Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: Garden Club (Age 6 +)

We are seeking volunteers to lead our garden club for our Tenants. Projects include indoor and outdoor gardening. We hope to have flowers, vegetables, herbs along with our front planters to be maintained. 

Nonprofit: Polar Ridge Senior Living

We are seeking volunteers to lead our garden club for our Tenants. Projects include indoor and outdoor gardening. We hope to have flowers, vegetables, herbs along with our front planters to be maintained. 

Nonprofit: Polar Ridge Senior Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55109-2970

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Table / Card / Board Games (Age 6 +)

We are looking for volunteers to assist with game nights. 

Nonprofit: Polar Ridge Senior Living

We are looking for volunteers to assist with game nights. 

Nonprofit: Polar Ridge Senior Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55109-2970

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: It will fill you with pure joy to teach a student a new skill!

OAK (Opportunities Around Learning) at Oak View Elementary offers all students the opportunity to participate in enrichment programs offered during their recess period.

Volunteers are the basis for this program. Do you, or someone you know have something to share with our students during our three (3) recesses (11:45 to 1:15)? Listed below are activities our students are interested in. We are looking for volunteers willing to share their talents or guide a pre-planned activity. Opportunities are available to do once, do it every other week, or weekly.

Clay projects (Oak View has a kiln)
Board games
Science
Photography
Cookie decorating
Yoga
Gym games
Spanish or another language
Escape Rooms
Circuit training in the gym
Multicultural art or project
Art
Coding
Computer Lab

All supplies provided. We are also interested in any "talent" you may have to share!

Nonprofit: Oak View Elementary PTO

OAK (Opportunities Around Learning) at Oak View Elementary offers all students the opportunity to participate in enrichment programs offered during their recess period.

Volunteers are the basis for this program. Do you, or someone you know have something to share with our students during our three (3) recesses (11:45 to 1:15)? Listed below are activities our students are interested in. We are looking for volunteers willing to share their talents or guide a pre-planned activity. Opportunities are available to do once, do it every other week, or weekly.

Clay projects (Oak View has a kiln)
Board games
Science
Photography
Cookie decorating
Yoga
Gym games
Spanish or another language
Escape Rooms
Circuit training in the gym
Multicultural art or project
Art
Coding
Computer Lab

All supplies provided. We are also interested in any "talent" you may have to share!

Nonprofit: Oak View Elementary PTO

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55369

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Health Outreach Volunteer (Age 18 +)

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for health equity and a desire to spread knowledge to your fellow classmates and community? People’s Center is looking for individuals with a strong health background and excellent people skills to develop, deliver, and promote linguistically appropriate health education and clinic promotion materials to Minneapolis community members. Volunteers will work with People’s Center staff to create materials and conduct outreach outside our clinic, on college campuses, and/or at community events. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a health care setting, collaborate with health care professionals, and gain experience bringing valuable health and knowledge information to underserved populations.

 

We offer flexible hours around your schedule, and we allow for our volunteers to work from home when appropriate. People’s Center will provide all necessary training – no prior outreach experience is necessary.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Strong passion for reducing health disparities Background in health education/ health care field Excellent communications skills Desire to work in a diverse setting Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team Ability to meet deadlines

 

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours per week

 

To Apply:

Complete volunteer application form at peoples-center.org/volunteer

 

Nonprofit: People's Center Clinics & Services

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for health equity and a desire to spread knowledge to your fellow classmates and community? People’s Center is looking for individuals with a strong health background and excellent people skills to develop, deliver, and promote linguistically appropriate health education and clinic promotion materials to Minneapolis community members. Volunteers will work with People’s Center staff to create materials and conduct outreach outside our clinic, on college campuses, and/or at community events. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a health care setting, collaborate with health care professionals, and gain experience bringing valuable health and knowledge information to underserved populations.

 

We offer flexible hours around your schedule, and we allow for our volunteers to work from home when appropriate. People’s Center will provide all necessary training – no prior outreach experience is necessary.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Strong passion for reducing health disparities Background in health education/ health care field Excellent communications skills Desire to work in a diverse setting Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team Ability to meet deadlines

 

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours per week

 

To Apply:

Complete volunteer application form at peoples-center.org/volunteer

 

Nonprofit: People's Center Clinics & Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55454

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pet Therapy Volunteer (Age 18 +)

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Must be able to provide copy of obedience school certification Animal must be current on all shots and immunizations Owner must have ability to maintain control of the pet at all times, and be able to read intuitively when the animal or resident is uncomfortable Animal must be contained or kept on a least in any hallways or gathering areas Volunteer must be willing to complete the hospice orientation program Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Volunteer must have the ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Must be able to provide copy of obedience school certification Animal must be current on all shots and immunizations Owner must have ability to maintain control of the pet at all times, and be able to read intuitively when the animal or resident is uncomfortable Animal must be contained or kept on a least in any hallways or gathering areas Volunteer must be willing to complete the hospice orientation program Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Volunteer must have the ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spiritual Care Volunteer (Age 18 +)

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spiritual Care Volunteer (Age 18 +)

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spiritual Care Volunteer (Age 18 +)

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Veteran Care Volunteer (Age 18 +)

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Veteran service member preferred Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Ability to relate to fellow veterans stories Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy Ability to participate and serve at veterans recognition ceremonies

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Veteran service member preferred Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Ability to relate to fellow veterans stories Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy Ability to participate and serve at veterans recognition ceremonies

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Nonprofit: Intrepid Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bingo Caller Needed- Mondays at 1 PM

Would your friends describe you as outgoing, vibrant, vivacious, spirited??? Can you project your voice and have a soft spot for older adults?

We have Bingo on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at approximately 1 pm - times may vary slightly. We are currently only looking for on-call volunteers to fill in for callers when needed.

Watch out, our residents take their Bingo very seriously.

Nonprofit: Presbyterian Homes & Services of Bloomington

Would your friends describe you as outgoing, vibrant, vivacious, spirited??? Can you project your voice and have a soft spot for older adults?

We have Bingo on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at approximately 1 pm - times may vary slightly. We are currently only looking for on-call volunteers to fill in for callers when needed.

Watch out, our residents take their Bingo very seriously.

Nonprofit: Presbyterian Homes & Services of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Nonprofit Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 55431

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Program Intern Wanted

For InnerCity Tennis (ICT) Board, staff and volunteers, it is all about the children. The center of our universe is creating the opportunity for children and youth to manifest their greatest potential - on and off court. With staff, teaching professionals and dozens of invaluable volunteers, we collaborate to give each child a pathway toward accomplishment, whether that be with a tennis stroke, learning geometry via the court, developing a unique literary voice through the annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest or finding fulfilment through service learning with younger children at our Super Saturday program.

Job Title: ICT Program Intern

Job Objective: The ICT Program Intern reports to the Program Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator. They are primarily responsible for delivering excellence in youth developmental programs.

Job Description: The ICT Program Intern is responsible for the following:

Support with the delivery of Super Saturday program Engage youth participants and volunteers Assist with program evaluation Assist with equipment setup/take down Assist with registration

 

Work Schedule:

Saturdays from 1 pm to 5 pm January to April 

Skills and Characteristics:

Working toward a degree in Child development, Kinesiology and/or Program Management Upbeat attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt Excellent communication skills with ability to multi-task Must enjoy working with kids

The position of ICT Program Intern is an unpaid position and ICT will seek to provide individuals with the best hands-on learning opportunity. This position will be evaluated corresponding to their class/institutional standard, alongside Program Directors weekly check-in.

Nonprofit: InnerCity Tennis

For InnerCity Tennis (ICT) Board, staff and volunteers, it is all about the children. The center of our universe is creating the opportunity for children and youth to manifest their greatest potential - on and off court. With staff, teaching professionals and dozens of invaluable volunteers, we collaborate to give each child a pathway toward accomplishment, whether that be with a tennis stroke, learning geometry via the court, developing a unique literary voice through the annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest or finding fulfilment through service learning with younger children at our Super Saturday program.

Job Title: ICT Program Intern

Job Objective: The ICT Program Intern reports to the Program Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator. They are primarily responsible for delivering excellence in youth developmental programs.

Job Description: The ICT Program Intern is responsible for the following:

Support with the delivery of Super Saturday program Engage youth participants and volunteers Assist with program evaluation Assist with equipment setup/take down Assist with registration

 

Work Schedule:

Saturdays from 1 pm to 5 pm January to April 

Skills and Characteristics:

Working toward a degree in Child development, Kinesiology and/or Program Management Upbeat attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt Excellent communication skills with ability to multi-task Must enjoy working with kids

The position of ICT Program Intern is an unpaid position and ICT will seek to provide individuals with the best hands-on learning opportunity. This position will be evaluated corresponding to their class/institutional standard, alongside Program Directors weekly check-in.

Nonprofit: InnerCity Tennis

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55409

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Super Saturday Program

No Tennis Experience Necessary!

 

For 24 Saturdays from September - April, we open up our Reed Sweatt Family Tennis Center, located at the intersection of 40th St & Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis, to deliver programming free of charge to our communities youth.

On average 300 kids ages 3-18 fill the tennis center each Saturday, learning tennis fundamentals and life skills. Nearly 100 volunteers, of all ages and abilities, conduct the program alongside the ICT professional staff.

Volunteering Options
Little Stars (Level 1) 2:30:00-4:30pm Kids ages 3-6 - No tennis experience needed.

Rising Stars (Level 2) 2:30-4:30pm Kids ages 7-10 - Volunteers need to know basic tennis fundamentals.

Pre-Varisty (Level 3) 4:30-6:00pm Ages 11-13 - Volunteers must be able to feed balls with a racquet.

Varsity (Level 4) 4:30-6:00pm Ages 14-18 - Volunteers must be a 3.5 rated player & be able to feed & rally.

 

http://innercitytennis.org/volunteer

Saturday Program Video

Nonprofit: InnerCity Tennis

No Tennis Experience Necessary!

 

For 24 Saturdays from September - April, we open up our Reed Sweatt Family Tennis Center, located at the intersection of 40th St & Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis, to deliver programming free of charge to our communities youth.

On average 300 kids ages 3-18 fill the tennis center each Saturday, learning tennis fundamentals and life skills. Nearly 100 volunteers, of all ages and abilities, conduct the program alongside the ICT professional staff.

Volunteering Options
Little Stars (Level 1) 2:30:00-4:30pm Kids ages 3-6 - No tennis experience needed.

Rising Stars (Level 2) 2:30-4:30pm Kids ages 7-10 - Volunteers need to know basic tennis fundamentals.

Pre-Varisty (Level 3) 4:30-6:00pm Ages 11-13 - Volunteers must be able to feed balls with a racquet.

Varsity (Level 4) 4:30-6:00pm Ages 14-18 - Volunteers must be a 3.5 rated player & be able to feed & rally.

 

http://innercitytennis.org/volunteer

Saturday Program Video

Nonprofit: InnerCity Tennis

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55409

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sports + Kids = FUN!!

We need volunteers every Saturday! Have fun, stay fit, and build confidence in kids. 90 minutes is all it takes. Discover why we have put smiles on children's faces for over 40 years! Three hundred children ages 3-17 fill our tennis center each Saturday, taking part in FREE PROGRAMMING. 100 volunteers ages 12 to 95 of all abilities, conduct the program alongside the ICT professional staff. This is the best inter-generational experience in town!

Nonprofit: InnerCity Tennis

We need volunteers every Saturday! Have fun, stay fit, and build confidence in kids. 90 minutes is all it takes. Discover why we have put smiles on children's faces for over 40 years! Three hundred children ages 3-17 fill our tennis center each Saturday, taking part in FREE PROGRAMMING. 100 volunteers ages 12 to 95 of all abilities, conduct the program alongside the ICT professional staff. This is the best inter-generational experience in town!

Nonprofit: InnerCity Tennis

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55409

Allow Groups: Yes