Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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

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

Flexible schedule.

Role Summary

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

Impact & Benefits

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

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

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

*Must have valid license for a background check

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Must have valid license for background check

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skilled Volunteer Service Needed: Brick Patio Repair

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

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

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

Please reach out if you have questions.

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

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

Learn about the most needed and requested gifts here.

Purchase gifts from our online registries at:

TARGET

AMAZON

BEST BUY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YouTube Tutorial

Step by Step Tutorial

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

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

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

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

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

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

We’re seeking donations of items such as:

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

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

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

Location: 2312 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis 55404

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rethos Mission

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

Rethos Vision

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

Position

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

Leadership, governance and oversight

Fundraising

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

Board terms/participation

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

Spanish speakers especially encouraged to volunteer! 

Skills Required:  

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

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

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

·      Basic computer proficiency   

·      English proficiency required; additional language capacity appreciated 

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

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

Questions? Email sarah@prepareandprosper.org 

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

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

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

Open our Tie Blanket Making Flyer to learn more!

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

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

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

Flexible schedule.

Learn about volunteering with Gifts for Seniors.

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

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Thank you!

Learn about becoming a Gifts for Seniors partner.

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

Learn more about volunteering with Tech for Seniors

Gifts for Seniors

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

We are seeing an increased demand for books and invite you to gather your friends, family, and community and join us in promoting literacy and diversity in books by hosting a book drive.

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

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

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

POSITION DUTIES:

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Flexible schedule.

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

POSITION DUTIES:

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Flexible schedule, remote.

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

Volunteer Gift Shop Assistant

Duties

* Ring up purchases

*Assist & socialize with customers

*Price and display new merchandise

* No experience necessary; We will train you

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

We can work with your availability.

 Pet Visits

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

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

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

Impact & Benefits

Position Responsibilities

Position Qualifications

Time Commitment & Availability

Supervision & Training

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

We're looking for bundles containing the following items:

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

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

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

Description

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

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

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

Market Shopping Assistant

Market Restocking

Requirements

Schedule

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer - Ruff Start Rescue

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.

Apply to volunteer at Volunteer - Ruff Start Rescue

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.

*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:

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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:

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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!

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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.

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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:

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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.