Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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

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

Every week the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partner's (IOCP) Food Shelf serves 200+ 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: 

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

IOCP delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

Every week the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) Food Shelf serves 200+ households and November and December are two of our busiest months. Help keep our shelves stocked by hosting a Fall or Winter Food Drive.

Gather a group of family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues to volunteer on your own time. See our list of most needed items: iocp.org/most-needed-items

Drop collected items off at the IOCP Donation Door Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you have a large donation (e.g. a truckload or multiple car loads) please fill out our Large Donation Form online at least two business days BEFORE DROP-OFF to ensure the best possible experience. Our staff will respond to help answer questions and confirm details before you bring in your items.

IOCP delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

Help keep the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) Food Shelf stocked with items that are often requested but are difficult or expensive for us to purchase. Pack kits that our volunteers will put directly on our shelves for shoppers. Once packed completed kits can be dropped off at the IOCP donation door during regular hours. Each type of kit includes specific items, please contact our Community Engagement Team for details (getinvolved@iocp.org).

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.

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment and more.

Support our food shelf by serving as a Shopper Assistants to help program participants while they are shopping in the food shelf and help staff when needed during the shift. This could involve greeting shoppers, gathering items for shoppers, bagging items, restocking shelves, and answering questions. This role requires following all safety guidelines required by Interfaith Outreach, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be able to lift 20lbs, be over 18, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.

Weekly Shift Schedule:

Monday: 12:45 - 3 p.m. & 2:45 - 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Thursday: 2:45 - 5 p.m. & 4:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com.

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

Support our food shelf by helping to sort through incoming donations and stocking the shelves in preparation for guests to shop. This could involve checking expiration dates, stocking shelves, repacking items, packing orders for home delivery, and helping staff when needed. This role requires following all safety guidelines required by Interfaith Outreach, be able to lift 20lbs, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be over 16, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.

Weekly Shift Schedule:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

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, feel free to visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivas.com or call 612-361-0022.

Gentiva Hospice-Edina is seeking compassionate individuals to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients in their homes or long-term healthcare facilities. 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, feel free to visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 952-314-9738.

Gentiva Hospice - St. Paul invites you to share your musical talent by playing a string instrument to support the healing of our patients by playing music to create a calming environment.

Volunteers must be able to perform a repertoire of music which may include classical, New Age, or self-composed music if it fits the calming tone for patient/families. We ask that you utilize instrumental music without singing/vocals.

Gentiva Hospice - Edina invites you to share your musical talent by playing a string instrument to support the healing of our patients by playing music to create a calming environment.

Volunteers must be able to perform a repertoire of music which may include classical, New Age, or self-composed music if it fits the calming tone for patient/families. We ask that you utilize instrumental music without singing/vocals.

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 St. Paul 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 prepare volunteers to interact with and support our patients and families.

Additional Requirements & Responsibilities:

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

The leaves are falling and winter is on the way...  Would your team or group like to help our unhoused relatives stay healthy and cozy this winter?  This opportunity would see your team purchasing the items to donate to the Native American Community Clinic and assembling them off-site in the location of your choice and dropping them off at our clinic.

Pack some kits that NACC's harm reduction team can distribute to folks in need. 

Possible items to include:  Hand warmers, beanie, gloves, wool socks, tissues, chapstick.

Second Harvest Heartland is committed to expanding partnerships and increasing access to protein for clients. We operate a temperature controlled-clean room to repack high-need protein donations. We are one of only four food banks in the nation to undergo the rigorous USDA certification process to be able to intake this important donation stream. 

To ensure food-safety standards, the temperature of the clean room will be kept at a cool 42°. Shifts may include sorting and boxing packaged frozen protein or repackaging ready-to-eat bulk protein into smaller family-friendly portions. Ready-to-eat protein consists of frozen meat items that do not require additional cooking prior to consumption like deli meats and items that require reheating for palatability like chicken nuggets. 

Learn More & Sign Up on our website: volunteer.2harvest.org

At our Brooklyn Park Volunteer Center, volunteers assist with sorting, labeling, weighing and packing various food items to meet immediate needs and help feed our hungry neighbors. The projects vary from day to day and volunteers regularly work with fresh produce, dry goods, bread, and other food donations. This volunteer position requires volunteers to be able to twist and bend down, stand for the duration of their shift, and lift up to 5 pounds. Some positions require the ability to lift 40 pounds. We do have a limited number of seated positions available; please let us know if you need accommodations.

Learn More & Sign Up on our website: volunteer.2harvest.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joy Collaborative is a non-profit that is growing like crazy. We’re on a mission to create empowering spaces for kids with life-limiting conditions. From incredible renovations to our brand-new Joy Mobile, we’ve amazing got stories that deserve to be shared far and wide.

That’s where YOU come in!
We’re looking for a social media + storytelling superstar to help us:
• Keep our social media fresh, fun, and consistent
• Share our amazing kid-centered projects (seriously, these stories will give you goosebumps)
• Help with blogs, press releases, and emails that spread the JOY 

This is your chance to:
• Use your creative skills to make a real impact
• Grow your portfolio with meaningful, high-visibility content
• Be part of something BIG — we’re dreaming audaciously here

If you’re ready to use your voice and visuals to help kids thrive, we’d love to meet you!

As the Front Desk Receptionist Volunteer, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and community members. You will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment at our community center while supporting the smooth daily operation of front office activities.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Greet all visitors warmly and direct them appropriately

·        Answer and route phone calls in a courteous and professional manner

·        Respond to general inquiries in person, by phone, or email

·        Assist with check-ins for appointments, classes, or events

·        Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front desk area

·        Maintain the cleanliness and order of the coffee and tea area in the lobby

·        Provide administrative support such as filing, copying, and data entry

·        Notify staff of guest arrivals and scheduled meetings

·        Uphold confidentiality and a respectful, inclusive atmosphere at all times

Help set up, serve guests and clean up after food distribution. 

You must enjoy working with people and smiling a lot in this role.  

We are distributing pre-boxed food that will provide a week's worth of groceries to those facing hunger in our communities. We need volunteers to help distribute the food from 4:30-8 pm. Jobs include placing pre-boxed items in shopping carts and placing groceries to client's cars, and event clean up. We can host up to 15 volunteers for this shift. Click Here to register. (please wear work-appropriate clothes and no open-toed shoes please). We always serve with a spirit of joy and look forward to having you join us!

We practice social distancing and wear face masks and gloves while serving.  Assure you are feeling well with no cough/fever/ or upper respiratory issues

Contact: jamie@goodinthehood.org if you have any questions or have difficulty getting registered. 

ENTER DOOR #1 

We serve a week's worth of groceries to those facing hunger in our community.  Volunteers help set up the site for the day's distribution. Children are welcome with an adult supervision.

We serve a week's worth of groceries to those facing hunger in our community. Volunteers help set up the site for the day's distribution. Children are welcome with adult supervision. 

Becoming a board member with PPSM means you have a commitment to our mission, vision, and values We are for your active engagement in serving as ambassadors of the organization through fundraising, building partnerships and awareness efforts. Participation in strategic, organizational planning and trainings as well as monthly board meetings (virtual).

Board members need to have the ability to read and understand financial statements and annual budget information. Be prepare for, attend and participate in monthly board meetings and can actively commit 6 - 10 hours per month to the organization; hours increase with executive team involvement.

Apply here: Board application

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!!!

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!

Gifts for Seniors

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

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!

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!

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!

Gifts for Seniors

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

Every Meal is looking for volunteer delivery drivers who can commit to a minimum of two 5 hour shifts each month during the school year. Every Meal Volunteer Delivery Drivers will use the Every Meal van to deliver boxes of food bags from our facility in Roseville, MN to our partner schools in and around the Twin Cities Metro area.

Training:

Schedule:

Delivery shifts are Monday through Thursday mornings from 8am - 1pm during the school year, with the knowledge that deliveries may be completed before the end of the scheduled shift.

Qualifications:

If you are interested in or would like more information about this role, please contact Barbara at bfritz@everymeal.org.

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.

If you like to read out loud, please join a person we support in oe of our homes to read stories from their collection of books; or bring your own book.  For an hour preferably once a week Monday - Friday.  Living Well Disability Services supports people  in all areas of wellness, including the joy of reading, and hope you can join us!  Various locations available in the Twin Cities metro area.

If you like painting fingernails, we have the place for you!  Two women we support in our Maplewood home like to have pretty fingernails and need your skill to keep up appearances.  Once or twice a month - pick a day (Monday - Friday) that works for you to come at 4p and we'll schedule reoccuring regular visits.  No minimum commitment required.  Living Well Disability Services supports people in all areas of wellness - join us!

Supporting the 2026 Izaak Walton League of America National Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota

About the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA)
The Izaak Walton League of America is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. For more than a century, the League’s 40,000 members have worked to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our nation’s natural resources.

About the 2026 IWLA National Conference
In July 2026, the Minnesota Division of the IWLA will proudly host the National Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota. More than 300 representatives from across the country will gather to celebrate conservation achievements, exchange ideas, and shape the future of environmental stewardship in America.

About the Host Committee
The Minnesota Division’s Host Committee leads the planning and coordination for this national event, supported by volunteer teams dedicated to sponsorship, logistics, marketing, hospitality, sustainability, and youth engagement. Each volunteer plays a meaningful role in ensuring that the 2026 conference is impactful, inclusive, and well-organized.

Your Role: Sponsor Liaison
As a Sponsor Liaison, you will help build and maintain relationships with businesses, organizations, and individuals who sponsor the 2026 IWLA National Conference. Working closely with the Sponsorship Team, you’ll serve as a primary point of contact for sponsors—ensuring they feel valued, informed, and connected to the League’s conservation mission.

Responsibilities include:

Communicating with confirmed sponsors to coordinate recognition and deliverables.

Tracking sponsor commitments and ensuring benefits (e.g., logos, signage, mentions) are fulfilled.

Providing personalized follow-up before, during, and after the conference.

Supporting the Sponsorship Coordinator in identifying new sponsorship opportunities.

Helping document sponsor engagement for post-event reporting and recognition.

Time Commitment:

Low engagement through 2025, typically 3–5 hours per month, completed remotely.

Increased activity from February to July 2026 as sponsor coordination intensifies.

Onsite participation encouraged during the third week of July 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota, to assist with sponsor hospitality and recognition.

Ideal for:
Volunteers who are personable, professional, and detail-oriented—comfortable communicating with community and corporate partners. A strong commitment to conservation and community building is essential; prior experience in outreach or relationship management is helpful but not required.

Impact:
Your work will help sustain and expand the partnerships that make this national conservation gathering possible. Through your efforts, sponsors will feel connected not just to an event, but to the Izaak Walton League’s enduring mission to protect and enjoy the natural world.

Supporting the 2026 Izaak Walton League of America National Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota

About the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA)
The Izaak Walton League of America is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. For more than a century, the League’s 40,000 members have worked to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our nation’s natural resources.

About the 2026 IWLA National Conference
In July 2026, the Minnesota Division of the IWLA will proudly host the National Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota. More than 300 representatives from across the country will gather to celebrate conservation achievements, exchange ideas, and shape the future of environmental stewardship in America.

About the Host Committee
The Minnesota Division’s Host Committee leads the planning and coordination for this national event, supported by dedicated volunteer teams focusing on sponsorship, marketing, logistics, hospitality, sustainability, and youth engagement. Each volunteer plays a vital role in delivering a welcoming and professional experience for attendees and partners alike.

Your Role: Sponsor Activation Specialist
As a Sponsor Activation Specialist, you will help bring sponsor partnerships to life during the 2026 IWLA National Conference. Working closely with the Sponsorship Team, you’ll ensure sponsor recognition is visible, accurate, and impactful—through signage, digital promotion, event materials, and onsite visibility. Your efforts will help sponsors feel appreciated and connected to the League’s mission of conservation and community engagement.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating placement of sponsor logos and recognition materials at event venues.

Supporting the design and setup of sponsor displays, banners, and digital features.

Ensuring all sponsor commitments and benefits are fulfilled.

Assisting with sponsor hospitality during the conference.

Collaborating with the Marketing & Outreach Team to feature sponsors in communications and social media.

Time Commitment:

Low engagement through 2025, averaging 2–4 hours per month, primarily remote.

Increased involvement from April to July 2026, as event preparation accelerates.

Onsite participation strongly encouraged during the third week of July 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota, for sponsor setup and event support.

Ideal for:
Volunteers who are detail-oriented, reliable, and enjoy hands-on event work. A background in marketing, communications, or event planning is helpful but not required. A shared commitment to conservation and community values is essential.

Impact:
Your work will ensure that sponsor partnerships are celebrated and well-executed—strengthening the League’s relationships with conservation-minded businesses and organizations that make the 2026 National Conference possible.

In-Kind Donations for Families Experiencing Homelessness & Housing Insecurity

For your convenience, these items are also available on our Amazon Wishlist. 

Items can mailed or delivered (call or email to verify office hours before coming, generally open 10am-4pm Monday to Thursday. 763-568-7349 info@familypromiseanoka.org)

Family Promise in Anoka County

363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

We appreciate your support of our mission to empower families experiencing housing insecurity to build a foundation of lasting independence. 

The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation and leadership program based in Bloomington, MN. We believe young people don’t just learn about conservation—they do the work that restores and protects our environment. Through our Conservation Land Management Internship, high school students gain hands-on experience in the field, working directly on projects that improve habitats, protect waterways, and strengthen ecosystems.

As a Green Crew Conservation Intern, you will:

Remove invasive species that threaten native ecosystems

Plant, monitor, and care for native species to restore biodiversity

Protect and restore wetlands, waterways, and other sensitive habitats

Maintain trails, improve access, and implement erosion control measures

Why join?

Gain practical, hands-on skills in conservation and land management

Learn techniques used by professionals in environmental science and restoration

Be part of a youth-led team making measurable improvements to local ecosystems

Build meaningful experience for college applications and future environmental careers

See the results of your work grow, bloom, and thrive over time

Who we’re looking for:
High school students who enjoy working outdoors, aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and care about protecting the natural world. No prior conservation experience is required—just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

Commitment:
Flexible scheduling with a combination of after-school, weekend, and summer opportunities. Internships typically last one semester but can be extended.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities. Most work is outdoors in field settings.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation and leadership program based in Bloomington, MN. We believe young people don’t just take part in community efforts—they inspire them. Through our Community Outreach Internship, high school students gain real-world experience in engaging the public, building partnerships, and mobilizing their communities for conservation.

As a Green Crew Outreach Intern, you will:

Host engaging presentations on conservation topics for schools and community groups

Plan and lead community clean-ups and restoration days

Organize family-friendly events such as trivia nights and game nights

Run creative public awareness campaigns to inspire environmental action

Why join?

Build confidence in public speaking and leadership

Learn how to connect and collaborate with community partners

Gain valuable outreach and communications skills for college and future careers

See your work directly inspire others to care for and protect the planet

Who we’re looking for:
High school students who are enthusiastic about conservation, enjoy connecting with people, and want to make a visible difference in their communities. No prior outreach experience required—just curiosity and a passion for the environment.

Commitment:
Flexible scheduling with a combination of in-person and virtual opportunities. Internships typically last one semester but can be extended.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities (some remote work possible).

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

The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include:

Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes

There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting.

You will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position.

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

The Valiance is a newly built shelter and affordable apartment complex located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. The newly constructed property is owned and operated by Agate Housing and Services in partnership with Trellis Management. The Valiance will work with women who are experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. The building itself is special because it was built using input from people with lived experience of homelessness, leading to a one-of-a-kind building designed specifically for people experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include:

Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes

The newly built women's shelter - The Valiance - is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Street parking will be required, but there is free street parking all around the area (including in front of the main entrance). Do NOT use the parking lot in the back of the building.

There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting.

You will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position.

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

A little bit about our downtown shelter: FCC is a shelter operated by Agate Housing and Services in the basement of First Covenant Church. Located in downtown Minneapolis, this shelter works to assist the homeless community of Hennepin County. FCC is unique because it is the only shelter for couples in the entire state of Minnesota.

Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include:

Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes

Our couples' shelter is located in the basement of the First Covenant Church Building in downtown Minneapolis. Regarding parking, there is paid street parking, or there is a free parking lot in the back of the building. The parking lot is located on Chicago Avenue between South 6th Street and South 7th Street. A QR code (required to get through the parking lot gate) will be sent to you ahead of time so that you can park in the lot.

There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting.

You will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position.

Do you love art, nature, and building community? The Kouba Gallery is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to help lead our dynamic, nature-inspired gallery space inside the Chapter House of the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League.

The Kouba Gallery showcases rotating exhibitions exploring the human relationship with nature through painting, photography, sculpture, and youth-led art. Each month, our open houses and community events bring people together to celebrate creativity, conservation, and connection. Volunteers are essential to making this possible, and we’re looking for someone who can help cultivate, welcome, and inspire them.

The Kouba Gallery is more than an exhibition space—it’s a place where art, nature, and community come alive. Our monthly open houses are the heartbeat of the gallery, but throughout the year we also host special receptions, exhibition launches, and community celebrations that draw in artists, conservationists, and neighbors alike. We are looking for a Special Event Coordinator to help us dream big, plan well, and execute unforgettable experiences.

If you love organizing events, managing details, and creating memorable atmospheres, this role is for you. As the Special Event Coordinator, you’ll be the person who ensures that every reception, show opening, or celebration not only runs smoothly but also leaves a lasting impression on guests.

Plan and lead special events such as exhibition receptions, community celebrations, and artist showcases.

Coordinate logistics, including catering, music, décor, and program flow.

Work closely with artists and volunteers to ensure their vision and contributions shine.

Oversee set-up and take-down, ensuring events run seamlessly from start to finish.

Bring creative energy to enhance the guest experience and reflect the gallery’s mission of blending art and conservation.

About 8–10 hours per month, with a concentration of time around major exhibitions and events.

A 1-year commitment is preferred to help create consistency in our event programming.

Lead the big moments that showcase the Kouba Gallery to the wider community.

Gain hands-on experience in event planning, coordination, and leadership.

Collaborate with a creative, conservation-minded team that values innovation and community spirit.

Know that your work directly shapes the gallery’s reputation and impact as a hub for art and nature.

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. 

Volunteers keep the doors of the Newport Library open. You are a friendly face. You do not have to be a computer wiz but should have familiarity with a computer. You are simply asked to be friendly and as helpful as you can be. Training will be provided. There is optional book shelving, and tidying up. You will help people check-out books, may occasionally send a fax or make a photocopy. Volunteers do have to fill out a volunteer application and have a background check. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to work alone.

Volunteers keep the doors of the Newport Library open. You are a friendly face. You do not have to be a computer wiz but should have familiarity with a computer. You are simply asked to be friendly and as helpful as you can be. Training will be provided. There is optional book shelving and tidying up. You will help people check-out books, may occasionally scan or make a photocopy. Volunteers do have to fill out a volunteer application and have a background check. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to work alone.

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. 

We have an exciting new opportunity at Ruff Start Rescue for young professionals! We are thrilled to introduce the Young Professionals Board to our robust list of involvement opportunities!

This dynamic group of Minnesota changemakers will be an ambitious and fun community of up-and-coming young professionals who engage in networking, socializing, volunteering, and fundraising to expand RSR's mission and reach. Ruff Start's Young Professionals Board will assist with outreach and fundraising efforts throughout a one-year term while learning about and advocating for our community's people and pets.

If you or a young professional you know wants to get involved in the RSR community, expand professional networks, and develop leadership potential, this is the opportunity for you! Please share with your family, friends, and professional networks.

This is a one-year year commitment. 

Check out the website to learn more: Young Professionals Board - Ruff Start Rescue

As a vetting transport lead, you will be responsible for attending animal transports (typically dogs) at the office in Princeton. At the transport, you will be responsible for ensuring that the animals coming into the rescue are examined, perform any needed services, and the proper documentation is recorded.  This may include vaccines, microchipping, heartworm tests, nail trims, deworming, application of flea/tick preventative, administering heartworm medication, or other treatments as indicated. Professional experience is required for this role.

You will also be responsible for answering any questions that the fosters may have regarding the animal's future vetting needs, meds or any vetting issues addressed during the intake process.  Also, describe how to administer medications, etc., at home if sending with the foster to administer.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer - Ruff Start Rescue.

As a vetting transport helper, you will be responsible for attending animal transports (typically dogs) located at the office in Princeton. These typically happen on Saturdays. Professional experience is required for this role.

At the transport, you will be responsible for ensuring that the animals coming into the rescue are examined, perform any needed services, and the proper documentation is recorded. This may include vaccines, microchipping, heartworm tests, nail trims, deworming, flea/tick preventative application, administering heartworm medication, or other treatments as indicated. The role of the vetting transport helper will provide support for the Vetting Transport Lead in all the indicated tasks.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer – Ruff Start Rescue. 

Ruff Start Rescue Office Assistants help with various tasks at the Ruff Start Rescue office. This position more specifically helps in the transport room. Tasks for this position will include recording donated supplies, sorting and putting away donated supplies, bringing materials from the storage unit to
the transport room to restock as needed, maintaining a clean space in the transport room, and assisting with other specialty projects as you are able. The amount and type of tasks needed around the office can vary from day to day.

Shifts are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 10-4:00. Shifts are 2 hours each.

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Ruff Start Rescue Office Assistants help with various tasks at the Ruff Start Rescue office, such as filing documents, general organizing, receiving deliveries, recording donations, greeting visitors at the office, and other ad hoc tasks as needed. The amount and type of tasks needed around the office can vary from day to day.

Shifts are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 10-4:00. Shifts are 2 hours each.

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Transport Drivers are individuals who help give rides to our foster animals. These rides are most often from the foster homes to the Ruff Start office in Princeton (or back) on surgery days, but can also be to partner vet clinics or to pick up a new intake or deliver an animal to a foster or adoptive home. These volunteers will use their own vehicle to transport animals in crates. When a request for a ride is submitted, our Transport Coordinators will send out an email to volunteers asking for someone to help with the ride. Once a volunteer steps up, the Transport Coordinator will send an email connecting the Transport Driver and the foster, who then coordinate a drop off/pick up time and location.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer – Ruff Start Rescue. 

Ruff Start Rescue received many donations of animal supplies, even on a daily basis. The In-Kind Donation Recorder is responsible for accurately recording all in-kind donations into our tracking spreadsheet. This role ensures that every donation is documented for internal records, reporting, and donor acknowledgment. If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable with spreadsheets, and want to support animal rescue in a behind-the-scenes way, this is the role for you!

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer – Ruff Start Rescue. 

Office Transport Volunteers are responsible for helping the transport lead to ensure a smooth transport of dogs coming from TX. You are required to be at the transport you volunteer for to help set up, tear down, ensure dogs go through vetting/pictures, are fitted for collars/harnesses and welcome new fosters and FTAs. You are working together with other volunteers and leads to make sure all the dogs are handled appropriately. You are representing Ruff Start Rescue and we expect you will be approachable, professional and helpful.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer – Ruff Start Rescue. 

Event volunteers are an important part of our events team! RSR has events nearly every week that rely on volunteers to make them successful. Responsibilities may include: talking to the public about RSR and answering questions about volunteer opportunities and fostering, setting up an information table with marketing materials, selling merchandise, and running our fundraising ‘prize wheel’ where guests make a donation to spin the wheel and win a prize.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer - Ruff Start Rescue.

We are looking for volunteers with passion for education to assist and/or lead education programs throughout the state. We are especially interested in expanding programming to the metro area. All materials will be provided for education programs - we have laptops to borrow, PowerPoint slides, activity kits (if needed), and handouts about our programs. Many of these programs are during the day to accommodate schools' schedules.

Cat Snugglers help provide companionship for the cats staying at the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton. Spending time with the office cats helps with socializing them and decreases their stress.  The number of cats at the office varies, often ranging from just a few to upwards of 10.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer - Ruff Start Rescue.

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.

About Us
The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is a 100% volunteer-run community dedicated to protecting nature, building community, and having fun along the Minnesota River. Through our nationally and internationally recognized programs—including the Green Crew youth leadership initiative, the Kouba Gallery, and the Young IKE podcast—we connect people of all ages to conservation and community action.

The Opportunity
Join us for Conservation Project Days, an ongoing, family-friendly volunteer opportunity where community members come together to care for the land. These events are proudly led by the youth of our award-winning Green Crew, who design and guide hands-on projects that make a real difference.

What You’ll Do
Depending on the season, weather, and project readiness, activities may include:

Building and maintaining trails

Planting trees and restoring habitat

Removing invasive species

Mushroom rewilding and soil enrichment

Other seasonal projects to support native ecosystems

What We’re Looking For

Individuals, families, and groups who want to roll up their sleeves for nature.

No prior experience required—just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

All ages welcome; projects are family-friendly and youth-led.

What You’ll Gain

A fun, active way to spend time outdoors.

Opportunities to learn conservation skills from passionate youth leaders.

Connection to a welcoming, non-judgmental community of nature lovers.

The satisfaction of making a visible difference in your local environment.

Details

When: Project Days are scheduled on the Third Sunday of the Month from 1-4 pm

Where: We meet at the Chapter House of the Minnesota River Valley at 6601 Auto Club Drive, Bloomington. Some projects may drive to other locations from there. 

Commitment: Join us for a single day—or come back again and again!

Support Booth Manor staff by warmly welcoming and checking in visitors at the front desk. Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, and light data entry. This role helps ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for residents and guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Resident and Guest Interaction

• Greet residents, guests, and visitors with a friendly and professional demeanor.

• Respond to resident inquiries in person, over the phone, or via email.

• Assist with resident service requests and communicate needs to appropriate staff.


Communication and Coordination

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls promptly and professionally.

• Manage general email inboxes and distribute messages to appropriate team members.

• Notify residents of packages, visitors, and deliveries in a timely manner.

• Keep a detailed log of activity during the shift.


Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate records of resident information, service requests, and visitor logs.


Office and Lobby Management

• Ensure the front desk area and lobby are clean, organized, and presentable at all times.

• Maintain inventory of office supplies and notify management when restocking is needed.

• Post notices and distribute communications to residents as directed by management.

Vendor and Staff Coordination

• Welcome and direct vendors and contractors working on-site.

• Maintain sign-in logs and issue keys or badges as needed.

• Support the property management and maintenance teams with daily operational needs

Qualifications: Background check and safety training are required. 

Schedule: Flexible shifts available Monday–Friday during business hours.

Address: 1421 Yale Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) is currently Communications Committee Members who are passionate about empowering women leaders.

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

The average time commitment is about 5-10 hours per month for committee members. Committee members commit to a one-year renewable term. Applications consist of an online application and resume upload. You can apply online and learn more about the process here: https://www.wearelott.org/join-the-board.

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

We look forward to your involvement and invite you to sign up for our email newsletter. For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at Governance@wearelott.org.

Join the Team Behind Minnesota’s Largest Suicide Prevention Walk

Organization: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Minnesota Chapter

Event: Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk

Location: Twin Cities, MN (hybrid planning meetings with some in-person events)

About the Walk

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Our Out of the Darkness Walks unite communities around Minnesota to raise awareness, remember and honor loved ones, and support the fight to end suicide. With over 1,940 attendees and more than $190,000 raised to support suicide prevention, the Twin Cities Walk is one of the largest in the country - and it's all powered entirely by volunteers like you! 

About the Committee

As a new committee member, you'll work alongside experienced, veteran committee members who are local Minnesota residents that have attended and supported the Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk for years. Our committee is made up of dedicated individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a deep personal connection to the cause.

New volunteers will receive hands-on, dedicated training and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident and comfortable in your role. You'll not only gain meaningful event-planning and leadership experience but also become part of a passionate community committee to bringing hope and healing to those affected by suicide.

Current Volunteer Roles

Community Partnerships Volunteer

Help connect local businesses and secure sponsorships for the Walk.

What You’ll Do:

Team & Participant Outreach Volunteer

Grow and support Walk teams and participants in your community.

What You’ll Do:

Event Day Operations Volunteer 

Help create a seamless, inspiring Walk-day experience.

What You’ll Do:

Promotion & Awareness Volunteer

Spread the word and inspire more people to join.

What You’ll Do:

What You’ll Gain by Becoming a Committee Member

Time Commitment 

How to Get Involved

If you’re ready to bring hope to the Twin Cities, we’d love to have you on our team! Please complete the application here and our Walk Chair will reach out!

*Interested volunteers, please fill out Metro South's volunteer application.*

The mission of Metro South Adult Education (MSAE) is to support the efforts of all adults who wish to improve their lives through literacy, education, career development and lifelong learning.

Metro South falls under the Bloomington Public School District's umbrella. We serve a four city consortium of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield. English class is our most popular offering and where we can use the most volunteer help. Our students love the opportunity to learn and practice their English skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Volunteer roles include:

Time requirements: 1-3 hours per week for most placements. No previous experience is needed! English speakers of all levels are welcome to apply. Metro South will provide any necessary training or resources. 

We accept new volunteers throughout the school year -- apply any time!

Questions?

Learn more at: www.metrosouth.org/volunteer or contact Metro South's Volunteer, Outreach, and Marketing Coordinator Genna Lawler at glawler@isd271.org

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

MOCRC is committed to caring for the environment and stewarding our natural resources on 151 acres of land so that our guests are nurtured and sustained in mind, body, and spirit. Our priority is providing space for “Connection, Community, and Care.”

We host a variety of events open to the public throughout the year, including outdoor summer concerts, stargazing, extended retreats, banquets, and summer mid-week worship services and nature talks. If you enjoy meeting new people, trying new things, and experiencing nature, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Volunteer as an individual or small group of 2-3 people! Schedule for one-time special event or multiple events.  

*Must have valid license for a background check

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit organization that offers training, lending, retail spaces and technical assistance to inner-city entrepreneurs in its targeted neighborhoods including, Saint Paul. Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park. NDC's mission is to improve neighborhood economies by developing the talents of micro-entrepreneurs within their own communities. NDC has trained more than 6,000 people to date (80% of whom are people of color.) We currently have nearly 700 alumni in business.

NDC is interested in finding volunteers to mentor some of our entrepreneurs who are in need of some guidance and encouragement. Mentors will connect with entrepreneurs for an agreed upon time period of up to one (1) year. Mentor and mentee will meet atleast once a month or more frequently if desired.

Mentors can choose to mentor 1-3 entrepreneurs based on capacity.

Some of the areas we are interetes in includes:

Please let us know if you would like more information and if you are interested in helping one of our entrepreneurs.

Thanks,

Baba

Use your medical expertise to help people affected by disasters.

The American Red Cross is looking for licensed health professionals to join our Disaster Health Services team. In this volunteer role, you’ll provide compassionate care to individuals impacted by emergencies. Whether it’s replacing lost medications, offering first aid, or helping clients manage health needs during a crisis.

What You’ll Do:

Who We’re Looking For:

Click Here to get started!

Questions or need assistance? Email: MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and only about 3% of the US population donates blood. Successful blood drives are critical to ensuring that blood is available when people need it. You can help save lives by becoming a Red Cross Donor Ambassador!

As a Donor Ambassador you will help guests have a positive experience at the blood drive by greeting them, making them feel comfortable during their visit, and thanking them as they leave. All that is needed is a warm smile and the desire to serve.

In this position you will:

Click Here to learn more and register today!

Questions or need assistance email: MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org

Help coordinate disaster response efforts from the comfort of your home!

The Duty Officer plays a critical role in ensuring timely and effective disaster response. As a virtual volunteer, you’ll be the first point of contact for disaster notifications and will help dispatch teams to assist those in need.

What You'll Do:

What You’ll Need:

100% Virtual | Flexible Shifts | Make a Real Impact

If you're organized, calm under pressure, and want to make a difference from wherever you are — we’d love to have you on the team!

Interested? Reach out to learn more or sign up today!

Click Here to learn more and sign up!

Questions or need assistance email: MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org

Every day people are forced from their homes due to disasters. Single- and multi-family fires account for 90% of disaster responses. YOU can help us respond to disasters in your community. YOU can be there for the family in need. As a member of the Disaster Action Team you respond to emergencies, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

To learn more Click Here.

Questions or assistance email: MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org

Come be inspired by what kids can accomplish as a judge or referee at a FIRST Tech Challenge or FIRST LEGO League tournament. We need both judges and referees to make these Robotics tournaments a success. This fall, students in grades 4 to 12 will form Robotics teams to participate in these FIRST programs.

In Minnesota, these talented kids will compete at an event organized by High Tech Kids. Join us to be inspired by these students. Following volunteer training in September - October, spend a full Saturday or Sunday of your choice in November through February judging or refereeing at a High Tech Kids Robotics Tournament. Kids will explain what they learned and built through these FIRST programs. Judges ask questions and provide encouragement to teams during judging sessions, then collaborate with other judges to determine award winners. Referees officiate robot performance matches, tabulate scores, and encourage teams in a fun, energy-filled environment.

Address is our office, but tournaments are held at various schools in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.

Training is offered live in September - October, see our website for details https://hightechkids.org/volunteer-overview/training-volunteer/. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced volunteer at their first event. Please see our website to learn more about these exciting programs, the volunteer roles, and to see the full Tournament Schedule then sign up via our Volunteer Sign up page. Contact Katie at katie@hightechkids.org or visit https://hightechkids.org/volunteer-overview/ for more information.

Retail Rescue Drivers play a crucial role in providing healthy, non-perishable food to our clients. Drivers pick up large food shelf donations from local grocery stores. The food is no longer able to be sold at the grocery store for various reasons but still safe to consume. This role saves thousands of pounds of food from being in a landfill each day!

Position Summary

The Retail Rescue Drivers help gather and load up donations then transport them back to IOCP. Due to the size of these donations often, drivers use IOCP vans and trucks for pick-ups. This role requires heavy lifting. Volunteers should be able to lift 50+lbs. Sign up for a New Volunteer Meeting to learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Key Responsibilities:

Skills and Qualifications

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

Help support all of IOCP's client centered programs by volunteering in Resale Select. Resale volunteers:

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Treasure Hunters work as a team to help sort through and process donations or assist with projects in our Resale store. We strive to have a welcome environment and we ask all volunteers come with a pleasant and cheerful rapport, respect, attentiveness, responsiveness, courtesy and willingness/ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

Help support all of IOCP's client centered programs by volunteering in Resale Select. Resale volunteers:

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Store Support volunteers help to keep our store staffed, open, stocked, and organized. They serve in a variety of areas depending on the needs of the store on any given day. We strive to have a welcome environment and we ask all volunteers come with a pleasant and cheerful rapport, respect, attentiveness, responsiveness, courtesy and willingness/ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more. 

Help support both IOCP's Food Shelf and Resale Store by:

Volunteers will be working in and outside so please make sure to dress for the weather. Volunteers must be 16 or older and be comfortable lifting about 50 lbs.

Weekly Shift Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays: 9:30am - 1:30pm & 1:15 - 5:15pm

Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect households to affordable housing, quality childcare, employment, and more.

Lifeworks is seeking volunteers for short and long-term opportunities to support adult individuals with disabilities. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for completing tasks assigned by the supervisor while respecting the organization's principles and acting professionally toward all clients and staff members.

Position Title: Volunteer

Department: Day Services

Hours: Part-time, Monday – Friday 

Location: Lifeworks Services – Apple Valley

Compensation: N/A

Why Volunteer at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities. 

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

How you’ll be spending your time:

Equity Statement: 

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to help with the afternoon snack we prepare for participants at Cimarron Kidspace. Each day when students get out of school we provide them with a snack.

 Volunteers would come in around 2pm/2:30pm and stay until 3:30/4:00pm.  Volunteers can serve as snack helpers 1-5 times/week, depending on their interest and schedule.

We do ask volunteers to make a regular schedule with volunteers letting staff know if they can’t make it on scheduled dates. 

Volunteers would need to do a background check. Volunteers will need to follow food safety guidelines but do not need to go through official food safety certification.  All supplies and ingredients are provided.

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to help with the afternoon snack we prepare for participants at Cimarron Kidspace. Each day when students get out of school we provide them with a snack.

 Volunteers would come in around 2pm/2:30pm and stay until 3:30/4:00pm.  Volunteers can serve as snack helpers 1-5 times/week, depending on their interest and schedule.

We do ask volunteers to make a regular schedule with volunteers letting staff know if they can’t make it on scheduled dates. 

Volunteers would need to do a background check. Volunteers will need to follow food safety guidelines but do not need to go through official food safety certification.  All supplies and ingredients are provided.

Do you like to build puzzles, sing and dance, play games, hang out with other people and do other fun activities? If so FamilyMeans Day Out Program might be a fit for you. Day Out is a program for caregivers to drop off their care receivers. Caregivers get a well-deserved break while care receivers get to participate in fun activities. This program happens on Fridays from 9:30 am to 1 pm. Volunteers help guide participants, which we call friends, through these activities in a 1:1 ratio. Volunteers can’t and therefore aren’t expected to help with the personal care of clients. While Day Out occurs every Friday volunteers can sign up month by month for Fridays that work for them. Some volunteers like to come as often as possible, and others sign up once a month or less.

Volunteers love this program because there is a real sense of community with the volunteers and the friends. They also enjoy helping friends through these activities and getting to know them. They also really enjoy the themes we have each day and some volunteers really like dressing up for those themes.

Typical Day Out Schedule

9:30-9:45- Volunteer meeting

9:45 to 10- Friends start filtering in

10:00-10:15- Time for chatting

10:15-10:30- Singing

10:30-11:00- Introduction to theme and large group activities like Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, etc.

11:00-12:00- Individual activities like puzzles, games, or just having a conversation

12:00 to 12:30- Lunch- Bring your own

12:30 to 1:00- more large group games

This fall, Cimarron Teens from FamilyMeans will be going to Feed My Starving Children to help pack meals. FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to help provide supervision and sealing food packages for those trips. We will be requesting volunteers that have mobility and will be able to stand for a 90-minute session.  As of now, we are looking for morning shifts, afternoon shift, and night shifts. Please contact on Anh – adoan@familymeans.org -- for confirmation of the dates and times.

While helping at Feed My Starving Children is in the fall volunteers can continue to volunteer for our youth programs afterwards.

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to help with our new group respite program Community Connection in partnership with the YMCA of Forest Lake. This program is designed for people who are in the early stages of memory loss and will give them in fun activities designed just for them. Volunteers will assist in setting up, guiding participants through activities, and will help clean up at the end of the day. This program will run on Tuesdays from 12 pm to 4 pm with volunteers being asked to arrive early to set up and stay late to clean up. We can work with you if you are interested but can’t make every week or can’t be there the whole time.

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers willing to provide in-home respite to families in the Forest Lake area. In-home respite consists of going into caregivers’ homes weekly and providing nonmedical care to care receivers. This can consist of playing games, having conversations, doing other activities or just being there with the care receiver. Volunteers are asked to volunteer 3 hours a week. These times are flexible and can be done at whatever time works best for you and the family you are matched with. This can be done individually, as a family project, or as a small group.

Is this opportunity right for me…

Current FamilyMeans in-home respite differ greatly in their personalities and why they chose this option. Here are some of the reasons why volunteers chose this option and continue volunteering.  

o   They appreciated flexible hours. There is no set time so volunteers can volunteer at times that fit their schedule.

o   Some volunteers enjoy being one on one with people rather than being in a group setting.

o   Some volunteers really like the social aspect of this opportunity. Since we carefully match volunteers and clients based on personalities and interests, to them it feels like spending 3 hours with a friend.  

o   Some volunteers like the gratification that comes with this opportunity. Volunteers get to see how the work they do benefits the caregiver.

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to help with the afternoon snack we prepare for participants at Cimarron Kidspace. Each day when students get out of school we provide them with a snack.

 Volunteers would come in around 2pm/2:30pm and stay until 3:30/4:00pm.  Volunteers can serve as snack helpers 1-5 times/week, depending on their interest and schedule.

We do ask volunteers to make a regular schedule with volunteers letting staff know if they can’t make it on scheduled dates. 

Volunteers would need to do a background check. Volunteers will need to follow food safety guidelines but do not need to go through official food safety certification.  All supplies and ingredients are provided.

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands!

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Donations: While donations are not required to pack at this session, we humbly request them. Each volunteer packs about $50 worth of food and FMSC receives no government support. We can only send meals as we have funding. Nearly everyone is able to contribute something, but we leave the amount up to you. Many groups and individuals make advance fundraising a fun part of their service project. As you're willing and able, you may donate on the day you volunteer (by cash, check or credit card), or online before or after you pack.

AccentCare Fairview Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, praying with them, providing aromatherapy, or visiting with a therapy dog, 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!

This volunteer in this role sends out the “Fosters Needed” email to the Safe Hands database of fosters and secures animal placements into Safe Hands foster homes. This role manage communications with fosters in the week leading up to intake and the week following intake. Complete Intake Spreadsheet with foster contact information, animal(s) they are taking and any needs they have (x-pen, foster sitter, etc). This is a shared job with team of foster coordinators. The time commitment is approximately 5-8 hours once every two months. Time will vary based on size of intake. The volunteer filling this role must have the ability to check email on a consistent basis during daytime hours on the weeks they're "on" and be available one week prior and one week after each assigned transport.

Order Building at Every Meal is a specialized role. 

We ask that Order Builder volunteers be able to commit to a minimum of two 2-3 hour shifts each month during the school year.  Volunteers must be trained prior to joining the volunteer Order Builder team. 

We are in need of more Order Builders this school year!

Please contact Barbara Fritz (Senior Volunteer Coordinator) if you are interested in joining our Order Building team, or learning more.

bfritz@everymeal.org   612-405-3616

What to Order Builders at Every Meal do?

Order Building Volunteers help prepare boxes of completed food bags for delivery to our partner schools and community sites across Minnesota. As an Order Builder, you’ll be putting boxes or totes of food bags weighing 25-30lbs each onto pallets or carts, preparing them for delivery by our drivers. This role involves:

Please note: No experience or diploma needed; Every Meal will provide all necessary training. We strongly encourage people of color, indigenous, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to volunteer.

Health and Safety

Closed-toed shoes are required for volunteering. You may bring a water bottle if desired but we do have water fountains available. Masks are currently not required but are encouraged if that is your preference as part of our continued efforts to follow CDC guidelines. Read more about the precautions we're taking and what we require here.

As part of our Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership's (GGAL) career exploration curriculum, we coordinate field trips for students to learn about career pathways they are interested in. Previous field trips have included things like a facilities tour, career panel, interactive activities, and networking lunches. We are looking for organizations and companies interested in hosting groups of 10 - 50 students for field trips. We would love to see opportunities for students that offer the following:

Make a Difference with a Smile! Are you passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere? Join our team of Hospitality Hosts and greet guests at Wally's Café and Mikelson's Tavern.

Your Role: Be the friendly face that helps our guests choose delicious meals and drinks, ensuring they have a wonderful dining experience

Why Volunteer with Us?

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

Be a part of the Meals on Wheels team and office by offering your help as an office volunteer in our downtown Minneapolis office (free parking available).

We are searching for office volunteers to join our team for a minimum of 1-2 hours per week. Hours can be scheduled Monday-Friday 8am - 3pm. We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and who can continue volunteering with us through the end of the year (with opportunity to keep volunteering regularly throughout the year if interested). 

Metro Meals on Wheels Mission: Metro Meals on Wheels is the association of 30 Meals on Wheels programs in the Twin Cities metro area. With our program partners, we lead the effort to make sure people in our community receive the nutritious meals and the human connection they need to help them live independently.

Job Description:
This position offers support to the Meals on Wheels office by offering administrative help including:

Qualifications:

Benefits to the Volunteer:

Benefits to the Clients and/or program:

TO APPLY: Send resume and/or email outlining your interest to Kala Hotakainen at kala@meals-on-wheels.com

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit organization that offers training, lending, retail spaces and technical assistance to inner-city entrepreneurs in its targeted neighborhoods including, Saint Paul. Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park. NDC's mission is to improve neighborhood economies by developing the talents of micro-entrepreneurs within their own communities. NDC has trained more than 6,000 people to date (80% of whom are people of color.) We currently have nearly 700 alumni in business.

The goal of NDC's Volunteer Impact Program (VIP) is to create opportunities for members to share their skills, expertise, knowledge and time with the organization as we continue to support our small businesses. It is also an oppportuntity for members to expand their network by building relationships and connections with our VIP members.

NDC is currently looking for assistance in:

Organization Purpose and Structure 

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit organization that offers training, lending, and technical assistance to inner-city entrepreneurs in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. NDC’s mission is to improve neighborhood economies by developing the talents of micro-entrepreneurs within their own communities. NDC has trained more than 6,000 people to date (80% of whom are people of color.) We currently have nearly 650 alumni in business.    NDC places strong emphasis on accountability, adaptability, and commitment to working closely with clients to help overcome obstacles and barriers. NDC’s work relies upon collaboration and strong personal relationships. These values drive our policies, programs, and personnel.    NDC is a small, friendly, busy office with a fast-paced work environment. Employees must be innovative, possess creative problem-solving skills and be willing to tackle a wide variety of tasks. Successful employees will have a passion for social justice and an eagerness to engage in the communities where we work.   

Position Purpose:  

We are seeking an individual who is bilingual and open to cultural diversity to spend five-ten hours a month training business client in basic social media techniques. It will be your responsibility to teach the business(es) the basics of using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. Also, assist with the creation of photos and other content using social media programs like Canva. If you apply online, please attach a resume or email it to the contact person.     

Qualifications: 

Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms 

Communications skills  

Bilingual in but not limited in Spanish, Hmong and Somalian  

Flexible schedule

Schedulers are the friendly representatives of P+P for those seeking our services! Connect with P+P customers over the phone to help them understand what they need for their appointment, find the time and location that's best for them, and answer questions with stellar customer service.As an office assistant, you will:

Commitment: One four-hour shift every other week during tax season (January 24-April 15th).

How do I know I am a good fit? Beyond basic computer proficiency, no previous experience is needed! Being bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or Oromo is helpful but not required.

How to get involved: Join us for an upcoming info session later this fall by filling out our volunteer application! Sign up for an info session today:  https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1700409573

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, praying with them, providing aromatherapy, 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 are currently seeking new volunteers to provide a wide variety of services to our patients and their loved ones. Our direct care volunteers visit with patients wherever they call home to provide companionship and socialization. Loyal Friends Pet Teams bring therapy dogs to visit our patients. Music companions use the power of music to enhance the quality of our patients’ lives. Spiritual companions share their faith with patients of the same religious background and complement the services of our chaplains. Legacy project volunteers assist patients and families with creating meaningful projects to honor the patients’ life. Vigil volunteers provide supportive presence at the bedside of patients who are actively dying. These are just a few of the ways volunteers in our organization support our patients, families, and staff.

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,ule 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.

Calling all creatives! NE Day Spot, an in-person program for people living with memory loss and other chronic conditions, is seeking Creative Activity Volunteers of all kinds to share their artistic talents with us!

Join the Vital Living Program Team at East Side Neighborhood Services on Friday or Saturday afternoons from 12:15pm-1:00pm, as you share your craft in this socially engaging atmosphere. Whether you’re a dancer, musician, maker, author, storyteller, performer, poet, or creative artist of any kind—We’d love to incorporate your work into our gathering space. A Creative Activities Volunteer should plan to engage a group of older adults ages 65+ in all-abilities, hands-on programming that is dementia-friendly, stimulating and fun!

This event is hosted by the Vital Living Program at East Side Neighborhood Services, where we aim to engage older adults in social and intellectual community-based programming. Our work supports an intergenerational community that focuses on the health and well-being all generations.

Calling all musicians! NE Day Spot, an in-person program for people living with memory loss and other chronic conditions, is seeking Musicians of all kinds to share their musical talents with us!

Join the Vital Living Program Team at East Side Neighborhood Services on Friday or Saturday afternoons from 12:15pm-1:00pm, as you share your music with us. A Music Maker Volunteer should plan to engage a group of older adults ages 65+ in all-abilities, hands-on programming that is dementia-friendly, stimulating and fun!

This event is hosted by the Vital Living Program at East Side Neighborhood Services, where we aim to engage older adults in social and intellectual community-based programming. Our work supports an intergenerational community that focuses on the health and well-being all generations.

Are you looking for the right place to share your time, talents, and stories with your neighborhood? Are you looking for a meaningful place to contribute your time? Can you volunteer at least once a month?

At Vital Living we are on a mission to support older adults and caregivers in our community by providing quality resources and programming. We are seeking NE Day Spot Friends to join our volunteer team.

NE Day Spot Friends play an important role during our dementia-friendly NE Day Spot Respite Program. On Fridays or Saturdays from 9:30am-1:30pm, you will socialize with participants, provide support during activities, and help with set up and clean up. Join us and make a difference in the lives of local adults and caregivers-and have fun doing it! No hands-on care required. No experience necessary, we will teach you how to support older adults with dementia.

Some of the perks of being a NE Day Spot Friend are:

Help give individuals facing dementia a welcoming space they associate with friends and fun while you allow caregivers the priceless gift of time—moments to themselves in order to recharge, relax, or accomplish a task. A small window in their week where they can breathe and take a moment for themselves with the reassurance that the person they care for is safely enjoying themselves too.

Your contribution matters! Volunteers 65+ are especially welcome to share their experience and interests.