timing and goals are determined by you; however, needed products and criteria are listed below (note: you do not need to collect all but could focus on Oral or Body Care for instance). We will provide you with a toolkit on how to execute a successful drive.

If you'd like, a representative from Bridge to Basics can come speak to your group about hygiene insecurity, research and our mission. We can also bring a branded barrel to host your donations.

All products can be dropped off at our warehouse or picked up by a Bridge to Basics' volunteer. These items are then added to the hygiene bank inventory and donated to local nonprofits serving hygiene insecure neighbors. 

Contact hello@bridgetobasics.org to request your toolkit. 

Needed Products*:

*Noting all products should be full-size, new, unopened, and not expired. Please remember that hygiene care is personal and endeavor to build a robust and diverse product inventory that is ethnically and culturally inclusive, as well as addresses health sensitivities.

There are many reasons people choose to spend their time at Free Geek. Absolutely no previous experience is required for new volunteers -- everyone is welcome. Volunteering in our Recycling area can be a rich opportunity for hands-on experience which is in line with Free Geek's mission of countering the digital divide. It's also simply a chance to have a lot of fun and hang out with great people!

See our website for more information on how to volunteer:

https://www.freegeektwincities.org/volunteering

Anyone age 16+ is welcome to volunteer!

Options for Women East is blessed with many donations of diapers, wipes, new clothing and essential items for mom and baby.  If you are organized and want to help sort, pick and keep things tidy, this is the volunteer role for you.  We are looking for volunteers to come and help in the donation room on a weekly basis or every other week basis.

You can fill out an application for Options for Women East at this link:  https://welcome.civicchamps.com/apply/options-for-women-east/14732

We collect gently used and new shoes through our Shoe Away Hunger program and sell them for a suggested donation on our mobile shoe bus and trailer and at various static sites.

We sort these shoes into three categories (great, good, and grind) at our warehouse in Plymouth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 to 3:00 p.m. We would love for you or your group to join us in sorting shoes! Please visit our website at goodinthehood.org to register as a volunteer. We look forward to serving with you soon.

Friends and groups love to do this. We help a lot of people, laugh, and have a lot of fun doing this very important job!

We collect gently used and new shoes through our Shoe Away Hunger program and sell them for a suggested donation on our mobile shoe bus and trailer and at various static sites.

We sort these shoes into three categories (great, good, and grind) at our warehouse in Plymouth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 to 3:00 p.m. We would love for you or your group to join us in sorting shoes! Please visit our website at goodinthehood.org to register as a volunteer. We look forward to serving with you soon.

Friends and groups love to do this. We help a lot of people, laugh, and have a lot of fun doing this very important job!

We collect gently used and new shoes through our Shoe Away Hunger program and sell them for a suggested donation on our mobile shoe bus and trailer and at various static sites.

We sort these shoes into three categories (great, good, and grind) at our warehouse in Plymouth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 to 3:00 p.m. We would love for you or your group to join us in sorting shoes! Please visit our website at goodinthehood.org to register as a volunteer. We look forward to serving with you soon.

Friends and groups love to do this. We help a lot of people, laugh, and have a lot of fun doing this very important job!

Love spending time as a family to make a difference in our community? Then volunteering at Arc's Value Village in Richfield is for you! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.

Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org Click the Sign Up or Login tab to browse for the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Love spending time as a family to make a difference in our community? Then volunteering at Arc's Value Village in New Hope is for you! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.

Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org Click the Sign Up or Login Tab to browse for the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Love spending time as a family to make a difference in our community? Then volunteering at Arc's Value Village in Bloomington is for you! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.

Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at www.volunteerforarc.org. Click the Login or Sign Up tab to browse for the location, date and time of your choosing.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Help HOTC's project team prepare for the hundreds of high quality volunteer events hosted annually. Each week brings new projects, new supplies and new adventures, and we are looking for volunteers to help work behind the scenes to help project preparation run smoothly. Volunteer tasks and responsibilities typically include:

Volunteering at HOTC is best suited for volunteers ages 14+. Those under the age of 18 must provide HOTC with signed permissions from a parent/guardian to volunteer. Many volunteer roles include lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, lifting, twisting, and standing, but accommodations for low-impact tasks can easily be arranged. We welcome teams for this event, and can be flexible up to 8 volunteers.  Volunteer shifts take place every Wednesday from 9AM-12PM. We can be flexible for groups as well.

Please check-in  on the footpath at Euclid Pl & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy

Help clean up trash in and around the Lake! We do this every 2nd Saturday of each month through September. We’ll have treats and clean up gear like gloves, buckets, bags, rakes and trash pickers to borrow.

You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the Lake. Please be cautious as we sometimes find sharp objects.

Bring your friends and family! You are welcome to bring your canoes and kayaks.

Our clean-ups are Park Steward events, the Park Board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year. Use this link or sign one at the clean up.   MPRB Waiver

Help keep our exhibits looking their best by supporting the care, cleaning, and preparation of museum props used in our galleries, the Studio, and our Traveling Exhibits. Volunteers will assist with washing props (by hand and dishwasher), preparing exhibit materials, and cutting supplies for Studio activities. This role is based in the basement workshop props area and supports an ongoing cleaning cycle of more than 2,500 items, especially during travelling exhibit changeovers that occur three times each year. There is always something that needs care, so dedicated time and attention make a big impact.

Volunteers will follow a documented cleaning guide that includes prop introductions, sink tips, and washing techniques to ensure items are handled properly.

Schedule:
Recurring Weekly Shift/s

1–2 volunteers per shift, Wednesday–Sunday, anytime between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (2-hour minimum shift)

Requirements & Ideal Experience:

Must wear closed-toed shoes in the workshop

Comfortable with hands-on cleaning and prep tasks

Food service or dishwashing experience is helpful

Great opportunity for those interested in a future props or costumes internship

This role is perfect for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy hands-on work and helping behind the scenes to keep exhibits running smoothly. We have made this role separate from the Play Guide role in mind of those of you who want to support the museum but prefer to stay off the floor.

Please reach out if you are interested as we are looking to get volunteers started on these tasks as soon as possible!

We serve a week's worth of groceries to those facing hunger in our community. Volunteers help set up the site for the day's distribution. Children are welcome with adult supervision. 

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.

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.