Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunity on 8/31: Help Refresh Our Space This SummerWe’re looking for a small team of 2-4 volunteers to help improve our space by assisting with light cleaning. This is a one-time group opportunity for anyone who enjoys hands-on projects and helping us maintain a welcoming space. Wilder has space for Wilder programs and for other organizations to rent for meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, and community events. These rooms provide space for community connection and provide revenue that supports our mission. What you’ll do: Help us clean and quality check tables and chairs that we use in our event spaces. This includes wiping down the underside of tables, using grafitti remover for table tops that need it, removing items left in tables, using the upholstery vacuum on chairs, and replacing screws on chair seats. When: Monday, August 31 from 8am-12pm (shift time can be shortened for you if needed) Volunteer responsibilities & qualifications: Volunteers should be comfortable bending, reaching, and doing basic cleaning. Volunteers should be comfortable being near cleaning chemicals, such as grafitti remover, and near a vacuum that will be used. Some light lifting may be involved, such as moving chairs, though heavier lifting support will be available as needed. Open to volunteers age 18 and up. Interested? Sign up at the link here. Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 for more information. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation We’re looking for a small team of 2-4 volunteers to help improve our space by assisting with light cleaning. This is a one-time group opportunity for anyone who enjoys hands-on projects and helping us maintain a welcoming space. Wilder has space for Wilder programs and for other organizations to rent for meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, and community events. These rooms provide space for community connection and provide revenue that supports our mission. What you’ll do: Help us clean and quality check tables and chairs that we use in our event spaces. This includes wiping down the underside of tables, using grafitti remover for table tops that need it, removing items left in tables, using the upholstery vacuum on chairs, and replacing screws on chair seats. When: Monday, August 31 from 8am-12pm (shift time can be shortened for you if needed) Volunteer responsibilities & qualifications: Volunteers should be comfortable bending, reaching, and doing basic cleaning. Volunteers should be comfortable being near cleaning chemicals, such as grafitti remover, and near a vacuum that will be used. Some light lifting may be involved, such as moving chairs, though heavier lifting support will be available as needed. Open to volunteers age 18 and up. Interested? Sign up at the link here. Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 for more information. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 31, 2026 Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Looking for an at-home or remote project? Purchase & assemble Snack Packs for Wilder Programs this AugustSupport 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. Each snack pack should have inside:1 cup of single-serve macaroni and cheese1 granola bar1 applesauce pouch1 fruit cup or 2 fruit strip snacks1 single-serve bag of pretzels or crackersNote: Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers. Snack pack recommendations:All items should be unopened, single serving, and within its expiration date.Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers.We cannot accept anything homemade. Place all items into a gallon-size zip top plastic bag, remove the air from the bag, and seal. Pack your snack packs in double-bagged grocery bags or cardboard boxes.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. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation 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. Each snack pack should have inside:1 cup of single-serve macaroni and cheese1 granola bar1 applesauce pouch1 fruit cup or 2 fruit strip snacks1 single-serve bag of pretzels or crackersNote: Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers. Snack pack recommendations:All items should be unopened, single serving, and within its expiration date.Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers.We cannot accept anything homemade. Place all items into a gallon-size zip top plastic bag, remove the air from the bag, and seal. Pack your snack packs in double-bagged grocery bags or cardboard boxes.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. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Aug 31, 2026 Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help in the kitchen at Wilder Child Development CenterWilder 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: Review materials with our Child Development Center Assistant Director.Volunteer for a shift every week or every other week alongside our cook.Volunteer may set tables, do light cleaning, take inventory, stock food and place items in bins, open boxes or cases, run the dishwasher, and other hands-on projects.Qualifications: Be 18 years of age or older.Ability to be independent and take initiative with tasks on own.Ability to work in a kitchen environment and follow safety protocols.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. No carrying required as our delivery driver brings in items.Physical ability to bend and reach with stocking or cleaning sometimes requiring reaching lower items or higher shelves.Flexibility to support projects as needed - exact time of the food delivery varies each week, so we will ask this volunteer to help with other projects before and after.Have organizational skills and attention to detail.Familiarity with being in a kitchen environment or ServSafe certification is helpful, but not required.Complete a criminal background check (Wilder covers the cost) and other onboarding steps before starting.Time requirements and location: Total time commitment: Minimum 3-month commitment to this every week or every other week volunteer role.Time: Wednesdays from 9am-1pmSite: Wilder’s Child Development Center, St. Paul, MN 55104Learn More: Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or express interest to learn more.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation 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: Review materials with our Child Development Center Assistant Director.Volunteer for a shift every week or every other week alongside our cook.Volunteer may set tables, do light cleaning, take inventory, stock food and place items in bins, open boxes or cases, run the dishwasher, and other hands-on projects.Qualifications: Be 18 years of age or older.Ability to be independent and take initiative with tasks on own.Ability to work in a kitchen environment and follow safety protocols.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. No carrying required as our delivery driver brings in items.Physical ability to bend and reach with stocking or cleaning sometimes requiring reaching lower items or higher shelves.Flexibility to support projects as needed - exact time of the food delivery varies each week, so we will ask this volunteer to help with other projects before and after.Have organizational skills and attention to detail.Familiarity with being in a kitchen environment or ServSafe certification is helpful, but not required.Complete a criminal background check (Wilder covers the cost) and other onboarding steps before starting.Time requirements and location: Total time commitment: Minimum 3-month commitment to this every week or every other week volunteer role.Time: Wednesdays from 9am-1pmSite: Wilder’s Child Development Center, St. Paul, MN 55104Learn More: Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or express interest to learn more.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Morning opportunity to deliver meals to older adults in St. PaulMeals on Wheels volunteers deliver noon meals to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area. You can volunteer solo, with a friend or family member, or with a work or community group for a 1.5-hour shift from 10:30am-12pm on a weekly or substitute basis with weekday morning options on Monday-Friday. You can choose one or more days per week. Responsibilities include utilizing your own vehicle to pick up meals from our location and dropping off at community members' homes. Routes may include downtown Saint Paul and non-downtown stops in Frogtown, Midway and downtown St. Paul areas. Mileage reimbursement is available. Open to volunteers age 18 and up. Join us and support the well-being and independence of your neighbors! Current openings: Tuesday weekly routeThursday every other week routeFriday weekly or every other week routeLearn more: Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org for more information, or visit our website here.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver noon meals to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area. You can volunteer solo, with a friend or family member, or with a work or community group for a 1.5-hour shift from 10:30am-12pm on a weekly or substitute basis with weekday morning options on Monday-Friday. You can choose one or more days per week. Responsibilities include utilizing your own vehicle to pick up meals from our location and dropping off at community members' homes. Routes may include downtown Saint Paul and non-downtown stops in Frogtown, Midway and downtown St. Paul areas. Mileage reimbursement is available. Open to volunteers age 18 and up. Join us and support the well-being and independence of your neighbors! Current openings: Tuesday weekly routeThursday every other week routeFriday weekly or every other week routeLearn more: Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org for more information, or visit our website here.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Share Your Event Planning Skills with Wilder's Sembrando this School YearHelp create meaningful events for Latinx students and families. Wilder’s Sembrando program is seeking a volunteer to support events during the 2026–2027 school year. You can share and strengthen your event planning and coordination skills in a community setting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organizing details, collaborating with staff, and making community-centered events welcoming and successful! What you’ll do: Help plan logistics, collaborate with staff, and support event setup and coordination at events.Ideal background: Experience with event planning or community events; Spanish fluency and knowledge of Latinx culture strongly preferred.Time commitment: September 2026 start through May 2027, with up to 5-8 hours during event months. There are 5 late afternoon/evening per year.Location: Wilder Center in Saint Paul for events, with some virtual planning meetings.Learn More: If you’re passionate about supporting youth and families through community events, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 to learn more.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Help create meaningful events for Latinx students and families. Wilder’s Sembrando program is seeking a volunteer to support events during the 2026–2027 school year. You can share and strengthen your event planning and coordination skills in a community setting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organizing details, collaborating with staff, and making community-centered events welcoming and successful! What you’ll do: Help plan logistics, collaborate with staff, and support event setup and coordination at events.Ideal background: Experience with event planning or community events; Spanish fluency and knowledge of Latinx culture strongly preferred.Time commitment: September 2026 start through May 2027, with up to 5-8 hours during event months. There are 5 late afternoon/evening per year.Location: Wilder Center in Saint Paul for events, with some virtual planning meetings.Learn More: If you’re passionate about supporting youth and families through community events, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 to learn more.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |