Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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.

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.

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. 

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 15–60 minutes.

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

Join us for a day of creativity, music, games, food, and community at Wingspan's inaugural Love Leads Carnival & Art Fair!

Do you love Bingo or Crafts and looking for a fun and easy way to volunteer with friends and family? Then we have a great opportunity for you! Our Episcopal Church Home residents are looking for volunteer leaders for Bingo from 1-3pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and for Crafts on Wednesdays 1-3pm.

This opportunity includes gathering residents (mostly pushing them in wheelchairs within the building) from their apartments to the dining areas to do the activity. Then volunteers will be bingo callers, help residents find their numbers and hand out prizes. For crafts, this can be coloring, painting, puzzles, clay work, making greeting cards and many more ideas. We can provide the ideas and the materials, or you can help us choose ideas too!

You and your group of 2-3 people can volunteer once a week or twice a month!

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

Please complete this application to get started: Contribute to Our Organization | Episcopal Homes 

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

Here are some regularly scheduled activities you can consider:

Here are our top 13 volunteer needs for you to consider:

We have numerous Spiritual Life Services available for our residents on our campus and would love your assistance escorting them to our community rooms or chapels.  You can volunteer weekly, every other week or once a month, whatever works best for your schedule. Here are the volunteer times that include escorting and the services.

Tuesdays Catholic Rosary and Mass 1-3pm

Wednesdays Universal Unitarian Service 1-4pm

Thursdays Catholic Service 10:30am-12pm

Fridays Episcopal Service 9:30-11am

Sundays Episcopal Service 9:30-11:30am

Please complete this application to get started: Contribute to Our Organization | Episcopal Homes 

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

Our residents love a ride on our bicycle made for 2 passengers and 1 driver. Volunteer escorts are needed on Tuesday afternoons to help residents get from their rooms and apartments to the front entrance of their buildings. This is mostly pushing people in wheelchairs or walking with them to their destinations and bringing them back again. We are happy to report that we have enough Drivers for the season!

Please complete this application to get started: Contribute to Our Organization | Episcopal Homes

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

Do you love taking care of plants and flowers? We are also looking for volunteers to help with watering the pretty flowers at our courtyard and patio gardens with long-term care residents. Once the weather turns cold, we also have indoor plants that need weekly watering too!

On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays we also need volunteers for our resident-led Flower Brigade. We would love a couple of volunteers to help with Friday afternoon preparation 3-5pm filling the vases with water and food. On Saturdays we are looking for a couple more substitute drivers to pick up Trader Joe's flower donation and deliver them to Episcopal Homes from 9-10:30am. Also on Saturdays, we need a few more co-leaders to help with the flower arranging and leading the other volunteers 9:30-11:30am. These lovely bouquets are then shared across the campus in our public spaces for all to enjoy!

Please complete this application to get started: Contribute to Our Organization | Episcopal Homes

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

Support students in Wilder Programs through donations of healthy snacks. Whether you choose to make 10 or 100 snack packs, know that your donation supports students served by Wilder by providing nutritious options for a light meal at home or school.

Note: Avoid snacks that contain nuts or peanut butter, snacks with foil lids, water bottles, and glass containers.

When and Where: Collect items anytime now through the end of August 2026. You can do this on your own time and at your own location. Note - there is no option to volunteer at our location, and we are not able to verify hours from this opportunity for community service or service learning hours.

Sign up at this link to arrange a drop off time once you’re ready! Drop off location is Wilder Center - if a drop off-slot is full or you need a time that is not listed, please email advancement@wilder.org. 

Learn More: Contact us at advancement@wilder.org or 651-280-2391 to express interest or with any questions.

Be part of the creation of a brand new, large-scale public artwork - help Caponi Art Park prepare for the 2026 Sound Garden.

There are three different volunteer opportunities available:

Event Installation Technician

This role is for anyone who wants hands-on experience with the technical side of a working art installation.

Timeline 

Exhibit Guide / Front of House

This role is for someone who enjoys helping other people slow down and notice something they'd otherwise walk right past. Guides walk the trails during open hours, offering context to visitors making their way through the installation.

Timeline

Workshop Assistant

This role is for anyone drawn to teaching, mentoring, or simply enjoys being creative alongside other people. Workshop assistants support the natural sculpture workshop, helping participants of all ages and skill levels create pieces that become part of the finished Sound Garden.

Timeline

Help Caponi Art Park to reach more diverse communities by providing translation assistance.

You will... 

This work can be completed remote or in-person at Capoi Art Park on a very flexible schedule that works for you! This role can also be applied to by those with sign language knowledge. No previous experience necessary!

This role is for anyone with a passion for art and proficient in two or more languages, with the skill level to translate written text in English into your language of expertise. You need to have access to a computer and internet. The ideal volunteer would be able to spare 1-2 hrs a week.

We are looking for proficiency in:

As a landscape volunteer, you're part of a broader effort to remove invasive species across the park and contribute to the land's renewal to an oak savanna by planting native wildflowers and grasses in their place. Landscape volunteer days are hands-on and outdoors, with tasks that shift by season and by location in the park. Volunteers will get to:

About

Gardeners will work on a variety of projects from planting flowers and trees, to weeding and watering under the direction of a staff member or an experienced volunteer. Experience is not necessary, just a love of nature and a drive to learn. Ongoing and single event opportunities are available for individuals and groups from May-October.

Head Gardener

The Volunteer Head Gardener position is ideal for an individual with a passion for the outdoors and gardening. This position will be an integral part of the Caponi Art Park team, helping to plan, care for, and maintain park grounds. They will also spend time working with less-experienced park volunteers, ensuring that proper gardening techniques are used consistently. The Head Gardener will ideally be able to volunteer on a regular basis at Caponi Art Park.

Details

Assist in Maintenance of park gardens, pathways, and landscaping.

Work alongside other outdoor volunteers, encouraging consistent gardening techniques.

Generate an ongoing list of pertinent gardening projects and grounds maintenance task; this list will serve as a guide for other park gardening volunteers.

Position available April-October.

Experience and Qualifications

A certificate as a Master Gardener, or other significant gardening experience.

Must be physically capable of gardening.

Should be comfortable working alone, as well as providing guidance to other less-experienced gardening volunteers.

Knowledge of native plant species.

Gardening Assistant

The Gardening Assistant may volunteer on a regular or part time basis under the direction of a staff member or experienced gardening volunteer.

Details

Flexible hours for volunteer.

Families, groups, and individuals welcome.

Activities: planting, weeding, and watering flowers and plants in the Sculpture Garden and Theater in the Woods.

Position available May-October.

Help make our 2026 School Backpack Drive a Success!

Our goal this year is to collect about 600 backpacks for our students & youth participant families this year.  We are about 70 backpacks away from this goal!  We still need 40 Elementary and 30 Middle/High School bags with supplies before the start of the school year. 

Elementary Backpack & Contents List:

Item Quantity

Backpack (16 in) 1

Pocket Folder 2

Notebook (wide ruled) 2

Crayons (24 ct) 1

Markers (8 ct) 1

Colored Pencils (12 ct) 1

Pencil Pouch 1

Pencil (#2) 12

Glue Sticks (washable) 2

Eraser (pink bevel) 2

Pencil Sharpener (with lid) 1

Scissors (5 inch blunt) 1

Middle/High School Backpack & Contents List:

Item Quantity

Backpack (17 in) 1

Pocket Folders 5

Notebook (college ruled) 5

Scientific Calculator 1

Pencil (#2) 12

Pens 4

Highlighters 2

If you'd like to support our 2026 Backpack & School Supplies Drive, we'd love to hear from you!  We are planning to have all backpacks & supplies collected by August 10th.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Location: You can volunteer anywhere in the greater Twin Cities area where there are Little Free Libraries. We are especially in need of volunteers to focus on book-sharing boxes in these zip codes: 55106 Saint Paul, 55411 Minneapolis, 55412 Minneapolis, 55117 Saint Paul, 55404 Minneapolis, 55405 Minneapolis, 55103 Saint Paul.

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

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. Open to volunteers age 18 and up. Join us and support the well-being and independence of your neighbors!

Current openings:

Learn more:

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.

Wilder Child Development Center has a commercial kitchen where we prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks for our students onsite and Wilder's day-treatment program across the street. We receive a Wednesday food delivery at our center, and we are seeking support to receive and unload this every week or every other week. We are also looking for help with basic cleaning, inventory, and stocking tasks. This role is a very physical and hands-on one.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time requirements and location:

Learn More:

LIVE. LIFE. MORE. FULLY. Are you a good listener? Do you appreciate reminiscing with older folks and hearing stories from their past? Or helping them with household tasks, playing cribbage or listening to music? Then please consider becoming a Lifespark Hospice volunteer!

Reach out and talk with Katie about walking alongside someone on their late-life journey!

Picture Yourself as a Hospice Volunteer - Lifespark

Bring joy and comfort to dying patients!

Pet Therapy volunteers have a certified therapy dog (or other animal). They provide friendly companionship to the dying, and support for their loved ones. At Lifespark we are devoted to helping seniors age and approach death with passion, purpose and dignity. Even if you are just curious, Katie would be glad to talk with you. We have a wonderful team and there are great opportunities for ongoing learning, discussion and self exploration.

Picture Yourself as a Hospice Volunteer - Lifespark

LIVE. LIFE. MORE. FULLY. Are you a good listener? Do you appreciate reminiscing with older folks and hearing stories from their past? Or helping them with household tasks, playing cribbage or listening to music? Then please consider becoming a Lifespark Hospice volunteer!

Reach out and talk with Katie about walking alongside someone on their late-life journey!

Picture Yourself as a Hospice Volunteer - Lifespark

LIVE. LIFE. MORE. FULLY. Are you a good listener? Do you appreciate reminiscing with older folks and hearing stories from their past? Or helping them with household tasks, playing cribbage or listening to music? Then please consider becoming a Lifespark Hospice volunteer!

Reach out and talk with Katie about walking alongside someone on their late-life journey!

Picture Yourself as a Hospice Volunteer - Lifespark

LIVE. LIFE. MORE. FULLY. Are you a good listener? Do you appreciate reminiscing with older folks and hearing stories from their past? Or helping them with household tasks, playing cribbage or listening to music? Then please consider becoming a Lifespark Hospice volunteer!

Reach out and talk with Katie about walking alongside someone on their late-life journey!

Picture Yourself as a Hospice Volunteer - Lifespark

LIVE. LIFE. MORE. FULLY. Are you a good listener? Do you appreciate reminiscing with older folks and hearing stories from their past? Or helping them with household tasks, playing cribbage or listening to music? Then please consider becoming a Lifespark Hospice volunteer!

Reach out and talk with Katie about walking alongside someone on their late-life journey!

Picture Yourself as a Hospice Volunteer - Lifespark

Saturday, September 12 from 12:00PM-2:30PM
University of St Catherine, Rauenhorst Ballroom
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.

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

Looking to volunteer with youth and families? 

Connect with youth in your community! PPL is looking for an energetic volunteer with an interest in working with diverse communities to support youth programs at PPL. This volunteer opportunity is great for someone who enjoys working with youth and encouraging exploration!

Location: Varies
Days and times: Weekly; days/times vary. 

More information:
PPL Youth Enrichment Series are programs available to youth living in PPL housing communities.  Enrichment Series run for 3-6 weeks at a time throughout the year, however we ask that volunteers commit to a longer timeframe, if possible, able to allow for consistency and relationship building with the community and youth.

Each Enrichment Series will target different age groups (5-18 years old) and center around topics based on
youth interest such as art, science, music, cooking, social justice, community service, etc. Activities will happen at the housing location and at off-site site locations. 

What you will be doing: 
Support youth participating in PPL youth programs by providing a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for youth to learn, grow, and explore. Engage youth in a variety of activities prepared by PPL staff or program partners.  Celebrate accomplishments and successes; redirect youth as needed.
Build relationships with youth and facilitate connections across youth. Assist staff in creating a safe,
productive, and supportive environment for all youth.

Qualities we hope to see in a volunteer:
Enthusiasm to learn alongside young people.
Patience, understanding, and flexibility to adapt to each youth’s needs for the day.
Interest in working across age groups and interest areas.
Ability to work independently and maintain consistent weekly attendance.
Commitment to empowering others by sharing your skills and knowledge.
Passion for working with youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Comfortable interacting with parents/guardians to support youth success.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this volunteer opportunity, the volunteer is regularly required to sit, bend, and communicate. The volunteers will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds. 

Work Environment/Accommodations:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a volunteer will encounter while performing the essential functions of this volunteer opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Questions?
Please contact Latisha Moening, Volunteer Program Manager. Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Organization. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
and encourages both prospective and current volunteers to discuss potential
accommodations with the organization.

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

You don't have to be a keynote speaker.

You don't have to have all the answers.

You just have to be willing to spend an hour or two helping someone who's trying to break into IT.

We're looking for professionals from all areas of technology—help desk, cybersecurity, networking, cloud, software development, data, project management, and more—to share what it's really like to work in the field. You might:

This isn't a weekly commitment or a long-term mentoring program (introverts, we see you). We keep a list of volunteers and invite you when opportunities come up.

You decide what sounds interesting and what fits your schedule (and your social battery).

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can tell a student is, "Here's what I wish someone had told me."

Minnesota Children's Museum will be hosting a fun meet and greet for Gabby's Dollhouse, a popular Netflix children's TV show on Friday, August 7th, Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th! We are expecting large crowds and lots of fun, so we'll be needing all hands on deck! Volunteers will help entertain visitors, lead special themed arts and crafts stations and assist with line management. If you are available, please fill out this brief form to help out!

Gabby's Dollhouse Volunteer Sign-up – Fill out form

Play Guide volunteers rotate through a few different assignments throughout the museum during their shift. These assignments include activities like:  

Facilitating fun high energy areas like the Laser maze, Forces and Scramble, greeting visitors, and helping children take turns and play safely.   

Assisting in the Art Studio. Greet visitors and introduce the daily activity, help maintain supplies and workspaces, engage visitors in their artwork using museum learning guidelines, and assist facilitators in running special pop-up programs.  

Assist with prep work for the galleries and The Studio.  This could include cutting materials such as paper, fabric, cardboard or yarn down to specific sizes, sorting materials, prepping clay, etc.  

Play Guide Volunteers choose their shifts online for them to attend Wednesday-Sunday shifts. Each day typically has a morning shift, 10am-1pm and an afternoon shift, 1-4pm. Volunteers also have the opportunity to stack shifts on the same day if they wish to complete more hours for a course requirement in a shorter period or simply wish to extend their shifts. If Play Guide volunteers come as a pair, group of friends, or family, they can be stationed together- providing that there is no need for them to be elsewhere and they are productive together and not distracted. 

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete an adult application here: mcm.org/volunteer

Not everything left behind belongs in the trash.

We're looking for a volunteer who enjoys organizing, sorting, and uncovering hidden gems to help us go through items left behind in our housing programs when people move out.

You'll help decide what can be:

It's hands-on work that keeps usable items out of the landfill, stretches our resources, and helps more people get what they need.

We'll provide the gloves. You bring the passion for cleaning!

Sometimes the best way to help someone is to make sure the right supplies are ready before they're needed.

We're looking for groups of 4–10 volunteers to help assemble kits filled with essentials like harm reduction supplies, wound care items, hygiene products, and more.

We'll provide the supplies. You bring the energy. Together, we'll make sure our outreach teams and others have what they need, when they need it.

Every kit you pack means our teams can spend less time gathering supplies and more time helping people when they need it most.

A fun, hands-on team volunteer opportunity
Big impact. Ready when it matters most.

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!

Lift More Than Boxes.

Every couch moved, apartment painted, shelf assembled, or flower planted helps create spaces where people can feel safe, welcome, and at home.

We're looking for volunteer groups of 5–15 people to tackle hands-on projects across Avivo's sites. Whether you're hauling furniture, assembling new pieces, sprucing up outdoor spaces, or helping refresh apartments with a fresh coat of paint, your team's work has an immediate impact.

We'll provide the project. You bring the energy (and maybe a few punny jokes). Most projects take about 3 hours and are perfect for corporate teams, community groups, or friends looking to make a tangible difference together.

Projects may include:

Because everyone deserves a space that feels like home.

Contact Jenn.Hamrick@avivomn.org for questions and to get scheduled! 

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.

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

Engage Twins fans in a fun, festive experience while helping The Salvation Army increase awareness and inspire community support during our Christmas in July campaign. As a thank-you, volunteers will receive a ticket to that day’s Twins game. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just getting started, this is a great chance to be part of something special at the ballpark. Sign up here: https://x.gldn.io/e/AQpYi6sQV4b 

Click here to reserve your shift: DYGI: DYGI State Fair Sign up 2026

Thank you for volunteering to support DYGI Drive, Midwest Sims, and the DYGI Gaming Truck at the Minnesota State Fair!

Volunteers will help welcome youth and families, share information about DYGI’s programs, assist visitors with the gaming truck and racing simulators, and help keep the experience organized, safe, and enjoyable.

Help keep our website fresh, accurate, and engaging! This volunteer will assist with updating web pages, proofreading content, adding resources, and ensuring information is current and easy to navigate. Ideal volunteers have strong attention to detail, solid writing and editing skills, and basic experience working with website content management in Squarespace. Flexible schedule; approximately 2 hours per week depending on updates needed.

Agate's Welcome Center offers a reliable, safe space for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness to connect with our teams. Anyone can visit for basic needs: shelter from weather, bathroom access, device charging, water, snacks, and clothing items like shoes and socks. It serves as both a resource hub and a bridge—connecting individuals to the tools, services, and support they need to move from homelessness to stability. Learn more at agatemn.org/homelessness.

We've recently partnered with The Sandwich Project MN to accept signups for 200-400 PB & J sandwiches for our Welcome Center visitors!

Instructions:

This is a great opportunity to do with friends, family, faith groups, or corporations! 

Help us expand our reach by posting and creating engaging social media content that inspires community involvement. This volunteer will assist with drafting posts, creating simple graphics, highlighting volunteer stories, promoting events, and sharing our impact across social media platforms. Ideal volunteers are creative, organized, and comfortable using social media to connect with diverse audiences. Flexible schedule; approximately 2 hours per week.

The Drawer's mission is to provide warmth and dignity through NEW Socks and underwear. At The Drawer, we believe that something as simple as a new pair of socks or underwear can provide more than just comfort, it can restore dignity, spark confidence, and remind someone that they’re not forgotten and are worthy of respect.

We currently host bi-monthly “Drawer Knob Hours” for volunteers to come in and volunteer either with a small group, a friend/partner, or even just themselves! These hours allow for ten individuals to come and volunteer with us for two hours. Tasks include counting, sorting, and bundling!

Drawer Knob Hours:

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT https://www.thedrawer.org/event-schedule

Save your grocery bags! Since we are providing food and other goods to almost 300 families a week, we are in continual need of both paper and plastic shopping bags. Drop off at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN during business hours or put in blue bin in rear of building. Thank you!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 3 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions.

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking a couple of hours to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided people impacted by disabilities with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without you, our wonderful volunteers!

Opportunity: Individuals/groups are needed for seasonal yard clean-up. Raking, planting flowers, weeding, mulching, trimming of trees and hedges. Some equipment and supplies provided but we may encourage large groups to bring extra gloves and rakes. Dates, locations, and times are flexible and can be worked out to fit your group's schedule. We have 36 locations around the metro including Bloomington, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Mounds View, New Hope, Richfield, Roseville, St. Anthony Village, Shoreview, Woodbury and St. Paul. Please contact Keller Karlstrom, Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist, at 701-205-6233 or email kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org for more information. We will provide refreshments

Each year, Small Sums hosts the Stories Matter Fashion Show, an exciting evening that celebrates the workers who have experienced housing instability and are now on their path to stability! This event brings together fashion, storytelling, and community in a powerful way.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this night happen! Our models are individuals who've experienced housing instability and, with the support of Small Sums, are now equipped and empowered to enter the workforce! They will take the stage wearing both high-fashion designs and the work gear that helped them take the next step towards stability. As a volunteer, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a welcoming and joyful experience for both our guests and models!

Volunteer Roles: 

- Set Up Crew (3:00 - 6:00 pm) 

Be a part of the team that sets the stage. Help transform the venue by setting up tables, chairs, signage, swag bags, food stations, and sponsor displays.

- Registration Crew (5:30 -7:30 pm)

Welcome guests with warmth, check them in, hand out drink tickets and name tags, and help guide them through the space. 

- Backstage Support (6:00 - 8:30 pm) 

This is where the magic happens! Support our models with outfit changes, ensure looks are runway-ready, assist with makeup, answer questions, and help solve those unexpected moments only backstage can bring! 

- Tear Down Crew (8:00 - 10:00) 

Help us end the night strong by packing up sponsor materials, folding up tables and chairs, and ensuring the space is left clean and cared for.  By volunteering, you're helping create a celebration that empowers individuals who have overcome extraordinary challenges. You'll be part of honoring their hard work and helping raise funds that will support others on a similar path. 

All volunteers will also receive a free ticket to the event!

Where? Saint Kates Rauenhorst Ballroom 2004 Randolph Ave Saint Paul, MN 55105

When? Thursday, September 24th. The event runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with volunteer times varying.

During registration, please designate the role you would prefer.

At Small Sums, our mission is to equip individuals facing or at risk of homelessness with the necessary work gear, tools, training, and transportation to secure new employment. Our goal is to provide the essential resources that pave the way for lasting economic and housing stability.

Small Sums' Community Day is a special event dedicated to offering additional support to workers, helping them elevate their wages and improve their long-term prospects. This summer, we're excited to team up with our Community Partner, Wildflyer Coffee, for a Community Day focused on youth development and resources, connecting young people with tools and support to help them thrive.

We're looking for volunteers to assist with LinkedIn registration, resume building, interview prep, event setup and cleanup, food distribution, and helping attendees navigate the event. Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours or the entire day, your support will help create a welcoming and impactful experience for our community.

Help support our annual party with a purpose, Meals on Heels! Meals on Heels is a night of food, fun, and fashionable footwear to support Meals On Wheels and the delivery of over 1.5 million nutritious meals and home visits in the Twin Cities. Volunteers like you are the heart of Meals on Wheels, and this is a great opportunity to help out and enjoy a fun event!

When can I volunteer? Thursday, August 6, with flexible shifts from 1pm to 9pm. Volunteer for an hour, two hours, or for a timeframe that works for you.

Who can volunteer? Volunteers should be 21 and older and have access to their own transportation.

Where is the event? Meals on Heels will be at an event venue in Minneapolis. There are also opportunities to help load event equipment from our office in Downtown Minneapolis to the event space, a short drive of less than 2 miles away.

What will I be doing? Depending on your availability, volunteers can help with loading and transporting equipment, setting up chairs and décor, guest check-in, greeting guests, helping with games, and cleanup.

How do I get started? Once you apply, we will reach out to you and set up a time to chat about the volunteer opportunity by phone.

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, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM/PM 

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.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

If you enjoy helping others feel seen and cared for, volunteer at our front desk and help create a welcoming, supportive first experience for every neighbor who walks through our doors, this opportunity is for you! A bonus if you speak Spanish, but that is not required. 

What You’ll Do:

Volunteer Shifts are flexible and available between 1-6 on weekdays. 

Whether you're hoping to give back, grow your skills, or connect with your community, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Join us in making every first interaction one of dignity, care, and hope.

Contact Emily Minge eminge@cesmn.org to get started today!

Community Emergency Service (CES) provides food and hope to our neighbors in need. Our food locker program gives families the flexibility to pick up groceries at a time that works best for them—and volunteers make it all possible by packing the grocery bags with care. Your time and effort help hundreds of households access healthy meals with dignity and convenience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-11am. 

Location: At CES in Minneapolis

Who: Perfect for individuals, couples, families, or small groups.

Requirements:

- Able to stand and lift up to 20 lbs.

- Attention to detail - following an order list

- Friendly attitude and willingness to work as a team.

- Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Impact:

Every locker you help pack means another Minneapolis neighbor has access to nutritious food—and the dignity of choosing when to receive it.

Ready to help? Sign up online at www.cesmn.org/volunteer or contact Emily Minge at eminge@cesmn.org to get started today!

Deliver More Than a Meal — Become a Meals on Wheels Driver and Deliver Hope! 

We have an urgent need for delivery drivers in Minneapolis for neighbors who are struggling — and YOU can help get them the food they need! 

How It Works:

Pick up meals at 11:00 a.m. on weekdays

Deliver 6–10 stops in your own vehicle (about 1 hour)

Serve once a week, once a month, or as a fill-in — you choose!

Why It Matters:
Your deliveries help homebound neighbors stay healthy, connected, and in their own homes longer.

Ready to make a difference on your lunch break?
Contact Emily Minge at eminge@cesmn.org to get started today!

As the Food Market host, you’ll create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes to CES. You'll be the person who greets our neighbors by calling their name when it's their turn to shop. It's that simple!

Whether you can give a few hours once a week or once a month, your time makes a direct, meaningful impact.

Let's build a stronger, more hopeful community together.

Contact Emily Minge at eminge@cesmn.org to get started today!

Preserve Minneapolis, a non-profit with a mission of education and bringing awareness to the preservation of important buildings and architecture in Minneapolis, is looking for new volunteer board members.  We are a fun group of all ages who have a passion for preservation.  We meet every other month for two hours and board members must join a committee.  Committees are Development, Tours, Communications, Advocacy and Lectures.  We currently are searching for candidates who have an interest in preservation and have a background or interest in IT (Facebook, Instagram, website) that occasionally needs technical tweaks or password management.  (minimal IT duties but one is either tech savvy or not and we're lacking in that area!)    Please check our website for an overview and further information at www/PreserveMinneapolis.org.  Interested candidates should contact Jen Piller Quade at jpquade@preserveminneapolis.org

Preserve Minneapolis is recruiting new Members of the Board, including a search for a new Board Secretary.  The Board Secretary is a member of the Executive Committee comprised of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.  The full Board meets in person every other month for approximately 1.5 hours.  Preserve Minneapolis is a group of individuals of all ages that enjoy and have a curiosity of the preservation of old buildings in Minneapolis.  We're a fun group with preservation as our common thread.  Board Secretary duties are keeping the minutes of the meetings, filing any certificates required for a non-profit and be the official custodian of the organization's records and attend to any correspondence to the organization.  Please check out our website at www.PreserveMinneapolis.org to get an overview of our organization.  This is a non-compensation position but if you like Preservation, you'll enjoy our group.  

Wishing you could spend more time on social media?  Here is your chance!

SGSM is looking for a volunteer to post on our social media accounts 5-10 times per month. Most ideas would be submitted to you to post. Robust posting methodology and draft calendar will be provided. Likely topics include:

·       Invitations for people to stop at events that we are staffing tables at (Minnesota State Fair, Gammelgården events, Minnesota Genealogical Society open houses etc.) Adding links to partner organization’s websites.  Post pictures after events (provided by others).

·       Invitations to Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota events-only those open to public. Post pictures after the events (provided by others)

·       Fun Swedish info i.e. https://www.threads.com/@swedense/post/DN0TXnt2OTg?xmt=AQF0xkVag9oWHuFqhZzFfKYhQnkjW2Q9l5UeDiHVUtH3Sw&slof=1

·       Once a month tips on how to use our SGSM website (public area only)

·       Other postings to drive engagement

·       Keep and share engagement stats

·       Can be a team of 2-3 people to share ideas, posting etc

Join The Sanneh Foundation for our annual National Night Out celebration at the Conway Community Center on Tuesday, August 4, 2026!

National Night Out brings together neighbors, families, community organizations, and public safety partners for an evening of food, activities, and connection.

Volunteers help make the celebration possible by creating a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who attends. Opportunities include event set up, event support, grilling and serving food, and event tear down. Sign up for one shift or join us for multiple shifts throughout the event!

Volunteer Shifts:

Event Set Up: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Help prepare the space and get everything ready before the celebration begins.

Event Support: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Welcome neighbors, assist with activities, and help keep the event running smoothly.

Grilling Team: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Help prepare and serve food to community members. Grilling supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite apron. Bragging rights go to the coolest one!

Event Tear Down: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Wrap up a successful evening by helping take down event equipment, pack supplies, and clean up the event space.

Come celebrate, connect, and help bring the community together at Conway Community Center!

Organization: Reach for Resources
Event: Ghostly Gala 2026
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time Commitment: Various shifts available before, during, and after the event
Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, Grand Rooms, Brooklyn Park, MN

Reach for Resources is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people of all abilities live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Through recreation, mental health, transportation, and inclusion services, Reach creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive.

Join Reach for Resources for our annual Ghostly Gala, a fun-filled Halloween celebration for individuals of all abilities. This popular community event features costume contests, games, dancing, prizes, dinner, and plenty of Halloween fun. Volunteers play a critical role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and memorable experience for attendees.

Volunteers may assist with:

Ghostly Gala provides an inclusive and accessible opportunity for community members to celebrate Halloween, build friendships, and enjoy a safe, welcoming social event. Your volunteer support helps ensure every attendee has a positive and memorable experience.

Ghostly Gala is Reach for Resources' annual Halloween celebration featuring a costume contest, games, prizes, dancing, and a pizza dinner. The event welcomes participants of all abilities and includes accommodations such as a sensory-friendly space to ensure everyone can participate comfortably.

Join us in creating a spooktacular evening filled with fun, inclusion, and community spirit!

Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 5:00–8:30 p.m. (includes event setup and cleanup)
Location: St. Louis Park Recreation Center – Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Join Reach for Resources as a volunteer for our Mental Health & Accessibility Fair! This free community event connects individuals, families, caregivers, and community members with resources related to mental health, disability services, advocacy, housing, employment, recreation, transportation, and civic engagement.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming and inclusive experience for attendees by assisting with event setup, greeting guests, directing attendees, supporting exhibitors, monitoring resource areas, and helping with cleanup at the end of the event.

A featured Mental Health Support in the Community Panel will take place from 6:00–6:45 p.m., bringing together local experts to discuss mental health resources and answer community questions.

This is a great opportunity to support accessibility, inclusion, and community connection while making a meaningful impact.

No prior experience is required. Training and instructions will be provided at the event.

Ready to share your gift of helping people look and feel their best? Licensed volunteers are needed to share their time providing barber/hair stylist services to residents and guests of Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place, downtown St. Paul. We offer bright, dedicated space for you to work with our residents and guests who appreciate some special attention and the opportunity to visit with you.

Volunteers must maintain a current license or student permit in good standing with Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners or Minnesota Board of Barber Examiners.  License is required. Skilled barbers and hair stylists are encouraged to respond.

Ready to share your gift of helping people look and feel their best? Licensed volunteers are needed to share their time providing manicure or nail tech services to residents and guests of Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place, downtown St. Paul. We offer bright, dedicated space for you to work with our residents and guests who appreciate some special attention and the opportunity to visit with you.

Volunteers must maintain a current license or student permit in good standing with Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners.  License is required. Skilled manicurists and nail techs are encouraged to respond.

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity.

How to get started: Sign up on our website. If it's your first time volunteering with Team LFL, you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer hub. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. Then, staff will check in with you by email to offer support for your book drive planning.

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Volunteer Photographers & Videographers Needed for Golf4Goals!

Help us capture one of The Sanneh Foundation's biggest fundraising events of the year!

We are looking for volunteer photographers and videographers to help document our 16th Annual Golf4Goals on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids. Your photos and videos will help us share the impact of the event with our community, sponsors, and supporters.

Volunteers are needed for one of the following shifts:

Morning Shift: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Whether you're an experienced professional, a student building your portfolio, or simply enjoy capturing special moments, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in volunteering as a photographer or videographer, please reach out to Sarah Philippe, sphilippe@thesannehfoundation.org, for more information.

Thank you for helping us tell the story of Golf4Goals and support The Sanneh Foundation's mission to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities.

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:

The Valiance Women’s Shelter in S. Minneapolis provides 24-7 long-stay shelter beds for up to 54 guests. Our guests have a safe place to eat, sleep, relax, and work with Agate staff to overcome barriers to housing. Learn more about Agate at www.agatemn.org and learn more about the Valiance shelter at www.agatemn.org/Valiance.

This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months.

We are seeking individuals who are reliable, compassionate, self-directed, and flexible. Shelter volunteers play an important role in supporting daily shelter operations. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment for guests, assist staff with essential tasks, and contribute to the smooth functioning of the shelter during evening hours.

Qualifications:

Your Impact

By working closely with shelter staff and guests, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the experience of homelessness and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to create a warm welcoming environment for our guests. 

Responsibilities:

Time Commitment:

This volunteer‑led, in‑kind project gives you total flexibility to make a real difference. It's simple--buy the ingredients, make the lunches, and choose a drop‑off time that works for you. Select either of our shelters in Downtown or South Minneapolis. Your generosity brings nourishment and hope to our neighbors who need it most!

Basic Guidelines: Purchase ingredients and prepare at least 50 sandwiches.

Need help getting started? Check out our pre‑loaded shopping cart for inspiration!

Supply Checklist

Assembly Instructions

Bonus Touch

Add a short, neutral encouragement note. Example: “Enjoy your lunch! From St. Mary’s Senior Youth Group”

Final Step

Deliver your sandwiches at your scheduled time. CLICK HERE TO BOOK A DROP-OFF TIME SLOT!

Questions? 

Email the contact listed on this page only.

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

Registration: 

Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Bag Drop Off Helper

Morning Shift: 7:00 AM-9:00 AM

Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Assist a person write his memior by listening to his stories and recording them in a word document for self-publishing.  This person has lived a memorable life full of adventure and anecdote!  Due to physical disabilities he is not able to type or talk-to-type.  He has tons of memories from emotional to funny - you will not be bored!  Scheduling at his Living Well supported home in Eagan for 1 hour time slots weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.  No minimum hours commitment.  Volunteer onboarding includes background check, and orientation.  Questions and more information contact kathy.anderson@livingwell.org.

Position & Responsibilities
Role Summary
The Criminal Legal Advocate Intern or Volunteer is responsible for attending court in Stillwater or St. Paul and to relay information about criminal domestic assault cases to the clients involved.

Impact & Benefits
• Assist clients in navigating the court process, which can be confusing and intimidating
• Learn about domestic violence (DV), the criminal court process, and potentially the civil court
process
• Provide clients with information and support to clients through resources and referrals as needed

Position Responsibilities
• Make initial phone contact with victims of DV after perpetrators have been charged
• Case preparation for court hearings
• Attend court hearings and communicate input to the judge/prosecutor handling the cases
• Talk with clients in court or by phone, providing information, support, safety planning and
assistance in understanding the court process
• Document outcomes of the court appearances and complete all necessary follow-up and data entry
• Depending on need, assist clients with writing OFPs and follow up with the Service Center/Court
Administration and Sheriff’s Department to complete the filing process

Qualifications & Expectations
Position Qualifications
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of the complex dynamics of DV, the court system and
legal terminology preferred
• Able to work independently and communicate with staff about workload
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and ability to respond to clients without
judgment but rather with empathy and respect
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment
• Must have own transportation and driver’s license and a laptop to work remotely when needed
• Must have a smart phone and be able to use Google Voice to call and receive calls from clients

Time Commitment & Availability
• Two 8-hour days during the week required, starting at 7:30 am
• A minimum of 9 months is strongly preferred

Supervision & Training
• Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series
• Supervision provided by the Legal Advocacy Team

Role Summary

The ­Grant Writing Intern is responsible for assisting Tubman’s grant writing team. The position includes researching grant opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and gathering and analyzing data and organizational outcomes.

Impact & Benefits

· Make a difference by helping to secure public and private grants, which provide financial support for Tubman, enabling our organization to continue to serve clients

· Gain valuable grant writing experience within a nonprofit social service organization

· Learn more about behind-the-scenes nonprofit fundraising efforts

Position Responsibilities

· Research grant opportunities, including funder priorities, recently funded proposals, requirements, and deadlines

· Gather and analyze data on community demographics and service trends

· Communicate with program staff to get updates on client services and outcomes

· Assist in writing corporate, foundation, and government letters of inquiry, proposals and reports

Position Qualifications

· Strong professional writing and editing skills, ability to write clearly and persuasively

· Proficient with Microsoft office and internet research

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work collaboratively and independently

· Ability to work with diverse teams to foster a culturally inclusive environment

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

Time Commitment & Availability

· 10-15 hours per week for 6+ months. Must have daytime weekday availability.

Supervision & Training

· Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series 

· Supervised by the Grants and Contract Manager and the Grants and Reports Coordinator

To Apply

· Complete online application and email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jbraun@tubman.org

Youth Educator Intern

Volunteer or Internship Position Description
Position & Responsibilities
Role Summary
As part of Tubman’s Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP) team, the Youth Educator Intern
connects with students through education and youth leadership activities. Interns present our
violence prevention curriculum in middle and high schools, facilitate leadership groups, and
provide tools to youth that support peer education and other related projects. Interns may
have opportunities to provide individual advocacy and support.

Impact & Benefits
• Provide youth with the information needed to recognize healthy relationship dynamics
• Support youth as they learn skills to engage in positive conflict resolution within their
relationships and interactions with peers
• Educate community youth about the services Tubman has to offer

Position Responsibilities
• Promote well-being of youth by administering prevention-based services and access points
• Provide on-going support through education, individual meetings, and leadership groups
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisor and team to support programming and
promote events and activities
• Plan and curate posts to engage youth audiences via various social media platforms

Qualifications & Expectations
Position Qualifications:
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility, maturity, and positive attitude
• Awareness and understanding of challenges facing youth and ability to think critically
• Interest in public speaking, community outreach, and youth programs
• Ability to work independently and to manage resources and time effectively
• Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, access to a car, and willingness to travel

Time Commitment & Availability
• Minimum of 12 hours per week done in 2 weekdays (between 8 am and 3 pm) preferred
• September through May commitment required
Supervision & Training
• Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training Series
• Supervised by the Youth Educator

Organization
Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds
who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction,
mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal
services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org

Get together and visit with a man who lives at Living Well's home in West St Paul who is interested in doing outside activities such going for walks, birdwatching, and visiting parks.  He also loves a good conversation!  Scheduling a 1 hour time slot weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.  No minimum hours commitment.  Volunteer onboarding includes background check, and orientation.

Small group of adults in our Living Well home are looking for someone with a passion for all kinds of creativity.  Develop and share projects with people of all skill levels.  Various locations available through out the Twin Cities Metro.  Scheduling is flexible, one day a week. You can volunteer weekly or bi-weekly.  No minimum hours commitment.  Volunteer onboarding includes background check and virtual & in-person orientation.

If you like to read out loud, please join a person we support in one of our homes to read stories from their collection of books; or bring your own books if there is mutual preferences.  For an hour once a week, or bi-weekly Monday - Friday.  Living Well Disability Services supports people  in all areas of wellness, including the joy of reading, and hope you can join us!  Brooklyn Center as well as various other locations available in the Twin Cities metro area.

Come have fun hanging out at our small neighborhood community homes doing activities like playing games, reading books, doing puzzles, watching movies, ETC!  Commitment is flexible - once a week, or every other week, or once a month- you pick the day and location.  No experience needed - just have a caring heart and be ready to share some positive energy!  Sign up as an individual, a pair, or a family or small group.  Volunteers under 16 can come with their family.  Various locations in the Twin Cities metro available.

Apply now at https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply.

Role Summary

Tubman Resource Advocates implement person-centered and culturally grounded practices to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support, information and connection to Tubman services, and referrals to community organizations. Resource Advocates provide these services by phone, e-mail, and in-person to individuals seeking support and services at Tubman and in the community.  Work is on-site at Tubman Chrysalis in south Minneapolis.

Impact & Benefits

Position Responsibilities

Qualifications & Expectations

Position Qualifications

Time Commitment & Availability

Supervision & Training

Organization

Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health  challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and  chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply.

Role Summary 

Advocates at Tubman’s NorthStar Youth Outreach Center in Maplewood connect youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth receive a range of services including individual advocacy, safety planning, and connection to resources at Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide comprehensive support services, assisting with the use of a computer lab and laundry and accessing clothing and food.

Impact & Benefits 

• Make a difference in a young person’s life by listening and providing advocacy
• Maintain a safe and empowering space by providing support to youth, young adults, and children who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, violence, and trauma

Position Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to quickly engage and build trust
• Ability to respond calmly and respectfully in difficult and unexpected situations
• Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment that
values people’s identities and multiple dimensions of diversity and experience
• Flexible, patient, and able to identify and build on strengths
• Experience in effective de-escalation, crisis intervention, or customer service
• Previous experience with diverse youth and young adults who have experienced trauma preferred

Time Commitment & Availability

 Supervision & Training 

Board members play a vital leadership role in advancing our mission and ensuring the long-term success of the organization. As ambassadors, advocates, and strategic partners, board members provide governance, oversight, and guidance while helping strengthen our impact in the community.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Ideal board members:

Time Commitment

Location: Hybrid or in-person

Term: Typically a two- or three-year term, with the option for renewal according to the organization's bylaws.

Purpose

Blood Typists help extend the reach of Memorial Blood Centers by providing fingerstick blood typing tests at community events, workplaces, campuses, and drives. Through skilled testing and warm community engagement, they help people learn their blood type, spark interest in donation, and strengthen community engagement with our lifesaving mission.

Key Responsibilities

·       Represent Memorial Blood Centers with professionalism and warmth at community events

·       Perform fingerstick blood typing tests accurately, following MBC protocol and safety procedures

·       Wear PPE and follow all safety and infection control guidelines at every step of testing

·       Put participants at ease and explain the testing process in clear, simple terms

·       Share accurate information about blood type and blood donation eligibility

·       Provide feedback from events and conversations to help MBC understand community needs and opportunities

·        Serve as a positive, mission-driven representative for MBC in your campus or community network

What We’re Looking For

·       A friendly, confident communicator who enjoys engaging with people and representing a cause

·       Comfort speaking with individuals and small groups, including tabling and outreach

·       Reliability and professionalism, especially when working independently at community events

·       Comfort with fingersticks and blood, and the ability to stay calm and reassuring while collecting a sample

·       Willingness to follow a set procedure precisely, including proper PPE use, every time 

·       Ability to learn and share key messages about blood donation and blood typing

·        Willingness to travel locally within your community

·       Completion of a background check is required (provided at no cost to you)

·       Completion of blood typist training and certification is required (provided by MBC)

Time Commitment

·       Most community events and outreach visits last 2 to 4 hours

·       We ask volunteers to commit to at least one activity per month, though more involvement is always welcome

·        Additional opportunities arise during high-need seasons or large community campaigns

Training and Support

You’ll receive hands-on training and certification in fingerstick blood typing, PPE and safety protocol, talking points, orientation to MBC’s mission and messaging, shadowing opportunities, and ongoing support from staff.

Impact

As a Blood Typist volunteer with Memorial Blood Centers, you help people learn their blood type and take a meaningful first step toward becoming a donor. Your skill and calm, steady presence make that connection possible.

Purpose

By transporting blood donations and supplies, Blood Transport Drivers ensure patients receive the care they need without delay. Your time and care form the lifesaving connection between blood donors and recipients in Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities

·       Drive blood donations and supplies safely between donor centers, bloodmobiles, hospitals, and partner sites

·       Lift and move boxes, coolers and supplies (dollies provided for heavier loads)

·       Follow simple safety steps to keep donations secure (training provided)

·       Stay in touch with staff if schedules or road conditions change

·       Represent Memorial Blood Centers with kindness and care

What We’re Looking For

·       A safe and steady driver with a good driving record

·       Someone comfortable lifting and moving supplies,coolers, and boxes (25 lbs. at the heaviest, training and equipment provided)

·       Someone reliable with schedules and commitments

·       A caring communicator who enjoys short, simple check-ins withhospital and blood center staff

·       Willingness to complete a drug screen and background check (no cost to you)

Time Commitment

·       Shifts vary by route but are typically 3 hours long

·       Drivers are asked to cover at least two shifts per month

·       Common routes include runs between our lab and hospitals in the Twin Cities metro area, and/or longer drives to Duluth, Brainerd and Rice Lake.

Training and Support

You’ll receive orientation, training, an opportunity to shadow others in the role, and ongoing support from staff

Impact

Every delivery you make ensures blood donations reach patients on time, saving lives.

 Purpose

Community Ambassadors help extend the reach and impact of Memorial Blood Centers by connecting with local organizations, workplaces, campuses, and community groups. Through relationship building, outreach, and event support, they help generate awareness, encourage new donors, and strengthen community engagement with our lifesaving mission.

Key Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

Time Commitment

DEI Committee Volunteer Position Description

Purpose

At Memorial Blood Centers, every mailing prepared, t-shirt folded and thank you card written helps bring new and returning donors in the door. Administrative Support volunteers provide the clerical and operational support that makes our mission successful, working alongside MBC staff on everything from materials organization and mailings to research and data projects.

Key Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

Requirements

Hub Committee Volunteer Position Description

Development & Marketing Committee Volunteer Position Description

Grants Committee Voluntee Position Description

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

Interim Hospice is looking to expand the pet therapy program.  If you are certified to provide pet therapy, please reach out to us.  Over 90% of Interim Hospice patients request pet therapy visits.