Volunteer: Make Lunch for Homeless Shelter Guests - Weekly OpportunityAbout the eventVERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DROP OFF LUNCHES. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING LINK: LUNCH DROP OFF SCHEDULE. Since this is an independent activity, you don't have to sign up through HandsOn in order to do this activity, you just have to make an appointment to drop-off completed lunches using the scheduling link above. Thank you!What You’ll Do:
Make and deliver at least 50 lunches for Agate Shelter guests—an ideal group or individual volunteer activity! Gather your family, friends, faith group, book club, or neighbors. This opportunity is available year-round. What will volunteers do?READ THIS FIRST!!This is a volunteer-led, in-kind donation opportunity. Volunteers independently purchase and assemble lunches, then schedule a drop-off time.For questions about this project, contact the event organizer listed on this page. Please DO NOT contact First Covenant Church, FCC Shelter, The Valiance Shelter, the Agate main line, or anyone else besides the event organizer, unless instructed to do so. DO NOT arrive without a scheduled appointment. Thank you for your cooperation! Basic Guidelines: Supply Checklist: - Food prep gloves Assembly Instructions:
Wash hands and put on food prep gloves prior to assembly. Use clean surfaces while preparing sandwiches. Keep sandwiches cold using a clean cooler or cooler bag and ice packs if transporting on trips lasting more than 30 minutes. For shorter trips of 30 minutes or less in a cool car, a cooler isn’t required—just keep items chilled until departure and go straight to drop-off without making any unnecessary stops. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services About the eventVERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DROP OFF LUNCHES. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING LINK: LUNCH DROP OFF SCHEDULE. Since this is an independent activity, you don't have to sign up through HandsOn in order to do this activity, you just have to make an appointment to drop-off completed lunches using the scheduling link above. Thank you!What You’ll Do:
Make and deliver at least 50 lunches for Agate Shelter guests—an ideal group or individual volunteer activity! Gather your family, friends, faith group, book club, or neighbors. This opportunity is available year-round. What will volunteers do?READ THIS FIRST!!This is a volunteer-led, in-kind donation opportunity. Volunteers independently purchase and assemble lunches, then schedule a drop-off time.For questions about this project, contact the event organizer listed on this page. Please DO NOT contact First Covenant Church, FCC Shelter, The Valiance Shelter, the Agate main line, or anyone else besides the event organizer, unless instructed to do so. DO NOT arrive without a scheduled appointment. Thank you for your cooperation! Basic Guidelines: Supply Checklist: - Food prep gloves Assembly Instructions:
Wash hands and put on food prep gloves prior to assembly. Use clean surfaces while preparing sandwiches. Keep sandwiches cold using a clean cooler or cooler bag and ice packs if transporting on trips lasting more than 30 minutes. For shorter trips of 30 minutes or less in a cool car, a cooler isn’t required—just keep items chilled until departure and go straight to drop-off without making any unnecessary stops. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55415 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Engage with South MPLS shelter guests - shifts through year end!About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months. The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness. What will volunteers do?Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include: Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting. TrainingYou will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months. The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness. What will volunteers do?Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include: Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting. TrainingYou will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55406 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Engage with South MPLS shelter guests - shifts through year end!About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months. The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness. What will volunteers do?Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include: Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes The newly built women's shelter - The Valiance - is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Street parking will be required, but there is free street parking all around the area (including in front of the main entrance). Do NOT use the parking lot in the back of the building. There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting. TrainingYou will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months. The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness. What will volunteers do?Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include: Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes The newly built women's shelter - The Valiance - is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Street parking will be required, but there is free street parking all around the area (including in front of the main entrance). Do NOT use the parking lot in the back of the building. There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting. TrainingYou will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55406 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Engage with Downtown MPLS shelter guests - shifts through year end!About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months. A little bit about our downtown shelter: FCC is a shelter operated by Agate Housing and Services in the basement of First Covenant Church. Located in downtown Minneapolis, this shelter works to assist the homeless community of Hennepin County. FCC is unique because it is the only shelter for couples in the entire state of Minnesota. What will volunteers do?Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include: Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes Our couples' shelter is located in the basement of the First Covenant Church Building in downtown Minneapolis. Regarding parking, there is paid street parking, or there is a free parking lot in the back of the building. The parking lot is located on Chicago Avenue between South 6th Street and South 7th Street. A QR code (required to get through the parking lot gate) will be sent to you ahead of time so that you can park in the lot. There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting. TrainingYou will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months. A little bit about our downtown shelter: FCC is a shelter operated by Agate Housing and Services in the basement of First Covenant Church. Located in downtown Minneapolis, this shelter works to assist the homeless community of Hennepin County. FCC is unique because it is the only shelter for couples in the entire state of Minnesota. What will volunteers do?Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include: Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes Our couples' shelter is located in the basement of the First Covenant Church Building in downtown Minneapolis. Regarding parking, there is paid street parking, or there is a free parking lot in the back of the building. The parking lot is located on Chicago Avenue between South 6th Street and South 7th Street. A QR code (required to get through the parking lot gate) will be sent to you ahead of time so that you can park in the lot. There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting. TrainingYou will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position. Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55415 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donate, Make, and Deliver Welcome Home Baskets for the Homeless - Ongoing OpportunityCollect 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! Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services 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! Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55404 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donate, Make, and Deliver Hygiene Kits for the Homeless - Ongoing OpportunitySupport 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! Volunteers purchase materials, assemble kits, and drop them off at our main office by appointment.More details and apply here! Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services 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! Volunteers purchase materials, assemble kits, and drop them off at our main office by appointment.More details and apply here! Nonprofit: Agate Housing and Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55404 Allow Groups: Yes |