Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

As a Classroom Assistant Volunteer, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting adult learners in a career education setting.

This is a chance to be part of someone’s journey, offering encouragement, support, and a steady presence as they build new skills and work toward their goals.

You don’t need prior classroom experience—just a willingness to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and lead with empathy and respect.

What you’ll bring:

 Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Confidence supporting others with basic computer tasks A patient, encouraging, and adaptable approach

What you’ll do:

Assist with classroom activities alongside the instructor Support learners during class time, especially with computer-based work Help create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment

Schedule commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to one consistent day per week, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Responsibilities may vary based on classroom needs and will be guided by the Classroom Instructor.

If you’re looking for a way to make a direct, human impact—this is a powerful place to start.

Calling all creative minds!

Are you someone who loves design, storytelling, and bringing ideas to life?

Join us as a Marketing Support Volunteer and help shape how Avivo shares its impact with the community.

In this role, you won’t just be observing—you’ll be creating. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many programs across Avivo while helping turn meaningful work into compelling stories that connect with community members, donors, and partners.

What you’ll get to do:

Design eye-catching materials and create engaging content Collaborate with staff to bring creative ideas to life Help migrate and organize marketing materials into Canva Contribute to how we tell our story and showcase our impact

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Loves being creative and wants their work to have real-world impact Is building experience in marketing, communications, or graphic design Wants resume-worthy projects and portfolio pieces Prefers flexible, remote work while supporting a mission-driven organization

Whether you're a student looking to grow your skills or a creative thinker wanting to give back, this role offers a meaningful way to use your talents for good. Come help us tell stories that matter.

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 and crayons to snacks and household essentials.

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

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

What you’ll do:

Track incoming donations Sort and organize items in the space Create and maintain an accurate inventory list Coordinate with program staff to get items where they’re needed

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

We’re building a rotating group of volunteers on Thursdays (including evening hours). If Thursdays don’t work for you but you’re interested, reach out anyway—we’d love to find a time that fits. Come help us turn generosity into something tangible, organized, and ready to make an impact.

Share your professional skills to make a difference! Avivo is seeking volunteers to provide chair massages to clients in Minneapolis.

Avivo increases well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. Our vision is for our communities to be free of economic and health inequities. We are committed to undoing racism and reducing disparities experienced by the people we serve.

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, Massage Therapists with a sincere desire to help improve the quality of our client's lives. 

TIME COMMITMENT: minimum of 3 hours per month for 4 months (a longer commitment is welcomed)

REQUIREMENTS: Proof of Personal Liability Insurance

                          Use of your own portable Massage Chair (Avivo is currently unable to provide)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT (must show proof of one of the following):

* Current, active Massage Therapy License

* Diploma from accredited Massage Therapy school with 500+ hours of experience

* Board certification (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork OR  Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination)

 

Share your professional skills to make a difference! Avivo is seeking volunteers to provide haircuts to Avivo clients living at Avivo Village (North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis).

Avivo increases well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. Our vision is for our communities to be free of economic and health inequities. We are committed to undoing racism and reducing disparities experienced by the people we serve.

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, licensed hairdressers and barbers with a sincere desire to help improve the quality of our client's lives. 

TIME COMMITMENT: minimum of 3 hours per month for 4 months (a longer commitment is welcomed)

REQUIREMENTS: Active MN Cosmetology or Barber License

                          Background check (completed by Avivo)

 

Are you looking for a fun project for a group of people?  We might have just the thing for you!  We are looking for groups of 5 to 20 people that want to help out with various facilities projects at our Avivo sites.

Volunteers are needed to for various indoor and outdoor projects. Most groups can complete a project in 3 hours. Some sample projects include:

* Paint: Help Avivo re-fresh apartments for new Avivo clients by painting apartment walls.

* Landscaping tasks (Starting in April): Looking to enjoy the outdoors again? We are looking for groups to help with planting, weeding and raking.

* Assembling furniture: Do you have a knack for assembling Ikea furniture? We are looking for groups to assemble dressers, bookshelves, and cabinets to place in client's apartments.

 * Hauling furniture: As apartments are updated with new furniture, we are in need of volunteers who are willing to move the old furniture out. Groups should have volunteers who are able to climb stairs and carry up to 25 lbs.

 

If your group has a specific skill or type of project that you would like to complete, just let us know!  

Contact Brittany.Biggers@avivomn.org for more information.