Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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

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

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

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

WHERE:

We’re seeking your time and talent for the upcoming virtual mock events starting July 1st.  Your continuous support is what helps our R!sers show up as STAR candidates for interviews and secure full-time employment. 

There are (2) types of events to choose from:

Be HR Mock Event - This will be an engaging exercise where we’ll guide participants through reviewing fictional resumes, comparing them to a job description, and discussing candidate qualifications in breakout rooms.

S.T.A.R. Mock Event – You will conduct practice interviews in a breakout room with R!sers using the STAR Method

  To register and attend an event, please go to our website and do the following:

1) Complete a 1-page interest form https://twincitiesrise.org/volunteer-application-form/

2) Choose the event you'd like to attend and register https://twincitiesrise.org/events-calendar/

3) Attend a pre-mock event meeting - this will be scheduled once you register. 

Check out our website to learn more about the organization  https://twincitiesrise.org/

If you have any questions or additional information, feel free to contact me at

tdash@twincitiesrise.org 

612-470-7047

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

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 getting your hands in the dirt and planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables? Our Episcopal Homes residents are looking for strong volunteers to help with the digging, kneeling and lifting to get their garden plots in ship shape for the growing season mid-May to mid-October. We are also looking for a volunteer to help with watering the pretty flowers at our courtyard and patio gardens with long-term care residents during the summer months.

If you prefer an indoor option, 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 it 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

Newport Community Garden is in need of volunteer gardeners to help maintains a plot for donation of produce to Friends in Need Food Shelf. 

Are you looking to give back to the community you love? Do you have a few hours to spare?

Volunteer opportunities run from Monday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 30. Roles vary from vendor load-in/load-out, info booths, free water booths, entertainment stages, working to feed all of the volunteers, the parade, the 5k Rainbow Run and much more. Our festival would not happen without our incredible volunteers!

To sign up, please visit our website !

Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity? Schedule a volunteer day at WEE Farm. Volunteers Needed From hands-on projects to seasonal upkeep, your team will play a direct role in supporting a working farm that serves the community through education and connection. It’s a rewarding way to step outside the office, work together, and make a visible impact.

The Mission

Join us for a fun, community-focused fundraiser at Coborn's in Delano! We’re raising funds for Rock from the Heart to support heart patient education and advocacy. We need a small, dedicated team of volunteers to help us grill, serve, and share our mission with the community.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Location: Coborn’s (Brat Stand) – 1400 Babcock Blvd, Delano, MN 55328

The Roles: Grilling hot dogs/brats, serving customers, and managing the cash box.

Available Shifts (2-3 volunteers per shift)

Shift 1: 10:30 AM – 1:15 PM (Includes setup of RFTH materials; serving begins at 11:00)

Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM (Peak lunch service)

Shift 3: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Final service and takedown)

Volunteer Perks To show our appreciation, all volunteers are invited to enjoy one brat and a beverage on us during their shift!

Requirements

Dress Code: This event is outdoors; please dress for the weather. Long hair must be pulled back.

Free Fresh Food Fridays will take place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of May through September. During each event, we transform our parking lot into a vibrant, farmers' market–style space where community members can select fresh produce at no cost. It’s an energetic and meaningful morning made possible by dedicated volunteers.  

Volunteers arrive at 7:30 a.m. for a brief welcome and orientation with our food shelf team, followed by setting up tents and preparing for distribution. From 9:00–11:00 a.m., volunteers assist in distributing fresh food to approximately 300–400 community members. Afterward, the team works together to clean up, with the event typically concluding by noon.  

Each event requires 40 volunteers, and it’s a fun, hands-on opportunity to make a real difference. Many teams enjoy the chance to serve side-by-side while supporting the community in a meaningful way.

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.

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

We are looking for an individual or group of volunteers to help tidy up our parking lot and green space. We've got the tools; we just need you! Potential volunteer hours are available between 7:00am-3:00pm on weekdays. Opportunity is available on a biweekly basis throughout the summer.

Support Tasks:

-Litter Clean up

-Weeding

-Playground cleaning

Requirements:

-Wear closed-toe shoes

-Able to crouch for an extended period of time.

Please contact the Volunteer & Intern Coordinator, Meredith, via email with any questions and/or interest.

Rock from the Heart Target Field Concessions Team
Minneapolis, MN

Rock from the Heart is recruiting volunteers to work concession stands at Target Field. This is a fundraising opportunity that directly supports Rock from the Heart’s mission to raise awareness and provide education about aortic and heart valve disease.

Volunteers work as a team during Minnesota Twins home games and special events, helping with food and beverage service in a fast-paced, fun environment.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers may assist with tasks such as food prep, serving guests, stocking items, and maintaining a clean work area. Roles are assigned onsite by concession supervisors.

Time Commitment:
Shifts coincide with Twins home games and special events. Volunteers may sign up for individual games based on availability. Check in an hour prior to gates and work to the end of the game. 

Requirements:
*Ability to stand for the duration of a shift
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
*Completion of any required concession training and forms prior to the event

No prior concession experience is required.
This qualifies if you need to log school, work, or community service hours. 

Available dates and check in times below- select the game(s) you are available to volunteer

Note: We will contact you to confirm game dates: use this list to pick the dates that work best for you. If a date fills up, we’ll update volunteers with any new openings or alternative dates.

Why Volunteer:
*Support Rock from the Heart through a proven fundraising opportunity
*Be part of a team-based, high-energy game-day experience
*Help fund education, awareness, and community programming
*Work alongside fellow Rock from the Heart volunteers

Help us educate MCFM visitors about compostable plastics, manage composting stations, and collect data for our Zero Waste program! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in our efforts by volunteering as a Zero Waste Educator. There’s no need to be an expert - we train volunteers on the basics at the start of each shift. 10am - 1:15pm every Saturday May-October. Make sure to bring a water bottle and dress in weather appropriate clothing that is comfortable and may get messy. You will receive a reminder email during the week before your shift. Sign up at: volunteersignup.org/3MPXM

 We love spring and getting outside!  We are looking for volunteers to help with planting and weeding, pruning and splitting, and other general yard clean up tasks.  You can sign up as an individual or with a partner or with your family or group. Plants and materials will be provided (or your group can donate).  We ask that you bring your own work gloves and tools.  We have mulitple locations through out the Twin Cities Metro area.  Our homes are typical neighborhood houses with yard and garden space. We will work with you to determine best location as well as schedule a date and time that works best (preferably Mon - Fri).  This is a one time project in mid-to-late May/early June.  With opportunities for summer maintenance as well as fall clean up.  

Ed Sheeran Concert – US Bank Stadium

Saturday, August 15
Rock from the Heart is recruiting volunteers to support event security at the Morgan Wallen concert at US Bank Stadium. This opportunity allows volunteers to help with stadium operations while generating funds that directly support Rock from the Heart’s mission to raise awareness and provide education around aortic and heart valve disease.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers will assist with event security duties such as bag checks, guest screening, and crowd support.

Why Volunteer:
*Support a major concert at US Bank Stadium
*Be part of the Rock from the Heart Volunteer Security Team
*Help raise funds to support Rock from the Heart programs and events
*Work alongside a reliable, experienced event staffing team

Requirements:

*Completion of required training prior to the event
*Completion of all individual forms (Volunteer Waiver, Media Release, Emergency Contact)
*Background check required for all participants

Required Training Link (must be completed by all new volunteers):
https://workatbest.com/p/VolunteerLink

**Additional training dates will become available after February 2026.

$500 stipend available

Through the Project Success Expeditions program, Minneapolis middle school students have the opportunity to spend a week exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The Project Success BWCA Leader partners with a trained Wilderness Guide to lead a group of middle school students in the BWCA for a week-long canoe and camping trip.

Required Pre-Trip Preparation:

BWCA Trip Execution:

Trip Leaders Must:

Include in your email:

Visit our Volunteer page to learn more! https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/

Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2026 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects.

Sign up for one or several dates here:

Register Here

Projects are best for ages 6+ and are great for students, families, small groups (workplace teams, clubs, scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up with an adult.

No experience necessary! Projects will be lead by Gibbs Farm staff and all supplies, materials and instructions are provided.

Have a question or need to cancel your registration? Email Clare @ RCHS.com.

Day of Instructions:

Volunteers should park in the Gibbs Farm public parking lot of Cleveland Ave and enter the site through the wooden gates, Clare will meet you there!
Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes you can work in.
There are bathrooms and a drinking fountain with water bottle filler on site.

Do you enjoy connecting with people and making them smile? Join our friendly volunteer team at Sophia's Gift Shop and help brighten someone's day.

As a Sophia's Gift Shop volunteer you'll help people find presents that spark joy and create lasting memories, ensure smooth customer checkouts on the cash register, and create a warm and inviting environment.

Training Provided! No prior experience is necessary. We'll equip you with all the skills you need to succeed.

These qualities make you a great fit:

Flexible Hours & Rewarding Perks:

Ready to Spread Joy? Contact us today to learn more!

Volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736

Imagine the joy of building a meaningful friendship and bringing sunshine into a senior resident's day. As a Special Friend at Lyngblomsten, you can do just that! Share laughter, conversation, and create cherished moments with a wonderful senior in our community. This rewarding volunteer opportunity offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference in someone's life – and in yours!

As a Special Friend, you will be matched with a wonderful senior resident (average age 87!) for regular weekly visits. Here are some enjoyable ways you can brighten their day:

Ready to Share Your Kindness and Brighten a Senior's Day? We'd love to connect with you!

Ready to Apply? Complete our easy volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736. We will guide you through the required background study process for working with vulnerable individuals.

Our Family Pathways Thrift Stores are more than a place to find a bargain!  By volunteering with us, you'll be helping neighbors from your community.

Family Pathways Thrift Stores transform donated goods into opportunity, investment, and good environmental stewardship.  By volunteering at a Family Pathways Thrift Store, your time will provide an important impact by:

We are looking for you!

Volunteers do a variety of tasks within the stores. If interested, please fill out an application at www.familypathways.org/volunteer or email us at volunteer@familypathways.org.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Did you know? 

Family Pathways is the fastest growing non-profit thrift store in East Central MN and Polk County, WI.  You can find Family Pathways Thrift Stores in Cambridge, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hinckley, Lindstrom, North Branch, Onamia, Pine City, Princeton, and Wyoming, MN; and in St. Croix Falls, WI.

re you looking for a fun way to make a difference and bring smiles to seniors? Lyngblomsten's Lino Lakes campus is seeking friendly S'mores Night Hosts to help facilitate our popular bi-weekly S'mores Night!

This social event brings our residents together for an evening of delicious treats and delightful conversation. As a S'mores Night Host, you'll be an essential part of creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

What You'll Do:

When & Where:

S'mores Night takes place every other Thursday at 5:45 PM in our beautiful courtyard at Lyngblomsten's Lino Lakes campus.

Why You'll Love It:

This is a fantastic opportunity to directly impact the lives of our residents, providing them with joy, connection, and a truly memorable experience. We're looking for up to two hosts per event, making this an ideal and fun volunteering opportunity for friends, couples, or family members who want to serve together!

Ready to roast some marshmallows and make some memories? Apply today to become a S'mores Night Host and help us sweeten the lives of our residents!

Do you have a passion for art and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Join Lyngblomsten's Lifelong Learning & the Arts program as an Art with You Bedside Support Volunteer and bring the joy of creativity and companionship directly to residents who are unable to leave their rooms.

As a volunteer, you'll engage in one-on-one art-making sessions, offering a variety of projects and using your creativity to adapt activities to individual interests and needs. Share your love of art and create meaningful connections!

Your Role:

We're Looking For Individuals Who Are:

Time Commitment:

Training & Support:

Make a Real Difference:

All Supplies Provided:

Reach out today!

By volunteering at a FAMILY PATHWAYS FOOD SHELF, your time will make an important impact by:

Volunteering at Family Pathways food shelves includes a variety of tasks and packing boxes of food for clients who drive up for pickups. Proper protocols are in place to protect our clients, volunteers, and staff.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an application form at www.familypathways.org/volunteer or email us at  volunteer@familypathways.org.

Did you know?
  Food Shelves are considered an essential service.
  You can find and/or volunteer at Family Pathways Food Shelves in these locations:
    In MN at Cambridge, Chisago City, Forest Lake, North Branch, Onamia, Pine City, and Sandstone
    In WI at Frederic and St. Croix Falls.

Alliance Housing in a nonprofit affordable housing provider and developer. A large majority of our tenants are transitioning from homelessness or housing instability, in those cases we try to provide a welcome move-in baskets with some cleaning supplies and other home goods. We are currently looking for unopened and/or new:

We are a small organization, so drop off at our office in Whittier is appreciated! When you reach out we will set up a time for drop off or pick up if needed, and get a sense of what you would like to donate. All donations will receive an in-kind donation receipt.

Please reach out to Emily Goldberg at egoldberg@alliancehousinginc.org or 612-238-3848 with any questions!

Are you passionate about supporting youth and making a meaningful impact in your community? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join us as drivers for the ION Polish Sausage Stand—a fun and flavorful way to help our youth raise money for our Youth Entrepreneurship Program!

What We’re Looking For:
We need a responsible volunteer driver who is comfortable operating a vehicle with a trailer attached. Don’t worry—we’ll provide both the vehicle and the training you’ll need.

What You’ll Do:

Drive our sausage stand trailer to and from event locations

Supervise and support youth team members during fundraising events

Be part of a program that helps young people learn, earn, and grow!

When We’ll Need You:
We’ll have several events throughout the season, and we’d love to have a reliable volunteer who can commit to a few of them. Dates and details will be shared in advance.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit for this opportunity, please reply to this opportunity or contact us at neighbor499@gmail.com.

Catholic Charities Twin Cities provides dignified shelter and housing.  Help us to keep our spaces bright and welcoming for residents and guests this spring and summer!

Small and large groups of adults or young adults are needed to spiffy up our grounds by pulling weeks, trimming greenery, sweeping, and washing windows.  Great option for your group to show your strength as a team and help keep our space beautiful. 

By volunteering for just two hours per week, you could make a significant difference in the lives of multiple teens at TreeHouse. By building personal relationships with teens in your community as a support group mentor, you can help provide them with support and life skills to face their challenges head-on. We provide Support Groups to teens weekly to create an environment where they feel safe to talk about their lives.

Key Roles & Qualifications

Time commitment & Requirements 

Are you a natural active listener? Easy to lean into a conversation? Let’s make a difference together, come and listen to teens share about what’s going on in their lives and help us provide support in giving them healthy coping skills to navigate life’s feelings. We provide Support Groups to teens weekly to create an environment where they feel safe to talk about their life. 

Key Roles & Qualifications

Time commitment & Requirements 

Are you a natural active listener? Easy to lean into a conversation? Let’s make a difference together, come and listen to teens share about what’s going on in their lives and help us provide support in giving them healthy coping skills to navigate life’s feelings. We provide Support Groups to teens weekly to create an environment where they feel safe to talk about their life. 

Key Roles & Qualifications

Time commitment & Requirements 

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. 

If you like to invite your friends, network and family for gatherings, or if you enjoy organizing and mobilizing creative fundraisers... we would like to talk

One of our organization's mission is to raise awareness about our partners and their projects. We like to tell our story and you can help. 

Organize a small gathering at your home, or a BBQ in the park, or even a small happy hour event where you can share our materials and we can even have a short zoom call to 

Assist our grounds and landscaping team by weeding landscaping beds throughout the campus.

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

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

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

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