Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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:

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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 for considering our elders.

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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The Tech for Seniors initiative is dedicated to getting tablets into the hands of isolated older adults who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford one themselves. During the pandemic older adults who were already experiencing isolation suddenly became further challenged to remain connected when they were cut off from the outside world. In best efforts to alleviate the devastating loneliness, Tech for Seniors was launched. Volunteers pre-load donated tablets with video conferencing software, networking opportunities, several mind-occupying apps, and other entertainment options. The in-store purchasing function may also be disabled so less tech savvy seniors are not exploited by scammers.

Tech for Seniors, a program of Gifts for Seniors, offers two programs in pursuit of our mission to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.

This opportunity is available throughout the year!

Thank you for considering our elders. 

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

Learn more about volunteering with Tech for Seniors

Provide spa and/or hygiene care packs for isolated older adults. Use creativity to create gift bags or baskets sure to bring a smile, while pampering and providing needed resources. 

Ideas include any of these and more:

This opportunity is available throughout the year!

Thank you for considering our elders.

Gifts for Seniors

2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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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! 

Support Minnesota elders through donations of healthy snacks! You can choose to make 5, 10, 20, 50, 100... however many packs you would like. Know that your efforts support older adults in need. 

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 the year. 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.

Thank you for considering our elders.

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

Thank you for considering our elders. 

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.

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

Thank you for considering our elders.

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! 

Does your group love to make homemade items and crafts? You are invited to create your gifts! Here’s a few ideas:

Use your skills and imagination to create handmade creative items for isolated older adults. Please sort by season when shipping. 

This opportunity is available throughout the year! 

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Gifts for Seniors

2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Contact Us

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

Learn more about Cards for Seniors.

This opportunity is available throughout the year!

Thank you for considering our elders.

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 for considering our elders. 

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 for considering our elders. 

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Does your group love to put together care packages to share with those who need extra support? You are invited to coordinate a gift kit project like one of these:

Thank you for considering our elders. 

Gifts for Seniors

2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Are you ready to make a new friend? You will get to share your interests and time with an individual with a developmental disability who likes doing the same things you do!   A chance to give back while having fun at the same time! Meet with the individual you are matched with about once a month or more frequently if time allows. The two of you can decide what you would like to do with your time together. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: movies, concerts, going out to eat, walks in the park, biking, musicals, music events, shopping, hanging out, craft projects, and sporting events. West Metro: Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Crystal, New Hope, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. East Metro: Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Hugo, Lindstrom, Little Canada, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, New Brighton, North St Paul, Oakdale, Pierz, Roseville, St Anthony, St Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, and Woodbury. Contact: cthoma@hammer.org

Do you have a friendly feline friend who loves attention? Share the joy of cat companionship with residents at Lyngblomsten! Our residents truly miss having cats around and would be absolutely delighted to receive some purr-fectly heartwarming visits. We're looking for volunteers with gentle, well-behaved cats to bring smiles and purrs to our senior community. Cats are the best!!!

What You'll Do:

Your Cat:

You:

Time Commitment:

Flexible! Even one visit a week can make a big difference.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Our residents are eagerly awaiting some furry visitors! Contact Melanie in Volunteer Services at mjagolino@lyngblomsten.org to learn more. New volunteers will attend an orientation and complete a required Department of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (required for working with vulnerable individuals). We will walk you through this process, and there is no cost to you.

Apply Here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that is both rewarding and enjoyable? Anna's Café & Gift Shop, a vibrant hub within the Lyngblomsten community, is seeking enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join our team! Weekday and weekend shifts are available!

Why Volunteer with Us?

Responsibilities:

Commitment:

Benefits:

To Apply:

Please complete our volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736 .

Completing an application, orientation, and background check allows you to fully participate in our rewarding volunteer opportunities and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying the rewards of volunteerism!

Looking for a fun way to volunteer together and spread smiles? We need energetic pairs to join our Thursday Popcorn Crew (1-3:30 pm) at Lyngblomsten! Serving free popcorn to residents, staff, and visitors is a long held tradition at Lyngblomsten.

Here's what you'll do:

Why you'll love it:

Bonus: Get some light exercise while you're at it! (Standing for 2+ hours)

Ready to pop in some fun?

We require volunteers to be 18+ for running the popcorn machine.

Questions? Contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org. We'll guide you through the onboarding process, which includes a background check and fingerprinting (state requirement for working with vulnerable individuals).

Let's make Thursdays extra delicious!

Bring joy and companionship to our senior residents by volunteering with your well-behaved cat (or dog, rabbit, etc.)! Offer the simple pleasure of petting, interaction, and friendly conversation during your visits. Our pet visitors are truly popular with residents.

Volunteer Requirements:

Ready to Share Some Love?

Contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org in Volunteer Services to get started!

Complete our volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736.

Do you enjoy being active and connecting with others? Help support our senior residents by pushing their wheelchairs to their on-site medical appointments (podiatry, dental, audiology, etc.).

No Driving Needed - Convenient and Rewarding: This volunteer opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference within our building. Enjoy weekday morning shifts (9 am - 12 pm) with flexible monthly scheduling.

More Than Just Assistance: Be a friendly companion, have insightful conversations, brighten someone's day, and enjoy some light activity in the process.

Your Time Matters: Even a few hours a week can significantly enhance the well-being and quality of life of our residents.

Ready to Assist Our Residents?

Contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org to learn more and begin your volunteer journey. Our onboarding includes a straightforward Department of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (required for working with vulnerable adults).

Would you like to make a important difference in the lives of seniors with limited mobility?

Help residents who use wheelchairs attend in-house activities or appointments. Accompany them as they go to the Beauty Shop, doctor appointments, physical therapy, concerts, or church services. No driving is required for this activity; all activities occur within our Care Center.

This is an incredibly rewarding volunteer role. You will make new friends, stay active, and help older adults stay engaged and connected.

Days and times vary depending on the activity.

Please contact David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org to learn more.

Complete our volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736.

Completing an application, orientation, and background check allows you to fully participate in our rewarding volunteer opportunities and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Losing the ability to drive can be a difficult turning point. For many older adults, it means new barriers to getting to medical appointments or handling everyday essentials like grocery shopping. We seek individuals who enjoy driving and, more importantly, helping others stay connected and engaged.

Our mission at Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors is to empower older adults 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 older adults by providing rides to medical appointments and assisting with grocery pickup and delivery.

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.

Support Older Adults in Their Homes—Volunteer with Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors!

At Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors, our mission is to empower individuals aged 60 and older to live healthy, independent, and socially connected lives. Part of this mission involves ensuring that older adults can continue living in safe, clean homes.

Would you consider giving just 1-2 days a month to help an older adult with everyday household tasks? This could involve taking out the trash, doing laundry, changing bed sheets, light dusting, or vacuuming. If you're able, you could also assist with heavier lifting or simple home repairs.

Your support would mean the world to someone who no longer has the strength or mobility to manage these tasks alone. We offer flexible scheduling, a welcoming and grateful community, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of isolated seniors.

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.

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 afternoon a month for 1.5 -2.0 hours. 

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!

At Hennepin Healthcare, we are proud to serve as Minnesota’s largest Level 1 trauma center, safety-net hospital, and public teaching institution. Through our Doing Good activations, we partner with organizations to create meaningful opportunities for employees to give back in ways that reflect your company’s values and culture. You choose what moves you. We help you make it happen.

Current urgent needs that will fit any budget:

Let's connect!  

Paula Wilhelm, Engagement Manager
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation
paula.wilhelm@hcmed.org 

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.  

This volunteer position is utilized to help patients and their families with everyday needs.  An example, hanging pictures in patients room, tending to the patient's garden, playing cards, games with patients.  If you are interested in helping a hospice patient and would like to give back to your community, Interim Hospice is looking for you.  

Vigil Volunteer

Interim Hospice is actively recruiting Vigil Volunteers to provide a calm, non-anxious presence to our hospice patients who are actively dying.  The Vigil Volunteer provides a bedside vigil to support the patient as well as family members.  If you are looking to provide care, support and presence, please reach out to Interim Hospice.  No one should die alone, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator to learn the many different ways a Vigil Volunteer helps our patients and families.

A Patient Companion Volunteer provides companionship to a patient in the final months, weeks and/or days of life, offering support to family members and caregivers alike.  As a Patient Companion Volunteer, you can go for walks, listen to music, discuss life, read and/or write letters for the patient.  The opportunities are endless, only bound by your imagination.    Help make a difference in a Hospice Patient's life and become a Patient Companion.  Please reach out to make a difference and become a hospice Patient Companion Volunteer.

Patient Companion Volunteer's are needed to continue to visit and support our patients.  

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

Volunteer and their certified animal would provide pet therapy to our patients and their families.

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

This particular shift is an important time, as many of our school age patrons visit the library during this shift. The perfect candidate likes working with children and is willing to tutor them in elementary reading.

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Newport Library is a volunteer run library in the small river City of Newport, MN. This quaint community just southeast of St. Paul is one of the oldest communities in the Twin Cities Metro. The city boasts a 132-year-old Library. We invite you to become a part of this beautiful legacy of literacy and community support by becoming a Volunteer in our beautiful little library. 

Library Volunteers assist patrons with item check-out, computer use, scanning, printing, laminating, and most importantly being a resource. Volunteers are the heart of this lovely space. No prior library experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and willing to work alone. The primary job of the Volunteer is to be a friendly face.  Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, Volunteers must pass a background check including fingerprinting. The reward of serving this beautiful community is worth the process. 

More information at: Newport, MN

Activity Assistants help during open hours, working with the Library & Community Center Coordinator to create and run programing. Assistants may choose to work on programs that excite them appealing to any age group. 

More information at: Newport, MN

We are looking for volunteers to join us at the State Fair for a unique volunteer opportunity!

Our organization is across the street from the State Fair grounds and on the first day of the fair (Thursday August 27, 2026) we accompany our residents from Lyngblomsten Care Center to the fair for a few hours.

Here is some important things to know:

Deadline to reach out is August 23, 2026.

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.

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. Guests are welcome to visit as often as needed.

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.

Food Sorting Overview

Food sorting plays a vital role in ensuring that families who visit Today’s Harvest receive healthy, safe, and high-quality food—all while helping reduce food waste in our community.

Food sorting is the process of organizing and preparing rescued food so it’s safe, fresh, and ready to share with our community. When food donations arrive—often from grocery stores, food rescue partners, or community drives—volunteers help sort through the items to check for quality and safety.

This includes:

Separating food into categories such as produce, bread, meat, dairy, and dry goods.

Removing items that are spoiled, damaged, or unsafe to distribute.

Organizing market-ready food so it can be stocked quickly and efficiently.

Composting, garbage or recycling items when appropriate.

Requirements

Schedule

Locations

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.

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

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

Available Opportunities:

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

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays: 2pm-5pm

Thursdays: 2pm-5pm

Learn more about this program here!

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

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

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

A fun outdoor individual or teambuilding activity!  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have a couple of residents who would like to attend our Alcoholics Anonymous meetings on Wednesday afternoons, but they need an escort.  This means pushing the residents in wheelchairs from their apartments to the community room.  The volunteer time is 2-4pm on Wednesdays.  You are welcome to join the meetings or visit other residents during the hour between escorting.

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 gardens are lovely this time of year and our Episcopal Homes residents need one-to-one visitors to take them to enjoy the flowers around campus.  We would love to match you to some interesting people!  This is primarily pushing folks in wheelchairs and enjoying the Minnesota summer weather.

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

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 or group leader 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 Independent Living facilities that include Vietnamese elders include Carty Heights at 412 Dunlap Street North, Kings Crossings at 500 Dale Street North, and our main campus at 1860 University Avenue West in St. Paul.  All locations 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.

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 have a friendly dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit that likes strangers and lots of petting?  Are you interested in sharing your special family member with elders 65+?  We would love to have you visit our Episcopal Homes residents in assisted living, memory care and long-term care (nursing homes).  

You can commit to a weekly or month visit or one-time event.  The best time frame for visits is between 9:30-11:30am or 1-4pm; we suggest for a one to two-hour visit.

If you are coming to volunteer more than once, we request that you complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check and fingerprinting.  This allows you to volunteer independently, visiting residents in their apartments and rooms.

If you prefer a one-time visit, we will schedule a time when our staff member can be present with you and your pet in one of our community rooms.  

We will also request a copy of your pet's rabies vaccination before your visit.

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

Are you fluent in Cambodian Khmer and enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as group activity leaders or 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 in St. Paul.  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.

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

If you have a Level 2 or higher training in providing the Healing Touch Program or Healing Beyond Boarders, we would love to have your skills in serving our Episcopal Homes residents. You will be joining a great group of volunteers with the support of one of our chaplains. They meet once a month (the second Wednesday 1-3pm) and provide healing touch services to residents on a weekly basis. You can volunteer once a week, every other week, or once a month.

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

The Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness.

The majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog must be certified/ registered by an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization (http://www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/therapy/organizations/). Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All required vaccinations must be up to date and copies of the vaccinations/ medical evaluation must be maintained in the Volunteer’s Personnel File; required vaccines include Rabies and Distemper. A copy of the current certification/ registration, in addition to the liability insurance coverage, must also be maintained.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call our office at 612-361-0022 with any questions or to apply.

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Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients in their homes or assisted living facilities. You can look through photo albums, join the facility activity or sit and chat.  These volunteers provide companionship and support both the patient and their families.  

Requirements:
-at least 18 years old
-completion of comprehensive volunteer training and orientation
-submission of a background check and drug screening
-submission of a TB test

If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 612-361-0022.

Massage Therapist Volunteers are assigned to support a hospice patient and their family around the Twin Cities Area by providing gentle massage and help enhance the hospice services provided through our Edina office.

Helping to care for our patients and families is a critical role played by our volunteers. These positions are some of the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Gentiva Hospice. Volunteers provide services to patients currently being served by Gentiva Hospice either in-home or in a facility.

Responsibilities may include:

Because of the direct patient and family interaction, all of these positions require volunteers to go through specialized Patient Care Training. This process teaches you about hospice and terminal illness and helps to prepare volunteers to interact with and support our patients and families.

Additional Requirements & Responsibilities:

If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 612-361-0022.

PRISM Volunteer Opportunity | Position Title: Front Desk Volunteer Team
Location: PRISM – 1220 Zane Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Time Commitment: Flexible shifts available in 2-hour blocks

About PRISM

PRISM is a nonprofit organization providing basic needs and wraparound services in the areas of food, clothing, housing, case management, and children’s programs. Our mission is to provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.

We live by our values:
Collaboration. Innovation. Dignity. Accountability.

PRISM’s Marketplace Food Shelf is our most well-known program, feeding over 120 families daily with no appointment or residency requirement. Our Case Managers are available onsite to connect individuals to resources, and our social enterprise, Shop for Change, supports all our programs through its profits.

Position Summary: Front Desk Volunteer

The Front Desk Volunteer is often the first point of contact for participants and visitors. This role is critical in helping create a welcoming, dignified, and professional environment at PRISM. Volunteers in this position provide essential support to ensure the smooth operation of our services.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualities

Training & Supervision

Benefits of Volunteering

How to Apply

Interested in joining our Front Desk Volunteer team?
Please contact:
Liam Boris
Volunteer Manager, PRISM

PRISM Volunteer Opportunity | Position Title: Food Shelf Volunteer
Location: PRISM – Golden Valley, MN

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need. Our mission is to provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.

Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

We are most known for our Marketplace Food Shelf, which serves 120–150+ families every day—no appointment or zip code restrictions required. We are fueled by the generosity of our community and the dedication of volunteers who make our mission possible.

Position Summary: Food Shelf Volunteer

Food Shelf Volunteers are essential to PRISM’s mission of ensuring dignified food access for all. Volunteers support the flow of food from our warehouse to our shelves, helping create a clean, accessible, and welcoming environment for participants. This role involves sorting donations, stocking shelves, assembling produce, and supporting overall warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

Where Our Food Comes From

PRISM’s food is sourced from:

Desired Qualities

Training & Supervision

Benefits of Volunteering

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Contact us today!
Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager, PRISM

Volunteer Job Description: Food Rescue Driver

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need.

Mission: To provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.
Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

PRISM is best known for our Marketplace Food Shelf, which serves 120–150+ families each day—no appointment or zip code restrictions required. Our work is powered by community generosity and the dedication of volunteers who make our mission possible.

Position Summary: Food Rescue Driver

Food Rescue Drivers are essential to PRISM’s mission by ensuring rescued food from community partners reaches our Marketplace Food Shelf. Drivers always work in pairs, using PRISM’s van to pick up rescued food donations from assigned grocery stores and vendors. This role keeps our shelves stocked with fresh, high-quality items that provide dignity and choice for participants.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Stores (assignments vary)

Desired Qualities

Training & Supervision

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Contact us today!

Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager – PRISM

We are looking for individuals, groups and organizations to fund & build specialized packs of select hygiene items to easily share with struggling neighbors. These items will be provided to school social workers, nurses, food shelves and more to distribute with dignity to the students, individuals and families they serve.

Specifically, we need the following:

Host a Drive or Buy in bulk!

You choose the items you'd like to focus on, set a goal to build a certain number of packs, purchase enough products, and then start packing!

We appreciate your support to help our community members who are struggling to access these items.

The IOCP Food Shelf serves 250+ households each week. Help make this possibly by packing kits with items that are often requested but may be difficult or expensive for us to purchase. Each type of kit includes specific items, find details online here: iocp.org/kits or contact our Community Engagement Team (getinvolved@iocp.org) for specific details.

Type of Kits Available - visit iocp.org/kits for specific details on what is included in each kit

*IOCP is unable to purchase or provide materials for a service project. Please purchase or source items on your own.

Watch our video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Every week the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partner's (IOCP) Food Shelf serves 250+ households - a small portion of which are home bound or lack reliable transportation and have a hard time accessing food. Home delivery drivers help meet this need by picking up prepacked orders from IOCP and dropping them off to recipient's doorstep. Note, many deliveries will require entry into an apartment complex or building to deliver to the recipient's door.

Key Responsibilities: 

Volunteers who serve in this role must complete a driving and background record check.

Weekly Shift Schedule: 

Watch out video to learn more about our work: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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.  

Share laughter, create meaningful moments, and bring light to those living with memory loss. Volunteer with The Gathering at Lyngblomsten and make a tangible difference in the lives of participants and their caregivers.

The Gathering, Lyngblomsten's award-winning program, is seeking compassionate volunteers to join our team. Provide essential respite for caregivers, allowing them much-needed time to recharge, while you assist participants in engaging in enjoyable, staff-led activities that promote brain stimulation, including stimulating conversations, joyful musical moments, creative crafts, and heartwarming stories.

The Gathering runs Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 2:15pm at our two locations: St. Paul (Como Neighborhood) and Lino Lakes. Our caring and experienced staff will provide you with thorough training. As a volunteer, you'll gain valuable experience working with individuals with memory loss, develop your communication and interpersonal skills, become part of a supportive team, and experience the deep satisfaction of giving back to your community.

Click here to read an article in MN Women's Press about The Gathering.

Ready to learn more?

Please contact Kevin at kcipperly@lyngblomsten.org or 651-632-5499. New volunteers will complete a Dept of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (state requirement for working with vulnerable adults).

Eastside Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals over their lunch hour to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their community. If you are looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, please sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer!

How can you help: Volunteer drivers deliver so much more than a nutritious meal - they bring a smile and kind words, relieve isolation, and provide peace of mind for meal recipients and their care givers.

Qualifications: Volunteer one hour over your lunch time during the weekdays on a schedule that works for you. You must have your own transportation and license.

Where: Volunteers drive to the program site, pick up 8-10 meals stored in easy-to-carry thermal packs, and deliver them to residences using a route designed by the program. Eastside serves Meals on Wheels to the Minneapolis (Northeast, near Southeast) and St. Anthony Village areas. Delivery coordinators will provide all the necessary resources to limit the spread of disease during your route and keep both you and meal recipients safe.

**Delivering meals can fit into a work lunch break. It is also a great family-friendly volunteer opportunity so plan to bring your kids or grandkids!

For more information call their office at (612) 277-2529 or contact Bradley Van Winkle at bradley@eastsidemeals.org

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

Build family hygiene care bags!

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

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

Please note: This is a remote opportunity that occurs at your preferred location. Your group will be responsible for the purchasing and assembling of the hygiene care bags. We can provide you with suggestions of items based on needs and pricing. We can pick up the bags or you may drop them off at our St. Paul location (280/94).

We ask that each grocery bag be filled with:

You can see the full list here 

Contact hello@bridgetobasics.org to get started!

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

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.

Friendly furry friends and their humans needed! Hospice of the Midwest is seeking volunteers with trained therapy pets to bring cheer and comfort to our patients.

Pet therapy is very beneficial and highly requested by our patients receiving hospice care. Help us bring smiles and joy to people facing a terminal illness.

Volunteers needed in multiple locations throughout the twin cities metro. Background screening, drug test, and TB test required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers. 

Provide friendly visits, comfort, and companionship to people approaching end of life. Visit people in their homes or in senior living facilities. Reminisce, read aloud, assist with activities or hobbies, or just provide a comforting presence.

Background screening and drug testing required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers.

Friendly furry friends and their humans needed! Hospice of the Midwest is seeking volunteers with trained therapy pets to bring cheer and comfort to our patients.

Pet therapy is very beneficial and highly requested by our patients receiving hospice care. Help us bring smiles and joy to people facing a terminal illness.

Volunteers needed in multiple locations throughout the twin cities metro. Background screening, drug test, and TB test required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers.