Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Sponsor & build dressers for those in need with a terrific and fun team building activity!

1. Determine your build location:
- At Bridging (Bloomington or Roseville). A 10 dresser minimum is required.
- Offsite at a location of YOUR choice. A 50 dresser minimum is required for an offsite build. An additional $500 surcharge is applied to cover logistics, handling (shipping and pickup), and staffing.

2. Determine date and time:
- Dresser build projects are available year round
- Builds are typically 1pm-6pm on weekdays (occasional Saturday) and dependent on number of dresser sponsored (typically 2-3 hours). Limited morning times are also available! 
-Other options may be available so contact us to find a fit!

3. Determine group size:
- Teams range in size from 10-300+ people
- Usually, one team of 2-4 people works at each 8ft table
-All necessary tools and instructions are provided

4. Determine the number of dressers to sponsor and build
- Once you determine the date, time and your group size, we can discuss the ideal number of dressers to sponsor to keep everyone busy (usually about 1+ dresser per participant) 
- Ready to assemble Ashley dresser kits are $155 each and in-stock at Bridging!

To learn more and get involved, please visit Group & Offsite Volunteer Opportunities

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. (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. (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

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

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.bissser@bridging.org

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

CAPI is an immigrant-led, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping Minnesota’s newest refugees and immigrants gain access to jobs, housing, food, health education, and youth and senior social services in order to promote economic independence, self-determination and social equality.

CAPI has the first and only Asian-specific food shelf in the state. Since 1982, CAPI’s food shelf has been supporting the cultural and nutritional needs of approximately 2,000 individuals each month with more than 450,000 pounds of food each year. The food shelf continues to serve immigrants, refugees, and individuals of all backgrounds.

We are looking to build our community of volunteers to improve the sustainability of our food shelf to better serve community members who are food insecure and utilize our services. Volunteers are crucial in supporting our community members to achieve our mission of "guiding refugees and immigrants toward self-determination and social equality."

As a food shelf volunteer, you will be involved in multiple aspects of operating CAPI’s food shelf.  

Tasks include:

Desirable skills (but not required):

Available Shifts:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am to 10:30am, 1:00pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:00pm

High school/college students, groups, families, and seniors are a great fit for the volunteer position!

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and we could use your support today! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Available Opportunities

VEAP is open Mondays-Thursdays 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 3-4 hours in length. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Are you looking for an easy way to donate your time to elders and help them with food stability? We have a great opportunity for you! Our Episcopal Homes residents at one of our independent living apartment buildings (for seniors 65+) have a free Food Mobile delivery the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We need a volunteer to help the staff set up tables and move 5–10-pound boxes. The truck has a few steps in and out of the trailer. The volunteer time is 1:30-4pm.

Are you interested in creating a meaningful gift for families in your community who are struggling?

Build family hygiene care bags!

Did you know that more than half of food shelf shoppers struggle to afford personal hygiene products every month? This is because hygiene items are not covered by government assistance, have limited availability at food shelves (if at all) and are expensive. Let's help address this need buy filling bags for families.

We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to buy full size personal hygiene products and fill grocery bags with them for neighbors struggling to afford hygiene items. These bags will be given to food shelves, schools, housing providers and refugee services organizations.

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 care bags. We can provide you with suggestions of items based on needs and pricing. We can pick up the bags or you may drop them off at our St. Paul location (280/94).

We ask that each grocery bag be filled with:

You can see the full list here 

Contact hello@bridgetobasics.org to get started!

Thank you for making sure families can start and end their days feeling clean and confident!

Food Shelf Aide

Come help our neighbors with their food needs! We are looking for 4-6 volunteers per weekly shift, Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm to work with our food shelf staff. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. We ask volunteers to commit to a 4-hour-a-week shift for a minimum of two months.

All volunteers must be pre-registered with a volunteer application https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=335122860&OR=1 and be scheduled through Sally Newbury at snewbury@npimn.org. People of color and/or bilingual language talents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Youth who are 14, 15, 16 and 17 years old can volunteer with us with some of our public events and with our food shelf. We require prior parental written permission that applicant will receive after completing the volunteer application. The 14 and 15 year old youth can volunteer when accompanied by their parent or guardian. The 16 and 17 year old youth can volunteer by themselves with our Food Shelf.

Forms to review/sign prior to volunteering at NorthPoint will be sent to you once your application is received and include: 1) Volunteer Requirements and 2) Civil Rights Checklist

Please take all necessary precautions if you are health compromised or caring for someone with compromised health. We ask you NOT to volunteer if you or anyone in your household ill or has tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Volunteers must consider this self-assessment:

Please do not volunteer if you are sick or experiencing any of the following symptoms:

* Fever

* Cough

* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

* Chills

* Headache

* Muscle pain

* Sore throat

* New loss of taste or smell

This list is subject to change to reflect the current public health recommendations. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Health website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html

Face coverings

All staff and volunteers are encouraged to wear face coverings that cover both mouth and nose and are secure with ear loops. NorthPoint will provide disposable masks and gloves during yours shift.

Assignments

Volunteers will be assigned to packing boxes of dry food, bagging produce, receiving and stocking donations and purchased food deliveries. NorthPoint staff will have direct contact with customers (not volunteers) to register and receive food.

When you arrive for your shift, please use the back door of the Food Shelf to enter and wash your hands in the breakroom or bathroom. Please sign in to utilizing the kiosk in the hydration room to record your time in and please remember to sign out at the end of your shift too. Report to the Food Shelf staff for your assignment.

How to Dress and What to Bring

Please wear closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from boxes and pallets. No sandals please. Please dress modestly with shorts that come to the knee or long pants and short or long sleeves. We ask volunteers to come with their own cloth-mask on their face and you may swap it for a NorthPoint disposable mask once you arrive. There will be bottled drinking water on site but you are also encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the site.

Directions and Parking

The NorthPoint Health Food Shelf is located at 1835 Penn Avenue North in Minneapolis on the corner of Penn and Golden Valley Road. Please use on-street parking for your vehicle. We save the parking lot on the south side of the building for customers.

Any questions, please contact Jamiela Taylor at jtaylor@npimn.org or 612-767-0324 text/call.

Please apply to be a NorthPoint Volunteer:

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=2ts8d7sai99bqu&e=27654&fromOrg

 Assignments: 
Volunteers will be assigned to packing boxes of dry food, bagging produce, receiving and stocking donations and purchased food deliveries.  NorthPoint staff will have direct contact with guests (not volunteers) to register and receive food. When you arrive for your shift, please use the entry door of the Food Shelf, enter, to record your time sign in, check in with designated supervisor and wash your hands in the breakroom or hand washing sink.  Please remember to sign out at the end of your shift.  Our Food Shelf Supervisor will provide you with training at your first shift as well. 
 

Health and Safety around COVID-19: 

Please take all necessary precautions if you are health compromised or caring for someone with compromised health.  Please do not volunteer if you or anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19. 

 
Please do not volunteer if you are sick or anyone in your household is sick or experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Chills, Headache, Muscle pain, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell 

This list is subject to change to reflect the current public health recommendations.  For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Health website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html 
 

Required face coverings:  

All staff and volunteers are encouraged to wear face coverings that cover both mouth and nose and are secure with ear loops.  NorthPoint will provide disposable masks and gloves during yours shift.  
 

How to Dress and What to Bring: 
Please wear closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from boxes and pallets.  No sandals please.  Please dress modestly with shorts that come to the knee or long pants and short or long sleeves.  There will be bottled drinking water on site but you are also encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle.  Hand sanitizer and disposable masks will be available throughout the building.  
 
Directions and Parking: 

Free ramp parking is suggested and available across the street from the main campus at:

1256 Penn Avenue North.  Parking entrance is located via Oliver Avenue North.

Jamiela Taylor | Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

jtaylor@npimn.org; 612-767-0324 phone/text 

Do you like to sew? Do you like talking about sewing and helping other people learn to sew? Do you want to do something concrete to support & build connection with African communities in the Twin Cities? Then you've gotta come hang out with us. Under One Roof Fiber Arts provides free sewing classes to African immigrants in the Twin Cities. All of our classes are volunteer-run, and we are always looking for more people who want to share their sewing skills while hanging out with a bunch of cool women. 

Okay but what does that actually mean?

Do you like to knit and/or crochet? (Are you some kind of magician who likes doing both?) Do you like showing other people how to do those things? Do you want to support and build connection with the African communities of the Twin Cities? Ooh do I have good news for you. 

Under One Roof Fiber Arts provides free sewing/knitting/etc classes to African immigrants in the Twin Cities. All of our classes are volunteer-run, and we are always looking for more people who want to share their skills while hanging out with a bunch of cool women. You do not need to be an expert--we're really just trying to build community by sharing skills and making things together.

Okay but what does that actually mean?

IMPORTANT! Right at this exact moment, we're only holding classes in St. Paul, but we're hoping to expand to satellite locations around the metro in 2026. So if you don't want to drive to St. Paul all the time but you do want to hang out and knit, send a message anyway and we can make some plans for the future.

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as one-to-one companions for our residents. As a volunteer, you can read aloud, write letters, play games, share stories, and build meaningful connections through conversation and shared experiences. Reminisce about your lives, families, careers, travels and hobbies and come make a difference in someone's day. You can visit once a week or twice a month on a schedule that works best for you.

Please complete this application to get started: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer

Watch our video to learn more: We Got Lucky Video from Episcopal Homes resident

Here are some regularly scheduled activities you can consider or promote to your friends and family. Do you know a student who needs volunteer time for school credit? These are some fun ways to provide some community service:

o   Tour guide from Iris Park Commons lobby to other parts of the campus during our Gardens Welcome Center closure

o   Pretty Nail Manicures at The Gardens or ECH: You can choose the time for 1-2 hours a week to bring some special one-to-one time to residents who like a new nail color or some light nail filing.

o   Exercise Escort: Mondays through Saturday 9:30am-11:30am, you can pick which day of the week works best for you

o   Escort a Gardens resident to Terrace Grille every other Thursday 4:30-5pm

o   Escort a Gardens resident to IPC activities Mondays 10:30am Crossword Puzzles, Mondays 3pm Jeopardy, Tuesdays 10am Coffee with Chaplain, Fridays 2pm Bingo

o   Reading the Newspaper aloud to residents: mornings between 9-11am (you can pick the day of the week and one hour time frame)

o   Reading the Newspaper aloud to residents at Iris Park Commons on Tuesdays 3:30-4:15pm

o   Skip Bo card game co-leader: Wednesdays 2-4pm

o   Skip Bo card game leader: Saturday afternoons and you can pick the time

o   Phase 10 card game leader: you can pick the day of the week and two-hour time frame that works best for you

o   Book Club co-leader: Wednesdays 3-5pm

o   Monthly Birthday party on Fridays 12:30-3pm, decorating, gathering residents, serving case and ice cream, music entertainment included

o   One-to-one visits with male residents, you can choose the weekly or bi-monthly days and times

o   One-to-one visits with residents who need help with range of motion stretches in the mornings 10:30-11:30am

o   Pet Visitors: Do you have a sweet dog, cat, or rabbit that doesn't mind the ride or lots of petting? If they are current with their rabies vaccine, we would love a visit with residents once a week or once a month or something in between

o   Shopping assistant as needed: meet resident at the bank, cell phone store and help them with their shopping or customer service errand

o   Low-vision residents group meeting escort: 1st Monday of the month 2:30-4:30pm

o   Resident Directory Creator/Editor: interview residents at our independent living buildings, write their bio, take their photos and create/update the directories

o   Financial Health Presenter: Create a presentation about budgeting, stretching your dollars and present it to our independent living residents

o   Water indoor plants and help with accessible gardening projects

o   Bi or Multi-lingual volunteer to connect with residents with cultural backgrounds from Cambodia, Vietnam, China; lead activities or do one-to-one visits or reminiscing projects

Joseph's Coat is a free store serving those in need within an environment of dignity and respect.   

We are seeking help to schedule appointments, over the phone, for both shoppers and donors. We answer calls Monday-Thursday, from 9am-3pm. We are looking for a 2-3 volunteers to work one morning or afternoon each week for a 3-4 hour shift. Join our team and help make a positive impact in our community. Training is provided.

Requirements:  
-Ability to answer up to 50 calls per day

-Ability to use computer scheduling software

-Ability to communicate with people of various background

o you speak Mandarin Chinese and enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as one-to-one companions for our residents whose first language is Mandarin. Share stories, read aloud, write letters, play games, and reminisce about life, family, careers, and hobbies - all while making a real difference in someone's day. Flexible scheduling available: visit once a week or twice a month, based on what works best for you. Join us in building joyful connections - apply today!

Watch our video to learn more: We Got Lucky Video from Episcopal Homes resident

To get started, please complete this volunteer application at https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer

Are you fluent in Vietnamese and enjoy connecting with older adults? Episcopal Homes is offering a meaningful volunteer opportunity to serve as a one-to-one companion for our residents whose first language is Vietnamese.  Share stories, read aloud, write letters, play games, and reminisce about life, family, careers, and hobbies -  all while making a real difference in someone's day.  Flexible scheduling available: visit once a week or twice a month, based on what works best for you.  Join us in building joyful connections - apply today!

Our two Independent Living facilities that include Cambodian elders include Carty Heights at 412 Dunlap Street North and Kings Crossings at 500 Dale Street North; both are off of University Avenue and are accessible from public transportation with buses and light rail and include a free parking lot and off-street parking for a vehicle.

To get started, please complete a volunteer application: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer/

Are you fluent in Cambodian Khmer and enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as one-to-one companions for our residents whose first language is Khmer.  Share stories, read aloud, write letters, play games, and reminisce about life, family, careers, and hobbies-all while making a real difference in someone's day.  Flexible scheduling available: visit once a week or twice a month, based on what works best for you.  Join us in building joyful connections - apply today!

Our two Independent Living facilities that include Cambodian elders include Carty Heights at 412 Dunlap Street North and Kings Crossings at 500 Dale Street North; both are off of University Avenue and are accessible from public transportation with buses and light rail and include a free parking lot and off-street parking for a vehicle.

To get started, please complete a volunteer application: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer/

*Interested volunteers, please fill out Metro South's volunteer application.*

The mission of Metro South Adult Education (MSAE) is to support the efforts of all adults who wish to improve their lives through literacy, education, career development and lifelong learning.

Metro South falls under the Bloomington Public School District's umbrella. We serve a four city consortium of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield. English class is our most popular offering and where we can use the most volunteer help. Our students love the opportunity to learn and practice their English skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Volunteer roles include:

Time requirements: 1-3 hours per week for most placements. No previous experience is needed! English speakers of all levels are welcome to apply. Metro South will provide any necessary training or resources. 

We accept new volunteers throughout the school year -- apply any time!

Questions?

Learn more at: www.metrosouth.org/volunteer or contact Metro South's Volunteer, Outreach, and Marketing Coordinator Genna Lawler at glawler@isd271.org

As part of our Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership's (GGAL) career exploration curriculum, we coordinate field trips for students to learn about career pathways they are interested in. Previous field trips have included things like a facilities tour, career panel, interactive activities, and networking lunches. We are looking for organizations and companies interested in hosting groups of 10 - 50 students for field trips. We would love to see opportunities for students that offer the following:

Over 40% of families served at the Open Door Pantry are Spanish speaking. To create a welcoming environment for our Spanish speaking families, The Open Door food shelf is looking to add bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers to our client support team.

The primary duties for a Client Support Volunteer are to:

Shifts are onsite at The Open Door's new building in Eagan-3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Eagan. We can work with your schedule for the shifts, but our biggest need is Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 4:15-7:00pm.

If interested, please reach out to Volunteer Services at volunteer@theopendoorpantry.org or fill out our Volunteer Application and mark Bilingual Client Support as the role interested in.

A wonderful team building opportunity. Cost is $500 per shift.

We host groups of 6-10 for 2-hour hour shifts and can expand on Wednesdays to two shifts for a total of 20 spots. Shifts are held on Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM and 1 - 3 PM and Fridays 10 AM - 12 PM.

Dress for Success Twin Cities assists women ages 18 plus with career advancement services including coaching, classes, and professional clothing.  We are part of a worldwide organization with locations in over 20 countries and 100 cities. Last year we assisted nearly 1,000 women across the State of Minnesota with career development services and provided over 620 Confidence Kits (clothing packages).

It’s not just a warehouse. Our collection of professional women’s clothing and accessories is so epic we have a Wearhouse™! Depending on program needs, these volunteers may sort, inspect, hang, organize, display, and otherwise process and care for our stock. Volunteers can expect to be standing most of the time if able, and some tasks may require general facility cleaning, light lifting, bending, pushing carts, and reaching.

A wonderful team building opportunity. Cost is $500 per shift.

Corporate teams help bring in generous clothing and accessory donations into our WearhouseTM. It's a fun and fast-paced team engagement scheduled every other month on Saturday mornings.

It’s not just a warehouse. Our collection of professional women’s clothing and accessories is so epic we have a Wearhouse™! Volunteers can expect to be standing most of the time lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, pushing carts, and reaching.

Dress for Success Twin Cities assists women ages 18 plus with career advancement services including coaching, classes, and professional clothing.  We are part of a worldwide organization with locations in over 20 countries and 100 cities. Last year we assisted nearly 1,000 women across the State of Minnesota with career development services and provided over 620 Confidence Kits (clothing packages).

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!

Help a diverse group of students practice interviews, supporting them in pursuing careers in human services, interpreting, trades, and more.

Purpose/objective: The volunteer will assist our employment and career training program participants in preparing for job interviews and reviewing resumes. The volunteer will meet with students one-on-one to conduct practice interviews in the classroom during mock interview workshops or at job fairs. *Possible opportunity for weekly or more frequent shifts coming soon

Key Responsibilities:

Time commitment:

For job fairs or mock interview workshops:

Location:
Most workshops will be held at the Roseville Adult Learning Center (in the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center building) 1910 County B Rd W, Roseville, MN 55113, or at the KOM office at 2353 Rice Street, Suite 240, Roseville, MN 55113.

Qualifications:
KOM is looking for adults who are friendly, patient and want to help emerging professionals prepare for interviewing in various fields including human services, interpreting, trades, and more. Volunteers must have experience participating in an interview and familiarity with many of the conventions of interviewing. Experience in cross-cultural settings or with English language learners is beneficial. Experience in interviewing and hiring in various fields is a plus.

Benefits:
This position offers an opportunity to work with a group of diverse students and learn about interviewing and hiring practices in various fields.

How to apply/contact:
Please complete KOM’s online volunteer application or contact Suzanne Olive, Volunteer Coordinator, to receive a paper application. The Volunteer Coordinator will then reach out to the volunteer to coordinate details for upcoming workshops and connect them to program staff.

Help adults build essential digital skills! We're seeking a Spanish-English bilingual volunteer to support our computer literacy class for Spanish-speaking learners. Volunteers assist with basic tech tasks, offer one-on-one support, and help create a welcoming, adaptable learning environment. Most learners are new to using computers, and classes focus on practical skills like typing, internet searching, TeleHealth access, using QR codes, and setting up devices. These skills empower learners to search for jobs, connect with family, support their children’s education, study English, and pursue further learning. Make a meaningful impact in just a few hours a week!

Qualifications 

Age 18 or older 

Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)

Comfortable with basic computer tasks (e.g., typing, internet browsing, email)

Patient and supportive when working with beginner learners

Reliable and able to commit to a consistent volunteer schedule

Interested in helping adults build confidence with digital tools

If interested in this position, please contact volunteer@neighborhoodhousemn.org and let us know you saw this opportunity on Hands On Twin Cities. 

If enriching the lives of people in your community sounds like something you are interested in, please volunteer! Metro North ABE provides support for all volunteers, and we have amazing teachers who provide support, direction, and materials. Help our adult learners with reading, spelling, and the alphabet through Google Meet!

Our openings are online: 

   Tuesday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please let us know what days and times work for you!

*This opportunity is only available to residents of MN*

Help our English as a second language class with reading, discussion, and English vocabulary! If enriching the lives of people in your community sounds like something you are interested in, please volunteer! Metro North ABE provides support for all volunteers, and we have amazing teachers who provide support, direction, and materials.

Our openings are online: 

   Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30

    OR 

   Tuesdays afternoons 1:00 to 4:00.

Please let us know what days and times work for you!

*This opportunity is only available to residents of MN*

Looking for volunteers who are comfortable speaking Spanish to help with the check-in process at Sabathani Community Center's food shelf and clothing closet. We serve 100-150 families per day. At least half of our clients speak Spanish. 

Primary duties:

We are looking for people who can:

Schedule:

We're open from 9:30-11:00 AM and 12:30-2:00 PM and are looking for people for Mondays and Wednesdays, which are typically our busiest days. You can come for both time slots or just one, whatever works best for you. Please arrive a half hour before your shift so we can show you how to our Salesforce platform works. 

Contact:

Cheryl Childs (she/her)

Family Resources Coordinator

fr.reception@sabathani.org

(612) 821-2396

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449AAA62CA6FB6-54581146-bilingual

Neighborhood House’s Adult Education Program empowers adult learners with classes in citizenship, digital skills, career readiness, and English. We help individuals gain the skills needed to advance their careers, pursue higher education, and build strong community connections. All key steps toward independence and a brighter future.

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications:

Commitment: One shift per week for up to 6 weeks. 

We’re recruiting people with good people skills to be trained in on our customer information system and help check-in, register, and schedule customers during our in-person shopping times.  Customers are scheduled for food shelf shopping appointments (5 per 15 minutes) but we also have some walk-ins or people looking to reschedule.  60% of customers speak Spanish.  Must have functional spoken & listening skills in Spanish (bilingual is a PLUS!)  Should work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.  Must be comfortable communicating with a wide variety of people in a dynamic atmosphere.  Will have one-on-one training on the Pantry Saver app before starting and on-the-job training from another volunteer for first shift or more if needed.  Civil Rights training is required prior to first shift worked with the public.  Call with questions!

Adult ESL Co-Teacher/Class Assistant (Saint Paul)

Are you interested in leading small groups of ESL/ELL learners? Would you like to support adult immigrants and refugees who are improving their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English? Do you enjoy working with people of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you! 

Duties: 

Join us!

For more information or to get started, please fill out this brief application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan Boyle at mboyle@literacymn.org with questions.

Volunteer ESL/ELL Co-Teacher

Partner with people in your community who are learning English. Meet new people and work with them to build literacy skills and achieve their goals.

Join our community of learners! Literacy Minnesota is seeking volunteer co-teachers and assistants to support an adult English Language program at Hiawatha Collegiate High School, 3500 E. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN.

REQUIREMENTS

Join us!

Interested? Fill out this short application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan Boyle at mboyle@literacymn.org.

GED Math and Reading/Writing Tutors

Help your neighbors prepare for their GED and reach their educational goals! Volunteer as a pre-GED math or reading/writing tutor/co-teacher with the Open Door Learning Center - Minneapolis one day per week 10am-1pm; reading/writing on Mondays and Wednesdays, math on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Volunteers help learners develop skills and confidence in math or reading. You'll gain teaching experience while making a difference in the life of an adult learner. Volunteers are provided with a curriculum to follow and work with learners 1:1 or in small groups.

Our students are highly motivated and grateful for your help. Join us in making a difference in the community!

Apply at: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or call (651) 251-9071 with questions. Open Door Minneapolis is a program of Literacy Minnesota.

Volunteer Phonics Tutor/ESL Classroom Assistant

Are you looking for a way to connect in your community? Would you like to support adult refugees and immigrants who are improving their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English? Do you enjoy working with people of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties:

Join us!

For more information or to get started, please fill out this brief application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan Boyle at mboyle@literacymn.org with questions.

Are you passionate about supporting immigrant and refugee communities? Join us at the Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM), where our mission is to empower Somali youth and families to grow stronger and healthier through youth mentoring, family education, and connections with community resources.

Learn more about the history of SOMFAM.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Board Members will utilize personal and professional skills, relationships and knowledge for the advancement of SOMFAM. Duties include but are not limited to:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SOMFAM is seeking individuals who have financial, legal, marketing, organizational development, volunteer resource, and fundraising experience to help expand the work of our nonprofit.

HOW TO APPLY: Contact Fatoun Ali, Executive Director, fatounali02@gmail.com

We are seeking Spanish speaking individuals that can assist our Spanish speaking families.

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Become a Virtual Literacy Mentor! Tutor Kindergarten through 3rd grade students to help them achieve literacy success.

TRAINING 

ESLC provides an orientation and pre-service training on the session structure, literacy activities and mentoring strategies prior to Literacy Mentors beginning work with their students. Supplemental training is provided throughout the year for a total of 20-25 hours of training.

FROM A VOLUNTEER

“Working with ESLC, other mentors and the children we serve connects me with my love of reading and helps me support our scholars.  As each child learns to explore the world through reading, our community grows stronger."

Collect spices to donate to the Brian Coyle Center food shelf in Cedar Riverside or the Waite House food shelf in the Phillips neighborhood.

Our Waite House neighbors have told us they wish they could get cumin, cloves, onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, and mint to prepare nutritious and delicious food for their families. Our Brian Coyle neighbors cook with:  salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin seed, curry powder, turmeric. 

Food that tastes "like home" nourishes the body and the soul.

Fluent Spanish speakers are needed to help interpret for Spanish-speaking clients which currently represent a majority of our client base. 

Specific tasks include:

--greeting;

--helping new clients fill out registration forms;

--directing new clients through the process of receiving food. 

Volunteers shifts are from 9:30am  to 12:30pm or 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  The majority of our clients arrive during the morning shift, but numbers are increasing in the afternoon as well.

For anyone interested in working with the Minnehaha Food Shelf, please contact Board Chair Sara Olson at fargo1947@comcast.net or Board Member  Louise Robinson at larobinson303@gmail.com.

The Minnehaha Food Shelf has experienced tremendous growth in our client base.  We need additional volunteers to help support our greeting and food distribution activities.

Specific tasks include:

--greeting the clients;

--assisting with registration;

--directing clients through the food distribution process;

--re-stocking available food items. 

There are two shifts for these tasks every Tuesday, from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 12:30 to 3:00pm.

For anyone interested in working with the Minnehaha Food Shelf, please contact Board Chair Sara Olson at fargo1947@comcast.net or Board Member  Louise Robinson at larobinson303@gmail.com.

Partner with us to provide food for those in need by preparing food that is distributed for use at congregate sites and schools. Meals are prepared at the Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Avenue, South Minneapolis. Precautions are taken to protect both volunteers and people receiving food.

We will accommodate your schedule. There are opportunities available on most days of the week. Thank you for your support and partnership!

Please contact Mary Lundquist at 612.321.1967.

Answering the phones and greeting clients: We will provide training and scripts for this role. This volunteer will be stationed at the desk and responsible for answering the phone, taking client information needed to make appointments and making appointments.  This volunteer will also be the first face people see and interact with as they come for appointments. Staff will be present for all volunteer shifts. Please note, we have instituted socially distant an and safety precautions in response to COVID 19. 

Shifts are as follows:

Monday and Tuesday: 9-12, 12-2:30, 2:30-5:00

Thursday: 11-2:00, 2-5:00

Saturday: 9-11:30, 11:30-2

Volunteers will greet clients and answer any questions about current inventory, assist with finding products, and provide a friendly shopping experience.  As clients finish shopping, volunteers will assist with bagging groceries, and helping out to car if needed. Volunteer will also assist in restocking as needed. Staff will be present for all volunteer shifts. Please note, we have instituted socially distant and safety precautions in response to COVID 19.

Shifts are as follows: 

Monday and Tuesday: 9-12, 12-2:30, 2:30-5:00

Thursday: 11-2:00, 2-5:00

Saturday: 9-11:30, 11:30-2

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.

If enriching the lives of people in your community sounds like something you are interested in, please volunteer! Metro North ABE provides support for all volunteers, and we have amazing teachers who provide support, direction, and materials. Help our adult learners with reading, spelling, and the alphabet through Google Meet!

Our openings are online: 

   Tuesday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Please let us know what days and times work for you!

*This opportunity is only available to residents of MN*

You can help SOMFAM improve the lives of Somali Immigrants by donating items needs.

Tables and chairs for classroom space

Computers and Printers

Overhead projector and projection screen

Microphones / Sound System 

Office supplies

Bus passes for families

Gift cards to help families

Movie passes for families

School supplies

Free admissions to museums, zoos, recreational facilities, amusement parks, etc.

See a full list of items needed at https://www.somfam.org/howyoucanhelp

Are you passionate about supporting immigrant and refugee communities? Join us at the Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM), where our mission is to empower Somali youth and families to grow stronger and healthier through youth mentoring, family education, and connections with community resources.

We are looking for a committed volunteer to enhance our volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts in order to support immigrant and refugee families.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about supporting immigrant and refugee communities? Join us at the Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM), where our mission is to empower Somali youth and families to grow stronger and healthier through youth mentoring, family education, and connections with community resources.

We are looking for a committed volunteer to enhance our visibility and support our fundraising efforts for both financial support, grants and in-kind items needed.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about supporting immigrant and refugee communities? Join us at the Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM), where our mission is to empower Somali youth and families to grow stronger and healthier through youth mentoring, family education, and connections with community resources.

SOMFAM is in its start-up phase. We are looking for committed and resourceful volunteers to help us create a sound infrastructure as we work together to create a strong and vibrant nonprofit organization. We are looking for a communications volunteer to enhance our visibility and support our fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about supporting immigrant and refugee communities? Join us at the Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM), where our mission is to empower Somali youth and families to grow stronger and healthier through youth mentoring, family education, and connections with community resources.

SOMFAM is in its start-up phase. We are looking for committed and resourceful volunteers to help us create a sound infrastructure as we work together to create a strong and vibrant nonprofit organization. We are looking for a Social Media volunteer to enhance our visibility and support our fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

We would be very grateful for your support in these areas. If interested, please reach out to us!

We're currently looking for volunteers to help teach English classes at our Blaisdell YMCA classroom location. Classes are small group (~10) and include roles as lead teachers, assistants/co-teachers, and 1-1/small groups for Beginning literacy students. To apply, you can click the link here to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form, or contact our Education Volunteer Coordinator, Sam Monroe at (612) 930-3493 or education@lyndale.org.

Volunteer Interest Form Link: 

bit.ly/LNAVolunteerApp  

Our association is currently looking for volunteers to help teach English classes at Sagrado Corazon de Jesus to small student groups. Previous teaching experience and proficiency in Spanish are not required but can be helpful. 

Got an eye for design and enjoy working on a team? This role is for you! Apartment set-up volunteers partake in: 

When refugees arrive in the Twin Cities they face many challenges, including navigating our transportation system, adjusting to new customs, and often learning a new language.  Having a friend can make all the difference in bolstering their courage to try new things! Volunteer Befrienders provide the social support that greatly increases a refugee’s ability to transition to self-sufficiency. In the process, Befrienders will learn about their refugee friend’s culture and experience our community through the lens of their refugee friend.

Win/Win/Win:
Ensure Good Drivers, Refresh Your Driving Habits, Help Someone Gain Transportation Independence

Do you wish other drivers were better prepared? Are you looking for an easy way to give back AND get more connected to others in our community? Do you enjoy tutoring? Are you looking for the occasional volunteer gig? This tutoring role involves helping job-seeking adults, mostly English language learners, prepare for the written MN Driver’s License Knowledge (Written) Test – a prerequisite on the path to getting their driver’s license. Having a driver’s license opens doors to jobs, child care, improved living conditions and self-sufficiency. One-on-one coaching for the written test increases the chance that they will pass the test and be more aware of important aspects of being a good and safe driver – and we ALL benefit from that! In this role you will see your impact firsthand and gain insight into how employment barriers affect your community.

Daily Work is committed to having a diverse staff, intern, and volunteer workforce. We encourage people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

About Daily Work

Daily Work is an independent, nonprofit organization providing individualized career services to job seekers who face significant barriers to gaining employment. Daily Work’s mission is to provide employment services and mentoring so all job seekers can thrive, resulting in a community where everyone can work, grow, and contribute. Daily Work focuses on employment as a means to long-term self-sufficiency and a thriving life. Employment is not seen in isolation, but as an integral element of a healthy, holistic life experience.  Daily Work considers all these elements in serving our diverse community and it drives our commitment to an "all are welcome" approach to serving people who desire work. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the positive impacts of work in their life.

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Work Logistics

Skills/Qualities Desired

Note: To ensure the safety of staff and job seekers, we conduct a background check of applicant's criminal history. Daily Work will consider applicants with a criminal record on a case by case basis. Typically, crimes against people or crimes of a more recent nature may be cause for Daily Work to deny a volunteer application.

Daily Work also requires volunteers and interns who come to the office or meet with job seekers to be vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19.

What We Can Give You

This is an opportunity to give back to others while supporting job seekers in our community. Stay busy and be an important team member in a small organization. Build your community network while enjoying a fun, flexible work environment where you can see the difference you are making every day.

Remove barriers, build prosperity, help create a community
where everyone can work, grow, and contribute!

Want to make your day by having real connections and lasting impact with others? We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with all aspects of Daily Work’s career services program including working directly with job seekers and helping them with their employment goals. This includes: researching and identifying ways to more effectively support job seekers track and bolster outcomes, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance Daily Work’s effectiveness. This position heavily utilizes the computer.

Daily Work is committed to having a diverse staff, intern, and volunteer workforce. We encourage people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

What You’ll Do as an Employment Case Manager

Coordinate services, develop action steps, and advocate to assist job seekers with:

We are looking for passionate and committed volunteers with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and professional skills to provide governance to the organization and join our Board of Directors. It is our highest priority to ensure our Board of Directors reflects the experiences of the people MORE serves. Time Commitment – on average 2-4 hours each month.

Help adults learn English
If you have a desire to teach adult English language learners in the Twin Cities area, come join us at the English Learning Center.
Volunteer one or more times per week, online or in person. Morning and evening opportunities available.
Materials, training, and support all provided! Previous teaching experience not required.
Current Openings include:
Adult ESL Teachers and Classroom Assistants 
Contact Info:
kate@englishlc.org

Apply Now: https://oscs-mn.org/elc-volunteer-application/

LOMEPOLIS Overview:

Lomepolis Health team is dedicated to making health care application, Tax prep and Investment accessible to all in Minnesotan. The American recue Act and Affordable Care Act created a new way to enroll in healthcare coverage through on-line exchanges. MNsure called for a new kind of Brokers and navigators to help people understand their health plan options and enrollment. Lomepolis is quick to become one of MNsure broker/ navigator grantees and official partners.

LOMEPOLIS seeks to benefit from diversity of volunteer backgrounds, skills sets and knowledge base.

Position: Partnership & Development Assistant.

Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for working with the executive director and development manager to develop and sustain partnerships and funding relationships with corporations, businesses, organizations and government entities.

Accountable To: Executive Director

Responsibilities:

Skills needed:

Benefits: 

Time commitment: Minimum 5 hours/week

Send resume and/or letter of interest to Lomepolis55@gmail.com

LOMEPOLIS Overview:

Lomepolis Health team is dedicated to making health care, Tax prep and Investment accessible to all in Minnesotan. The American Recue Act and Affordable Care Act created a new way to enroll in health care coverage through on-line exchanges. MNsure called for a new kind of Brokers and navigators to help people understand their health plan options and enrollment. Lomepolis is quick to become one of MNsure broker/ navigator grantees and official partners.

Position: Communications and Design Coordinator (volunteer)

Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for creating communications content and executing ongoing communications activities including email communications, social media, and website editing.

Accountable To: Program and Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

Skills needed:

Benefits: 

Time commitment: Approximately 2-4 hours/week

People of Color are encouraged to apply.

Send resume and/or letter of interest to Lomepolis55@gmail.com

LOMEPOLIS Overview:

Lomepolis Health team is dedicated to making health care, Tax prep and Investment accessible to all in Minnesotan. The American Recue Act and Affordable Care Act created a new way to enroll in health care coverage through on-line exchanges. MNsure called for a new kind of Brokers and navigators to help people understand their health plan options and enrollment. Lomepolis is quick to become one of MNsure broker/ navigator grantees and official partners.

Position: Communications and Design Coordinator (volunteer)

Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for creating communications content and executing ongoing communications activities including email communications, social media, and website editing.

Accountable To: Contract & Grant Manager

Responsibilities:

The Contracts & Grants Manager is a key member of the Lomepolis Development, working to enhance the organization’s funding models, identifying new sources of funding, and developing competitive grant applications. This position supports the cultivation of charitable support from philanthropic business, corporate, government agencies and foundation donors, writes and submits grant proposals

Skills needed:

Benefits: 

Time commitment: Approximately 2-4 hours/week

People of Color are encouraged to apply.

Send resume and/or letter of interest to Lomepolis55@gmail.com

Refugees and others who have a special status arrive in the United States legally after being forced to flee violence and persecution. Once they arrive in Minnesota, LSS Refugee Services works to secure safe and affordable housing for them, offers employment services and empowers them to achieve self-sufficiency and agency. Mentors act as friends and neighbors to newly arrived refugees and support them as they navigate the challenges of resettlement. 

Goal of Position:

To be a guide and friend for a refugee or refugee couple in their challenging first months in the United States. Each paring will involve setting 2-3 goals/focuses for the mentorship.

Sample Activities:

Please Note:

A Case Worker works with each refugee for at least their first 90 days in the US.  These first needs are called the “core services,” including housing, furniture, basic household items, medical care, social security, employment authorization documentation, school enrollment. Mentors are not responsible for these services.

Time Commitment:

Mentors make a commitment to meet at least once a week for three months. This has the potential for extension, if all parties are interested in continuing.

Scheduling:

At the discretion of the volunteer and availability of the refugee.

Worksite:

Varies, but will most likely be at the refugee’s home and in the community.

Qualifications:

Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.  Ability to work with people with basic English proficiency. Interest in helping refugees with resettlement needs.  An application, interview, and background check are required. Training and supervision are provided.

We are looking for volunteers to teach a one-hour online class to beginning or intermediate English Learners. The curriculum is provided to you.  The classes are scheduled between 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday evenings.  We also may schedule a weekend class. 

You will work with a teacher to reinforce the curriculum that students are learning in their other classes.  You usually have between 2-8 students attending a Zoom conference. Training in teaching strategies and Zoom presentations are offered if needed.  Volunteers usually commit to one-two hours a week. 

VSS is looking for volunteers who can assist students online or in person with their digital learning skills. Or, we may ask you to teach a module in class (online or in-person).

Our students receive a Chrome Book to complete homework and attend Zoom classes.  We need to train students on using this technology.  Hours are varied and/or you can attend an appointment with a student. 

VSS has Adult Basic Education classes that are in person Monday through Friday.

The schedule is 9:30 a.m. to noon.   12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

We need volunteers to serve as teaching assistants in the beginning and intermediate classes.  Teaching assistants will lead break-out groups, check students' work, and work with students who may be struggling in class.   

Volunteers can come for an hour during class, or for the morning or afternoon session. Volunteers work out a schedule with the teacher, so the teachers can prepare work or assignments prior to the class. Volunteers usually commit to 1 to 3 hours per week. 

VSS needs individuals interested in helping our clients with day-to-day activities as clients learn how to navigate government and medical assistance.  

Volunteers can set up appointments with clients to help them fill out paperwork, make medical appointments, apply for drivers' licenses or MN Identification Cards, and apply for jobs. VSS will connect you to a client and provide translation services if necessary. 

Asian American Organizing Project (AAOP) is soliciting a Request for Proposal from qualified individuals or businesses within Minnesota to recommend and provide human resource (HR) consulting services through an equity and justice lens. The total budget available for this project for the 2023 calendar year is $10,000 with the potential to continue into 2024 if budget and organizational needs permit.

Background

AAOP is a non-partisan organization led by and for young Asian Minnesotans in the Twin Cities. Through our grassroots organizing efforts and programming, we aim to develop young Asian community leaders to resist oppression and co-create a more just future for their families, schools, communities, and cities. AAOP has approximately six full-time employees and one part-time employee. The HR duties are managed by the Executive Director.

Project Scope

The selected bidder will be responsible for providing HR services through an equity and justice lens to the management team and board members. The scope of services to be provided will include, but not limited to:

HR Audit and Compliance

Conduct a one-time HR audit and make recommendations using an equity lens to improve and strengthen HR operations, including legal compliance of practices and policies.

Review and provide recommendations to the employee recruiting, interviewing, reference and background check, hiring and onboarding process.

Assess job descriptions, pay-scale and benefits and assure competitiveness and comparison to similar nonprofit organizations.

Present findings to management team and board members; update employee handbook and assist the management team with rolling out changes to employees.

Employee Relations

Develop and implement processes for regular employee surveys and feedback, and exit interviews.

Provide consultation and training to the management team on disciplinary process, conflict management, performance documentation, employee motivation, recognition and retention and coaching skills.

Make recommendations for long-term HR considerations, such as ongoing training for employees and management team, hiring and onboarding an employee responsible for HR duties and succession planning.

Submission Requirements

Please submit proposals no later than Friday, January 6th, 2023 to Linda Her, Executive Director at linda@aaopmn.org.

Proposals must include:

Bidder’s name, address, telephone number, email address and website.

An overview of the bidder’s mission, background and prior experience providing HR consulting with an equity lens.

Description of the approach the bidder will use to provide requested services, including timeline, hours required (of both consultant and AAOP representatives), outcomes and total costs per project.

Budget and fee structure for services.

Name, title, telephone number and email of three references for clients, whom similar services have been provided, including a brief description of services performed.

AAOP invites interested bidders to schedule a one-hour meeting with the management team and board members to ask questions and learn more about AAOP and the RFP prior to submitting a proposal. To schedule a meeting, please contact Linda Lelis-Her, Executive Director at linda@aaopmn.org.

AAOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations and marital status. We strongly encourage individuals who identify as or businesses led by Asian & Pacific Islanders, Black, indigenous, people of color, disabled, queer, trans and women to submit a proposal.

We are a K-12+ nonprofit tutoring and mentoring program located right by the capitol at 441 Rice Street in St. Paul, one block south of the Capitol/Rice Street Light Rail platform. Tutoring is held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm, which includes time for the young people to eat a warm meal that we provide to them from 6:30-7pm. Once tutoring begins, young people get the chance to work on important academic and life skills until 8:30pm each night.

With COVID precautions, GNC is being extra cautious to help keep everyone safe in the building. Everyone washes hands upon arrival and we are still wearing masks at GNC. GNC also works to address the effects of COVID on young people by providing educational opportunities for them year-round through our tutoring program. We work to help them stay on-level and understand information and subjects that are relevant to their curriculum at school.

We are a K-12+ nonprofit tutoring and mentoring program located right by the capitol at 441 Rice Street in St. Paul, one block south of the Capitol/Rice Street Light Rail platform. Tutoring is held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm, which includes time for the young people to eat a warm meal that we provide to them from 6:30-7pm. Once tutoring begins, young people get the chance to work on important academic and life skills until 8:30pm each night.

With COVID precautions, GNC is being extra cautious to help keep everyone safe in the building. Everyone washes hands upon arrival and we are still wearing masks at GNC. GNC also works to address the effects of COVID on young people by providing educational opportunities for them year-round through our tutoring program. We work to help them stay on-level and understand information and subjects that are relevant to their curriculum at school.

For this age group, we need help with specific upper level topics and classes, such as Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, and more.

We are a K-College nonprofit tutoring and mentoring program located right by the capitol at 441 Rice Street in St. Paul, one block south of the Capitol/Rice Street Light Rail platform. Tutoring is held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm, which includes time for the young people to eat a warm meal that we provide to them from 6:30-7pm. Once tutoring begins, young people get the chance to work on important academic and life skills until 8:30pm each night.

With COVID precautions, GNC is being extra cautious to help keep everyone safe in the building. Everyone washes hands upon arrival and we are still wearing masks at GNC. GNC also works to address the effects of COVID on young people by providing educational opportunities for them year-round through our tutoring program. We work to help them stay on-level and understand information and subjects that are relevant to their curriculum at school.

College tutoring is subject specific and specific to the needs of the young adults we serve. General knowledge of writing and…

The Taco Tour on Lake Street is back! Enjoy a day of nonstop flavor and family fun with taste bud-tempting tacos from Lake Street’s finest taquerias, cafes, and restaurants.

Join us in proudly supporting Latinx- and immigrant-owned small businesses in the corridor.

Together as one, we’ll celebrate Lake Street’s return to greatness, munching forward with a huge appetite for more positivity, more community pride and, of course, more tacos.

Leading up to the Taco Tour, we need help spreading the word! Drop off event flyers at businesses on Lake Street and in your neighborhood (like coffee shops, anymore that might grab attention)! Grab some posters at LEDC's office in St. Paul and take them to businesses in late August or early September. Work at your own pace, set your own schedule. Groups welcome. 

After-School Writing Lab is a writing and tutoring program for students ages 7 and older. In After-School Writing Lab, volunteer tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students on homework, reading practice, creative writing prompts, and games.

Volunteers for this position must be fully vaccinated.

Volunteers, staff, and students will all be wearing masks and capacity will be limited to keep us all safe.

Available shifts are Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30–5 p.m. and/or 5–6:30 p.m.

Volunteers are asked to commit to one 90-minute shift once a week (or more, if you want).

826 MSP is looking for volunteers with:

- passion for working with and learning alongside students
- desire to build healthy relationships and learning skills
- consistency and reliability
- enthusiasm for affirming students' identities, strengths, and imagination
- experience in (or willingness to learn about) working with students of color and antiracist educational practices

"Do I have to be an expert in all school subjects to volunteer?"
No. Tutors are not expected to have all the answers. What's most important is that you can work alongside students to help them find the answers themselves.

"Do I have to be a professional writer to volunteer?"
No. 826 MSP believes everyone is a writer—students and grown-ups alike!

(only for those who are marketing majors)

Volunteers must sign up here https://almaauunvolunteer.paperform.co

(3rd year law students, J.D. & Esq. only)

Volunteers must sign up here https://almaauunvolunteer.paperform.co

Volunteers must sign up here https://almaauunvolunteer.paperform.co

Become a State Chair for Their Stories Political!

Their Stories Political is a nonprofit organization aiming to channel youth activism to enact change at the legislative level. At Their Stories, we understand the delicate and consequential nature of politics. Our goal is to bring inclusivity and progressivism to the spotlight, while placing an emphasis on systemic change.

State Chairs will organize, oversee, and develop a Their Stories chapter within their state. This would include recruiting members, managing projects and events, organizing fundraisers, campaign for/against certain policy, working with state public officials, and more!

Become part of the IES Summit Planning Team! We are looking for great community connectors, organized individuals, those with photography, PR skills, and more. 

Title of Position:          Classroom Assistant

Purpose:                        To provide assistance to ESL or GED students in a classroom situation, under the direction of a lead teacher

Requirements:             Ability to speak, read and write English; dependable; prompt; patient; non-judgmental; and able to maintain confidentiality.

Training:                        Attend one of the Minnesota Literacy Council’s 12-hour Pre-Service Tutor Trainings (or 2-3 hour online training) and periodic In-Service Workshops as appropriate. Attend an initial orientation meeting at the learning center.

Location:                          Open Door Learning Center – Northside

611 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Time Commitment:    Two hours per week for a minimum of 4 months.

Duties:                           -     Arrive regularly and punctually.

Benefits:                           Opportunity to meet people from other cultures and learn about those cultures; opportunity to help people adjust to living in the United States; opportunity to develop problem-solving and teaching skills; opportunity to use creativity in meeting the needs of students; opportunity to learn more about the literacy community; opportunity to work in a classroom situation with a professional teacher.

Supervisor:   Sarah Corrigan, scorrigan@literacymn.org (evening)

Title of Position:           Volunteer ESL Teacher

Purpose:                           To help adult English Language Learners improve their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English.

Requirements:              Ability to speak, read and write English; dependable, prompt, flexible, patient, non-judgmental; able to maintain confidentiality.

Training:                           Attend the Minnesota Literacy Council’s 12-hour ESL Pre-Service Training. Attend initial orientation meeting with program coordinator. Observe a 2-hour class.  Co-instruct an additional 2-hour class.  Detailed curriculum and texts are provided.

                                        *An additional two hours of training is required for every twelve months of service, and can be fulfilled through one of the many in-service trainings offered by the literacy council, or through another approved workshop or event.

Location:                          Open Door Learning Center – Northside

611 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Time Commitment:    Three hours per week for a minimum of 4 months. Volunteer teachers are expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to class, and to complete a lesson report after class.

Duties:                           -     Arrive regularly and punctually.

Benefits:                           Opportunity to meet people from other cultures and learn about those cultures; opportunity to help people adjust to living in the United States; opportunity to develop problem-solving and teaching skills; opportunity to use creativity in meeting the needs of students; opportunity to learn more about the literacy community; opportunity to work in collaboration with other teachers and program coordinators; opportunity to grow in your own use and understanding of English.

Supervisor:    Sarah Corrigan, scorrigan@literacymn.org (evening)   (612) 377-5399

Opportunity Saint Paul matches dedicated volunteers with partner nonprofit organizations that have proven records of effectively addressing barriers to economic mobility. We then support volunteers and partners organizations through learning events that build community and advance understanding of how to make a meaningful dent in poverty.