Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Join us as we pack cleaning kits and make fleece tie blankets to give to young people who are moving into stable housing! All supplies will be provided. A confirmation email will be sent prior to the event and will include additional details for parking, building entrance, and the on-site point of contact. Please look for emails from volunteer@thelinkmn.org the week of this event.

Did you know our street storm drains empty into our lakes and rivers?

You can help by adopting drains in your neighborhood, it's free and easy Adopt a Drain HERE

Storm water carries trash pollution and leaves which contributes to the green algae that forms on our lakes. Just keep the top of the drains clear when you can, it's easy to do several drains in an intersection near your home. 

Please let us know your storm drain names, some neighborhoods eligible for contest prizes.

Enter Contest

more info - greenguardiansmn@gmail.com

Join your neighbors and the CIDNA Environmental Committee for a community clean-up of Lake of the Isles!
Meet at W. Lake of the Isles Pkwy & W. 28th St to grab supplies. Then head out to clean up along the shore line and take care of our community!

You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the lake. Please be cautious as we sometimes find sharp objects.

Bring your friends and family! You are welcome to bring your canoes and kayaks.

Our clean-ups are Park Steward events, the Park Board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year. Use this link or sign one at the clean up.  MPRB Waiver

Want to close out the 4th of July with a bang? Rock from the Heart needs a 20-person powerhouse crew to run the beer stand during the peak of the Delano celebration. We’re the team that keeps the party going through the big show and right up until the music stops

When: July 4th | 2 shifts available
4pm - 8pm
8:00 PM – Midnight

The Vibe: You’ll be right in the thick of it while Good for Gary rocks the stage (late shift). We’re looking for people who love a fast-paced environment and a high-energy crowd.

The Mission: Every pour helps us support heart patient education and advocacy. We do it with grit, heart, and a lot of classic rock energy.

The Perks

Free Rock from the Heart T-shirt for every volunteer to wear during the shift and keep.

The best way to experience the energy of the 4th—right in the middle of the action.

Requirements

Must be 18+.

Join staff, volunteers, board members, foster and adoptive families, and community supporters as we refresh and beautify EVOLVE's Oak Park Heights campus.

Joseph's Coat is a free store serving those in need within an environment of dignity and respect. We are seeking volunteers to join our team.

Shopping Day volunteer positions are on site at Joseph's Coat. Joseph's Coat is a free store that provides goods to those in need. We are open to shoppers on Mondays and Wednesdays. Shopping Day volunteer duties can include: 
1. Assisting on the store floor in various sections
2. Helping at the door to check in, and give shopping bags to shoppers
3. Assisting at the Hygiene Counter
4. Sorting donations in the back
5. Assist with answering the phones and making appointments as needed
6. Other duties as needed

We look forward to meeting you!

Joseph's Coat is a free store serving those in need within an environment of dignity and respect. We are seeking volunteers to join our team.

Our Donation Day volunteer positions are on site at Joseph's Coat. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we accept donations for clothing, housewares and hygiene items. Donation Day volunteer duties include:
1. Sorting items to our standard to place in the store
2. Helping to check donors in and assist them with donations
3. Helping to move donation items to keep the walkways clear
4. Checking the store to make sure that items are to our standards
5. Assisting with answering the phones and making appointments as needed
6. Other duties as needed

We look forward to meeting you!!

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 20 calls per day

-Ability to use computer scheduling software

-Ability to communicate with people of various background

We are always looking for people to assist at our special events throughout the year, including our Summer Celebration Picnic, Gala, and more!

Duties typically include serving food, dismissing tables, leading activities, etc.

Corporate and group volunteers are welcome to assist with projects such as building beautification, assisting with large art pieces for our Art Speaks program, and gathering supplies to assemble kits for the people we serve.

We request that groups donate or provide supplies needed to complete the project.

Wish granters are essential to fulfilling each child’s wish. They work in teams of two or three and help the wish child determine their heartfelt wish. Wish granters create an exceptional wish experience through building a relationship with the child and their family. Wish children come from all different backgrounds and cultures, so with the help of bilingual wish granters, a wish child can communicate in a language that they are most comfortable with during the wish process! It also greatly reduces the stress for other family members. We welcome all applicants, but have a particular need for volunteers who can speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, and Arabic at any level of proficiency. ASL is also in demand. Training is provided and is flexible with your schedule!

Thank you for your interest in helping kids with critical illnesses and their families.

This is a wonderful opportunity to create hope, strength, and joy for a child with a critical illness! Wish granters will be able to build a relationship with a child in their community and connect with the child’s family. Wish granters assist the child throughout the whole process from helping brainstorm wish ideas, to helping make it all come true. Wish Granters work in teams of two or three to assure the wish is fulfilled. No experience needed; we will provide training flexible with your schedule.

As of June 2026, we especially need volunteers who can work with wish kids in Anoka County.

Do you have a hobby you would like to share with adults with disabilities?

We welcome experts in a field to visit our sites and help us learn something new.

This could include sharing a hobby, leading sing-a-longs, doing a painting demonstration, coaching in financial literacy, and more!

Times and frequency are flexible! Come share your talents with us!

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Nearly 30% of all visitors to our food pantry speak Spanish as their primary language 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/.

Help make our services more accessible by transporting food directly to homes where transportation can be a barrier! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun.

Available Opportunities:

VEAP is open Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 1-3 hours in length. All van driving volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays: 2pm-5pm

Thursdays: 2pm-5pm

Learn more about this program here!

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

Help provide fresh and healthy food to your neighbors! Help us create a positive shopping experience for all by:

Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Shifts occur:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8:15am-11:30am, 11:15am-2:30pm, or 2:15pm-5:15pm

Fridays: 8:15am-11:30am (16+)

All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Youth ages 10 – 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 2:15pm-5:15pm shift

Get started today! Both Youth and Adult applications can be found at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Brighten a Senior’s Day – And Make a New Friend!
You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in Minneapolis (55406, 55404) by volunteering for friendly visits or regular check-ins. Whether it's an in-person visit once or twice a month, a phone call, an uplifting email, or a handwritten card, your time and care can help ease the loneliness of isolation.

It’s a simple way to lift someone’s spirits—and you might gain a new friend in the process!
Background check required.

Help create meaningful events for Latinx students and families. Wilder’s Sembrando program is seeking a volunteer to support events during the 2026–2027 school year. You can share and strengthen your event planning and coordination skills in a community setting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organizing details, collaborating with staff, and making community-centered events welcoming and successful.

Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver noon meals to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area. You can volunteer solo, with a friend or family member, or with a work or community group for a 1.5-hour shift from 10:30am-12pm on a weekly or substitute basis with weekday morning options on Monday-Friday. You can choose one or more days per week.

Responsibilities include utilizing your own vehicle to pick up meals from our location and dropping off at community members' homes. Routes may include downtown Saint Paul and non-downtown stops in Frogtown, Midway and downtown St. Paul areas. Mileage reimbursement is available. Join us and support the well-being and independence of your neighbors!

Current openings:

Learn more:

We’re looking for a small team of 2-4 volunteers to help improve our space by assisting with light cleaning. This is a one-time group opportunity for anyone who enjoys hands-on projects and helping us maintain a welcoming space. Wilder has space for Wilder programs and for other organizations to rent for meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, and community events. These rooms provide space for community connection and provide revenue that supports our mission.

What you’ll do: Help wipe down tables and surrounding chairs and may help replace wheels on tables.

When: Monday, July 20 from 8am-12pm

Volunteer responsibilities & qualifications: Volunteers should be comfortable bending, reaching, doing basic cleaning, and using basic hand tools. Some light lifting may be involved, such as moving chair stacks, though heavier lifting support will be available as needed. Open to volunteers age 18 and up.

Interested? Sign up at the link here. Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 for more information.

Connect with neighbors, enjoy the outdoors.  

Join us at The Wedge Office from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 20 to do some neighborhood cleaning! Supplies (bags, buckets, trash pickers, gloves) provided.
The MPRB parks board asks that volunteers sign a waiver once a year, also available at event sign in.

Adults Waiver FORM      Minors Waiver FORM

Project for Pride in Living is looking for individuals who would like to volunteer within our Access Lab on a weekly basis.

The shift is 3.5 hours each week with current needs being: Monday AM/PM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday PM only

AM SHIFT HOURS: 9:00am-12:30pm

PM SHIFT HOURS: 12:30pm-4:00pm

Access Lab volunteers will work with our participants on a variety of tasks that could include resume review, job searches, helping participants build up keyboarding skills, giving guidance on how to fill out online job applications, pointing participants to other resources and programs that could be helpful to them and more.

Please review ideal skillset list below to see if your talents could be beneficial to this volunteer opportunity.

Ideal Skillset:

Microsoft Office

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications

Google Tools

Basic internet search skills

Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Drive, and other Google applications

Ability to set up and manage a Gmail account

Computer & Device Use

Ability to use a PC, including logging in and managing passwords

Familiarity with iPhones and/or Android smartphones and mobile applications

Basic keyboarding skills

Email & Mobile Communication

Sending and receiving emails on both computer and mobile devices

Text messaging and voicemail use

Organizing emails using folders (e.g., resumes, job search correspondence)

Internet Navigation & Research

Understanding internet addresses (URLs) and website navigation

Locating and using employer websites, including finding Careers/Jobs pages

Researching employers, industries, job fields, and career interests online

Job Search & Employment Tools

Conducting basic job searches using Indeed and other job boards

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of job boards

Searching databases and company career sites

Job Search Strategies

Using online and offline job search methods

Networking and making professional contacts

Approaching employers directly, seeking referrals, and responding to help-wanted postings

File Management & Data Storage

Understanding how computers organize files and folders

Saving, organizing, and retrieving digital documents

Using flash drives and other storage methods to manage files

Note: This opportunity does require an interview and a background check before a volunteer can be referred to volunteer for programming.

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.

At Feed My Starving Children, our mission is to feed all of God's starving children around the world who are hungry in both body and in spirit. But we cannot do this without your help. Will you join us? 

You will pack dry meals called "MannaPack Rice" which is made of four essential ingredients: rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins.

We REQUIRE that you make a reservation on our website: https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer before you come to pack. On this website link, you will find:

*Our packing locations
*Available days and times (Note: Times differ based on location)

We look forward to having you pack with us soon. 

Blessings

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands! Join us in our mission of feeding starving children around the world. Together with other volunteers, pack dry meals called "Mannapack Rice." Join us in saving and transforming lives. Reserve your spot online via our website: www.fmsc.org/eagan

Thank you and we hope to see you very soon!

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands!

You will…

We will…

How to get involved…

A few other things to know…

Donations: While donations are not required to pack at this session, we humbly request them. Each volunteer packs about $50 worth of food and FMSC receives no government support. We can only send meals as we have funding. Nearly everyone is able to contribute something, but we leave the amount up to you. Many groups and individuals make advance fundraising a fun part of their service project. As you're willing and able, you may donate on the day you volunteer (by cash, check or credit card), or online before or after you pack.

Are you passionate about connecting with people and making a difference? Join the Red Cross team as a Volunteer Recruiter and help bring more lifesavers into our mission!

Responsibilities of the Volunteer Recruiter:

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer Recruiter:

Whether you’re talking to people at your favorite coffee shop, partnering with local organizations, or hosting an info session you’ll be at the heart of growing a stronger, more connected community.

Click Here to get started!

Interested in supporting youth, we have an opportunity for you!!

We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, registration, and day-off camp support for our "Boss Moves Youth Business Camp".  Hosted by the Better Black Business Initiative non-profit, this is a 3-day, interactive camp is designed to prepare students ages 14-20, for success in business, careers, and life. Students will participate in interactive workshops, group activities, and real-world learning sessions focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and career exploration.

The BOSS Moves Youth Business Camp helps students build confidence, develop practical life skills, explore career pathways, and think like future leaders and entrepreneurs.  Come be a part of helping elevate the future for our next generation!

Camp Dates and Times

Looking for a total of 40 volunteers over the duration of the camp.  Volunteer shifts will be in 4hr increments (contact us for adjustments to that or questions about commitments).

Responsibilities:

Build relationships with recovery organizations

Connect with treatment programs

Recruit recovery advocates

Identify collaboration opportunities

Monthly Goals:

Contact 5 organizations

Secure 2 partnership meetings

Recruit 1 recovery advocate

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain a list of congregations

Contact faith leaders

Schedule presentations

Recruit faith champions

Organize faith-focused events

Monthly Goals:

Contact 5 congregations

Schedule 1 presentation

Recruit 1 new faith partner

Responsibilities:

Collect stories from impacted individuals

Coordinate interviews

Support speakers

Work with Communications Committee

Monthly Goals:

Collect 1-2 stories

Identify 1 speaker

Submit content to Communications

Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) is starting our busiest back to school season ever. Between now and August, we are planning on preparing over 70,000 backpacks to be distributed to students in underserved schools next school year! That is nearly double the number we did last year, so we need all hands on deck to make this a reality.

If you are interested in volunteering please use this link to register or email volunteering@kinf.org! 

By partnering with teachers and students in under-resourced schools, the Kids In Need Foundation provides the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. The fulfillment of our national programs occurs at our Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, MN. We rely heavily on help from volunteers like you, and would be honored if you would consider joining us to achieve our mission.

We have a number of upcoming volunteer shifts. Interested volunteers can view and register for upcoming volunteer events here! If you are interested in scheduling a time for your group to volunteer, KINF can accommodate up to 80 participants at a time. Please email volunteering@kinf.org if you are interested in setting up a private volunteer group session or if you have any additional questions.  We can’t wait to have you join us!

Please visit the 2026 USA Games Open Roles site to see all open volunteer opportunities.

Open Roles - 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

We have potlucks once a month. We're looking for people to volunteer for helping make a community meal. Then, and set up for the event. 

Organizing Children's Space Volunteer

Volunteers help create and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children by organizing activity areas, materials, and supplies. This role supports staff and ensures that children have access to well-arranged, engaging spaces for learning and play. Responsibilities: Organize toys, books, games, and learning materials.

Arrange activity areas to promote safety and accessibility

Sort, label, and store supplies and equipment

Clean and tidy children's spaces before and after activities Inspect materials for damage and report safety concerns Assist with setting up and taking down activities and events Help maintain an inviting and child-friendly environment

Skills and Qualities:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Dependable and responsible

Enjoys supporting children and family-focused programs

Able to lift and move light supplies as needed Impact:

By keeping children's spaces organized and functional, volunteers help create an environment where children can learn, explore, and play safely and comfortably.

Celebrate Disability Joy and Community at The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village Disability Pride Festival on Sunday, August 9th from 10am - 1pm. Uplift and support disability owned businesses and organizations. There will be food, performances, crafts, art installations, face painting, and so much more! 

Festival will be held in the parking lot of Arc's Value Village Richfield, located at 6528 Penn Ave S.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 9th between 9am - 2pm with:

If you would like to volunteer to make this event a success, sign up online here.  Join us in celebrating disability pride, community, inclusion, creativity, and connection at this exciting community event.

Details and logistics will be sent via email closer to the festival and will include what to wear, where to park, who to ask for upon arrival, volunteer t-shirts and task directions. We hope to have you there!

Celebrate Disability Joy and Community at The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village Disability Pride Festival on Sunday, August 9th from 10am - 1pm. Uplift and support disability owned businesses and organizations. There will be food, performances, crafts, art installations, face painting, and so much more! 

Festival will be held in the parking lot of Arc's Value Village Richfield, located at 6528 Penn Ave S.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 9th between 9am - 2pm with:

If you would like to volunteer to make this event a success, sign up online here.  Join us in celebrating disability pride, community, inclusion, creativity, and connection at this exciting community event.

Details and logistics will be sent via email closer to the festival and will include what to wear, where to park, who to ask for upon arrival, volunteer t-shirts and task directions. We hope to have you there!

Celebrate Disability Joy and Community at The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village Disability Pride Festival on Sunday, August 9th from 10am - 1pm. Uplift and support disability owned businesses and organizations. There will be food, performances, crafts, art installations, face painting, and so much more! 

Festival will be held in the parking lot of Arc's Value Village Richfield, located at 6528 Penn Ave S.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 9th between 9am - 2pm with:

If you would like to volunteer to make this event a success, sign up online here.  Join us in celebrating disability pride, community, inclusion, creativity, and connection at this exciting community event.

Details and logistics will be sent via email closer to the festival and will include what to wear, where to park, who to ask for upon arrival, volunteer t-shirts and task directions. We hope to have you there!

Celebrate Disability Joy and Community at The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village Disability Pride Festival on Sunday, August 9th from 10am - 1pm. Uplift and support disability owned businesses and organizations. There will be food, performances, crafts, art installations, face painting, and so much more!  Festival will be held in the parking lot of Arc's Value Village Richfield, located at 6528 Penn Ave S.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 9th between 9am - 2pm with:

If you would like to volunteer to make this event a success, sign up online here.  Join us in celebrating disability pride, community, inclusion, creativity, and connection at this exciting community event.

Details and logistics will be sent via email closer to the festival and will include what to wear, where to park, who to ask for upon arrival, volunteer t-shirts and task directions. We hope to have you there!

Celebrate Disability Joy and Community at The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village Disability Pride Festival on Sunday, August 9th from 10am - 1pm. Uplift and support disability owned businesses and organizations. There will be food, performances, crafts, art installations, face painting, and so much more!  Festival will be held in the parking lot of Arc's Value Village Richfield, located at 6528 Penn Ave S.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 9th between 9am - 2pm with:

If you would like to volunteer to make this event a success, sign up online here.  Join us in celebrating disability pride, community, inclusion, creativity, and connection at this exciting community event.

Details and logistics will be sent via email closer to the festival and will include what to wear, where to park, who to ask for upon arrival, volunteer t-shirts and task directions. We hope to have you there!

Celebrate Disability Joy and Community at The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village Disability Pride Festival on Sunday, August 9th from 10am - 1pm. Uplift and support disability owned businesses and organizations. There will be food, performances, crafts, art installations, face painting, and so much more!  Festival will be held in the parking lot of Arc's Value Village Richfield, located at 6528 Penn Ave S.

Volunteers are needed Aug. 9th between 9am - 2pm with:

If you would like to volunteer to make this event a success, sign up online here.  Join us in celebrating disability pride, community, inclusion, creativity, and connection at this exciting community event.

Details and logistics will be sent via email closer to the festival and will include what to wear, where to park, who to ask for upon arrival, volunteer t-shirts and task directions. We hope to have you there!

Family Day 2026 is a cornerstone event of MNPOC Pride’s annual programming, focused on creating a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space for LGBTQ+ people of color, youth, and families. Hosted in the heart of the community, this free public event brings together hundreds of attendees for a day of celebration, education, and resource-sharing.

The event includes live entertainment featuring local artists, a diverse range of community resource providers, health and wellness services including HIV testing and prevention education, youth-focused programming, and free food to reduce barriers to participation. Family Day prioritizes accessibility, cultural representation, and community healing, while fostering connections between attendees and essential services.

Through this event, MNPOC Pride aims to strengthen community bonds, increase access to critical resources, and create a visible, joyful space where LGBTQ+ people of color and their families are celebrated and supported.

StyleXchange Sorting Volunteer

Purpose: The StyleXchange Sorting volunteer will assess the quality, seasonality, and usability of the clothing items that are donated.

Description of Role:

As a clothing sorting volunteer, you will process donated items and prepare them for the store floor. Providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all shoppers is our goal! You'll be making a real difference in the lives of people in need by providing low-barrier access for everyone to receive high-quality clothing for free or at a low cost in our thrift store. 

Volunteer Duties and responsibilities.

·        Understand and abide by quality standards set by Valley Outreach to ensure positive client experience. Consider quality and seasonality, understand what "usable condition" means, and center the dignity of shoppers.

·        Work independently and use decision-making skills to effectively sort, select, and evaluate donated goods in line with our quality standards, using "Keep - Pass - Shred " sorting process.

·        Follow established processes for organizing, tagging, and properly adding items into inventory to prepare them for the store floor.

·        Maintain area cleanliness and organization.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

·        Friendly demeanor.

·        Desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        Willingness to follow directions, including verbal, written, and posted signage.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Able to lift up to 15 lbs. repetitively and safely.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach in front, above and below the waist.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours

StyleXchange sorting volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12pm

11am – 12:45pm

  8am - 11am

11am – 12:45pm

9am-12pm

1:15pm-4pm

1:15pm-4pm

Training and Support:

Clothes sorter volunteers will receive training from the StyleXchange Manager prior to starting the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

Warehouse/Food Rescue Driver & Helper

Purpose: The Warehouse/Food Rescue Driver & Helper volunteers are responsible for processing incoming food deliveries and keeping varieties of food stocked in the food shelf, refrigerator, and freezer.

Description of Role:

The Food Rescue Driver & Helper volunteers partner together to enhance our organization’s ability to directly impact our mission to provide food for those who need it, when they need it. Be a part of sustainability by cruising around Stillwater in the Valley Outreach box truck collecting food donated by local grocery stores to get it into the hands of people who need it most. 

Volunteer  Duties and Responsibilities: 

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:  

Physical Demands:

 Time Commitment: Two times per Month 

Food Rescue driver volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

 Time Commitment: two times per Month

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

7am-11am

10am - 11:30am

7am - 11am

10am - 11:30am

7am – 11am

Training and Support:  

Volunteers in this position will receive initial training and ongoing support from food program staff  in addition to working closely with a volunteer partner throughout every shift.

Warehouse/Food Rescue

Purpose: The Warehouse volunteer is responsible for processing incoming food deliveries and keeping food stocked in the food shelf, refrigerator, and freezer.

Description of Role:

The role of Warehouse/Food Rescue Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to provide food for those who need it, when they need it. Volunteers in this position can expect to receive training and ongoing support from food program staff and work alongside several fellow Warehouse Volunteers.

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

·        Sort, store, and distribute bulk food products that are delivered to our warehouse.

·        Follow food safety guidelines provided for each category of product and dispose properly of products that do not meet guidelines.

·        Ensure a safe working space by following all warehouse safety guidelines.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

·        A friendly demeanor

·        A desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        A willingness to follow specific directions.

·        The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Must be able to lift 30 pounds (or even 40–50-pound bags of produce)

·        Must be able to bend and twist to pick up items.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 3-5 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach and grasp cans of food.

 Time Commitment: 3-5 hours

Warehouse volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

    Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8am-1pm

11am - 2pm

8am - 11am

11am - 2pm

8am – 1pm

1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm

10am - 1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

Volunteers will receive training from the Warehouse Coordinator prior to the start of their shift. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

Intake Volunteer

Purpose: The Intake Volunteer is responsible for checking -in new and existing clients prior to receiving services. 

Description of Role:

The role of Intake Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to provide compassionate, thoughtful, energetic, and focused interaction directly with clients who use our services. As an Intake volunteer, you will have the opportunity to provide the type of warm, welcoming first impression that communicates our commitment to our values of equity and inclusion. No experience necessary and fluency in Spanish or Karen languages is a plus!         

Volunteer duties and responsibilities

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: two times per Month

Time commitment varies depending on volunteer availability. A typical shift is 3 hours, once a week. If unable to commit to a regular weekly shift, volunteers can also opt to be placed on substitution list to be called whenever there is a volunteer absence.

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12:30pm

1pm-4pm

1pm-4pm

9am-12:30pm

4pm-6:30pm

4pm-6:30pm

Training and Support:

Intake volunteers will receive an orientation from the Client Support Services Manager prior to stating the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced Intake volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive as needed training applicable to their position.

Food Shelf Volunteer

Purpose: The Food Shelf volunteer is responsible for providing clients with great customer service while creating a positive and welcoming environment in the Food Shelf.

Description of Role:

The role of Food Shelf volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to destigmatize the food shelf shopping experience by providing great customer service to clients shopping in the food shelf. By demonstrating our organization’s values, volunteers will employ empathy and understanding as well as practicing non-judgement and inclusion to foster a welcoming environment. Volunteers in this position will receive initial training and ongoing support from food program staff and work alongside several fellow Food Shelf Volunteers.

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

Roles included: Scale attendant, Aisle attendants, Personal care/household items attendant.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours

Food Shelf volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-1pm

1pm-4pm

Closed

1pm-4pm

9-1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

The Food Shelf volunteer will receive training from the Food Program Assistant or experienced volunteer prior to working the position alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

Are you interested in creating meaningful gifts for unhoused or housing insecure individuals in our community? Build hygiene kits!

Did you know Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts have 5+% of their students who are experiencing housing insecurity? Additionally, health clinics are finding patients express a need for hygiene items during health screenings.

Let's help address this need by making hygiene kits for struggling individuals and families.

We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to purchase travel/personal size hygiene products and build our 8 piece hygiene kits for students, individuals and families struggling to afford hygiene items. 

We ask that all kit items be placed in Ziploc bags and each kit be filled with:

Please contact us at hello@bridgetobasics.org to get your full toolkit and register your volunteer activity.  Thank you!!!

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

Summer Flyer

Volunteer Position: Keystone Food Mobile Distribution Support at one of our Project for Pride in Living Locations

Location: New Foundations – 1145 Westminster St., St. Paul
Schedule: Every 4th Monday of the month
Volunteer Shift: 1:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Resident shopping from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Overview:
Support residents at New Foundations during the Keystone Food Mobile distribution. This outdoor event helps provide fresh and shelf-stable food to community members in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Important Notes:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

Training:

Additional Details:

Project for Pride in Living is looking for individuals who would like to volunteer within our Access Lab on a weekly basis.

The shift is 3.5 hours each week on either Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. 

9:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm

Access Lab volunteers will work with our participants on a variety of tasks that could include resume review, job searches, helping participants build up keyboarding skills, giving guidance on how to fill out online job applications, pointing participants to other resources and programs that could be helpful to them and more.

Please review ideal skillset list below to see if your talents could be beneficial to this volunteer opportunity.

Ideal Skillset:

Microsoft Office

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications

Google Tools

Basic internet search skills

Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Drive, and other Google applications

Ability to set up and manage a Gmail account

Computer & Device Use

Ability to use a PC, including logging in and managing passwords

Familiarity with iPhones and/or Android smartphones and mobile applications

Basic keyboarding skills

Email & Mobile Communication

Sending and receiving emails on both computer and mobile devices

Text messaging and voicemail use

Organizing emails using folders (e.g., resumes, job search correspondence)

Internet Navigation & Research

Understanding internet addresses (URLs) and website navigation

Locating and using employer websites, including finding Careers/Jobs pages

Researching employers, industries, job fields, and career interests online

Job Search & Employment Tools

Conducting basic job searches using Indeed and other job boards

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of job boards

Searching databases and company career sites

Job Search Strategies

Using online and offline job search methods

Networking and making professional contacts

Approaching employers directly, seeking referrals, and responding to help-wanted postings

File Management & Data Storage

Understanding how computers organize files and folders

Saving, organizing, and retrieving digital documents

Using flash drives and other storage methods to manage files

Note: This opportunity does require an interview and a background check before a volunteer can be referred to volunteer for programming.

Volunteer Position: Keystone Food Mobile Distribution Support

Location: New Foundations – 1145 Westminster St., St. Paul
Schedule: Every 4th Monday of the month
Volunteer Shift: 1:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Resident shopping from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Overview:
Support residents at New Foundations during the Keystone Food Mobile distribution. This outdoor event helps provide fresh and shelf-stable food to community members in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Important Notes:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

Training:

Additional Details:

Starting Sunday, July 12th, we are looking for volunteers to work our St. Paul Farmer's Market shifts each Sunday.

Volunteers DO NOT need to attend orientation, just come and sign the waiver (17 and younger will need to have a signed waiver from their parent or guardian).

This event will be at the St Paul Farmer’s Market every other week and at Today’s Harvest - Maplewood on the opposite weeks.

https://vhub.at/farmersmarket

St Paul Farmer’s Market

290 5th St e, St Paul MN 55101

Today’s Harvest - Maplewood 1740 Van Dyke St St Paul, MN 55109

Sunday, Jul 12, 2026

Sunday, Jul 19, 2026

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026

Sunday, Aug 2, 2026

Sunday, Aug 9, 2026

Sunday, Aug 16, 2026

Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

Sunday, Sept 6, 2026

Sunday, Sept 13, 2026

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

MOCRC is committed to caring for the environment and stewarding our natural resources on 151 acres of land so that our guests are nurtured and sustained in mind, body, and spirit. Our priority is providing space for “Connection, Community, and Care.”

We host a variety of events open to the public throughout the year, including outdoor summer concerts, stargazing, extended retreats, banquets, and summer mid-week worship services and nature talks. If you enjoy meeting new people, trying new things, and experiencing nature, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Volunteer as an individual or small group of 2-3 people! Schedule for one-time special event or multiple events.  

*Must have valid license for a background check

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

MOCRC is committed to caring for the environment and stewarding our natural resources on 151 acres of land. Volunteer and enjoy our beautiful site while helping to maintain our outdoor amenities, including a prairie restoration project and a certified monarch waystation. Other outdoor areas in need of care include: 5+ miles of walking trails; Marsh Walk; meditation labyrinth; natural playscape, outdoor chapel; gazebo; wood duck and blue bird houses, and so much more!

Volunteer as an individual or as a team building activity! Bring your church, book club, girl/boy scouts, or corporate group!  We have year-round opportunities, can be flexible with scheduling, and can schedule 1X or as needed with on-going projects.

*Must have valid license for a background check

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

MOCRC is committed to caring for the environment and stewarding our natural resources on 151 acres of land. Volunteer and enjoy our beautiful site while helping to maintain our outdoor amenities, including  our 5+ miles of walking trails!

Volunteer as an individual or as a team building activity! Bring your church, book club, girl/boy scouts, or corporate group!  We have year-round opportunities, can be flexible with scheduling, and can schedule 1X or as needed with on-going projects.

*If volunteering as an individual, must have a valid ID and pass a background check

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

We know that food plays a large role in nurturing and sustaining us in mind, body, and spirit. We take great pride in nourishing our guests during their stay, and volunteers are needed to help serve our full-meal services and clean up so that guests can experience gracious hospitality and personal rest during their time with us. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping everyone to feel at home, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Weekends are a priority for us with meals served at 8am, 12pm, and 6pm. Shifts of 2-3 hours around these meals times are preferred. Training and support are always available.

*Must have valid license for a background check

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

MOCRC is committed to caring for the environment and stewarding our natural resources on 151 acres of land so that our guests are nurtured and sustained in mind, body, and spirit. Our priority is providing gracious hospitality and warmly welcoming all people.

If you enjoy meeting new people and making everyone feel at home, we would love to have you volunteer with us at the front desk. It’s a key role at our center and volunteers are needed to greet guests, answer phones, and help with gift shop payments. Volunteer shifts can be flexible and are highly needed Friday-Sunday. We will provide support and training when you begin!

Schedule on a flexible, ongoing basis. We will provide support and training when you begin!

*Must have valid license for background check

Volunteer with Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) and be a vital part of our unique programming to enhance personal growth for people with mental health concerns and physical/developmental disabilities.  

Enjoy the beautiful summer sun with an outdoor yard clean-up and landscaping at our Andover residential home for youth. The individuals we serve take pride in their home and are proud to be a part of the community. Grab your gardening gear and perform general landscaping such as pulling weeds, planting annuals/perennials, trimming shrubs, and cleaning up brush. Help to give all our homes an immediate feeling of warmth and welcoming. This could be an on-going opportunity or a one-time event.  

A fun outdoor individual or teambuilding activity!  

MORA includes a wide array of services to support children, adults, and seniors by a caring and dedicated team. In offering your time, talents, or donations to MORA, you help to create a stronger community that values empowerment and belonging for ALL. 

Volunteer with Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) and be a vital part of our unique programming to enhance personal growth for people with mental health concerns and physical/developmental disabilities.  

Enjoy the beautiful summer sun with an outdoor yard clean-up event at one of our residential homes across the west metro. The individuals we serve take pride in their home and are proud to be a part of the community. Grab your gardening gear and perform general landscaping such as pulling weeds, planting annuals, trimming shrubs, and cleaning up brush. Help to give all our homes an immediate feeling of warmth and welcoming. This could be an on-going opportunity or a one-time event.  

A fun outdoor individual or teambuilding activity!  

MORA includes a wide array of services to support children, adults, and seniors by a caring and dedicated team. In offering your time, talents, or donations to MORA, you help to create a stronger community that values empowerment and belonging for ALL. 

Work closely with a small team of 2–4 volunteers and get to know one another as you help get our storage areas in shape on Wednesday, July 29. Volunteers will follow directions to sort and organize items by category in our laundry room and storage room with the Wilder Center for Social Healing team.

This is a physical role that involves lifting, carrying, bending, and standing. There may be some light cleaning involved, if needed. This project is a great fit for people who enjoy organizing, paying attention to detail, and completing a behind-the-scenes project. You’ll leave the shift feeling accomplished as you see the space transform from start to finish! Help us start our new fiscal year with more organized and clean storage closet to allow for more efficient use.

Qualifications:

Timing:

Learn More:

About Wilder Center for Social Healing:

This role supports Carver Scott Humane Society during a pivotal period of growth, helping guide strategy, expand community impact, and strengthen organizational sustainability. As an active member of a working board, you’ll contribute to fundraising, build meaningful partnerships, and provide leadership as we move into a new facility and grow our programs. Designed for individuals seeking a hands-on leadership opportunity with real impact, this role offers the chance to shape the future of animal welfare in our community while growing your own professional and community network.

Learn more about this opportunity here or view the position profile here.

Join us on August 25, 2026, for the 16th Annual Golf4Goals, a program centered on bringing community together through meaningful engagement and connection. This event supports The Sanneh Foundation’s mission to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities through programs focused on youth development, community wellness, and food access.

Golf4Goals reflects the heart of our work by bringing supporters together to invest in opportunities for youth and families across our community. Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming and engaging experience while helping advance programs that make a lasting impact.

Whether you are joining as an individual or with a group, your time and presence help make this experience possible.

Event Details:

Date: August 25, 2026

Location: Bunker Hills Golf Course

Address: 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

CEAP Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious, lunch-time meals for 450 seniors and individuals in 9 cities who are not able to prepare meals or leave their homes. Our Meals on Wheels neighbors are active participants in a collective effort to grow a more equitable, healthy, and joyful community through access to food, while enjoying the comfort and safety of their own homes. Shifts are available Monday-Friday with each shift beginning at 8:30am and ending around 10:30am. Visit www.ceap.org/get-involved/ to fill out our volunteer interest form, or contact mealsonwheels@ceap.com or (763) 450-3678 for more information.

Kitchen Assistants help the CEAP Meals on Wheels team ensure that meals are labeled correctly and packed appropriately in clean carriers. This includes the packing of beverages, sides, and meals into the delivery bags. This position highlights route sheets for Meals on Wheels drivers and bag labels. This position requires standing, light lifting and some twisting. We can accommodate to individual needs, as necessary.

CEAP Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious, lunch-time meals for 450 seniors and individuals in 9 cities who are not able to prepare meals or leave their homes. Our Meals on Wheels neighbors are active participants in a collective effort to grow a more equitable, healthy, and joyful community through access to food, while enjoying the comfort and safety of their own homes. Shifts are available Monday-Friday with each shift beginning at 12:30pm and ending at 2pm. Visit www.ceap.org/get-involved/ to fill out our volunteer interest form, or contact mealsonwheels@ceap.com or (763) 450-3675 for more information.

Meal Packers help the CEAP Meals on Wheels team pack frozen nutritious meals, beverages, and sides to share with our homebound neighbors who benefit most from receiving a weekly frozen meal delivery. This position requires moderate lifting and bending. We can accommodate to individual needs, as necessary.

CEAP Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious, lunch-time meals for 450 seniors and individuals in 9 cities who are not able to prepare meals or leave their homes. Our Meals on Wheels neighbors are active participants in a collective effort to grow a more equitable, healthy, and joyful community through access to food, while enjoying the comfort and safety of their own homes. Driving shifts are available Monday-Friday with each beginning at 10:30am and ending around noon. Visit www.ceap.org/get-involved/ to fill out our volunteer interest form, or contact mealsonwheels@ceap.com or (763) 450-3675 for more information.

Drivers ensure that our neighbors receive their hot, nutritious meals on time. When our drivers deliver meals, they also deliver safety checks and friendship! This service is vital for our homebound neighbors and community members who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

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.

Calling all creative minds!

Are you someone who loves design, and has experience using Canva?

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

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

What you’ll get to do:

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

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

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!

Join other volunteers at our work group location to sew, cut fabric, put snaps on garments and assemble the 'bundles.'  Or sewing can be done at home and then completed items brought in when the location is open.     We have non-sewing tasks which need to be done, too.  Drop in any time when the work group location is open.  Please check our calendar for current dates and times. 

Bundles of Love Charity is a volunteer driven non-profit that partners with community organizations to assist Minnesota families in need by providing handmade items for newborns. 

Our Vision is a world where every newborn has access to the basics.

Articulture is seeking to expand its Board of Directors -

Articulture, an arts education organization located in South Minneapolis, has a mission to "empower individuals and communities to create positive change through the visual arts". 

Our programs uphold this mission by providing opportunities to quality visual arts learning, serving a multitude of demographics to enable self-expression, skill building, and personal growth. Our Art and Healing partnerships with social service organizations gives arts opportunities to marginalized and vulnerable communities who otherwise would not have access to creative experiences. In addition to our occasional artist-residencies in the schools throughout the Metro area, we have ongoing partnerships in Minneapolis Public Schools with a number of local after school programs - sometimes being the only arts learning students receive. We are also presently partnering with People Serving People Shelter, specifically giving teens an opportunity for a creative outlet.   

Articulture's Board of Directors is a working board that relies on the experience and skills of board members to help support the mission and operations of the organization. Presently, we are seeking individuals in the following areas of expertise: event planning, fundraising, finance, and grantwriting/development.

Board Responsibilities:

Time expectation:

Meetings are mostly virtual and sometimes in person.
This is an uncompensated volunteer position.

https://www.articulture.org/j

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ-centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day.  Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education, and the ability to work towards their dreams.

Use your years of experience to help us tell our story and gain support. Develop a variety of marketing materials to promote and share stories of the work. Examples include writing blog posts, creating digital or print media, lead generation and strategy, email marketing, campaign manager, helping develop messaging for staff to use when engaging visitors at the Farm and Innovation Center and more.

Flexible hours, work from home

Saturday, September 12 from 12:00PM-2:30PM
Interfaith Panel– 4 Volunteers needed

Help Wisdom Ways to host an Interfaith Panel facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Kilps of the Minnesota Multifaith Network. As the Summer of Soul series unfolds, we turn toward connections across differences. This interfaith panel brings together voices across generations and traditions to explore how spirituality and justice intersect in lived experience.
Together, we will consider how communities of faith can respond to today’s challenges—and how relationships across traditions can become a powerful force for collective action.
Through panel dialogue, audience engagement, and small group conversation, this gathering invites participants to move from reflection into shared responsibility.

House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
2 Greeters/Mic Passers
- 2 at registration table, one for confirming registration and one for registering people
(Will become mic passers after registration has concluded)
2 Catering Support
- Set up, keep tidy, and replenish catering
- Clean up catering after event has concluded

Saturday, August 22 from11:30AM-2:00PM
Healers Panel– 4 Volunteers needed

Help Wisdom Ways host this event is for women, femme-identifying individuals, and anyone who honors feminine healing traditions.
We close the series by grounding ourselves in healing and resilience—honoring the wisdom, practices, and lived experience of women healers across cultures and generations.
This final gathering reflects the heart of Summer of Soul: that sustaining justice requires care—for ourselves, for one another, and for our communities. Healing is not separate from action; it is what makes lasting change possible.
Through resource-sharing, reflection, and connection, participants are invited to carry forward what they have experienced throughout the series—into their own lives and communities.

Location TBD

2 Greeters/Mic Passers
- 2 at registration table, one for confirming registration and one for registering people
(Will become mic passers after registration has concluded)
2 Catering Support
- Set up, keep tidy, and replenish catering
- Clean up catering after event has concluded

Saturday, July 25 from 2:30PM-5:30PM
Special Screening: The Last Wintercount – 4 Volunteers needed

Help us host this Wisdom Ways event for those interested in Indigenous stories, history, environmental care, and community dialogue. Building on the foundation of story, this gathering invites us into collective memory and truth-telling through a screening of The Last Wintercount by Sheldon Wolfchild. Through the tradition of winter counts, the film deepens our understanding of how history is carried forward—and how Indigenous knowledge shapes our relationship to land, time, and community.
Following the film, participants will engage in guided discussion and shared reflection.

North Garden Theater, 929 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
2 Greeters/Mic Passers
- 2 at registration table, one for confirming registration and one for registering people
(Will become mic passers after registration has concluded)
2 Catering Support
- Set up, keep tidy, and replenish catering
- Clean up catering after event has concluded

Saturday, June 27 from 8:30AM-12:30PM

Be part of Summer of Soul's Kick-Off event with award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker Kaitlin Curtice – 5 Volunteers needed
Saint Paul College, City View Room, 235 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

3 Greeters/Mic Passers

-        2 at registration table, one for checking registration and one for registering people
(Will become mic passers after registration has concluded)

-        1 person covering the book selling table

2 Catering Support

-        Set up, keep tidy, and replenish catering

-        Clean up catering after event has concluded

Do you have a green thumb?
Accola is in need of volunteers who can help keep our gardens and courtyards lush and blooming! We’re looking for volunteers at our two locations: South Minneapolis (near Nicollet and Franklin) and St. Paul (near the University of St. Catherine).
Flexible hours and plenty of weeds! :)

Friends in Need Food Shelf is always in need of toilet paper and paper towels. These items are desperately needed by our clients. We would welcome any group to host a paper goods drive. Donations can be dropped off at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN or we will pick them up. We also have an Amazon 'Wishlist' which allows ordering and direct shipment to us. Links to these can be found on our website. finfood.org/donate

Amazon Wish list

Be a Phone Companion
Share the gift of conversation and connection by becoming a Phone Companion! In this volunteer role, you’ll be paired one-to-one with an older adult for ongoing, meaningful phone friendship. If you enjoy talking and building relationships, this is a wonderful way to make a difference. For many older adults, the phone doesn’t ring as often as they’d like—your regular call can bring something to look forward to, spark engaging conversation, and create a lasting sense of connection and joy.

This is a flexible, fully remote volunteer opportunity that allows you to build a friendship at a pace that works for both you and your companion. Training and staff support are provided to help you feel confident and comfortable in your role.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete a background check, and review all required training materials.

Time Commitment:
Call frequency and length are flexible and determined by you and your phone companion. Most Phone Companions connect on a weekly basis for about 20–60 minutes.

Have questions?
Contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.

Be a Coffee Talker
Bring cheer and connection into the lives of older Minnesotans by becoming a Coffee Talker! In this volunteer role, you’ll offer friendly conversation to older adults who may be feeling isolated or lonely. Coffee Talk is a welcoming, drop-in call line where callers can connect with caring volunteers for meaningful chats.

Coffee Talk takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and we are currently looking for volunteers to help cover these three-hour morning shifts. This is a fully remote volunteer opportunity, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home, with training and ongoing staff support provided.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete a volunteer application, pass a background check, attend training, and currently live in Minnesota. College and university students needing volunteer hours are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment:
Volunteers sign up for a three-hour shift on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Have questions?
Contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.

Be a Visiting Companion

Bring the joy of meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult experiencing loneliness and isolation by becoming a Visiting Companion! In this volunteer role, you and your new friend can spend time together at their home, out in the community, or wherever you both choose.

Most Visiting Companions visit 1–2 times per month, creating a flexible and rewarding opportunity to connect.

We currently have older adults awaiting a Visiting Companion in the following communities in the seven-county metro: Arden Hills, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Cottage Grove, Crystal, Edina, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Little Canada, Long Lake, Maplewood, Minneapolis, North Oaks, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, St. Louis Park, St. Paul, and White Bear Lake.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, pass a background check, and complete required training.

Time Commitment:
Visit frequency and length are flexible and determined by you and your companion. Volunteers connect 1–2 times per month with their companion, with optional phone calls, texts, or cards in between visits.

Have questions?
Contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP ROLE

Communications Manager
Upwing Media | The Young Ike Podcast

Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week (average)
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Volunteer Position

About Upwing Media

Upwing Media in partnership with the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the IWLA, produces The Young Ike podcast, a platform dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about the environmental issues shaping our future. Through interviews, storytelling, and community engagement, we spotlight climate innovators, conservation leaders, and individuals working to create positive change for the planet. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a volunteer Communications Manager to help amplify the reach and impact of The Young Ike podcast. This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, storytelling, social media, and audience engagement, and who is excited to help shape how a growing media platform connects with listeners and partners.

Working closely with the podcast host and team, you will have flexibility and creative ownership in developing communications strategies, growing audience engagement, and helping extend the reach of meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

Write and distribute a monthly email newsletter highlighting recent podcast episodes, upcoming conversations, and organizational updates.

Manage and schedule social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and Youtube.

Create and repurpose content from podcast episodes, including quotes, short highlights, episode announcements, and audience engagement posts.

Coordinate brief content submissions for partner organizations, including newsletter articles, magazine snippets, and other communications opportunities.

Help maintain a consistent voice and messaging across all communication channels.

Recommend and implement new ideas for audience growth and engagement.

Track basic engagement metrics and identify opportunities to expand reach and impact.

Qualifications

Strong written communication and storytelling skills.

Familiarity with major social media platforms and content scheduling tools.

Curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Self-motivated and able able to work independently and manage deadlines.

Interest in podcasts/new media landscape, climate change and the environment, civic dialogue, or related topics.

Experience with nonprofit, media, communications, marketing, or journalism work is helpful but not required.

What You'll Gain

Meaningful leadership experience with a growing mission-driven media platform.

Creative ownership and flexibility in shaping communications strategy.

Portfolio-building experience in communications, media, and digital marketing.

A chance to contribute to conversations that encourage constructive dialogue, community engagement, and positive action.

To Apply

Please send a brief note introducing yourself, your interest in the role, and any relevant writing, communications, or social media experience. Samples of previous work are welcome but not required.

The In-Kind Donation Center is where Agate staff connect their program participants to much-needed resources at no cost. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can distribute clothing, household essentials, personal care items, snack packs, hygiene kits, outdoor gear for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and much more.

We are seeking dedicated, driven volunteers to support the daily operations of our Donation Center. This role helps ensure donated items are unpacked, sorted, organized, and made accessible to staff and programs serving community members. Volunteers contribute directly to Agate’s ability to respond to immediate needs and maintain well-functioning supply systems. This role reports to the Donation Center Lead Volunteer, Kathy Nelson

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

MSS is a program that offers support services to adults with disabilities. We are seeking a musical volunteer to spend time weekly at our Minneapolis site, playing music to the program participants, and allowing them to be actively engaged in learning about music. The volunteer could lead small group classes, teaching about the instrument, music, perhaps composing a song with the participants. Volunteers can come any day Mon-Fri, between the hours of 10-1pm. Ideally this instruction would happen weekly, for 1-2 hours each week. Volunteer must be friendly and comfortable working with a variety of people, and must be able to pass a background check. Volunteer should have a background/experience in music and/or songwriting.

MSS is a local non-profit that provides services and supports to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. The program participants would love to have a volunteer come in weekly and teach a cooking class. No professional training required, just a passion and love for being in the kitchen, as well as ability to create basic dishes and explain the process. Volunteer should plan to teach basic kitchen safety and work with program participants to create a "menu" of simple, basic dishes they would like to prepare over the course of several weeks. MSS will provide all the ingredients and supplies. Volunteer should plan to come to MSS one time per week (M-F) for one hour, anytime between 10am-1pm. Volunteer must be able to pass a background check and must be comfortable engaging with adults with disabilities.

Use Your Creativity to Spread Joy

Joy Collaborative is seeking a volunteer Graphic Designer to help bring our mission to life through compelling visual storytelling. From event materials and social media graphics to website assets and marketing campaigns, your work will help us engage supporters and expand access to inclusive, joyful spaces throughout our community.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Estimated Commitment: Flexible, approximately 2–6 hours per month, with opportunities for larger project involvement throughout the year.

Bonus: You'll help share the stories of individuals and families experiencing greater inclusion, connection, and joy because of your work.

Help Us Keep Our Digital Front Door Welcoming

Joy Collaborative is looking for a volunteer Website Coordinator to help maintain and update our website so it remains current, engaging, and reflective of our mission. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both design and organization and wants to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Estimated Commitment: 2–4 hours per month, with occasional project-based needs.

Help Keep Joy Moving Forward

Joy Collaborative is seeking a detail-oriented volunteer Treasurer/Bookkeeper to support the financial health and sustainability of our growing nonprofit. This role works closely with staff and board leadership to review financial reports, monitor budgets, and provide guidance on financial best practices.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Estimated Commitment: 2–5 hours per month, plus board meetings.

Joy Collaborative is a non-profit that is growing like crazy. We’re on a mission to create empowering spaces for kids with life-limiting conditions. From incredible renovations to our Joy Mobile and all new Joy Zone, we’ve amazing got stories that deserve to be shared far and wide.

That’s where YOU come in!
We’re looking for a social media + storytelling superstar to help us:
• Keep our social media fresh, fun, and consistent
• Share our amazing projects & mobile activations (seriously, these stories will give you goosebumps)
• Help with email campaigns & marketing efforts

This is your chance to:
• Use your creative skills to make a real impact
• Grow your portfolio with meaningful, high-visibility content
• Be part of something BIG — we’re dreaming audaciously here

If you’re ready to use your voice and visuals to help individuals thrive, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do
Help bring the Joy Mobile to life in the community. This role keeps events organized, volunteers supported, and the experience joyful for everyone involved.

Foundational work is in place - SOP's, templates, etc. 

Time Commitment
Flexible schedule, about 2–4 hours per week.

Your Role in the Joy

Plan the Fun

Coordinate Joy Mobile visits with community partners

Add confirmed events to the calendar and database

Make sure dates align with the JC event schedule

Support Volunteers

Keep a small team of 6–10 volunteers rotating through events

Match volunteers with shifts that work for them

Be a friendly back-up if a volunteer can’t make it

Share simple training materials so everyone feels prepared

Keep Events Running Smoothly

Confirm invoices are paid before events

Help coordinate basic event logistics (supplies, signage, setup)

Keep an eye on inventory and flag any vehicle needs

Follow Up with Joy

Check in with hosts after events

Send a thank-you note to the main contact

Share helpful feedback with the team

You Might Enjoy This If You

Like organizing details and helping things run smoothly

Enjoy connecting with volunteers and community partners

Appreciate a mission rooted in inclusion and joy

Are comfortable with basic email, scheduling, and spreadsheets

Why This Role Matters
You’ll help make sure the Joy Mobile shows up ready to serve families, schools, and events that need a moment of calm and care. A few hours of coordination helps create meaningful experiences for hundreds of people.

A small role. A big ripple of joy.

Our volunteers welcome guests and provide information about the experience. Volunteers are stationed at a table and greet guests looking for relief at overwhelming events.

A typical shift is 3-4 hours and includes a fun, orange Joy Mobile t-shirt!  Learn more about the Joy Mobile and see the events calendar at this LINK!

Do you love planning fun, creative events!  This is for you!  Successful events are a shared responsibility of the Board, Executive Director, staff, and volunteers. The Event Committee Lead does not carry sole responsibility for planning or executing events. Instead, this role focuses on coordination, clarity, and alignment—helping ensure events are well-scoped, well-supported, and realistic given organizational capacity.

Lead and facilitate a small Event Committee, ensuring members:

Hold regular check-ins with the Executive Director to:

Provide brief, periodic updates to the Board focused on:

In addition to Board Member expectations:

A minimum one-year commitment to the Event Committee Lead role

Twin Cities R!se is hosting our 3rd Annual Community Carnival. 

This isn’t just an event. It’s a celebration of the beautiful community and connection at TCR and we need YOU to make it the best yet! 

WHEN: Thursday, August 6th 4-7pm (volunteer shifts are between 3-7:30pm; 1st shift 3:15-7:30 PM 2nd shift 1:30-4pm)  

WHERE: