Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

We are looking for off-site volunteers to purchase fleece and make tie blankets for kids PreK-12th grade. This opportunity is ongoing as the need for teachers to provide these items for their students has increased. 

Blankets can be any size and design! 

Our Resource Center serves Minnesota teachers through a variety of distribution channels. For teachers located within the Twin Cities area, we offer an in-store shopping experience or curbside pick-up at our location in Roseville. We also support teachers who are located outside of the Twin Cities through extended services to ensure product makes its way into the hands of under-resourced teachers and students who need them most.

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We welcome you to drop off your donation Monday-Friday between the hours of 10am-4pm. You can drive around to the front, call the number listed and a member of our team will be happy to meet you! 

Kids In Need Foundation
2719 Patton Rd
Roseville, MN 55113

We are looking for a volunteer companion to accompany clients to appointments, assisting with errands as well as engaging in friendly conversations. There may be times when you're as to sit with a client and interacted with a favorite hobby or activity. Light housework may be needed at times.

Your Clerical and administrative stills will be greatly appreciated. The job would include answering phone calls, organizing files, scheduling appts, typing up documents, inputting information into our database, respond to calls and checking emails. 

These Volunteers play games, read, visit, listen to music, take walks, etc. with residents/tenants on a one-to-one or in a group setting.  Contact: dlucas@catholiceldercare.org

Canine Inspired Change (CIC) is looking to expand our board of directors. We value each and every board member - the dedication to supporting our mission and the individual skill set each of them bring to our organization. We are currently prioritizing BIPOC applicants to provide better representation on our board.

CIC serves diverse communities throughout the Twin Cities, and believes that the young people we serve should see themselves in our board, staff, and volunteer teams. 

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Alyssa Boldischar, CIC Board Chair, for more information: alyssa@canineinspiredchange.org

Canine Inspired Change is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving vulnerable youth the social-emotional tools they need to be active participants in their schools and their communities. Our work helps these remarkable young people transcend trauma, social struggles and isolation by sparking meaningful connections with dogs, volunteers and each other.

We harness the healing power of dogs to break down barriers and spark powerful connections—empowering youth who either have socially isolating conditions or have experienced trauma.

Our specially designed programs provide opportunities for youth to learn social-emotional behaviors that can help them not just survive—but thrive—in school and later in life.

Healthy relationships are the foundation for a healthy community—and CIC is dedicated to giving youth the tools they need to be active participants in their community by delivering transformative moments between dogs and youth.

 Find out more about us at: www.canineinspiredchange.org

Canine Inspired Change

Board Member Job Description

Provide governance to the organization, represent it to the community, help build and provide resources to the organization, and accept the ultimate legal authority for it. 

* Oversee and review written plans that outline CIC’s long-term goals 

* Conduct periodic assessments of CIC’s operating environment 

* Balance planning and action 

* Consider needs of participants in review of CIC’s programs and services 

* Review and approve all program changes 

* Participate in CIC’s programs and events 

* Contribute annually 

* Participate in site visits and fundraising calls as needed 

* Review fundraising strategy 

* Approve annual budget 

* Review financial statements 

* Require and review independent annual audit and required filings 

* Represent the organization in the community 

* Assist in the development and management of working relationships with other organizations and individuals 

Join our team and volunteer to staff the crisis line for the St. Cloud Crisis Nursery. You create your own schedule and work as many hours as you are available during the hours listed below. Calls will be forwarded to your cell phone.

Volunteers from Central Minnesota preferred. Training and resources are available to make the volunteer experience comfortable and clear. A background check is required.

You can choose from available shifts between the hours of:

Thanks for your support.

Ready, Set, Go! Help guide and train an individual with developmental disabilities who is highly motivated to improve their overall fitness, nutrition and wellness. We need caring individuals to coach, encourage and schedule regular fitness activities each week with our "trainees". Share your passion for health and wellness! Contact: cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Hope for the Journey Home Family Shelter is a place of hospitality providing up to 7 families at a time temporary emergency shelter while permanent housing is sought. Volunteers provide a welcoming presence to families while serving dinner, and or serving as an overnight host.

Assist with meal preparation, serving dinner to shelter guests and cleaning up kitchen. Engage in conversation and after dinner activities with guests (5pm-7 or 7:30 pm nightly).

2 volunteers are needed each evening. View and sign up for shifts here.

Supervision and Training:

In person orientation training provided at the beginning of each volunteer opportunity. Support staff present during all dinner shifts. 2 overnight volunteers present.

All volunteers age 18 and older must complete a criminal background check and complete safe environment training prior to volunteering. Training can be completed online. For information related to training reach out to Hope for the Journey Home at pbrokman@guardian-angels.org or 651-503-3380.

Detailed volunteer position descriptions, video about Hope for the Journey Home, and monthly volunteer sign up links can be found at https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/

Hope for the Journey Home Family Shelter is a place of hospitality providing up to 7 families at a time temporary emergency shelter while permanent housing is sought. Volunteers provide a welcoming presence to families while serving dinner, and or serving as an overnight host.

Serve as an overnight host from 8pm-9am. Make requested lunches, secure house and set out a light breakfast. This is a sleeping position in a private room. Be available to shelter families in case there is an emergency and secure house nightly and each morning. 

2 volunteers are needed each evening. View and sign up for shifts here.

Supervision and Training:

In person orientation training provided at the beginning of each volunteer opportunity. Support staff present during all dinner shifts. 2 overnight volunteers present.

All volunteers age 18 and older must complete a criminal background check and complete safe environment training prior to volunteering. Training can be completed online. For information related to training reach out to Hope for the Journey Home at pbrokman@guardian-angels.org or 651-503-3380.

Detailed volunteer position descriptions, video about Hope for the Journey Home, and monthly volunteer sign up links can be found at https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/

Hope for the Journey Home Family Shelter is a place of hospitality providing up to 7 families at a time temporary emergency shelter while permanent housing is sought. Volunteers provide a welcoming presence to families while serving dinner, and or serving as an overnight host.

Pick up and deliver a hot breakfast donated by IHop restaurant Saturday or Sunday mornings. Pick up IHOP breakfast packed in a lightweight insulated bag Saturday or Sunday mornings at 7:45am on 10th Street in Oakdale. Deliver to shelter 2 miles away and return bag to IHop restaurant. This is a no contact with family guests. 

1 volunteer needed each Saturday and Sunday. Sign up for shift(s) here.

Have you ever wanted to be part of a ServiceTeam experience volunteering in Guatemala but haven’t been able to assemble a full team? Do you have a few days off and hoping to get the most out of it?

Join us for an exciting ServiceTeam Experience in beautiful Antigua, Guatemala and change lives during a meaningful volunteer adventure vacation!

A ServiceTeam or Individual Volunteer Experience provides an opportunity to use your talents and skills to serve others and to change lives. Our meaningful volunteer adventure trips are completely customizable. If you’re signing up with a group (Service Team), it is possible to focus your work on suitable projects including:

- Education
- Medical and Dental Care
- Construction
- Disaster Relief
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Nursing
- Social Work/Social Sciences

Part of the trip is spent working on necessary home improvement projects such as building simple yet dignifying homes, pouring concrete floors in shacks (to reduce illness and infection), or laying water pipes along a mountainside trail.

You will also spend time helping in our classrooms, volunteering at the homeless shelter, and helping the babies at Casa Jackson Hospital for Malnourished Children. There is no limit to what you can do to help. The rest of the trip is spent experiencing all the beauty and adventure surrounding you.


Check out our video for more information about our work in Guatemala!
https://youtu.be/EFcbB2jWdd8

Joyce Uptown Foodshelf, a 52 year old foodshelf in the heart of Uptown is looking for an experienced videographer to help create 3 short vignette videos (2-3 minutes each) that would help us tell our story. We are looking for videos that tell the story of being a shopping client, a volunteer, and an overview of the organization. Will work with staff to create concepts, and filming would take place in the foodshelf with guests, volunteers, and staff. 

It’s hard to leave your child’s side when they’re hospitalized, not to mention that lengthy stays can be challenging for families in many ways. With support of Pinky Swear Pantry, numerous on-site hospital food pantries, families can stay near their sick child as well as ease the financial cost of food for single-day and extended-stay treatments.

We currently stock food at:

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital - Twin Cities, MN
Children’s Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Blank Children’s Hospital - Des Moines, IA
Levine Children’s Hospital - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you’re interested in hosting a food drive to help stock our Pinky Swear Pantries, please email karen.liu@pinkyswear.org. Learn more about Pinky Swear Foundation and make a donation today at www.pinkyswear.org. 

Thank you for writing or drawing a note of encouragement to a child battling cancer and their family! The kids who endure the unthinkable, we call them All-Stars! Pinky Swear Foundation is committed to supporting All-Stars and their families as they battle cancer by helping to ease the financial and emotional impact during a very challenging time. 

Please address letters to Pinky Swear Foundation: 5555 West 78th Street, Suite E, Edina, MN 55439.

Instructions:
• Make simple, folded 4x6 or 5x7 cards
• No beads, felt, glitter or other items
• Keep cards gender-neutral
• Can be for All-Star child or whole family
• No more than 10 cards, please

Phrases to Consider:
You are ...
• Brave
• Strong
• Amazing/Awesome
• A Hero
• Super
• Wonderful
• A Star
• An Inspiration
• Loved

Other Phrases to Consider:
• I am sorry for the struggle you are facing.
• We think of you often.
• I truly admire your strength and courage.
• I wish good things for you and your family.
• I am sorry you are going through this.
• I wish I could take this pain away for you.
• Thinking of you.
• Take care.
• You rock
• I care about you!
• You are the BEST.
• You are a ray of sunshine.

Pictures to Consider:
• Sunshine, stars and rainbows
• Flowers and balloons
• Animals
• Contemporary drawing – patterns/colors
• Smiling faces
• Hearts
• Pinky Swear Logo
• Cars
• Cartoon Characters

Phrases to Avoid:
• You got this.
• Keep fighting.
• Don’t give up.
• I know how you feel.
• It will be okay.
• Get well.
• Feel better.
• Be brave.
• Be strong.
• Be courageous.
• Religious statements (e.g. Praying for you)
• Holiday phrases (e.g. Merry Christmas)

Learn more and make a gift today at www.pinkyswear.org. 

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

We are seeking dedicated volunteers for our Neighbor to Neighbor Companion service in metro and rural areas of Minnesota. You can make a difference in the life of an older adult, share skills, meet new people and have fun in the community. 

A Neighbor to Neighbor Companion is a bridge to fuller, more active lives for older adults who need a little extra support to continue living at home, stay healthy and remain as independent as possible.  

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current pandemic, Neighbor to Neighbor Companion services are currently being offered exclusively virtually via phone and video chat. We will transition back to in person visits and reintroduce transportation support when we can do so safely, following state and federal guidelines

MPLS (imPulse) is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our Board of Directors. MPLS (imPulse) is a semi-professional chamber choir dedicated to performing new music in new spaces. This means reimagining the way choral performances are designed and challenging the way singers and audience members experience choirs. MPLS (imPulse) develops each program with a collaborative partner, selecting and commissioning thematic repertoire and co-creating an experience brought to life with choral music to enhance and deepen connections in communities and enliven spaces. The Board of Directors serve a key role in the planning and execution of our thematic programming. As a growing organization we are seeking individuals who desire to help us continue to grow and fulfill our mission. 

If our mission speaks to you and you would like to be considered as we expand our Board, please submit your interest here. Interested candidates should highlight the knowledge and skills that you bring to the table that will help MPLS (imPulse) advance our mission. 

We meet monthly on Saturdays from 9-11 am. Currently, all our meetings are held via Zoom.

Board members serve a term of 3 years, which may be renewed once.

Mission Statement:

MPLS (imPulse) builds choral communities by performing living music, embracing the singer experience, and fostering novel collaborations.

Vision Statement:

A choral experience for every space and community.

We are looking for volunteers to cut and sew reusable hygiene pads for the women we help in Guatemala. For instructions, please be sure to provide your email, and we will send instructions with templates and pictures. This project is perfect to do from home and can either be mailed in or dropped off at our Golden Valley location.

Thank you so much!

Looking to work more with your hands? Then join us as a Garden & Landscape volunteer, and help us plant, grow and harvest fruits and vegetables in our very own garden! You will work alongside and teach the kids from our Early Learning Center all about the joys of gardening. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help revitalize and maintain our playground and outdoor areas by mulching, weeding, and cleaning. This role is perfect for individuals or groups who can visit us at least once a week during the spring and summer months. If you are interested in gardening, willing to get dirty and enjoy working outdoors regardless of the weather, we want you! Gardening experience and knowledge is preferred but not required.

Do you like the outdoors? Enjoy the smell of fresh cut grass? Like to rake up leaves? Like to plant a few flowers or weed a flower bed? We are looking for you! Help an older senior neighbor with yard work and enjoy the outdoors.  Help your older neighbor stay in the home they love with just a few hours a month.  Yard maintenance is one of the biggest hurdles for seniors trying to stay in their own home.  Make a new friend and strengthen your neighborhood.

This opportunity is PERFECT for teens looking for volunteer experience. A few hours a month will make a huge difference!

Volunteers at WomenVenture make all the difference! Our volunteers utilize their expertise in various areas of business (HR, marketing, finance, consulting, etc.) or their experience as an entrepreneur to support others along their entrepreneurial journey. Our volunteers are Trainers, Mentors and/or Business Consultants. Volunteers give anywhere from 1 hour - 15 hours, depending on the role they take on. Volunteers gain skills and experience in facilitating, presenting, coaching, supervising, and wide exposure to a variety of entrepreneurs. Volunteers make up our community of support that enables women to succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.

Attend an information session to learn more about our programs, our volunteer roles, time commitment and qualifications. 

To sign up for Volunteer Information Session visit our webpage here: https://www.womenventure.org/volunteer/volunteer-information-session.html 

Information Sessions are updated monthly. Interested in hosting a Volunteer Information Session at your workplace or community group? Email Volunteer Manager Blair Halperin bhalperin@womenventure.org

Purpose
Maintain the content of Rein in Sarcoma (RIS) website to meet the needs of patients, families, donors and healthcare professionals.

Position Overview
Oversee the content and site maintenance of the Rein in Sarcoma (RIS) website (www.reininsarcoma.org). This includes uploading monthly posts, three to four events a year, calendar entries, and content updates as needed.

Qualifications/Experience

Skills you will provide and strengthen

Commitment

Time

Reports to
PR and Marketing Committee Chair

Location

Help East Side Elders distribute food, personal care items, and cleaning supplies to seniors in the community!  We accept donations of all kinds, but here are our most needed items:

Canned soup

Canola oil

Ground pepper

Bar soap

Liquid hand soap

Shampoo

Conditioner

Body lotion

Incontinence pads

Dish soap

Laundry pods

Toilet paper

Paper towels

We also gladly accept gift cards from Target, Walmart, Amazon, Cub, Aldi, or other retailers! If you can help, contact us at Volunteer@EastSideElders.org or call us at 651-683-2326.   

Donate Blood: whole blood, platelets, plasma or red blood cells at one of Memorial Blood Center's donor centers. 1- hour per time. Must meet eligibility requirements. Go to www.mbc.org or call 651-332-7000 to schedule an appointment. Minimum age is 16. Maximum group size is open. 

Canine Inspired Change (CIC) is a nonprofit therapy dog organization dedicated to giving vulnerable youth the social-emotional tools they need to be active participants in their schools and their communities. Working with CIC trained therapy dog teams, these remarkable young people transcend trauma, social struggles and isolation by sparking meaningful connections with dogs, volunteers and each other.

CIC is seeking a Grant Research Intern to:

what we do

We harness the healing power of dogs to break down barriers and spark powerful connections—empowering youth who either have socially isolating conditions or have experienced trauma.

Our innovative and successful program focuses on social-emotional learning to give students the tools to better self-regulate in the classroom and in life. We partner with schools and organizations in the Twin Cities to offer programming that helps vulnerable kids break down barriers and learn the social and emotional skills they need to build connections and trust.  Our specially designed programs provide opportunities for youth to work with trained therapy dogs teams to nurture their confidence and self worth while learning social-emotional behaviors that can help them not just survive—but thrive—in school and later in life.

Find out more about us at: www.canineinspiredchange.org

If you’re interested in the Grant Research Intern position, contact:

Danielle Graczyk, Executive Director

danielle@canineinspiredchange.org

651-295-9203

The Interim Care  Coordinator responds to requests for short-term foster care from Rescue Crew fosters as needed (e.g. vacation, family emergencies, etc.).

While the work is virtual, we are looking for a volunteer local to the Twin Cities as they may be going to boarding locations.

Act as a temporary guardian and caretaker for foster animals. 

The foster animal will be staying in your home for the determined period of time when the regular foster is on vacation or otherwise out of town. 

This is a great way to see if fostering is for you, or if you want to help an animal in need of a home without the longer term commitment of regular fostering. 

To become an interim foster: 
1. Fill out the Foster Application (https://rescuecrew.org/foster-application/)
2. Foster Coordinator will reach out to discuss what fostering looks like and address any questions you may have
3. Keep an eye out on for requests for interim care, notify team if you are available to help

A Medical Assistant volunteer is needed to do administrative duties, putting patient information in their medical records, updating and filing them. Administering medications as well as explaining and instructing clients on dietary issues, medication and other areas relevant to their specific health condition. Tasks may range from taking vital signs and documenting in the charts. 

Good Grocer is a volunteer-powered grocery store. You only have to work 2.5 hours every four weeks to get your 20% discount. However, many volunteers enjoy the experience so much they ask to be scheduled more frequently, sometimes every week or two.

Volunteers can choose a team that best suits their interests and abilities. Are you a people person? A kitchen magician? Or do you prefer running things behind the scenes? Whatever you’re into, Good Grocer has a volunteer team for you.

We can't wait to have you!

Certified Vet Tech background is preferred, OR have previous experience working within the veterinary field. However, a passionate, professional and organized volunteer with a desire to learn is also welcome!

Vetting Coordinators assist the fosters and Crew Member Coordinators with the vetting needs of our foster animals. You will maintain proactive relationships with our Coordinators and foster homes ensuring medical and vetting needs of the animals in our are being met.

Responsibilities include tracking vetting due on animals such as vaccinations, alterations, HWT, flea/tick preventatives, microchip, etc. You will also be responsible to answer vetting related questions from the fosters, adopters and  coordinators and assist in the scheduling surgeries with our partner clinics.

We want mentors from all walks of life who are interested in sharing their interests with a new friend. Bolder Options has a transformative effect on youth and their families, but is also a volunteer opportunity full of powerful, life-changing experiences for you too!

All it takes is 2-4 hours a week, every week for one year. That's probably less time time than you spend on your phone and/or watching TV in one day! 

We are accepting mentors age 21 and over who have reliable access to a car, positive references, and pass a background check. An interview and orientation will be held before mentors are matched with a youth.

Our coordinators take pride in matching mentors with youth who share their interests, so becoming friends will be the easy part. Be prepared to be physically active with your mentee through running 5Ks or going on 10+ mile bike rides - learn to live healthy lifestyles together!

If you're not quite sure you want to sign up to be a mentor yet contact our Outreach Director Lucy Mueller-Bossert at lucy.bossert@bolderoptions.org or 612-723-7209 for a quick phone call or video chat. She would be more than happy to share more information about the program and the application process to become a mentor. 

If you're ready to start the process to become a mentor today, head here to start your application: https://www.bolderoptions.org/mentor-application

The A Brush With Kindness program is a neighborhood outreach program within Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity that refurbishes homes of low-income residents, especially those experiencing challenging circumstances such as single parent families, advanced age, disability or poor health. This program helps homeowners remain in safe and affordable homes. Volunteers of all skills levels are welcome. For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 are not allowed on site. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have adult supervision from a parent or adult friend. We ask that volunteer commit to a full day, typically 9:00-4:00pm. Volunteers can come one day, several days, or volunteer regularly on a weekly or bi- weekly basis. Volunteers will be supervised by our ABWK staff or our AmeriCorps members. Contact: anne.elliott-thul@tchabitat.org

Responsibilities

Requirements

Oversees

If you are interested in learning more about this position or would like to apply, email President@thegreatdanerescue.com

Responsibilities

Requirements

If you are interested in learning more about this position or would like to apply, email President@thegreatdanerescue.com

The LEAD Project Twin Cities is looking for additional board members to round out our current small but mighty crew of 5! We're seeking young professionals dedicated to connecting their peers with nonprofits in need of fresh perspective and an expanded sphere of influence. We typically meet once monthly, and host events 3-4 times/ year. We're passionate about encouraging young adults towards public service, and giving them the tools to be successful in their endeavors.

Application link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9V8DRJX

A unique opportunity for families to be matched to one of our home for a family fun night.  The volunteers can host pizza and a movie night, a game night, arts and crafts, or a variety of other activities at one of our Hammer homes.  Volunteers build a rapport and spend quality time with those we serve.  When and how long you volunteer will be based on your personal schedule.  This is a great way to get to know Hammer residents and your time commitment can be once a month or more often if you'd like.  

The LEAD Project Twin Cities is looking for additional board members to round out our current small but mighty crew of 6! We're seeking young professionals dedicated to connecting their peers with nonprofits in need of fresh perspective and an expanded sphere of influence. We typically meet once monthly, and host events 3-4 times/ year. We're passionate about encouraging young adults towards public service, and giving them the tools to be successful in their endeavors.

Application link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9V8DRJX

This is at our Long Term Care facility to monitor the people coming in and out of the building.  You would screen each individual coming into the facility.  Taking temperatures and making sure the paper work is filled out correctly and initial.  Answer phone calls  and transfer them to the appropriate department.  Accept packages if needed.  You would have to wear the ppe that is required during the time that you are here at the facility.   

We are in need of activities for clients and children in treatment.  We are looking for craft supplies, coloring books, colors (child and adult). Card making supplies, stamps, postage stamps. Clients are in complete lockdown with no visits in or out.

We would love to provide opportunities for them at our facilities to work on extra fun activities to help feed their minds.

We are looking for volunteers willing to give a lift to medical appointments or run errands for a senior who is living independently, but not able to drive.  Four hours a month can help an older neighbor continue living in the homes they love.  Hours are very flexible and based on your schedule.  Grocery delivery is also needed.

We love our volunteers!

Rise currently have numerous team members loaned to group homes to support people who are now living there 24 hours a day, and have other teams working with business partners in essential services. We are also anticipating the need for masks when we are able to fully reopen our doors. We are in need of homemade masks to use in these types of situations. Please read the CDC's guidelines and instructions here: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/ downloads/ DIY-cloth-face-covering-ins tructions.pdf

If you are willing to sew masks for Rise, please email volunteer@rise.org to coordinate a contactless drop off time at our Spring Lake Park location. We appreciate your support - we are all in this together!

international Experience (iE), with US Department of State support, is planning to welcome exchange students to the US for the 2020-21 school year.  We continue to monitor recommendations from the CDC, WHO and Department of State, and will adjust our program as necessary, always acting with student and host family health in mind.  Reaching out for more info or even registering on our website does NOT obligate you to host if your family should reconsider later this summer.

So now that all of my disclaimers are out of the way... let's jump in to what we're looking for! 

A volunteer host family fills the place of a parent during a student's exchange year/semester abroad.  We're looking for families/adults/empty nesters/single adults/parents with toddlers/parents with teens (there are LOTS of types of families!) who will provide a safe & caring home environment, basic room & board (3 meals/day and a permanent bed - can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender within 3 years of age), and reasonable transportation (to & from team practices, rides to the mall, pick-ups from a friend's house, etc).

We have a vetting process for host families to ensure the safety of all - including an online application (www.ie-usa.org), a criminal background check (for any family member 18+ living at home full time) and in-home interview.  We also call references as provided in the application.  Students go through a similar vetting process, and also need teacher's recommendations and a English proficiency exam.  iE requires a minimum English language score in order to gain admittance into the program.

Students come with a willingness and openness to learn - about a new culture, a new high school, a new family, a new city/state - and also to share about their country and way of life.  Host families can gain a relationship that can truly last a lifetime.

We're excited to have several students already enrolled for 2020-21 at Hopkins HS, are working with Champlin Park HS for enrollment, and have also placed at Elk River HS, St Paul Central HS, Park Center HS among others in the Twin Cities area.  We have several Local Coordinators within these communities who would love to help you with this experience!

Reach out today for more information or just to have a conversation about what hosting could look like for your family.  Call/text Regional Director Judy at 920-241-3878 or email j.hintz@international-experience.net.  If hosting isn't right for you but you know someone who would make a PERFECT host family, make a referral on our website and earn $200!  https://www.ie-usa.org/make-a-referral/host-family-referral-200/

Please share social postings within your network to move the American Cancer Society's mission forward:

Social Post 1:

While it’s imperative for cancer patients to take steps to lower their exposure to COVID-19, mental well-being cannot be overlooked.  

https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/nurture-your-emotional-health.html

Social Post 2:

Cancer patients still need our help. Support the vulnerable.

https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=rapidresponse2020&_ga=2.18244281.1086654759.1586786004-665737746.1580235370

Social Post 3:

If you're shopping on @Amazon **, shop using our @AmazonSmile link at goo.gl/V1GS6T, and Amazon will contribute to help us fight cancer. #AttackingCancer #AmazonSmile

We are looking for gamer and streamers who want to help the American Cancer Society continue our lifesaving work while playing or streaming your favorite games on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, or Facebook Live.

https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/gamers-vs-cancer.html

America’s blood centers need donors #NowMoreThanEver. The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating our blood supply: blood drives have been canceled and donors are afraid to visit centers. The American Red Cross has recommended hospitals reduce blood product utilization by 25%. This is a deadly shortage that affects millions, including anemic, transplant, cancer, surgery, sickle cell, trauma, and pregnant patients. There is no alternative for blood.

In response, we have launched our COVID Code Red campaign to support blood centers and the healthcare system. The goal of this campaign is to start a social movement to bring greater awareness and rally young people nationwide to advocate for their local centers. UBI leadership would provide support to those volunteers or Code Red Responders. Responders have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the health of their community and give back during this hard time.

Click here to sign up. 

Share your culture while learning the culture of an international exchange student - without leaving your home!  I am looking for volunteer host families for the following high school exchange students (August 2020 - June 2021).

Marcel (male, 16, from Germany #42506) is interested in sports (Golf, Skiing), likes video games, enjoys babysitting (recently completed an internship in a Kindergarten) and spending time with his younger brothers, and likes pets.  He also likes to cook and bake. Marcel requested placement in the Midwest - somewhere like WI!

Emilia (female, 16, from Germany #44153) likes horses (and really, all pets), playing tennis, spending time with Church activities and reading.  She does follow a vegetarian diet.

Jule (female, 15, from Germany #42513) likes tennis, fencing, skiing and photography.  She is very organized and works on managing her schoolwork and schedule very independently.  She would love to become a part of her host family and experience everyday life in America.

Host families provide three meals per day, reasonable transportation, and a bed, plus a willingness to share your culture, while learning about the culture of your exchange student.

Students have their own health insurance and spending money. They are excited for the chance to spend a year as an American high school student!! PM for more info, call 920-241-3878 or email me at j.hintz@international-experience.net.

International Experience (iE) is in need of volunteer host families for exchange students arriving this fall.

Now, I know what you’re probably thinking… how on earth could our family decide to host an overseas student at a time like this?!   Well, iE will not bring students into an unsafe situation. We always follow the guidelines of the Department of State, so if they feel it is unsafe then the students won't come. These students are also not set to arrive until August, and it would be nice if our lives looked different then than they do now. 

Student exchanges became popular after World War II, and are intended to increase the participants' understanding and tolerance of other cultures, as well as improving their language skills and broadening their social horizons. Student exchanges also increased further after the end of the Cold War.  It is safe to say that the global COVID-19 pandemic is another experience showing we are all people, no matter what country or location we call home.

I'm happy to chat, so please ask me any questions you'd like.  Contact me via phone/text at 920-241-3878 or email j.hintz@international-experience.net.

General Description

Join the Medical Reserve Corps
You can sign up to be a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer with or without specific health experience or certifications. The Public Health Department uses volunteers for a variety of things, especially in emergencies. We may need volunteers to help with:

▪ Specific healthcare tasks, like administering immunizations or dispensing medications
▪ Assisting with child care emergency plans
▪ Monitoring areas or clinic sites
▪ Operating a hotline to respond to questions from the public

Medical Reserve Corps-Dakota County volunteers are offered other opportunities for training and activities to strengthen the community during non-emergency times. More information on the many functions of the Medical Reserve Corps can be found here.

Qualifications

Required Training

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers must complete two online trainings to be fully registered.

The trainings cover:

Interested? Contact us for more information.

Katrina DeVore, MPH

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Dakota County Public Health

14955 Galaxie Ave

Apple Valley, MN 55124

952.891.7166

Fax: 952-891-0418

katrina.devore@co.dakota.mn.us

Emma Norton provides housing and supportive services to more than 300 individuals and families who have experienced homelessness with the additional challenge of mental illness, chemical dependency, or physical disability. We operate 2 site-based facilities in Saint Paul (dorm-style housing for 50 women and individuals) and Maplewood (13 townhomes for single-parent families with 3 or more children). Emma Norton also partners with small landlords throughout Ramsey County to provide low-barrier, affordable housing throughout the community.

There is growing evidence that wearing masks, even homemade cloth masks, can seriously reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. In light of the shortage of medical masks, we are asking for volunteers to help by making DIY cloth masks for all of our staff and residents.

The Minnesota Department of Health provided this pattern for DIY masks: https://www.mdh.org/sites/www/Uploads/files/Downloads/ClothMaskPattern1.pdf

For more information on alternative masks, you can read the following release from the MDH: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/hcp/masksalt.pdf

Please coordinate all donations with Victoria at vvirasy@emmanorton.org. Per MDH guidelines only essential personnel may enter Emma Norton facilities at this time.

ABOUT TC FOOD JUSTICE
TC Food Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis. Since March 2016, we have been working with co-ops, grocery stores, and farmers markets to re-distribute their unsalable foods to local hunger relief organizations. We focus on vegetables, fruits, and nutrient rich breads because hunger relief organizations often find it challenging to consistently provide fresh food options for their clients. We seek to improve food insecure individuals’ access to fresh, nutritious food.

FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM
The largest and longest-running program at TC Food Justice is our Food Rescue Program. This program is the core of our work. We find donors with excess produce that they wish to donate instead of discard; partner with nearby hunger relief organizations to plan weekly produce drop-offs; and coordinate our volunteers to collect, sort, and deliver the food by bike or by car. We are proud to serve smaller grocers and hunger relief organizations that have been excluded from traditional, larger-scale food rescue programs. We deliver food the same or next day, maximizing its quality and likelihood of being consumed. All our deliveries operate free of cost to donor and recipient organizations. Some food rescues are family friendly.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for volunteers to lead new weekly food rescue shifts that have become available. The current open shifts are as follows, but new rescues are usually available often. Please apply on our website at www.tcfoodjustice.org/volunteer.

-Saturday, Weekly: Lakewinds Co-op | Richfield --> Augsburg Campus Kitchen | Augsburg University
Pick-Up: Saturdays at 9:30-10am
Drop-Off: Saturday at 10:30am

Weekly volunteer food rescues take an average of 30 to 90 minutes to complete and can be done using a personal vehicle or a bicycle and TCFJ's bike trailer (certain rescues only). The average weekly food rescue diverts more than 80 pounds of fresh produce or bread from being discarded and diverts it to our community members who need it most. As a TCFJ volunteer, you will be able to track your personal impact on food waste and hunger using our food rescue web application, along with being able to sign up for shifts, schedule absences, and enter food rescue data. Volunteers are trained by TCFJ staff then lead the rescue independently once they feel comfortable. All volunteers who commit to a weekly food rescue are eligible for their free TCFJ t-shirt after their 3rd food rescue.

Fill out our volunteer application at tcfoodjustice.org/volunteer and mention you saw this posting on Hand On Twin Cities. Please let us know which weekly shift of those listed above that you'd like to you lead. There are other opportunities to volunteer including opportunities for groups. Find out more at www.tcfoodjustice.org/volunteer.

As we are preparing for the possibility of having the shelter open 24/7 for our residents, we will see an increased need for critical items to help take care of our residents.

You can help by assembling and donating the following kits only listed below. Details for the kits can be found on our website - https://oscs-mn.org/osh-volunteer-opportunities/.

The list includes a:

This is a great project for both youth and adults. You can assemble the kits at your home, office, school, or place of worship and then deliver them to our shelter Monday or Wednesday between 10:00am-2:00pm. 

We welcome donations of any quantity. For questions please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@oshousing.org or 612-872-4193 x0. 

Donate Blood: whole blood, platelets, plasma or red blood cells at one of Memorial Blood Center's donor centers. 1- hour per time. Must meet eligibility requirements. Go to www.mbc.org or call 651-332-7000 to schedule an appointment. Minimum age is 16. Maximum group size is open. 

With the American Cancer Society, there are a variety of ways to grow in your leadership skills. We're looking for individuals who have a passion for seeing a world free of cancer and are eager to utilize their networks to help us in our mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Opportunities to grow your leadership are below:

The American Cancer Society’s Associate Leadership Board (ALB) is a group of community and business leaders providing strategic and revenue based support to American Cancer Society events and activities in the Twin Cities. The ALB has a specific interest in raising awareness for resources and support for young adults with cancer diagnosis. individual roles and opportunities include event planning, marketing, community outreach, fundraising and networking. 

Minnesota Made Gala raises funds and awareness for the mission of the American Cancer Society (ACS): to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Executive Board is comprised of business and community leaders. The Board’s mission is to create a strong financial and leadership foundation for the Minnesota Made Gala. Society staff will provide you with best in class support to help you be successful in your volunteer leadership role.

Responsibilities of an Executive Board Member

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world's largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. United communities across the globe, we celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change. 

But our work is not done. We need people like you to join the Relay For Life movement and help multiply our efforts to eliminate cancer as a public health problem. 

By becoming a Relay For Life event leadership volunteer, you have the opportunity to help us lead the fight for a world without cancer, while gaining valuable leadership skills and motivating others in your community to make a difference in the fight against cancer. 

If you're interested in any of the above opportunities, reach out to us and let us know! We'll get you connected in the fight against cancer!

Want to help children across the Twin Cites Metro learn about disability awareness and bullying prevention? Volunteer to be a PACER Puppeteer!

Our two puppet programs, COUNT ME IN and KIDS AGAINST BULLYING, offer an opportunity to promote a positive message, learn a unique style of puppetry and improve their presentation skills while working with a fun team.  Volunteers must have some daytime availability (about 4-5 hrs. a month), reliable transportation, the ability to memorize a script, and the desire engage with children!

If this is you, we’d love to hear from you!

Download the Puppeteer volunteer form here or for more information, email puppets@pacer.org

Here’s what PACER volunteer puppeteers are saying:

"I have loved doing the shows. It has been fun and helps keep me connected to the energy and thinking of youth."

"Being a puppeteer has been more rewarding than I expected. It's great to be a part of a program that has such an important message."

For Goodness Cakes is a non-profit which pairs volunteers with local agencies who work with disadvantaged youth to give them a birthday cake or graduation cake on their special day! We recently began a chapter in Minneapolis.  We are currently looking to build our pool of volunteers to bake cakes.  You do not need to be a professional baker simply have a passion for helping others. You do need to be 18 years old or if under 18 supervised by a current For Goodness Cake volunteer in good standing.  

We offer an online orientation to become a volunteer with For Goodness Cakes.  https://www.forgoodnesscakes.org/volunteer

If you have additional questions or concerns regarding this volunteer opportunity please contact me: allison@forgoodnesscakes.org.

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Allison Sundquist

Co-chapter Lead Minneapolis 

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

Project Zawadi is recruiting volunteer board and committee members who are passionate about significantly improving educational quality, safety, and access in rural Tanzania.

Organization Overview:

Project Zawadi is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to partner with communities, schools, and teachers to support quality education for Tanzanian children and youth. Project Zawadi implements this mission through three programs: 

Project Zawadi has a staff of 14 employees (11 based in Tanzania and three in St. Paul).  With an annual budget of $380,000, over 85% of Project Zawadi's income is raised via individual donors.  

The current Board of Directors has 11 members. The Board meets on the third Wednesday in February, June, and September from 7pm to 9pm in St. Paul. Additionally there is a full day annual meeting workshop the third Saturday in April from 8:30am to 3:30pm in Minneapolis and a holiday meeting the second Saturday in December from 9am to 11am in St. Paul.  Board Members participate in at least one committee which typically meets 3 or 4 times per year on a schedule set at a time convenient to committee members.

Position Overview:

Project Zawadi Board Members act as fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies as well as ensuring the organization has adequate resources to advance its mission.   

In addition to the ability to fulfill these functional responsibilities, Project Zawadi seeks Board members with diverse perspectives and community connections (especially East African), leadership abilities, and expertise or experience in one or more of the following areas:  

Board terms are three years in length and renewable once before a mandated break of one year. Board Members are expected to be ambassadors of the organization to both their networks and the community at large and to make a financial gift of personal significance.  Monthly time commitment is estimated at 2-5 hours depending upon committee work.

Please feel free to explore our website and contact us for more details:

https://www.projectzawadi.org

We have a Senior Resident whose first language is Vietnamese.  He would like someone who could

communicate with him in his native language.  One to one visits - 1/2 hour in length

Park River Estates Care Center is looking for Cribbage Players.  We have Senior Residents who like

playing Cribbage and need partners.  Approximately two hour commitment per activity.

Front Desk Volunteer

J-HAP, a non-profit serving a community of independent adults with developmental disabilities, is seeking new volunteers for our front desk at the Cornerstone Creek apartment building.  One of the central objectives of J-HAP is ensuring a front desk presence in order to help tenants feel secure and supported.  We are looking for friendly faces who are comfortable monitoring the front door, answering phones, and chatting with our awesome tenants.  You can learn more about J-HAP on our website: http://www.J-HAP.org

Duties:

Skills:

Time Commitment:

Training:

The City of Roseville is looking to develop a comprehensive New Employee Orientation Program. We are hoping to develop a program template that can help us on-board new employees in order to:

This program should include cross-departmental collaboration to determine what each department’s needs are in the on-boarding process. It will require research into best practices for orientation programs.

We are looking to establish guidelines for an organization-wide orientation program that can be implemented across all departments easily. We are seeking recommendations on resources, tools and practices for efficient on-boarding. In addition, we would like to develop templates for presentations, checklists, or other tools that can be utilized by supervisors based on research, best practices and organizational needs.

Reading Partners Twin Cities seeks a volunteer photographer to capture photos of our program in action and special events, to be used for social media and other promotional materials.

Story Time is a non-profit whose mission is to empower students in Southeast Africa by removing barriers to education and inspiring community partnerships. When you work with Story Time, you become a part of a global network of storytellers; you become what we like to call a Co-Author. We believe that everyone has a valuable story to tell and that sharing these stories creates a more connected world where everyone belongs.  By becoming a part of the story as a volunteer, you and your fellow Co-Authors bring the world one step closer to this vision.

We are currently looking to expand in many exciting ways and we are looking for a volunteer Business Development Manager to join our team.

Details:

Our new Business Development Manager will proactively develop and nurture relationships with key customers, stakeholders and influencers to strengthen our expanding work. He or she will also be responsible for maintaining and growing a portfolio of institutional and foundation grants, partnerships and general donation opportunities to support Story Time’s strategic plans.  

Responsibilities include:

The skills you need to excel in this position include:

Story Time is a non-profit whose mission is to empower students in Southeast Africa by removing barriers to education and inspiring community partnerships. When you work with Story Time, you become a part of a global network of storytellers; you become what we like to call a Co-Author. We believe that everyone has a valuable story to tell and that sharing these stories creates a more connected world where everyone belongs.  By becoming a part of the story as a volunteer, you and your fellow Co-Authors bring the world one step closer to this vision.

We are currently looking to expand in many exciting ways and we are looking for Creative Writers to join our team.

Details:

If you are a skilled, empathetic, and creative writer who can research and explain complex concepts simply, if you are driven to problem solve and you care deeply about helping others, this volunteer opportunity may be of interest to you. Story Time is currently expanding and we are looking for writers to assist in creating blog content relating to our organization’s goals and the interests of our growing community of donors and volunteers. In this position, you will report to the Digital Media Strategist to collaborate in creating posts that resonate with our audience.

Responsibilities:

The skills you need to excel in this position include:

If you're interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and one-page writing sample to apply@storytimeedu.org.

Do you love to share people's stories through video? Would you like to serve the community while creating more highlights for your portfolio? We are looking for someone to video tape 5-10 minute healthcare stories that can be shared on our website and social media.  The videos will help people to learn more about various experiences in healthcare and how people might partner with the system for better outcomes.

Calling all budding photographers! Are you looking to add to your portfolio while doing your part for the community? We are seeking a volunteer photographer to capture photos of our community center, food shelf, clothing closet, child care center, Retired Men’s Club, Magnificent Golden Agers, and other senior programs and activities and events hosted at the center. Your images will be shared on HQB publications, social media and on our website to help tell our story, raise funds and reach out to even more members of our community. Volunteer hours are flexible, depending on project needs. 

Uniting Distant Stars is looking for someone interested to develop our SEO for our website, especially our donation pages. This would be up to a 90-day project that would include training the executive director on how to work with the various tools like Yoast. 

Story Time is a non-profit whose mission is to empower students in Southeast Africa by removing barriers to education and inspiring community partnerships. When you work with Story Time, you become a part of a global network of storytellers; you become what we like to call a Co-Author. We believe that everyone has a valuable story to tell and that sharing these stories creates a more connected world where everyone belongs.  By becoming a part of the story as a volunteer, you and your fellow Co-Authors bring the world one step closer to this vision.

We are currently looking to expand in many exciting ways and we are looking for a volunteer Digital Media Strategist to join our team.

Details:

The Digital Media Strategist will work with the Business Development and Event Coordinator to shape campaign assets with analytic insights, and optimize for opportunities to enhance online fundraising campaigns. You will also be responsible for creating content and engaging new audiences via organic campaigns to support brand awareness, audience and engagement growth goals. The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable with devising new social media strategies and relating a structured plan to the rest of the Story Time team, letting each department know how they can and should contribute to positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

The skills you need to excel in this position include:

If you're interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to apply@storytimeedu.org.

The Minnesota Hemp Farmers & Manufacturers Association is a newly recognized 501(c)(3) organization in Minnesota. We have amended our by corporate bylaws to begin accepting members and sponsors and are looking for an experienced attorney to look them over and edit as needed.

We are a growing organization and welcome experienced professionals interested in board membership or a more active role in our organization to reach out for more information.

Park River Estates is looking for volunteers in the following areas: Assisting residents to play games such as Cribbage, Bingo, 654 Dice, etc.

Also, our ladies love to have their nails manicured.

Volunteers are responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering donated food from Aldi (2005 Suburban Ave, St. Paul 55119) to Department of Indian Work food shelf in order for it to be distributed to participants and their families. 

Qualifications:

Collection dates: Monday and Wednesday pick-up between 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  

Time commitment:  Up to 2 hours each day. We are looking for someone who is able to collect on a weekly basis. Please indicate which day(s) you are interested in volunteering for. 

Please contact Kelly Miller at 651-789-3854 or kmiller@interfaithaction.org

Ten Thousand Villages, St. Paul is a Certified Fair Trade non-profit Retailer, looking for volunteer sales associates who are inspired by the important part they will play in promoting fair trade. This includes bringing hope to the lives of artisans around the world, selling their product and telling their stories to our community. 

Do you have a hobby you would like to share with adults with disabilities others? Rise's enrichment and Adult Day programs are looking for volunteers to come in as guest speakers to share their interests and knowledge with the people we serve.

Locations

Times and frequency are flexible!

Activities can be anything from leading sing-a-longs or doing a painting demonstration to chatting about local sports or teaching about self-advocacy. Come share your talents with us!

We can all benefit from a little extra practice when preparing for that big job interview. Pick up a Mock Interviewing shift to give someone the vote of confidence they need to succeed!

Mock Interviewer Role Description

Time Commitment

Have a free hour over lunch, or time after work? Mock interviewing is a great way to give back to your community in a flexible and time conscious manner. Sign up today!

Park River Estates Care Center is looking for someone who speaks Vietnamese.  We have a resident whose first language is Vietnamese

and could use a friend to communicate with him in his language.

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.

Every Saturday and Sunday, teams of volunteers prepare and serve lunch and dinner for the families at the Project Home Day Center. Each team creates a menu, provides the food, prepares the meal, dines with the families, and cleans up afterwards. Meals are served buffet-style with team members joining families and staff at the tables after the families are served. A team’s time commitment is approximately two-three hours, which includes meal preparation in our licensed kitchen, dining with families, and cleanup. Teams are composed of about 4-8 adults; supervised older children are welcome. Lunch is served at noon, and dinner is served at 4:30pm. Come as early as you need to prepare.

At any given time, we have about 40 individuals, parents/grandparents with children, staying in our shelters. On the weekends, we allow weekend passes, so not all families stay at the day center during the weekend and they are able to connect with local friends and family. For weekend meals, we usually average around 10-12 people on Saturdays and 15-20 on Sundays. You are always welcome to call the day center's office at 651-225-9354 the morning of your shift to get an accurate head count.

If you would like more information about meal teams and duties, please contact the coordinator, Wade Piper, at wpiper@interfaithaction.org.

SPIN Cycle relies on the power of volunteers to offer our families a reliable way to ensure that they won’t have to go to school or work in dirty clothes. SPIN Cycle volunteers will sign up to pick up a load of laundry from the Day Center, bring it to their home or a laundromat, wash it, and return it by the same time the next day. For so many of us washing a load of laundry is a simple household chore, but for our families this service will help them feel that they are approaching every new day refreshed and ready for whatever their day may hold. We are actively looking for volunteers who are looking to get involved in a relatively low-commitment, high-impact volunteer opportunity. Please sign up below if you would like to be a part of SPIN Cycle!

To ensure that we have time to prepare a basket for pickup, please sign up at least 24 hours in advance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wade Piper at any time at wpiper@interfaithaction.org or (218)639-2624

As a volunteer, you can make a difference, have fun and meet new people in an exciting health care setting. Our volunteers acquire new skills, gain new experiences and help us deliver exceptional care and services to our patients and guests. 

There are many ways to volunteer including:

Most shifts are 4 hours once a week. A six month commitment is required.

Apply online at parknicollet.com/volunteer, or call 952-993-5086 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you a friendly person who goes out of your way to make others feel comfortable and welcome?

Do you have customer service experience and pride yourself on delivering warm, gracious assistance?

We invite you to join Park Nicollet as a Patient Discharge Escort - offering a warm welcome to everyone and assisting patients and visitors in navigating the Methodist Hospital campus by escorting them to their appointments, visits with friends and loved ones, and their waiting transportation when they are discharged from a hospital stay. As one volunteer recently said, "you just never know how much a simple conversation or a little help can change someone’s day!"

This position requires applicants who prefer physical activity over sitting at a desk, enjoy engaging people in conversation, and want to go above and beyond to create a great experience for Park Nicollet patients and guests. We are seeking Patient Discharge Escorts to join our team who can commit to a weekly shift. Several shift times are available for each day of the week between 8am to 7pm, and 9am to 7pm on weekends.

Apply online at parknicollet.com/volunteer, or call 952-993-5086 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is looking for new people to join the team of HELP volunteers!

The Hospital Life Elder Program (HELP) is designed to reduce delirium in elderly patients admitted to the hospital. Volunteers are an important part of the care team - making visits to patients, communicating with medical staff, and documenting important information about patient health.

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, enjoy working with elderly people, and able to commit to a weekly 4-hour shift for 6 months of service. It is a terrific opportunity for someone wanting a meaningful volunteer experience or someone working toward a medical career hoping to gain one-to-one patient interaction.

In 2018, HELP volunteers at Methodist Hospital made 3, 349 visits to patients up to 3 times a day to have conversations and facilitate brief interactions designed to prevent delirium. Delirium is the sudden onset of severe confusion, and is a preventable condition in many instances. It can have serious complications and may result in a loss of ability for self-care and independence. Of the patients visited, 98 percent maintained their cognitive status.

New HELP volunteer training is held quarterly. Please contact Park Nicollet Volunteer Services (volunteer@parknicollet.com) for more information on the program, training, and how to apply to be a volunteer. Learn more about HELP across the HealthPartners system here: https://www.healthpartners.com/hp/about/about-blog/delirium-prevention-in-healthpartners-hospitals.html.

Position Summary:

The volunteer Aide primarily serves patients and/or staff providing direct patient care.

As a volunteer Occupational Therapy Aide, you will be serving patients and/or staff providing direct patient care. Your tasks will include visiting with patients, assisting with patient care under the direction of a therapist, transporting patients, stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces, and assisting with light clerical tasks.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and experience in Occupational Therapy. Preference given to those who are currently students in OT, or looking to apply to an OT program. You will help with the daily flow of this busy hospital, working closely with staff. No experience necessary.

This role will be 4 hours once per week.

Apply online at parknicollet.com/volunteer, or call 952-993-5086 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

The volunteer Aide primarily serves patients and/or staff providing direct patient care.

As a volunteer Physical Therapy Aide, you will be serving patients and/or staff providing direct patient care. Your tasks will include visiting with patients, assisting with patient care under the direction of a therapist, transporting patients, stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces, and assisting with light clerical tasks.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and experience in Physical Therapy. Preference given to those who are currently students in PT, or looking to apply to an PT program. You will help with the daily flow of this busy hospital, working closely with staff. No experience necessary.

This role will be 4 hours once per week.

Apply online at parknicollet.com/volunteer, or call 952-993-5086 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Park River Estates Care Center is looking for someone who speaks Mandarin to visit with a resident at our facility.

One-to-one conversation in Mandarin and also assisting our resident to learn English.

Visit with a resident to share life stories and ease their loneliness.  Each volunteer will be assigned to one resident on an on-going basis.

Very rewarding opportunity!

Do you wish to share your love of music with others? Are you looking to become more comfortable performing in front of an audience? 

PAI is seeking vocalists, musicians, music groups, and music students who are looking for an opportunity to perform for an appreciative audience for 30-45 minutes. Performances take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am-2:00pm.

PAI is a nonprofit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to engage individuals in meaningful participation and connection with the community. PAI operates four day program sites in the northeast metro that offer an array of services and opportunities for people with disabilities to create a life they enjoy.

As a one-time or ongoing music performance volunteer, you will add to the richness of our day program opportunities!

Do you enjoy art, music, games, and helping others get the most out of their experiences? This is the opportunity for you! PAI's four program sites offer a variety of fun activities and learning opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including art exploration, music therapy, bingo, and much more! Tasks and responsibilities for this volunteer role include:

PAI is a nonprofit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to engage individuals in meaningful participation and connection with the community. PAI operates four day program sites in the northeast metro that offer an array of services and opportunities, including art exploration, community outings, music and animal therapy, and much more!

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge, skills, or hobbies with others? PAI is looking for energetic people to lead 30-60 minute life skills or recreational classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Topics and interests such as cooking/baking, nutrition, fitness, budgeting, arts/crafting, gardening, geography, and much more are welcome! 

Classes will take place once a week, every-other week, or month (depending on your availability), Monday-Friday during daytime hours.

PAI is a nonprofit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to engage individuals in meaningful participation and connection with the community. PAI operates four day program sites in the northeast metro that offer an array of services and opportunities for people with disabilities to create a life they love.

PAI is a nonprofit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to engage individuals in meaningful participation and connection with the community. PAI operates four day program sites in the northeast metro that offer an array of services and opportunities for people with disabilities to create a life they enjoy.

As a Community Outings Helper you will spend time with PAI participants as they engage in various activities in the community including visits to local museums, volunteer sites, favorite stores or restaurants, Pinz bowling, community art classes, and more! These activities primarily take place Monday-Friday, 9am - 12pm. Your participation in these activities may include:

With your help, more people with disabilities will have the opportunity to be meaningfully engaged in their community!

Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue still has an opening on the Fundraising Team for Event Coordinators in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin!!
Due to the fact that the rescue covers five different states, we would love to have 1-2 coordinators in every state.
So far UMDGR has raised $21,000 in 2019 due to local events - which is INCREDIBLE.  We think we can do even more next year, but we NEED YOUR HELP!
So.... if you have imagination, love talking to people and want to help spread the message about UMGDR - then this might be the job for you!
Nothing Great Gets Done Alone!

Responsibilities

Requirements

If you are interested in learning more about this position or would like to apply, email president@thegreatdanerescue.com 

Help us change lives through music! River City Rhythm is searching for enthusiastic professionals looking to make a difference by serving on our board of directors. We are seeking the best candidates, regardless of your location.

To learn more about RCR as well as this opportunity and how to apply, please click here. Thank you for your consideration!

We are seeking warm and compassionate volunteers to spend one-on-one time with our memory care residents. Volunteers will serve to supplement the wonderful care and interaction we have with our residents. Volunteers can help by listening, sharing, playing music, playing games, encouraging reminiscing, baking, crafting, reading, laughing, and hugging and so much more! 

The Urban Immersions Program Manager provides Understanding Urban Poverty Training's to groups on site and in the community. Must have an interest in social justice and poverty. The Training Assistant assists the trainer in various ways including:

Assist Trainer with food shopping

Assist Trainer with setting up catering

Assist with Trainer with set-up

Assist with Trainer with take down

Assist with participants with answering questions and group questions

Assist Trainer with co-leading training's

Greet Donors and register them at the time of their donation. Staff the reception desk and canteen area of our Downtown Minneapolis Donor Center. Monitor donors post donation and reschedule them for subsequent donations.

Would you like to be the link that connects animals in need with people who care? Carver Scott Humane Society has Adoption Advocate opportunities working with cats and dogs! This position is the first point of contact for potential adopters and requires strong communication skills and some previous experience with animals. As an Adoption Advocate you will:

If you have the desire to help cats and dogs find their "furever" homes and can commit to a schedule that includes some Saturdays and evenings, please complete the volunteer application on our website. CSHS Volunteer Application

The Vetting Team is responsible for assisting the Animal Wellness Manager and the Vetting Supervisor.
Vetting includes:

Experience as a vet tech, or other animal related profession, database proficiency (pref ShelterLuv), email access and strong interpersonal and communication skills are preferred. Please complete a volunteer application on our website: CSHS Volunteer Application

Carver Scott Humane Society Cat or Dog Foster Mentor

The foster mentors serve as the main support contact for current foster homes.  The foster mentors will assist with initial on boarding and ongoing questions related to foster animals.  The ideal volunteer candidate will be or have been an animal foster and will be familiar with basic cat and/or dog needs and behaviors.  

This is a volunteer position and requires up to 10 hours a week.

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

If you are interested in helping animals in need, please complete the volunteer application on our website:

CSHS Volunteer Application

The Roseville Area Senior Program (RASP) is seeking a Volunteer Co-Facilitator for their Caregiver Support Group.  This group has been a vital part of the RASP program for more than 20 years.

If you have the following experience, this job may be for you.

As a Facilitator, you will be leading, offering take-away educational material, set up, and share meeting reminder by email or calling.  For Co-Facilitator, you will be sharing the responsibilities.

The RASP Caregiver Support Group currently meets monthly on the second Tuesday, 12:30-2 p.m., at t the Fairview Community Center  (1910County Road B West, Roseville)

Training and orientation are available. 

For further details and scheduling an interview appointment, please contact Norm Kunselman at the Roseville Area Senior Program office at 651-604-3520.