Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 03/06/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 03/06/2026

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 03/09/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/09/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/09/2026 

Our team of dedicated volunteers, highly trained certified instructors and gentle horses allow us to provide therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving lessons to children and adults with special needs. We are privileged to work with a caring, patient and strong community of people. As a volunteer with River Valley Riders, you are a partner in our mission “to create a supportive community where people with special needs connect with horses and experience life-changing benefits."

LOCATION

Volunteer at our Afton facility, with indoor and outdoor arenas and scenic trails in the beautiful St. Croix River valley area. 

TRAINING - Required for new volunteers

For more information about the next volunteer training session: www.rivervalleyriders.org/volunteers

OPPORTUNITIES

River Valley Riders provides services from mid-April through early-November at our facility in Afton. Volunteer once per week for the full season or choose which of the 8-9 week sessions work for you (spring, summer, or fall). Volunteer shifts are 1-3 hours during your choice of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

The primary volunteer role is walking alongside the participant as they ride their horse during the lesson. “Sidewalkers” follow direction from PATH Intl. certified instructors to support the rider as they perform the lesson skill or activity while promoting their independence and are VITAL for rider success. Volunteers with horse experience may have the opportunity to be part of the team by leading the horse during the lesson.

Our carriage driving program offers volunteer opportunities to help get the horse ready for the lesson and assist the participant during their lesson.

There are many additional ways to donate your time and talent to help us achieve our mission including: photography, creative writing, fundraising, gardening, and more!

REQUIREMENTS

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

WHAT’S NEXT?

Visit www.rivervalleyriders.org/volunteers for more information.

Questions? Contact info@rivervalleyriders.org or call 651-439-2558.

Warehouse/Food Rescue Driver & Helper

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

Description of Role:

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

Volunteer  Duties and Responsibilities: 

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:  

Physical Demands:

 Time Commitment: Two times per Month 

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

 Time Commitment: two times per Month

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

7am-11am

10am - 11:30am

7am - 11am

10am - 11:30am

7am – 11am

Training and Support:  

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

Warehouse/Food Rescue

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

Description of Role:

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

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

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

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

·        A friendly demeanor

·        A desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        A willingness to follow specific directions.

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

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

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

Physical Demands:

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

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

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

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

 Time Commitment: 3-5 hours

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

Monday

Tuesday

    Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8am-1pm

11am - 2pm

8am - 11am

11am - 2pm

8am – 1pm

1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm

10am - 1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

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

StyleXchange Store Volunteer

Purpose: The StyleXchange volunteer will assist clients through the checking out process in a warm, friendly, and welcoming manner.

Description of Role:

The role of StyleXchange Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to directly impact our mission by providing low-barrier access for clients to receive high-quality clothing in an inclusive and welcoming thrift environment—all at no cost to them! As a StyleXchange store volunteer, upholding the dignity and integrity of our clients is at the forefront of every interaction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Welcome shoppers, answer questions, and assist, as necessary.

·        Follow customer service standards established by Valley Outreach to provide equitable, dignified, and respectful treatment for all shoppers.

·        Operate a register, using our simple tablet point of sale process. Follow cash handling and credit card processing procedures.

·        Assist with other related tasks, such as cleaning, restocking, merchandising, etc.

·        Be reliable and responsible.

Key Requirements and Expectations:

·        Interest(or experience)in providing high quality customer service.

·        Comfortable using computer applications, iPad, or other tablets. 

·        Friendly demeanor.

·        Desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

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

·        Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. 

·        Willingness to follow directions. 

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

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

Physical Demands:

·        Able to lift up to 10 lbs. repetitively and safely.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 - 3 hours at a time.

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

Time Commitment: 2 – 3 hours

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

10am-1pm

10am-1pm

Closed

10am-1pm

Closed

 1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm

1pm-4pm

  4pm – 7pm

4pm - 7pm

Training and Support:

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

StyleXchange Sorting Volunteer

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

Description of Role:

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

Volunteer Duties and responsibilities.

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

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

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

·        Maintain area cleanliness and organization.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

·        Friendly demeanor.

·        Desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

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

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

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

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

Physical Demands:

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

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

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

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12pm

11am – 1pm

8am - 11am

11am – 1pm

9am-12pm

1pm-4pm

1pm-4pm

Training and Support:

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

Intake Volunteer

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

Description of Role:

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

Volunteer duties and responsibilities

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: two times per Month

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

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12:30pm

1pm-4pm

1pm-4pm

9am-12:30pm

4pm-6:30pm

4pm-6:30pm

Training and Support:

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

Food Shelf Volunteer

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

Description of Role:

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

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

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

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-1pm

1pm-4pm

Closed

1pm-4pm

9-1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

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

Turn your next team-building day into something unforgettable! We offer 2 options: Snack Packs and Hope Packs. It is my goal to customize the event to meet your needs, bring your team together for a hands-on , feel-good event. Email me at jayda@matter.ngo to get started! 

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow is seeking a talented, organized, and mission-driven project volunteer to help transform our current in-person board and committee orientation into a modern, engaging online orientation experience.

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) is currently recruiting a talented volunteer photographer who is passionate about empowering women leaders. 

LOTT’s mission is to ignite women to lead with confidence. We do this through a six-month fellowship that includes workshops, a mentor pairing, personal development plans, and a community-based project. All aspects of the fellowship are free to participants.

We are looking for a talented photographer who can attend occasional events and take high-quality photos that capture the energy, connection, and impact of our programs. These images will be used in our marketing materials, website, social media, and future publications.

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/20/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/13/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 01/07/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 01/28/2026 

The Owner Surrender Coordinator is responsible for working with local families who need to surrender their animal to Ruff Start Rescue. Whoever takes this role will need more than just a basic knowledge of animal behavior - they need to be able to read between the lines and feel comfortable asking thoughtful, sometimes probing questions to fully understand the pet and the situation. The goal is to ensure we’re bringing appropriate animals into the program - ones that we can realistically support and set up for success in their new forever home. The OS Coordinator works through the entire process of bringing an animal into the rescue. Beginning with collecting information from the surrenderer (images, vet records, etc.), networking the animal in the private RSR Animals Needing Fosters Page, and getting foster commitment. You also may be asked for help coordinating the transfer of the animal into the rescue as well. Once the animal is with their foster, work with an Intake Admin to add them to the website and notify vetting and intake of the new addition. There can be a lot of back and forth in the role so daily check-ins to your RSR email are required.

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a week or 30-45 minutes daily (weekday)

Responsibilities:

Logging into email, facebook and RescueGroups daily

Review owner surrender applications and look for red flags

Ask thorough questions to better understand the animal and the situation 

Lining up fosters for the animals that are chosen to come into rescue

Sending owner surrender agreements

Work with Intake Admin to perform an intake on the animal by adding to the website and sending out an announcement email to intake, vetting and the FM involved

The Reservation Assistant works under and helps the Reservation Coordinator. They will work on getting the animal information uploaded into database(s), and sent to the vetting and intake team. They will go to the transport location to take lead and bring supplies for fosters if needed. They will also gather any paper records that come with each animal to make sure they get to the vetting team. 

Adoption Center Cat Caretakers help provide care for the cats staying at one of the Petsmart locations that Ruff Start partners with. Cat Caretakers feed the cats, clean their litter boxes, change their bedding, spot clean their kennels, and brush and play with the cats.  The number of cats at the location varies, depending on the number of kennels we have and how many are full.

Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English that offers fun programming outside of school. We are seeking volunteers for our before school program where you'd support games, arts, storytelling and other various engaging activities.

This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish and gain experience with youth! Spanish is preferred but not required.

Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability.

We need support for our before school program any day(s) Monday - Friday at

Windom Community School from 7:30 - 10:00am 

After school volunteers are needed from 2:00 - 6:00pm as well!

How you will support:

Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:

Multicultural Medical Clinic (MMC) is a new independent nonprofit primary care clinic in Minneapolis serving uninsured, low-income, multilingual, immigrant, refugee, and culturally diverse communities. Our mission is to ensure that cost, language, and care-navigation barriers never prevent families from receiving timely, continuous primary care.

What MMC provides

Comprehensive primary care: preventive care and chronic disease management

Integrated mental & behavioral health

Enabling services: patient navigation, care coordination, interpretation, outreach, eligibility/enrollment support

Diagnostic access through Labcorp (labs) and RAYUS Radiology (imaging)

Sliding Fee Discount Program including 100% discount for patients ≤100% FPG — no patient is denied service due to inability to pay


Volunteer Role Needed We are seeking a volunteer CPA/accountant with nonprofit experience to support light monthly financial oversight and compliance readiness for approximately 12 months while MMC grows

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

Okay but what does that actually mean?

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

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

Okay but what does that actually mean?

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

Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English that offers fun programming outside of school. We are seeking volunteers for our after school program where you'd support games, arts, storytelling and other various engaging activities. 

This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish and gain experience with youth! Spanish is preferred but not required. 

Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability. 

We have two different after school sites Monday - Friday.

Before school volunteers needed from 7:30 - 9:30am as well!

How you will support:

Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:

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

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

Qualifications & Expectations

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

Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre for The Sanneh Foundation’s largest annual fundraising event. Gala4Goals celebrates our mission to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities through an evening of inspiration, connection, and community impact.

Volunteers make this event possible. From greeting guests and assisting with registration to supporting the silent auction, ballroom activities, and post-event tear down. Each role helps create a welcoming, seamless experience for our guests while supporting programs that serve thousands of youth and families across Minnesota every year.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre – 175 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102

Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Cocktail attire

Dinner: Dinner will be provided at the beginning of your shift

Volunteers will help with:

Coat Check

Registration

Greeting

Ushering

Silent and Live Auction support

VIP Lounge

Monitor

Photographer

Pre-Event Set-Up

Post Event Tear Down

Our platelet donation service-hours program provides an accountable, supervised, and dignified way for individuals to complete court-ordered community service while giving back in a meaningful way.

This initiative not only helps individuals meet their service requirements with dignity and purpose — it also strengthens our donor pipeline, increases platelet availability for patients, and positions our organization as a supportive, solutions-oriented community partner.

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

The COUNT ME IN puppet show, offers an opportunity to promote a positive message, learn a unique style of puppetry and improve your 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!

Training is provided!

Fill out the puppeteer volunteer form 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."

You can make a difference in the lives of those Avivo serves by donating urgent donation needs items or kits, which are listed below. Items can range from welcome baskets to move-in kits to basic hygiene items, and all make a tremendous difference in someone’s life. If you’re interested in making a difference, please look carefully over the following options to select a donation or kit that matches your interests.

Learn more about items needed and drop-off information.

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors offers a variety of classes and activities for older adults in the Longfellow and Seward neighborhoods of Minneapolis. We are looking for volunteers interested in leading craft or art skill classes.  Beginning watercolor, rock painting, Alcohol ink,  card crafting or simple clay projects are all popular with our community. But we would love to hear your ideas! Projects need to be assessable to all skill levels and provide options for students  who struggle with dexterity.

Classes can be single-session, or take the form of weekly or monthly programs. You provide the skills and talent and Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors provides the event space and program materials.

Many older adults who no longer drive face challenges getting to medical appointments or running essential errands like grocery shopping. We seek individuals who enjoy driving and, more importantly, helping others stay connected and independent.

Our mission at Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors is to empower seniors to live healthy, independent, and socially engaged lives. Reliable transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping is vital to making this possible.

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help seniors by providing rides to medical appointments and assisting with grocery pickup and delivery. Most trips are within 15miles.

If you're 19 or older, have a good driving record, and own a safe, well-maintained vehicle, we encourage you to join us in supporting our local seniors. A background check and orientation will be provided for all new volunteers.

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors (LSHS) and Minnehaha Food Shelf (located in the Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 31st St) joined forces back in August of 2020 with concern for older adults in the community who were unable to pick up their food shelf items in person due to the COVID pandemic.

LSHS continues to provide this food shelf delivery service to older adults in the greater Longfellow neighborhoods, and we are looking for  volunteers who can assist with this program on at least one Tuesday a month.

Volunteers will be asked to work alongside LSHS and Minnehaha Food Shelf staff to choose and pack needed items to be delivered.  The number of clients varies,  but there are no more than 2 delivery stops. This opportunity can be physically demanding, and there is some heavy lifting involved. However, we work as a team to lighten the load.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one Tuesday morning a month for 1.5 -2.0 hours. 

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

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

RAGOM is looking for a Transport Coordinator to help organize and oversee the safe transport of dogs entering our care. This role ensures dogs move smoothly from surrendering owners to fosters with compassion and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and coordinate transport logistics
· Communicate with surrendering owners, drivers, and fosters
· Problem-solve routing and timing challenges
· Ensure each transport is completed safely and on schedule

Who We’re Looking For:
Someone detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and comfortable with email/phone communication during the day. Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with maps and routing are a plus.

We are seeking a dedicated Behavior Services Lead to oversee our Behavior Services Team, which supports foster families and helps manage dogs with behavioral challenges. Reporting to the Executive Director, this volunteer leader provides direction, guidance, and training to team members while ensuring effective coverage through calendar management and shift coordination. The role serves as the primary point of contact for questions, escalations, and issue resolution, and plays a key part in fostering a responsive, efficient, and supportive environment. Responsibilities also include managing bite incidents, overseeing Behavior Modification Plans, and stepping in when team members are unavailable. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, experience working with volunteers, and hands-on knowledge of dogs with behavioral issues. Good customer service skills are essential for assisting adopters, fosters, and surrendering owners with sensitivity and professionalism.

ComoConnects would love a volunteer to come help us with our monthly drum circle!  We meet at St. Timothy Lutheran church @ 1pm for a community drum circle and we would love a reliable  volunteer to come a little early to help set up, greet and tear down. This is an easy and fun opportunity for anyone who needs a fun volunteer experience!  

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with We Can Ride. Volunteers make our programs a success! Volunteer in our therapeutic riding and hippotherapy lessons. No horse or experience working with people with disabilities and special needs is required. We provide training for every volunteer role to ensure you are comfortable and confident while volunteering with us. Lessons are scheduled every day except Fridays, and we have both daytime and evening shifts available. For more information, contact us or visit our website at www.wecanride.org.

Events Covered:

Description:

Bring creativity and connection to our adaptive recreation programs! Volunteers will help participants feel included in craft projects and social events, ensuring everyone has a fun and engaging experience.

Responsibilities:

Dates & Times:

Skills Needed:

Creative, patient, and passionate about inclusion. Please note that our online training is required before volunteering.

To Sign-up and For More Information:

Visit: https://reach.vomo.org/org/reach

Events Covered:

Description:
Help participants feel included while learning basic cooking skills and enjoying meals together! Volunteers will provide encouragement, assist with food prep, and foster a welcoming atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

Dates & Times:

Skills Needed:

Comfortable in a kitchen setting, friendly, and inclusive. Please note that all volunteer opportunities do require completion of our online training. 

To Sign-up and For More Information:

Visit: https://reach.vomo.org/org/reach

Events Covered:

Description:
Join us for fun-filled evenings of games and social activities! Volunteers will help participants feel welcome and included, assist with games like Bingo and UNO, and create a positive, supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

Dates & Times:

Skills Needed:
Friendly, patient, and passionate about inclusion. Please note that all volunteer opportunities do require completion of our online training. 

To Sign-up and For More Information:
Visit: https://reach.vomo.org/org/reach

Organization: Reach for Resources
Location: Hybrid (Remote + In-Person Events in the Twin Cities Area)
Hours: 150 total | 5–10 hours per week | Flexible schedule
Duration: Minimum 6 months

As a Community Engagement Intern with Reach for Resources, you’ll help raise awareness about our programs and services by representing us at local events and building connections in the community. This role combines event participation with outreach and research tasks, offering a mix of in-person and remote work.

The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with people and has strong oral communication skills. Must be at least 16 years old, punctual, reliable, and able to navigate to various event locations. Availability for evenings and weekends is preferred, with some daytime options available. Volunteers will wear Reach-branded gear (provided). 

150 hours total | 5–10 hours per week | Hybrid (remote research and planning + in-person events). Most events occur evenings/weekends, with some daytime options.

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to planting seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated volunteer to support our Girls Empowerment Project by helping us sew reusable pads for young girls. Your time and effort will directly contribute to improving menstrual health, restoring dignity, and ensuring that girls can attend school with confidence and comfort. This initiative provides a sustainable solution to period poverty while empowering girls with the care and support they deserve. If you have sewing skills or a willingness to learn, we would love for you to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of these young girls.

Flexible schedule.

Role Summary

The Criminal Legal Advocate is responsible for attending court in Stillwater or St. Paul and relays information about criminal domestic assault cases to the clients involved. 

Impact & Benefits

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

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

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

*Must have valid license for a background check

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Must have valid license for a background check

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

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

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

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

*Must have valid license for background check

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

We know that dance is proven to improve moods, reduce stress, and is a great work out! MORA would love for our participants to experience all the benefits of dance by having a teacher or group of dancers who would be interested in coming to lead our participants in a regular dance hour. Come spend time chatting, meeting new people, and creating a fun time of community! You lead the music and style of dance. No previous experience necessary. Staff will always be available to help. Day and time are flexible.

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

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

We know that singing is proven to improve moods, reduce stress, improve memory, and build confidence! MORA would love for our participants to experience all the benefits of singing by having a choir leader who would be interested in coming to lead our participants in a regular choir hour. Come spend time chatting, meeting new people, and creating a fun time of community! Staff will always be available. Day and time are flexible.

“To sing is an expression of your being…”-Maria Callus

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

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

Every Sunday, MORA offers a faith service that is accessible to all our participants at our Victoria office location. Volunteers would be responsible for greeting, starting a facebook livestream (super easy!) and setting out donuts/lemonade. Services generally have approximately 10-30 individuals with direct services staff always available.

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

YouthLink is currently accepting applications for the Young Professionals Board.

Are you a young professional looking to make a difference in our community? Are you passionate about preventing and ending youth homelessness in the Twin Cities? Are you looking to gain nonprofit board experience and expand your network? Then YouthLink's Young Professionals Board (YPB) may be for you!

Purpose of the Young Professionals Board:
The YPB's mission is to create avenues for young professionals to more deeply engage with YouthLink through volunteerism, fundraising, networking, and community engagement. YPB members advocate and increase awareness for the issues faced by young people experiencing homelessness among their peers. The YPB typically hosts one or two fundraisers per year with an annual fundraising goal of $5,000.

Who makes up the Young Professionals Board?
YPB members come from a wide variety of industries and job functions, including (but not limited to) health care, technology, social services, and law. Members must be 21 years old. Joining the YPB will give you insight and experience into what it is like to be on a nonprofit board. Applicants should show a commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion. YouthLink's YPB strives to have a diverse membership when it comes to cultural background, race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexuality, ability, socioeconomic status, and life experiences. 

Commitment & Terms:
The YPB meets monthly. Members should plan on attending 9 out of 11 scheduled meetings each year. The current board has been meeting on last Thursday evening of the month from 5 PM- 6PM. Meetings alternate between in-person at YouthLink and virtual. Members are expected to volunteer time outside of the monthly meetings as well; for example, to fulfill work related to fundraisers or special projects. Members are appointed to a two-year term. Each member may have their term extended for one additional year. 

About YouthLink:
YouthLink works with youth, ages 16-24, who are experiencing homelessness. We are located in downtown Minneapolis and serve youth across the Twin Cities. YouthLink has more than 45 years of experience connecting young people with a community of resources and support. Whether it’s basic needs, like a shower or a hot meal, assistance with employment or educational goals, accessing mental and physical health resources, or finding supportive housing, we can help young people at all stages of their journey.

You can apply via our Google form application here. *Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.*

Questions? Please reach out to Carley Noyce, Development Manager, at noyce@youthlinkmn.org. 

Skilled Volunteer Service Needed: Brick Patio Repair

One of our PPL properties in Minneapolis is in need of a brick patio repair to help restore a safe, welcoming outdoor space for our residents. We’re seeking an individual or community organization with experience in leveling and laying brick, as well as the physical ability to lift, bend, and kneel as needed for this type of project.  The patio is 12x10 feet and not the entire area needs to be repaired, only a portion of it. 

In addition to skilled volunteer support, we are also hoping to partner with a group or organization that may be willing to donate or help offset the cost of necessary materials.

If you or your organization have the expertise—and possibly the resources—to help revitalize this space for the community it serves, we would love to connect.

Please reach out if you have questions.

Share the holiday spirit with older adults on fixed incomes. Host a donation drive with your friends or family or purchase gifts on your own.

Gifts for Seniors strives to alleviate the loss of connection to community and the devastating spiral into loneliness that negatively impacts health and wellbeing. The holiday season is a time to bring a light to those who need it most.

Learn about the most needed and requested gifts here.

Purchase gifts from our online registries at:

TARGET

AMAZON

BEST BUY

Are you a professional or semi-professional photographer, looking for ways to share your time and skills to better the lives of people in your community? Do you love capturing that perfect moment at events? Do you love dogs?

Look no further! We would love to add you to our roster of Photography Volunteers that we reach out to when big and small events are coming up to see if you are available and interested in helping out.

Please plan to use your own camera equipment for this role. We will give you a shot list before each event. It would be excellent if you can provide the images to us within the week following the event.

As an organization that serves deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, we frequently have meetings and events where we need the assistance of people certified in ASL.

If this is a skill you possess, we would love to be able to reach out to you to see if you are available and interested in interpreting one-on-one for client meetings, Check In Tables at events, and for volunteers who are deaf and want to help at our events and projects.

If you are certified in ASL and want to volunteer to use this skill, we would love your help!

Visit our volunteer page.

Ready to learn more and apply? 

Visit our volunteer page.

Twin Cities Pride's free gender affirming clothing closet is in need of some supplies. We have a lot of requests for underwear and since we don't accept used underwear, we often run out of our supply quickly. Please consider donating new underwear- boxers, boxer briefs, briefs (both masculine and feminine) of all sizes. 

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) is currently recruiting new committee members who are passionate about empowering women leaders for terms starting now on the Governance Committee. The Governance Committee is responsible for board and committee member recruitment, policy updates, board/committee member development, managing mid-year/year-end/exit surveys.

LOTT’s mission is to ignite women to lead with confidence. We do this through a six-month fellowship that includes workshops, a mentor pairing, personal development plans, and a community-based project. All aspects of the fellowship are free to participants.

LOTT is an active, working board that works alongside committee members to power a volunteer-run organization. As a committee member, you will give your time, expertise, and passion to help drive our organization and leadership fellow program forward. LOTT’s fellowship program is designed to develop and challenge emerging professional women, helping them build leadership skills that will impact their careers and communities.

Committee meetings take place approximately once per month on a day that members agree upon. There are times the LOTT community comes together in person throughout the year though. The average time commitment is about 5-10 hours per month for committee members. Committee members commit to a one-year renewable term. Applications consist of an online application and resume upload. You can apply online and learn more about the process here: https://www.wearelott.org/join-the-board

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for all. By joining LOTT, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, expand your network, and contribute to meaningful community work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o   Water indoor plants and help with accessible gardening projects

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

Bring your group together to make a lasting impact in our parks! Groups ranging in size from 5–50 volunteers can take part in one-time service projects that support the health and beauty of our gardens and natural areas.
   Ideal For: 

If you're interested in this opportunity, please fill out this form

Help Support Walk Teams & Participants for Minnesota's Largest Suicide Prevention Event! 

We're looking for Participant Outreach & Recruitment Volunteers to help grow and support Walk teams for the Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, sharing information, and motivating others to participate. 

What You'll Do:

What You'll Gain:

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/week with flexible, hybrid meetings.

Apply today and help grow this impactful community event.

Support Suicide Prevention: Help Secure Sponsors for the Out of the Darkness Walk

AFSP Minnesota is seeking Sponsorship Outreach Volunteers to help connect with local businesses for the Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk - Minnesota's largest suicide prevention event.

You'll help identify potential sponsors, reach out to community partners, and support efforts to secure in-kind donations like refreshments, supplies, and resources for Walk Day.

No fundraising experience needed - we'll train you! 

What You'll Do:

Why This Role Matters:

Local sponsorships help us keep the Walk free, accessible, and meaningful for 2,000+ Minnesotans.

Time Commitment: Flexible, 2-4 hours/week. Hybrid meetings.

Apply today to help bring hope to local Minnesota communities.

Volunteer on the Planning Team for Minnesota's Largest Suicide Prevention Walk!

Help bring hope to thousands of Minnesotans by joining the volunteer planning committee for the Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Minnesota Chapter.

This event brings together 2,000+ people each year to remember loved ones, support survivors, and raise awareness for suicide prevention.

We're looking for community-minded volunteers who want to make a difference while contributing 2-4 hours per week. No experience needed - we provide all training. 

Volunteer Roles (Choose What Fits You!):

What You'll Gain:

If you're ready to help create hope and healing in the Twin Cities, we'd love to have you! 

Apply here and our Walk Chair will reach out!

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 50 calls per day

-Ability to use computer scheduling software

-Ability to communicate with people of various background

Use your mixing board skills to support 4 Hybrid membership meetings per year in our Mendota Heights headquarters. One meeting is 4 hours all others are 2 hours. The Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota is 400 members strong reaching from Switzerland and Norway to California.  A great chance to use your technical experience and skills for a good cause.  No genealogy knowledge required but we would love to help you find your ancestors.

Position description upon request.

Join YouthLink’s team and help keep our food shelf running smoothly! In this role, you’ll take in weekly orders, stock items, organize shelves, and maintain a tidy, welcoming space for youth. The food shelf is a high-traffic, well-used, and well-loved resource at YouthLink, and this independent role makes a big impact on our daily operations.

Volunteers are needed Thursdays around 10:30 a.m., but the schedule is flexible. This position includes some moderate lifting of boxes

Help 5th and 6th grade students explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) careers at SparkPath’s annual STEMLink event!

As a Team Leader, you will work in pairs to guide a group of students for the day. You will escort them to the breakout sessions taught by Anoka Technical College faculty and other STEM professionals. Then stay in the breakout sessions to assist presenters and students with the hands-on activities. You are guaranteed to learn something new!

To volunteer, please visit https://bit.ly/2Cmcdtc and fill in an application!

Anoka Technical College: 1355 US-10, Anoka, MN 55303

Gifts for Seniors accepts in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org! 

We need your help to provide winter scarves to older adults! With these simple tutorials, you can make no-sew scarves at home and donate them to those in need.

YouTube Tutorial

Step by Step Tutorial

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Visit us online at www.giftsforseniors.org - Thank you!

Help 5th and 6th grade students explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) careers at SparkPath’s annual STEMLink event!

As a Team Leader, you will work in pairs to guide a group of students for the day. You will escort them to the breakout sessions taught by Hennepin Technical College faculty and other STEM professionals. Then stay in the breakout sessions to assist presenters and students with the hands-on activities. You are guaranteed to learn something new!

To volunteer, please visit https://bit.ly/2Cmcdtc and fill in an application!

Hennepin Technical College: 9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

We’re collecting hair care products to support women and men entering Touchstone Mental Health’s residential treatment programs. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident—and that includes having access to products designed for their unique hair textures and needs.

We’re seeking donations of items such as:

We’re organizing a Blanket & Quilt Drive for clients at Touchstone Mental Health as they move into new apartments and begin a new chapter in their lives. Let’s wrap them in warmth, love, and support!

We’re especially hoping to collect throw blankets or fleece tie blankets—cozy gifts residents can keep and take with them when they move on.

Donation Drop-Off: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Location: 2312 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis 55404

If those times don’t work, contact us at fundraising@touchstonemh.org to arrange another time to meet up.

Your generosity helps make a new place truly feel like home. Thank you for helping us share comfort and care this holiday season!

Often our patient's are experiencing food insecurity and waiting at the clinic to see a provider can be a challenge on the best of days.  Please consider creating a little shelf stable snack pack for our youngest patients!  

Nice items to include would be applesauce packets, cheese and crackers, goldfish, fruit strips, pirate booty, veggie straws, fruit snacks, etc...

For babies 3+ months old, consider a container or travel size puff snack!

This opportunity would need to be fulfilled at your home or business/church/group space then either dropped off at our clinic or a staff member could arrange to have items picked up.

Rethos Mission

Rethos inspires people to connect with their shared places and spaces through preservation, adaptation, and activation.

Rethos Vision

A world where every community thrives through meaningful connections to the places that bring them together. For more information, please visit Rethos’ website at www.Rethos.org.

Position

The Board will support the work of Rethos and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Rethos’ executive director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance and oversight

Fundraising

Rethos Board Members will consider Rethos a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that Rethos can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Rethos expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.

Board terms/participation

Rethos’ Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for up to two additional terms. Board meetings will be held bi-monthly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications

Service on Rethos’ Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Provide free individualized financial guidance to low- and moderate-income community members with Prepare + Prosper. We are an economic justice nonprofit based in Minnesota that works to build financial health and provide access to free tax and financial services.  

Volunteers will schedule one-time phone or virtual consultations with Prepare + Prosper customers. Financial Planners who volunteer with us gain valuable experience working with diverse communities and receive training on the economic challenges P+P populations tend to face, in order to communicate with equity and respect in mind. 

Spanish speakers especially encouraged to volunteer! 

Skills Required:  

·      Be a Certified Financial Planner™ professional in good standing with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards  

·      Ability to communicate with participants via phone and/or virtually  

·      Enjoy working within a racially and socio-economically diverse population   

·      Basic computer proficiency   

·      English proficiency required; additional language capacity appreciated 

The time commitment is approx. 2 hours per week between the end of January and the end of May, which comes to approx. 35 hours total. Consultations are 30-60 minutes.   

Apply here! https://www.volgistics.com/appform/283310136 

Questions? Email sarah@prepareandprosper.org 

Serve on Gifts for Seniors Board of Directors! Learn more about our current Board of Directors and discover how you can support older adults during the holiday season and throughout the year. Thank you!

Gifts for Seniors accepts in-kind donations by appointment or via mail only (no unscheduled drop-ins). Schedule your appointment today by emailing info@giftsforseniors.org! 

We need your help to provide handmade blankets for isolated older adults. Please sort by season when shipping. 

Open our Tie Blanket Making Flyer to learn more!

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Visit us online at www.giftsforseniors.org - Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to planting seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach.

We’re looking for a volunteer to assist with the design and installation of a community rain garden. This role involves helping plan plant selection, layout, and water flow to create an attractive and functional space that manages stormwater naturally. If you have experience in landscaping, native plants, or sustainable design, we’d love your support. Great opportunity for a group project.

Flexible schedule.

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

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

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

Learn about volunteering with Gifts for Seniors.

Share your skills-based talents in technology, fundraising and resource development, event planning, marketing, communications, photo/video/written journalism, inventory management, data and statistics, monthly accounting, research projects, teamwork, or your great new idea!

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Thank you!

Learn about becoming a Gifts for Seniors partner.

Tech for Seniors - Using Tech to Help Alleviate Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Learn more about volunteering with Tech for Seniors

Gifts for Seniors

2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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We are seeing an increased demand for books and invite you to gather your friends, family, and community and join us in promoting literacy and diversity in books by hosting a book drive.

No matter whether you host one in-person or virtually, you will be planting seeds of social change as literacy is a key determinant of academic, social, and economic success.

Visit https://www.ppgjli.org/host-a-book-drive for all the tools and resources needed to host a book drive!

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to planting seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach.

POSITION DUTIES:

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Flexible schedule.

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to planting seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach.

POSITION DUTIES:

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Flexible schedule, remote.

These are residents in long term care.  Volunteer will work with staff to paint residents' nails, visit, and help them feel beautiful.  We have openings on a weekly basis however every other week or even once a month is an option. 

Volunteer Gift Shop Assistant

Duties

* Ring up purchases

*Assist & socialize with customers

*Price and display new merchandise

* No experience necessary; We will train you

This is a fun and rewarding volunteer position.  Plus, you will receive a merchandise discount of 25% on days you volunteer.  Residents, staff and visitors are very appreciative of the gift store and the volunteers.  All store proceeds benefit Johanna Shores Senior Living residents.  

We can work with your availability.

 Pet Visits

Many of our residents miss having a pet of their own. You would put a smile on a resident’s face if you visited with your pet!  No need to be a registered therapy dog.   Just have a loving, gentle, well-behaved personality. 

All visiting animals need to be well behaved and up to date on all vaccines.

Role Summary
The volunteers for Harriet’s Haven for Pets will assist with a variety of tasks that keep Harriet’s Haven
organized and running smoothly. Volunteers will provide a positive environment for dogs and cats as
well as for the individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of relationship
violence. The Shelter and Harriet’s Haven are located at Tubman East in Maplewood.

Impact & Benefits

Position Responsibilities

Position Qualifications

Time Commitment & Availability

Supervision & Training

Tamarisk, a non profit volunteer organization, attends to the non medical needs of people and their families faced with the end stages of a life-threatening illness. Tamarisk volunteers provide regularly scheduled breaks for caregivers within the family.For approximately 2-4 hours a week Tamarisk volunteers assure the safety and well being of the patient while the family caregiver is occupied or away.  During home visits, Tamarisk volunteers play cards or games, share a movie together, read a book, listen and provide a presence to their companion.  They might prepare a light meal, run errands or bring their companion to a medical appointment.  The companions day to day needs form the agenda of the visit.  

Create Good Night kits to help FamilyWise families with bedtime preparedness.

We're looking for bundles containing the following items:

Bundles can be packaged in a tote bag for convenience.
Great opportunity for large volunteer groups or families!

Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM at 3036 University Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414

Please contact the volunteer coordinator with any questions and to notify for drop off mrosheim@familywiseservices.org

Description

Powered by Open Cupboard, Today’s Harvest depends on the dedication of volunteers like you to serve families in need. This role is perfect if you’re looking for a hands-on, active, and fun way to give back to your community!

Today’s Harvest offers a fresh approach to food access. By rescuing food that might otherwise go to waste, we provide neighbors with a changing selection of fresh produce, bread, meat, and other staples. Each visit gives households a 1–2 day supply of nutritious food, helping families stretch their budgets. Shopper's are welcome to visit everyday.

Open six days a week, Today’s Harvest is a bustling market that simply wouldn’t run without the support of our amazing volunteers. From stocking shelves to greeting guests, there’s always meaningful work to do—and every shift makes a real difference.

Market Shopping Assistant

Market Restocking

Requirements

Schedule

Location
Today's Harvest Maplewood - 1740 Van Dyke St , Maplewood MN 55109
Today's Harvest Oakdale - 8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128

To get started, complete our volunteer application form, or contact us at volunteer@opencupboard.org or (651) 300-0662. You can also visit our website at www.todaysharvestmn.org for more information.

Join the board of an active engaging genealogy organization.  Partner with the President and other board members to drive the strength and growth of the Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota including operational and and financial governance.  SGSM offers a wide range of experiences to it's 400 members-member feedback is high. Commitment is to a 2 year term if nominated and elected. There are about 12-14 board meetings a year (typically during the work day) and 4 Saturday morning programs that we host for our members. Also ad hoc committees as needed.

Looking for strengths in finance, accounting, or driving engagement. Nonprofit board experience and an interest in genealogy are a plus.