Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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. 

Thanks for joining us at Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge! Great River Greening is embarking upon a long-term partnership with the refuge to support their conservation efforts and this event marks our first partnership event together.

Containing over 11,500 acres, Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is located at the headwaters of the Minnesota River and provides vital habitat for a variety of species, especially ground-nesting waterfowl. 

Volunteers will remove invasive species and haul recently downed wood to open up and support vital outcrop habitat, home to the rare ball cactus, one of three native cacti to the state of MN. Volunteers will also spread native seed once areas have been opened.

 Please note registrants will receive updates on any changes and final event details as the date approaches.

This event is open to all, and any necessary training will be provided.

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and short walk. Our worksite areas will be adjacent to the Granite Outcrop trail head parking lot. Terrain will be a mix of flat hiking trails and occasional off-trail terrain with a slight rise in elevation.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Note: By registering online, you will complete both the release of liability and photo release waivers. Please let us know at the event if you wish to be excluded from event photography.

At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.

Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here.

Our Extended day program allows siblings and patients to have fun, play games, and play around after school is out for the day! Volunteers assist with engaging the kids in activities, and will work closely with our Family Programs & Activities Manager to ensure a fun afternoon. Extended Day volunteers could expect to: 

Extended Day volunteers commit to a recurring 2.5-hour shift from 2:30pm-5pm, Monday-Friday on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.

Our team of Extended Day volunteers support our efforts to offer engaging programs and activities for the families staying at RMH. They work directly with patients, siblings, or caregivers and enjoy creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for those around them. This role is great for individuals with: 

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMH staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. More detailed training and guidelines will be provided at the start of each shift. A criminal background check and health screening are required prior to starting this role.

Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started. 

Options for Women East is hosting a number of events in the coming year and we are looking for help with all of them.  Things like working with IT, both creating a meaningful power point and executing at the events, helping with hospitality, silent auctions, set up and more!  If you would like to look at the schedule with specific opportunities, check out April 23rd at this link:  https://admin.civicchamps.com/events/month.  Additional events will be posted in the coming months.  If you fill out an application I will notify you as events are scheduled.

Position Summary

The Midtown Global Market, located in South Minneapolis, is a bustling internationally themed market with stalls selling food & crafts from around the world.

We are very grateful for all the support of the community during the challenging time we are are experiencing as a city. We could use some additional help to increase our guest experience and support of our businesses.

The Management on Duty (MOD) serves as the on-site leadership presence at Midtown Global
Market, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and well-organized environment for guests, vendors, and staff.
The MOD acts as the primary point of contact during assigned shifts, supporting daily operations,
guest engagement, and emergency response procedures while representing the Market with
professionalism and care.

Guest Engagement & Hospitality
• Maintain a visible and active presence throughout the Market.
• Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Serve as an approachable resource for guests and vendors.
• Address questions, concerns, and service needs promptly and professionally.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) includes a wide array of services to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns. In offering your time, talents, or donations to MORA, you help to create a stronger community that values empowerment and belonging for ALL.

MORA is currently in need of creative and artistic volunteers who can bring fun new ideas to make and create with our participants. Activities happen at our Victoria or Chanhassen locations. Completed art could also be included in our October fundraising event where we will showcase our clients' artistic skills! This can be a 1X or an on-going volunteer experience.

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.

Support Agate program participants. That's people facing or experiencing homelessness. Help them by providing them with essential personal care items they need and struggle to afford. 

Gather your friends, family, neighbors, book club, faith community, or other group to make a big gesture with a small project!

More details and apply here!

Collect and donate the supplies your neighbors need to be successful in stable living!

We have a variety of housing teams that help our unhoused neighbors get into a place they can call home. Welcome Baskets support people transitioning from homelessness into their own apartments and homes. These baskets provide those individuals with the things they need to get started in a home like cleaning products and other necessities.

This is a great activity for scout troops, family gatherings, faith groups, book clubs, and corporate team building!

More details and apply here!

Share your gift and expertise as a Music therapist with individuals with developmental disabilities at one of our group homes in Maple Grove. See the joy on their faces as they enjoy music and enjoy you! We would appreciate 2x a month and the schedule is flexible.

For more information, contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Do you love to play the piano? Would you like to share that joy by teaching a person with a developmental disability how to play? The person already has some skills but wants to keep leaning. We have the instrument, but we need you to fulfill the dream!

For more information, please contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Volunteer with a person with a developmental disability who wants to volunteer in their community. Thus, Volunteer Squared! Do volunteer activities together like stocking food shelves, participate at Feed My Starving Children, etc. Any type of volunteering you would both enjoy. You would pick up the individual at our Plymouth location, drive them to the volunteer opportunity, and participate with them. 2 hours once a month (or more if desired) would be ideal.

For more information, contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Do you have that healing touch? We are looking for a licensed massage therapist to offer pain relief to a person with a development disability. 1-2 times a month would be ideal, and the schedule is flexible.

For more information, please contact Cathy Thoma at cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

Would you like to share your passion for playing the guitar and making a world of difference in someone's life at the same time? Here at Hammer & NER, we are looking for a proficient guitar instructor to teach one of our residents with intellectual disabilities. This may require some patience, so a positive attitude is a plus!

Love marketing? Advertising? Building buzz around something meaningful?

We're building a high-impact Marketing & Brand Team for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Minnesota - and we're looking for creative thinkers, campaign builders, and visibility drivers who want to put their skills to work for a mission that truly matters.

This isn't stuffing envelopes. This is building real community-facing campaigns with measurable reach and impact.

What You'll Get to Create

Marketing Lead Opportunity

If you're ready to step into leadership, the Marketing Lead will:

Who This is Perfect For

Why This is Different

If you want to use your marketing skills for something bigger than clicks and likes, this is it.

Interested in serving as a Marketing Lead or joining the team? Let's connect!

We are seeking motivated volunteers to support our community programs and outreach efforts. Join our team to make a positive impact, gain valuable experience, and help serve youth and families in need. Sign up today and be part of the change.

Tasks when there are not clients:

Time Commitment:

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is the only organization authorized by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Defense to visit any prisoner in the Federal and Military prison systems. The primary focus is on seeing those prisoners with an acute need for human contact -- those prisoners without regular visits, those serving long sentences who are far from home, those in solitary confinement and on death row, and those who are frequently transferred from prison to prison. PVS visitors let the prisoners set the agenda for what they discuss. Common concerns are: lack of contact with family, untreated medical problems, work or educational plans upon release, current events, literature, etc.

This listing is for volunteers that are interested in visiting at FCI Waseca, a federal correctional institution in Waseca, Minnesota.

If you’d like to donate items, we are accepting the following popular items:

Items can be dropped off during the following open hours:

St. Paul: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 12 PM – 4 PM (461 Maria Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106)

For any specific questions about in-kind donations, please connect with communitydonations@clues.org,  (612) 778-4959, and for cash donations at donation@clues.org.

We are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to join our Board of Directors in a leadership capacity. This is a volunteer position requiring an estimated 5–10 hours per month during slower periods and 10–20 hours per month during peak season (October–December).

In this role, you will serve as a key representative and public ambassador for the organization, advancing our mission to support seniors and adults with disabilities through community engagement across in Anoka and Sherburne county as well as other public organizations.

Primary responsibilities include providing oversight and strategic guidance in the following areas: organizational operations, staff leadership, fundraising initiatives, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Collective Caring is a monthly program that enables local businesses, organizations, and groups to collect needed items at our warehouse for the month. Sponsors can host the whole month, a couple weeks or even a week. Monthly sponsors will collect items needed at the warehouse such as personal hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, sheets/towels, etc. at their place of business or other locations they designate. At the end of the month the sponsor will drop off the donation to our Anoka MN warehouse to replenish our shelves.

These items are the most popular items that fly off our warehouse shelves. As a reminder, we provide everything at our warehouse free of charge to case workers in Anoka and Sherburne County who work with seniors and adults with disabilities so that they can feel empowered to maintain their quality of life. 

We are looking for the sponsors for April Through October! Please reach out to grannysclosetmn@gmail.com if interested.  

About This Role

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Minnesota Chapter is seeking a motivated, organized Sponsorship & Community Partnerships Lead to help grow our funding and community support through corporate sponsorships, grants, and donations. 

This role is ideal for someone comfortable with research, outreach, and relationship-building. In addition to identifying opportunities, this volunteer may help initiate contact with potential sponsors by phone and/or email - using AFSP-provided materials and guidance. 

What You'll Do

Who This is Great For

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys people-facing work and is comfortable making professional asks, including individuals with experience or interest in:

No prior nonprofit fundraising experience is required - training, talking points, and support are provided! 

Skills & Qualities We're Looking For

Why Volunteer With AFSP

How to Get Involved 

If you're interested in using your skills, and your voice, to help save lives - we'd love to connect! Training, scripts, and ongoing support will be provided!

     Role Summary

Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle. 

Impact & Benefits

·  Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met

·  Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of  their lives

·  Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled

·  Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise

·  Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients

Position Qualifications

·  Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older

·  Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills

·  Comfort with driving a van (no special license required)

·  Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries

·  Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment

·  Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week  

·  Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training

·  Supervised by Shelter staff

Support NDC and its partner organizations by helping amplify fundraising efforts that provide short-term financial relief and raise awareness for small businesses impacted by recent events. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy sharing information, mobilizing networks, and helping causes gain visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment: Flexible and short-term. Volunteers can contribute based on their availability. Flexible hybrid work.

Skills & Qualifications:

Apply at: https://www.ndc-mn.org/volunteer-with-us/

Your outreach helps generate immediate financial relief and increases awareness for businesses working to recover—making a meaningful difference during a critical time.

Open the door to international friendships that last a lifetime!

Experience international culture without leaving home by hosting an NWSE foreign exchange student! The world comes to you! Host an exchange student for rewarding opportunities to share your culture, and to get to know a student from another country.

Learn more @ https://www.nwse.com/

Do you love literature and poetry, meaningful conversation and connection? Become a Reader Leader and help bring Shared Reading experiences to your community.

Reader Leaders are trained volunteers who facilitate small group reading sessions where stories and poems are read aloud and explored together. These sessions create welcoming spaces where people connect through literature, reflection, and conversation — no prior preparation or reading required for participants.

Facilitate welcoming Shared Reading groups in community settings such as libraries, senior living communities, recovery programs, schools, and community centers

Read short stories and poems aloud during sessions

Encourage thoughtful, respectful discussion

Help create a supportive space where everyone can participate at their comfort level

Build connection and community through shared literary experiences

You don’t need to be a teacher or literature expert to volunteer. Reader Leaders receive 24 hours of comprehensive training that includes:

Proven Shared Reading facilitation techniques

Guidance on selecting engaging and accessible texts

Strategies for supporting diverse participants

Ongoing mentorship, resources, and a supportive volunteer network

Reader Leaders are people who:

Enjoy reading and discussing literature

Are good listeners and value different perspectives

Care about community connection and arts access

Want to make a meaningful difference through volunteering

Reader Leaders help expand access to the arts and create spaces where participants can experience connection, reflection, and enjoyment through literature. Many participants describe Shared Reading as a rare opportunity to feel heard, connected, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about literature and community, we invite you to join us as a Reader Leader.

The Salvation Army of Rochester, MN operates The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Red Wing, MN—and we’re currently seeking volunteers to help support this important community resource.

We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available within the Thrift Store. Duties may include sorting donated items, tagging merchandise, moving tagged items to the sales floor, organizing and refreshing displays, and assisting with other daily operations as needed. Some tasks may involve moderate to heavier lifting, but this is not required—there are plenty of ways to help based on your comfort level and abilities.

Whether you’re able to volunteer occasionally or on a more regular basis, your time and effort make a meaningful impact.

As we are scaling up to provide about 100 boxes of groceries/per week for families who don't feel safe leaving their homes during the ICE occupation, providing additional items listed below is also needed.

Donations can be dropped off at our donation door anytime during our open hours.

Food Shelf Hours: Mondays: 9 am - 4 pm | Tuesdays: 8 am - 4 pm | Wednesdays: 10 am - 6 pm | Thursdays: 8 am - 3 pm

Closed Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Minnesota Valley Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America

This year, the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League turns 100 years old. For a century, volunteers have cared for land, water, youth, and community along the Minnesota River.

Our historic Chapter House—a 1930s home we’ve stewarded since 1962—has been at the heart of that work. Its floors have carried generations of footsteps: young conservation leaders, artists, volunteers, and neighbors.

As we celebrate our centennial, we’re hoping to give the Chapter a birthday present that will last: restoring the oak floors so this space can carry us into our next hundred years.

We are seeking in-kind professional services to refinish the original oak wood floors throughout our Chapter House. These floors have decades of stories in them—and a lot of foot traffic. We’re ready to restore them properly so the beauty of the oak can shine again and support many more years of community use.

This is a meaningful way for a skilled flooring professional or craftsperson to give back by leaving a lasting mark on a historic, mission-driven space.

Approximately 2,000 square feet total

Includes the office, board room, and Kouba Gallery

Sanding and refinishing original oak floors

Proper sealing for durability and high-traffic use

Work timing flexible and coordinated with Chapter schedule

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation and environmental leadership program based in Bloomington, MN. Our leadership team operates as Venture Crew 3111, and we are seeking Adult Advisors with a background in Scouting who are willing to support the backend operations of our Venture unit.

This role is ideal for former or current Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Venture Advisors, committee members, or Scouters who understand how youth-led units work—and who enjoy helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.

This is not a role about running meetings or directing youth leaders. It’s about providing structure, continuity, and operational support so youth can lead with confidence and focus on conservation and leadership.

Your Role:

Support the backend operations of Venture Crew 3111

Assist with logistics such as scheduling, permissions, advancement records, and compliance

Provide guidance on Scouting processes, policies, and best practices

Help maintain continuity as youth leadership rotates and grows

Serve as a trusted adult resource to the Green Crew leadership team and primary advisors

Why This Role Matters:

Strong youth leadership depends on solid adult support systems

Your Scouting experience helps ensure programs are safe, compliant, and sustainable

You’ll enable youth to focus on leadership, service, and conservation—not paperwork

This is a meaningful way to stay connected to Scouting values while supporting an innovative, youth-led conservation program

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You have experience in Scouting (BSA, Venture, Sea Scouts, or related roles)

You believe deeply in youth-led leadership models

You enjoy organization, continuity, and operational problem-solving

You’re comfortable supporting from the background rather than being front-and-center

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2–4 hours per month, with flexibility depending on the season and needs of the unit.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities. Some support can be provided remotely.

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation and environmental leadership program based in Bloomington, MN. Our youth leaders don’t just participate in projects—they set direction, make decisions, and lead teams. We’re seeking Adult Leadership Advisors to join us once a month to support these youth as they grow into confident, thoughtful environmental leaders.

This role is about mentorship, perspective, and trust—not control. You won’t be running meetings or making decisions. Instead, you’ll serve as a sounding board, a steady presence, and a supportive guide as youth leaders navigate planning, collaboration, and leadership challenges.

Your Role:

Attend a monthly Green Crew youth leadership meeting

Provide consultation and mentorship to youth leaders as requested

Help youth think through decisions, priorities, and challenges

Share perspective from your own leadership or professional experience

Support a culture of accountability, inclusion, and youth agency

Why This Role Matters:

Youth leadership thrives when adults show up as allies, not directors

Your experience can help young leaders think more strategically and confidently

You’ll help cultivate the next generation of environmental and civic leaders

This is a meaningful, low-time-commitment way to invest in youth leadership and community impact

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You enjoy mentoring young people and listening more than directing

You have experience in leadership, education, environmental work, nonprofit service, or community organizing

You believe young people should have real authority and responsibility

You’re comfortable offering guidance while honoring youth-led decision-making

Time Commitment:
Approximately 1–2 hours per month. Meetings are scheduled in advance and may be held in person or virtually.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities (with some virtual participation possible).

Description:
The Green Crew is an award-winning, youth-led conservation program based in Bloomington, MN. Our young leaders plan and lead real environmental service projects—restoring habitats, organizing community efforts, and building skills that last a lifetime. We’re seeking Adult Advisors who are willing to show up once a month to support, encourage, and help keep these youth-led projects safe, grounded, and successful.

This is not a role about running meetings or directing youth. It’s about showing up as a trusted adult presence—someone who believes in young people, respects their leadership, and is willing to lend experience when needed.

Your Role:

Attend one Green Crew project or meeting per month

Provide adult supervision and support during conservation service activities

Offer guidance, encouragement, and problem-solving when youth ask for it

Help ensure a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all participants

Serve as a positive role model for leadership, teamwork, and stewardship

Why This Role Matters:

Youth lead best when they know trusted adults have their back

Your presence helps create a safe structure where young people can take real responsibility

You’ll witness youth leadership in action—often in inspiring and unexpected ways

This is a meaningful way to support conservation without a heavy time commitment

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

You enjoy working with young people and believe in youth leadership

You’re comfortable supporting rather than directing

You care about conservation, community, or mentoring the next generation

You can commit to showing up consistently once a month

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2–4 hours per month. Scheduling is flexible and planned in advance.

Location:
Bloomington, MN and surrounding communities. Most activities take place outdoors at conservation sites

The Kouba Gallery is looking for Gallery Sitters — people who enjoy being in a beautiful, peaceful space and offering a warm, low-key welcome to visitors. This role is perfect for someone who loves art, enjoys reading or quiet time, and doesn’t mind occasionally saying hello and answering a simple question.

You don’t need to “host” or run events. We will provide all the information you need. Your role is simply to be present, help visitors feel comfortable, and let the gallery be open and inviting.

Sit in the gallery or front foyer during a scheduled open hour

Read a book, drink tea, enjoy the space

Greet visitors as they arrive and let them know they’re welcome

Share basic information about the exhibition if asked (we provide this)

Let visitors explore at their own pace

Ensure the space is left tidy at the end of your shift

Weekly or monthly shifts, scheduled in advance

Typical shifts are 2–3 hours

We’re looking for people who can commit to a consistent day and time, so visitors know when the gallery is open and welcoming

Enjoy quiet, beautiful spaces

Like being helpful without being “on”

Are reliable and comfortable keeping a regular schedule

Appreciate art, nature, and gentle human connection

Want a meaningful way to volunteer without stress or hustle

By simply being present, you help make the Kouba Gallery accessible and alive. Your calm welcome allows people to linger with the art, return again, and feel that this space belongs to them.

This is one of the most essential roles in the gallery — and one of the most peaceful.

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is a 100% volunteer-run community of people who love nature, care about conservation, and believe community should feel human, not bureaucratic. We steward land along the Minnesota River and support youth leadership, art, and storytelling through programs like the Green Crew, the Kouba Gallery, and the Young IKE podcast.

When someone reaches out to volunteer, they’re usually excited — and a little unsure.

This role is simply about being the first friendly human response.

No systems.
No managing.
No pressure.

Just making people feel welcome and helping them take their next small step.

Send a warm reply when someone says, “I’d like to help.”

Ask a simple question like, “What are you interested in?”

Point them toward an upcoming event, project day, or person.

Occasionally send a quick thank-you after they participate.

That’s it.

You are not responsible for outcomes — just connection.

Someone kind, responsive, and human

A people-person who doesn’t want a “role”

Someone who believes first impressions matter

Anyone who likes helping others feel less awkward walking into something new

Totally flexible

Often bursty, not constant

Usually a few emails a month, sometimes none

Fully remote

People don’t stay because of spreadsheets.
They stay because someone made them feel welcome.

You’d be that someone.

About Us
We’re a 100% volunteer-run conservation organization working along the Minnesota River. We restore land, support youth leadership through our award-winning Green Crew, and bring people together around environmental action, art, and community. We care deeply about using our resources wisely so we can keep doing this work for the long haul.

The Ask (Plainly Stated)
We’re looking for one or two finance-minded people who enjoy thinking critically about money — not managing it day-to-day, but stepping back and asking smart questions.

If you like looking at a portfolio and saying:

“What’s the risk here?”

“What’s this money for?”

“Does this still make sense?”

…this role is for you.

What This Is (and Is Not)
✔ A chance to bring perspective, not paperwork
✔ A working conversation with thoughtful people
✔ A few hours, a few times a year

✖ Not bookkeeping
✖ Not fundraising
✖ Not legal or fiduciary liability
✖ Not a heavy lift

What You’ll Actually Do

Meet quarterly with a small group (Vice President, Treasurer, and a few volunteers).

Review the Chapter’s investment picture at a high level.

Talk through balance, risk exposure, and long-term sustainability.

Offer recommendations and “gut checks,” not directives.

Help the Board make clearer, calmer decisions about money.

Who This Tends to Fit Well

Someone in finance, investing, accounting, or wealth management

A semi-retired or retired professional who still enjoys thinking, but not managing

A values-driven person who wants their experience to matter

Someone who likes being a trusted voice, not the person “in charge”

Time Commitment

Quarterly meetings

Light prep beforehand

Respectful of your time and boundaries

Why This Matters
Good conservation work fails when money decisions are rushed, opaque, or misaligned.
Your perspective helps us stay steady, ethical, and effective — and helps protect the work our volunteers and youth are doing on the ground.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d like to give back using my judgment, not my weekends,” this is that opportunity.

Overview / Impact:
Help connect students to real-world water science through the River Watch program! Friends of the Minnesota Valley is seeking a volunteer to support scheduling and communication with local schools participating in hands-on water quality monitoring along the Minnesota River and its tributaries.

This role is a wonderful fit for a former teacher—especially a science or environmental educator—who wants to stay connected to education while supporting student learning and environmental stewardship.

What You’ll Do:

Communicate with teachers and schools to schedule River Watch sampling days

Coordinate calendars between schools, volunteers, and River Watch staff

Help confirm logistics such as dates, locations, and classroom needs

Serve as a friendly point of contact for educators with questions

Help ensure smooth, well-organized experiences for students and teachers

Ideal For:
Former teachers, retired educators, or education professionals who enjoy organization, communication, and supporting student learning. You do not need to lead field activities—this role focuses on scheduling and coordination support.

Skills:
Strong communication skills, comfort with email and calendars, attention to detail, and appreciation for hands-on science education. Familiarity with school schedules or classroom logistics is a plus.

Time Commitment:
2–5 hours per month, with some seasonal variation during the school year. Flexible schedule. Mostly remote, with optional in-person connection to River Watch events.

Additional Information:
Training and support are provided. This is a volunteer role that makes a direct, positive impact on youth education and water stewardship in the Minnesota River Valley.

Overview / Impact:
Friends of the Minnesota Valley is seeking thoughtful, community-minded volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. Board members help guide the organization’s mission to protect, restore, and celebrate the Minnesota River Valley through strategic leadership, stewardship, and partnership-building.

Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to shape conservation outcomes, support environmental education, and strengthen a trusted voice for the river and its communities.

What You’ll Do:

Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the organization’s mission and programs

Participate in board meetings and key planning discussions

Support responsible governance, financial stewardship, and long-term sustainability

Serve as an ambassador for Friends of the Minnesota Valley within the community

Offer insight, connections, or expertise that strengthen the organization

Ideal For:
Individuals who care deeply about the Minnesota River, environmental protection, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership. Prior board experience is welcome but not required. We value diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and professional backgrounds.

Skills:
Strategic thinking, collaboration, good judgment, willingness to ask questions, and commitment to the mission. Experience in conservation, education, finance, communications, law, fundraising, or community leadership is helpful but not required.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 5–10 hours per month. Includes regular board meetings (typically monthly or bi-monthly) and occasional committee or event participation. Meetings are a mix of in-person and remote.

Additional Information:
Board service is a volunteer position. Orientation and support are provided to help new board members feel confident and prepared.

Bridging, a nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in North America. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those pursuing housing stability. 

Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 120,000 homes since 1987.

NOW more than ever, we need your help to serve the mission as we empower people to THRIVE in their homes.

Join our new Plymouth volunteer team! Warehouse Assistance volunteers wanted. Great for someone looking to stay active!

Days available: Tuesday – Saturday

Shifts available:

What will I be doing?

Submit an interest form TODAY to get started!

We ask that you first come in for a tour of our warehouse so that you can get a scope of what we do. Tours last 20 to 30 minutes.

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. 

Erin Colburn, Volunteer Coordinator 

952.460.3750

erin.colburn@bridging.org

Assist with projects such as bulk repack of staples for food shelves, Fare for All, and pack boxes for Twin Cities Mobile Market free distributions at our warehouse in New Hope. IMPORTANT: After registration, please fill out the electronic waiver sent with your confirmation email. All participants must sign waiver before reporting for their volunteer shift. 

IMPORTANT: Please register on our VolunteerHub page so we can keep group sizes at the CDC-recommended size and ensure participants have access to electronic waiver. After registration, the electronic waiver will be sent with your confirmation email. All participants must sign waiver before reporting for their volunteer shift.

https://thefoodgroupmn.volunteerhub.com/

Grace Hospice is actively recruiting new volunteers – humans and pets! Obedient and socialized pets make excellent companions for our patients and tend to bring lots of smiles and joy to everyone. If you have a well-trained and friendly pet over the age of one who responds appropriately to verbal commands, please consider putting them to work at Grace! We would also love to connect with individuals with therapy-certified pets. We welcome your application. 

As always, we seek openhearted adult volunteers (with or without pets!) to provide companionship and comfort to our patients and families. We ask volunteers to commit to 2-4 visits per month, and scheduling is very flexible. Volunteer functions vary and depend on areas of interest and experience. Roles include companionship, caregiver respite, legacy work, virtual bereavement support, and more. Training is provided at orientation and optional monthly educational workshops. At this time, we are especially eager to recruit volunteers interested in working with companion-seeking patients with dementia. Applications welcomed!

Thanks so much for your consideration. Please contact Grace Volunteer Services at GraceVolunteerServices@gracecaring.org, or call 612-238-0034.

About Grace Hospice: Grace Hospice was developed through a partnership with Augustana Care (now Cassia) and Mount Olivet Careview home. These organizations have a long history of quality care, have rich blessings of volunteers, and provide service to those in physical, emotional, or spiritual need. Fostering peace and grace, we emotionally and spiritually support the patient and their loved ones. We work as an interdisciplinary team and encircle patients with comfort, honesty, and respect for their decisions. Our mission is to serve God by recognizing that every person deserves to live with respect and dignity, free of pain, and in an environment that promotes quality of life.

We serve the metro Twin Cities and surrounding areas and meet patients wherever they call home.

CAPI is an immigrant-led, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping Minnesota’s newest refugees and immigrants gain access to jobs, housing, food, health education, and youth and senior social services in order to promote economic independence, self-determination and social equality.

CAPI has the first and only Asian-specific food shelf in the state. Since 1982, CAPI’s food shelf has been supporting the cultural and nutritional needs of approximately 2,000 individuals each month with more than 450,000 pounds of food each year. The food shelf continues to serve immigrants, refugees, and individuals of all backgrounds.

We are looking to build our community of volunteers to improve the sustainability of our food shelf to better serve community members who are food insecure and utilize our services. Volunteers are crucial in supporting our community members to achieve our mission of "guiding refugees and immigrants toward self-determination and social equality."

As a food shelf volunteer, you will be involved in multiple aspects of operating CAPI’s food shelf.  

Tasks include:

Desirable skills (but not required):

Available Shifts:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am to 10:30am, 1:00pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:00pm

High school/college students, groups, families, and seniors are a great fit for the volunteer position!

Our mission is to provide free sports equipment, camps, grants and tickets for military families.  Your company could put together a gear drive and fundraiser to support our mission.  Everyone has the extra sets of last year's sizes in the garage, and across the company you could make a large impact.  If that was coupled with a micro fundraiser ($5 per person) across a large company (1000 employees) you'd make a macro impact!

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and we could use your support today! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Available Opportunities

VEAP is open Mondays-Thursdays 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 3-4 hours in length. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

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

Position: Mail Delivery Volunteer

Description: Join our team of compassionate volunteers and spread joy while delivering mail to the residents of the Lyngblomsten Care Center! As a mail delivery volunteer, you’ll not only bring letters and packages but also brighten their day with a warm smile. Your presence matters!

Schedule:

Location: Our Lyngblomsten campus is nestled in a cozy St. Paul neighborhood, surrounded by the MN State Fairgrounds on one side and Como Park on the other.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Contact: For any questions or to express your interest, please reach out to David at dmaeda@lyngblomsten.org.

Ready to Make a Difference? Fill out our volunteer application form here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736. The final step involves completing a Dept of Human Services background screen with fingerprinting (required for working with vulnerable adults).

Thank you for considering volunteering with us!

We are pre boxing food to provide a week's worth of groceries to those facing hunger in our communities. We need volunteers to help us get set up for the food distribution event (12-2 pm). This will include receiving food from the local food banks and organizing the food for the distribution that evening.

We can host up to 15 volunteers per shift. Click here to register: CLICK HERE  or contact jamie@goodinthehood.org (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 are practicing social distancing and wearing masks/gloves at all times while serving on-site.

Contact: jamie@goodinthehood.org if you have any questions. 

ENTER DOOR #1 

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Minnesotans Facing Housing Instability

We are a new nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, Minnesota, with a growing reach across the state—and we’re looking for compassionate volunteers to help our neighbors experiencing housing instability or homelessness.

Although our office is located in Stillwater, volunteers can live anywhere in Minnesota. We will thoughtfully pair you with someone to work with, based on your location and availability, so you can make an impact in your own community.

Volunteers support individuals and families by helping them navigate resources, housing options, and next steps during an incredibly challenging time. With freezing winter temperatures, this work is especially urgent and impactful.

Raising awareness is a shared responsibility of the Board, Executive Director, staff, and volunteers. The Awareness Committee Lead does not carry sole responsibility for marketing, communications, or social media execution. Instead, this role focuses on coordination, message alignment, and prioritization, helping ensure the organization’s voice is clear, consistent, and sustainable given current capacity.

Support the Board and Executive Director in advancing board-approved awareness goals (e.g., visibility, community engagement, donor and volunteer interest)

Translate annual awareness priorities into clear, achievable committee focus areas (e.g., social media presence, storytelling, campaigns, newsletters)

Maintain visibility into ongoing and planned awareness activities to identify gaps, overlaps, or capacity constraints early

Lead and facilitate a small Awareness Committee, ensuring members:

Understand organizational messaging, audiences, and tone

Have clear roles and manageable contributions (e.g., content ideas, drafting, scheduling, amplification)

Participate in ways aligned with their skills, interest, and availability

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and shared responsibility

Recruit committee members or short-term volunteers as needed (e.g., content creators, designers, writers)

Hold regular check-ins with the Executive Director to:

Align on key messages, priorities, and timing

Coordinate awareness efforts with fundraising, events, and programs

Surface capacity constraints or trade-offs early

Serve as a thought partner and connector

Help ensure messaging remains consistent, accurate, and aligned with organizational values and strategy

Monitor overall awareness efforts at a high level (e.g., cadence, reach, engagement trends) using simple, accessible indicators

Elevate risks such as overcommitment, misalignment, or inconsistent messaging early

Support timely adjustments to plans or focus when assumptions change

Provide brief, periodic updates to the Board focused on:

Awareness priorities and momentum

Key insights or learnings

Support or participation needed from Board members

Reinforce that awareness and visibility are shared responsibilities

Ensure relevant materials or learnings are documented in shared systems when appropriate

The organization’s message is clear, consistent, and recognizable

Awareness efforts feel focused and achievable, not scattered

Volunteers know how and where they can contribute

Awareness activities support (rather than compete with) events and fundraising

The Executive Director and Board feel aligned and informed

In addition to Board Member expectations:

3–5 hours per month, on average

Committee meeting: ~1–1.5 hours/month

ED check-ins: ~1 hour every other month

Coordination, review, and follow-up: ~1–2 hours/month

Additional time during campaigns or major initiatives (clearly defined in advance)

A minimum one-year commitment to the Awareness Committee Lead role

Experience with marketing, communications, social media, content creation, storytelling, or brand-building (professional or volunteer)

Ability to lead volunteers through clarity, encouragement, and shared purpose

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize and simplify

Reliable and follow-through oriented; able to keep efforts moving without overextending capacity

Are you looking for a workplace volunteer opportunity that makes a huge impact on your community, is easy to implement and manage, and is something employees can do over the lunch hour? If so, delivering meals is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you and your co-workers!

It only takes a lunch hour to deliver meals to eight to 10 people in need. How’s that for a power lunch? Companies of all sizes across the Twin Cities have discovered Meals on Wheels as the perfect volunteer opportunity for their employees.

Why does it work?

• Volunteers deliver meals once a month, once a week, or on a custom schedule depending on the team size,

• Meals are delivered during the employees’ lunch hour with a co-worker or individually.

• Typically, no one employee is out of the office for more than 1 hour a month.

• As a volunteer experience, this allows for great corporate social responsibility with minimal cost.

What are the benefits?

• Builds exceptional employee morale, creates better employee communication, and promotes team building.

• Allows busy people to give back to the community without taking away evening and weekend time with their families.

• Companies are seen in the community as a partner to Meals on Wheels, a trusted and well-known organization

What are companies saying about the experience?

Daniel O’Keefe, Executive Vice President for Benfield, Inc. says, “At the expense of a few minutes of weekly contact, I have provided companionship and friendship to an elderly person who might otherwise feel much more alone than she does. In return, I have experienced a friendship with a very remarkable woman. For me, it’s a very great return for a very small price.” 

WORKPLACE DELIVERY TEAMS: HOW DO THEY WORK?

What does a Workplace Delivery Team look like? A team consists of two or more individuals who agree to take turns delivering meals to seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers can deliver in teams of two and may choose to do so once a month, or more often if it works for them. Teams can be easily scaled up to accommodate however many volunteers are interested.

How long does it take? The delivery takes about an hour. There are over 30 Meals on Wheels sites metro-wide, so the program site won’t be far away.

Who manages the process? Each Workplace Delivery Team picks one person to be the team leader. If needed, the position may be rotated within the group. This position may be filled with a community affairs employee or a volunteer.

What are the team leader’s responsibilities? The leader is responsible for maintaining a volunteer schedule and acts as the liaison between the company and the Meals on Wheels site. 

What are the benefits? Volunteers will help eight to 10 individuals in need of nutritious meals and a human connection. Just knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life can be a tremendous reward. It’s a wonderful way to feel coming back from your lunch break!

Sign up here: https://meals-on-wheels.com/volunteer/workplace-delivery-teams/

Call us at 612-623-3363 or email info@meals-on-wheels.com for more information! 

The Salvation Army's Food Shelves serves families and individuals in need of food and basic necessities year round. Volunteers are needed to assist in packing boxes with food, helping unload food deliveries and stocking the pantry. 

Locations in need of volunteer support: 

NE Central Ave Minneapolis - M-F 8-noon and 1-4 pm
Lyndale Ave North Minneapolis – M-F 9-11 am or 1-3 pm
E Lake St. South Minneapolis - M-F 9-12 pm or 1-3 pm
Payne Ave East St. Paul – T, Th, F food shelf/distributions Am and Pm; M-F meal serving from 10-2 pm or 12-3 pm
Brooklyn Park – Mondays 11-2:30 pm; Tuesdays (drive thru distribution) 10:00 - 12:30 pm; Thursdays 9:30-12:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00-12:00 pm. Food Shelf Shopper shifts M, Th afternoons
West 7th St. Paul –M-Th: 9:00-11:00 am, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 12:00-2:00 pm; Fridays drive thru distribution event 9:30 am-11:30 am (prep), 11:30 am-1:30 pm (main event) and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (wrap up and clean up.)
Maplewood – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-12:00 or 12:00-3 pm
Minneapolis – Yale Place – 4th Tuesday of the month 11:30-2 pm (delivering food boxes within senior apartment complex)

Help share the art, artists, and stories of the Kouba Gallery with the wider world.

The Kouba Gallery is seeking a Social Media Assistant to help document and share everything that makes our exhibitions special — from new shows and artist spotlights to open houses and behind-the-scenes moments. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys visual storytelling, writing short captions, and helping meaningful creative work reach a broader audience.

This is a clear, contained role: you won’t be designing strategy, managing accounts alone, or chasing content. You’ll be posting what’s already happening — turning real events into engaging social media moments.

Post regularly about current and upcoming exhibitions

Share artist spotlights, quotes, and work from shows

Promote monthly open houses, receptions, and special events

Capture or repost photos from installations, events, and gallery life

Help maintain a consistent, warm, and visually engaging presence

Coordinate lightly with gallery leadership to ensure accuracy and timing

Primarily Instagram and Facebook

Optional expansion into other platforms depending on interest

About 4–6 hours per month

Flexible and remote-friendly

Light posting rhythm aligned with exhibitions and events

Enjoy social media as a creative storytelling tool

Like writing short captions and pairing words with images

Care about art, nature, and community

Are comfortable following a shared voice and aesthetic

Want a role with clear expectations and visible results

Your work directly helps artists get seen and celebrated

You’ll build experience in arts-based nonprofit communications

You’ll help shape how the Kouba Gallery shows up publicly

You’ll be part of a creative, mission-driven gallery without a heavy time burden

You don’t need to be a marketing professional — just someone who notices beauty, enjoys sharing it, and wants to help a unique gallery reach more people.

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. Proceeds from conference fundraising activities directly support conservation education, youth leadership, and chapter-based projects nationwide.

About the Host Committee
The Minnesota Division’s Host Committee leads the planning and coordination of this national event, supported by volunteer teams focused on fundraising, logistics, marketing, hospitality, sustainability, and youth engagement. Each volunteer role contributes to both the success of the event and the long-term impact of the League’s mission.

Your Role: Silent Auction Coordinator
As the Silent Auction Coordinator, you’ll help plan and manage one of the conference’s key fundraising activities. Working with the Host Committee and Sponsorship-related volunteers, you’ll coordinate donated items, organize auction logistics, and help create an engaging experience that supports the League’s conservation mission. This role blends organization, relationship-building, and event execution.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating the collection and tracking of donated auction items.

Organizing item descriptions, values, and display information.

Assisting with setup and layout of the silent auction area.

Supporting bidding processes during the conference.

Helping with item close-out, payment coordination, and donor recognition.

Time Commitment:

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

Increased engagement in spring and early summer 2026 as items are finalized.

Onsite participation required during the third week of July 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota, for auction setup, monitoring, and close-out.

Ideal for:
Volunteers who enjoy organizing details, working with people, and supporting mission-driven fundraising. Experience with auctions, events, or nonprofit fundraising is helpful but not required. A commitment to conservation and community impact is essential.

Impact:
Your work will help generate critical resources that support youth leadership, conservation projects, and chapter-based efforts across the country—making a lasting contribution to the Izaak Walton League’s mission well beyond the conference itself.

 
PURPOSE:  

Naomi Family Program (NFP) houses women and women with children (usually ages 10 and younger). Thursday night chapel is an opportunity for families to come together and grow in community through worship. Outside community members are invited to assist in leading chapel. Chapel materials and experiences will be prepped and coordinated by NFP staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Adult hospital volunteers (18 and over) make an ongoing commitment to support the hospital through acts of service. Our hospital volunteers assist in many departments throughout Gillette, offering support to staff, patients and families.

Because extensive training is required to volunteer in a hospital, we consider applicants who meet certain requirements. All hospital volunteers must:

Volunteers interact with patients and families in a variety of ways. Some of our opportunities include:

The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The Board brings together individuals with diverse experience across corporate, nonprofit, education, and community leadership, including members of the Chorus. Together, the Board safeguards TCGMC’s mission and values while providing strategic oversight of the organization’s direction and long-term health.

Our Board is very much a “working board” whose members contribute directly to various tasks and efforts that assist the chorus in advancing its mission. As someone interested in joining our Board, you might have questions about what this work includes! Please see the FAQs below:

What is the makeup of the Board of Directors?

The size of the board varies, but is typically comprised of around 15 Directors. Our bylaws require 50% of those Board Directors to be performing members of the Chorus. The Executive Director and Artistic Director serve as ex officio (non-voting) members of the Board. Additionally, the performing membership votes on a President and Vice-President every year, both of whom serve on the Board during the year they are in office.

How long is a term on the Board?

Once elected to the Board, Directors serve a three-year term. Directors may serve two consecutive terms in a row (for a total of six years). Once you have served two terms, you must then vacate your position for at least one year. After that vacancy, you are eligible to be elected to the Board again!

Does the Board have a leadership structure?

The Board is led by a team of four officers. Those officers include the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board officers plus the membership President make up the Board’s Executive Committee, which governs the organization between Board meetings and handles personnel matters.

How is the Board organized?

The Board is comprised of five standing committees: Marketing, which promotes the work of the Chorus; Governance, which oversees the Board’s functions and growth; Finance, which manages the accounting of the Chorus; Resource Development, which supports the financial sustainability of the Chorus; and Membership, which ensures the engagement and satisfaction of performing members.

What is expected of me as a Board member?

In your first year on the Board, we typically expect you to serve on one of the above-mentioned standing committees. As you progress through your term, you may have the opportunity (and we may have the need!) for you to chair one of those committees, or to step into a Board officer role.

Board meetings are required to occur quarterly, but typically take place monthly for 2 hours. The “Board book” (a compilation of committee reports and the agenda for the board meeting) is made available to the Board prior to each Board meeting, and Directors are expected to consult those reports prior to the meeting. Additionally, most committees meet monthly for roughly an hour.

Is there a required financial contribution from Board members?

There is no formal ‘buy-in’ or monetary contribution when you join the Board. We do expect Directors to contribute to our fundraising and resource development efforts, such as identifying new funding streams and promoting fundraising efforts. Currently, we do have a 100% giving board at a variety of levels that are significant to each member.

If interested in serving, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience by Wednesday, February 11th to:

Dennis Whipple, Executive Director
DWhipple@TCGMC.org

Do you love meeting new people? Are you looking for ways to serve your community? Our Volunteer Check-In Desk plays a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for fellow volunteers. We offer our volunteers on-the-job training, flexible scheduling and a variety of fun and diverse ways to serve!

Volunteer Role (Ages 18+): 

Greet and check in volunteers and guests!

Provide general information and assistance to fellow volunteers!

Assist staff with clerical and administrative tasks!

A typical shift is about 3 hours long. All volunteers ages 18 and older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer Check-In shifts available:

Wednesday Afternoons (2-5pm)

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

Help provide fresh and healthy food to your neighbors! Help us create a positive shopping experience for all by:

Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Shifts occur:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8:15am-11:30am, 11:15am-2:30pm, or 2:15pm-5:15pm

Fridays: 8:15am-11:30am

All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Youth ages 10 – 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 2:15pm-5:15pm shift

Thursdays: ALL shifts (8:15am, 11:15am, & 2:15pm)

Get started today! Both Youth and Adult applications can be found at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

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

Available Opportunities:

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

Biggest Needs:

Mondays: 9am-11:30am; 2pm-5pm

Tuesdays: 2pm-5pm

Thursdays: 2pm-5pm

Learn more about this program here!

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

Become a volunteer financial coach with Prepare + Prosper! Financial coaching is a personalized process that helps participants take action to reach their financial goals. Financial coaches meet one-on-one with low- to-moderate-income individuals to support them through reflection and deep listening, goal setting, and accountability. Coaches do not offer direct advice on financial issues; instead they offer support, resources, and encouragement to guide participants to their own answers and increase financial confidence. (Note: Volunteers are to refrain from soliciting clients or selling products.)

Selected applicants must be able to attend training in St. Paul, MN.

P+P values a diverse and equitable work environment. Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA-identified, bilingual individuals, and/or anyone with lived experiences similar to program participants are encouraged to apply.

**We are especially looking for native Spanish speaking individuals to help expand our support of Latino & Hispanic community members.

SKILLS REQUIRED

* Ability to respect participants’ financial decisions and actions without judgement or giving advice

* Empathy and understanding of the financial challenges facing low- to moderate-income individuals

* Understanding the impact of economics, race, and gender on income and wealth gaps

* Basic understanding of financial topics including saving, budgeting, debt, and credit

* Comfortable working in a racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse environment

* Computer proficient with access to email and ability to communicate with participants through email, phone, text and Zoom

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Help participants gain clarity and establish their financial goals

* Work with participants one-on-one to boost savings, manage spending, reduce/eliminate debt, and/or improve credit

* Respect financial decisions and goals, confidentiality and privacy

* Collect program data to track participants’ progress in reaching their financial goals

* Participate in virtual group sessions with other coaches to develop skills and learn about coaching tools and resources

COMMITMENT AND TIMELINE

February 2026

* Submit your application using the link below by February 17, 2026. Interview to follow.

April 2026

* Complete 25 hours of training, dates to be determined. Trainings will be a combination of virtual (via Zoom) and in-person sessions (St. Paul, MN).

May 2026 through April 2027

* Volunteers commit to approximately 5-7 hours per month.

* Coaches will work with 2-4 participants per month.

* Money Mentors is a participant-centered program. Coaches will work directly with their participants to determine meeting schedule and format (virtual and/or in-person).

APPLY HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/27LCDHN

QUESTIONS? Email sarah@prepareandprosper.org

LEARN MORE about the Money Mentors financial coaching program here: https://prepareandprosper.org/money-mentors/

Have fun and bond as a team as you make beautiful floral arrangements together that will benefit individuals living in isolation in hospice or care communities!

Bluebirds & Blooms offers inspirational, community-driven floral arranging events customized for your team or group. Our one-of-a-kind, joy-infused private events are designed to foster connection and inspire creativity for your group or employees. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful engagement among your group or team, and the opportunity to share joy with community members in need.

This can be added to a pre-planned event as an activity. Have a family get together or reunion planned? Adding a flower arranging volunteer session with Bluebirds and Blooms is always a big hit! Come together as a family to benefit those in need of joy and connection as you have fun playing with flowers together. 

Your gift of $60 per person for an experience at our workshop in Edina or $100 per person at the location of your choice enables Bluebirds & Blooms to foster improved mental health and well-being for some of our most vulnerable neighbors and as a 501c3 your donation is tax deductible.

Events Include:

For more information or to schedule your event please contact Abigail at abigail@bluebirdsandblooms.com

Have fun with making beautiful floral arrangements together that will benefit individuals living in isolation in hospice or care communities!

Bluebirds & Blooms offers inspirational, community-driven floral arranging events customized for your team or group. Our one-of-a-kind, joy-infused private events are designed to foster connection and inspire creativity for your group. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful engagement  and the opportunity to share joy with community members in need.

This is a great opportunity for groups of all kinds and sizes! It can also be added on as an activity for pre-existing events such as family reunions, baby or bridal showers, and birthday parties. 

Your gift of $60 per person for an experience at our workshop in Edina or $100 per person at the location of your choice enables Bluebirds & Blooms to foster improved mental health and well-being for some of our most vulnerable neighbors and as a 501c3 your donation is tax deductible.

Events Include:

For more information or to schedule your event please contact Abigail at abigail@bluebirdsandblooms.com

Have fun and bond as a team as you make beautiful floral arrangements together that will benefit individuals living in isolation in hospice or care communities!

Bluebirds & Blooms offers inspirational, community-driven floral arranging events customized for your team or group. Our one-of-a-kind, joy-infused private events are designed to foster connection and inspire creativity for your group or employees. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful engagement among your group or team, and the opportunity to share joy with community members in need.

This can be added to a pre-planned event as an activity. Have a training, all day meeting, or conference coming up? Adding a flower arranging activity with Bluebirds and Blooms is always a big hit! It is a fun break for employees, gives back to the community, and can take place onsite wherever your event is happening. 

Your gift of $60 per person for an experience at our workshop in Edina or $100 per person at the location of your choice enables Bluebirds & Blooms to foster improved mental health and well-being for some of our most vulnerable neighbors and as a 501c3 your donation is tax deductible.

Events Include:

For more information or to schedule your team building event please contact Abigail at abigail@bluebirdsandblooms.com

Brrrr, it's cold outside!  

Interested in hosting a group gear drive? 

The Native American Community Clinic needs hats, scarves, gloves, snowpants, boots and coats - all ages and genders to provide to patients and our unsheltered relatives.  Also able to accept blankets, sweatshirts and sweaters.

Our street outreach team will distribute items to folks living outside while our nursing and patient advocate teams will provide items to folks visiting our medical clinic.  Often, this provides our teams with a chance to engage folks further around housing, treatment, healthcare and social services.

We serve a diverse population living in the Ventura Village and Phillips neighborhoods of South Minneapolis.

TVAA Technical Vocational Agriculture Academy (TVAA) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to helping unemployed Ethiopian youth build dignified livelihoods through hands-on agriculture and rural enterprise training. TVAA’s vision is a practical, field-based academy that combines modern agronomy, local knowledge, and small enterprise skills so young people can support themselves and their communities.

Role Summary

Board members provide governance, strategic guidance, and ambassadorial support as TVAA moves from vision and curriculum development into active partnerships, fundraising, and program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Ideal Profile

Time Commitment (Realistic)

We recognize people are busy; this is a working but realistic board, designed so that committed people with limited time can still make a meaningful contribution.

How to Express Interest

Please send a short email with your background and why TVAA interests you to:

1.     Dr. Elizabeth Heuublein Email: tikki1943@gmail.com                          

&

2.     Kano Banjaw Email: bkano24@yahoo.com

We are especially interested in building a diverse board that reflects different generations, professions, and communities.

Volunteer at Arc's Value Village in Bloomington and help unpack, sort and price great donations.  Volunteers are also need to stock the sales floor and to help colorize/organize wonderful items.

Shifts available 7 days a week and are only 2 hours.  Individuals and groups are welcome! No minimum commitment required--volunteer once or for multiple shifts!  Youth aged 8-15 can also volunteer but must do so with an adult.

Arc's Value Village offers direct volunteer sign-up through our Online Volunteer Calendar! Interested volunteers can visit our website at arcsvaluevillage.org/volunteer. Click the "Volunteer" tab to browse and scroll down to the Click Here to Volunteer Blue Button.  If you need assistance with signing up or have questions contact Michelle T at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or 952-915-3670.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Mount Olivet Careview Home has been serving senior residents for over 60 years. We rank number 1 in Minnesota and received recognition in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2023 list.

Our residents love and deserve a little pampering! We have many opportunities open to help with manicures, hand massages, and visiting with our residents. No tools necessary - all items will be provided. Volunteers ages 15+ may apply! This is a great opportunity for groups or single applicants. Volunteer background checks and fingerprinting arranged by facility.  Please join us for a fabulous time!

Bundles of Love Charity is looking for a volunteer who is skilled in sewing and serger machine repair. At our work group locations, we cut and sew infant garments. At the Burnsville location there are currently 10 sergers needing to be maintained, with some needing immediate attention.

Bundles of Love Charity is a volunteer driven non-profit that partners with community organizations to assist Minnesota families in need by providing handmade items for newborns. 

Our Vision is a world where every newborn has access to the basics.

Help ensure blood donors’ donation experience is positive by monitoring their well being after their donation, thanking blood donors and serving beverages and snacks. Activities/Duties · Set Up and/or Take Down of Mobile Canteen · Host Canteen · Replenish canteen stock · Observe blood donors for reactions and slow recovery · Alert collections staff if donor has a reaction · Thank the blood donor for their time and contribution · Assist with family members and guests · Assist with small clerical projects or marketing promotions as requested. 3-4 hour shifts will change monthly and schedules are arranged at your convenience.  Parking is reimbursed.

Help us change lives through music! River City Rhythm is searching for enthusiastic professionals looking to make a difference by serving on our board of directors. We are seeking the best candidates, regardless of your location.

To learn more about RCR as well as this opportunity and how to apply, please click here. Thank you for your consideration!

Senior Companion volunteers, age 55+, offer assistance with daily tasks and transportation to older adults who wish to stay active, healthy and continue living at home. Through weekly in-home visits a few hours a week, our trained volunteer companions offer assistance by:

Foster Grandparents provide one-on-one mentoring a few hours a week to at-risk youth to help them boost their self-esteem and overall success. In this role, you can positively impact the lives of children and youth, find a meaningful way to give back and earn extra income. 

Since 1965, Foster Grandparent volunteers have shared their wisdom and experience with children and youth to make impressions that have lasted a lifetime. They are role models, mentors and friends.  

Depending on need, volunteers support youth in a variety of settings including at public and private schools, Head Start locations, shelters and at day care centers.

We are looking for off-site volunteers to purchase fleece and make tie blankets for kids PreK-12th grade. This opportunity is ongoing as the need for teachers to provide these items for their students has increased. 

Blankets can be any size and design! 

Our Resource Center serves Minnesota teachers through a variety of distribution channels. For teachers located within the Twin Cities area, we offer an in-store shopping experience or curbside pick-up at our location in Roseville. We also support teachers who are located outside of the Twin Cities through extended services to ensure product makes its way into the hands of under-resourced teachers and students who need them most.

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We welcome you to drop off your donation Monday-Friday between the hours of 10am-4pm. You can drive around to the front, call the number listed and a member of our team will be happy to meet you! 

Kids In Need Foundation
2719 Patton Rd
Roseville, MN 55113

Kids In Need Foundation is grateful to accept donations of any size from your family or community. You can easily host a supply drive in person or online to support our mission and work together in the process. Learn more about our DIY supply drives.

With proper resources at their disposal, students find the confidence to return to school day in and day out. Teachers, too, are empowered to do their best work when they are supported by the resources they need to maintain effective, equitable learning environments.

By hosting a supply drive, you can level the playing field in underserved schools.

Volunteer dinner groups purchase, prepare, and serve a nutritious meal to 21 residents at our emergency shelter every night of the year. It’s a perfect opportunity for families, congregations, co-workers, or friends to join together for a fun and fulfilling evening! 

Volunteers can use our shelter kitchen to cook a meal, or cook at home and bring the meal ready to go! We have so many open dates and could use any support we can get. 

If you don't have time to cook a meal, please consider donating the funds for one online! It costs about $250 to feed our shelter guests. 

Open meal dates can be found here-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b44aea72ea2f85-nov

Sponsoring a meal can be done here-https://oscs-mn.org/donate/

More details can be found here - https://oscs-mn.org/osh-volunteer-opportunities/. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@oshousing.org or 612-872-4193 x2 before delivering donations, as we want to make sure someone is available to collect donations from you. We look forward to working with you! 

We are seeking volunteers who are reliable, compassionate, friendly, self-directed, and flexible to assist staff with a variety of tasks to help keep the shelter comfortable and running smoothly. Tasks may include the following:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Volunteer applications can be found here-https://oscs-mn.org/osh-individual-volunteer-application/

For more information or questions please contact the volunteer coordinator at Volunteer@oshousing.org 

The CREW Urban Youth Equestrians is going into it's third season of programming, and we are looking to significantly increase the number of BIPOC youth we serve through our transformational program where BIPOC youth learn how to train and ride horses through emotional self-awareness and self-regulation. 

And we want YOU to join our herd! Grants are a significant source of revenue for our organization, and we would love for you to volunteer your grantwriting skills to help us research and write effective grants to support our program. 

Join our CREW and create fun, educational, funny and informative content for The CREW Urban Youth Equestrians. We are looking for someone to level up our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok pages! You will work with some pretty awesome horses, kiddos and volunteers! We are a one of a kind organization opening a space for BIPOC youth to learn how to train & ride horses through emotional self-awareness and self-regulation. Be a part of changing the notion of who is an equestrian!!

Our marketing department is in need of social media support! Volunteer your expertise! We're flexible, not too demanding, and incredibly grateful for any help we can get. We're a North Minneapolis community center with an early childhood learning center and a host of other programs that need your attention, and that of our followers. Help us steward our clients and funders by showing them the work we're doing.

New Day Thrift Store is looking for people to sort, price and put clothing out on the sales floor.  This person would separate out any stained or unsalable clothes to be donated to other organizations that take them for rags, etc.  Clothes would then be placed on hangers and tagged. Children under 14 are able to volunteer, but an adult needs to come with them to supervise them. Come join us! Our volunteers have fun while helping a great cause! Your help would really be appreciated!!!

Small groups (up to 5) welcome, but we don't have enough space for large groups.

Welcome to Breaking Free! We're excited to have you join us in our mission to end all forms of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. As a valued member of our volunteer team, you play a crucial role in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Below, you'll find an overview of ongoing volunteer opportunities that are available to you:

1. Ongoing Opportunities:

2. Seasonal Opportunities:

3. Individualized Volunteer Opportunities:

4. Housekeeping Needs:

5. Meal Services:

6. Supervised Play:

7. Event Planning and Coordination:

8. Virtual Opportunities (Coming Soon):

Please refer to this list regularly, as new opportunities will be posted. We appreciate your dedication to our cause and look forward to working together to create a safer and brighter future for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Thank you for being part of our team!

Warm regards,

Breaking Free

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

POSITION TITLE: Fight For Air Climb Committee Member

WHAT IS FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB EVENT: A unique fundraising event where teams and individuals from all fitness levels take to the stairs to support the American Lung Association.

POSITION SUMMARY: Works closely with staff and volunteer leaders to promote the Fight For Air Climb throughout the community, recruit new climb teams, engage new corporate partners, and provide input to enhance the event day experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Committee

§  Share responsibility of reaching the Fight for Air Climb goals:

o   Fundraising: ~$208,000 | Participation: 550+

§  Actively participate in monthly committee meetings and engaging in discussed action items between meetings.

Corporate Introductions

§  Utilize your sphere of influence to help invite new corporate partners to support the Lung Association’s mission through a Fight for Air Climb sponsorship or employee team.

o   Member’s Goal: outreach to 5+ NEW potential companies

Teams

§  Work with staff to develop a plan for recruiting NEW teams and help open doors to these opportunities

o   Member’s Goal: Recruit 3+ NEW Climb teams

§  Support efforts to engage with PAST and increase number of participants

Example Actions:

o   Volunteer to table at a local event

o   Call 20+ past Climbers to encourage registration

Event

§  Assist in determining marketing strategies to reach new audiences

o   Example Actions: Seek out 1 new opportunity to promote the Fight For Air Climb

§  Share ideas and feedback to make event day a fun and impactful experience

§  Distribute event information

§  Goal is to recruit 5+ event day volunteers

Your Estimated Time Commitment

§  Attend scheduled virtual meetings & complete action items                                  6 hours

§  Create your own team & complete personal fundraising                                         3 hours

§  Recruit new team captains and promote the Climb                                                   6 hours

§  Volunteer recruitment                                                                                                           1 hours

§  Assist with packet pick-up or event day setup                                                              2 hours

§  Attend & participate in Fight For Air Climb                                                                     3 hours

ESTIMATED TOTAL TIME:                                                                                     21 HOURS

You can make an immediate difference for a senior or individual living with a disability by volunteering for our Safe at Home Program!

This program provides minor home safety or accessibility modifications (grab bars, handrails, and much more). Volunteer projects are small-scale and can be completed by two to four volunteers in one day.

Handy-person and light carpentry skills are preferred, but many tasks can be learned through training and experience with on-site installation.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tom at tom@rtmn.org!

Are you interested in using your experience and expertise in business to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners to achieve their dreams? Join MBMentors, Minnesota's premier non-profit dedicated to fostering business growth and success! In this role, you'll work with Minnesota small business owners and entrepreneurs via phone, on-site or online to build their business.

As a volunteer mentor or business coach with MBMentors, you'll be part of a volunteer organization committed to giving back. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help individuals start, run, and expand their businesses, all at absolutely no cost to them.

Why MBMentors?

Make a Difference: As a mentor or coach, you'll directly impact the lives of budding entrepreneurs and small business CEOs, guiding them through challenges and celebrating their successes.

Grow Together: We believe in the power of collective knowledge. Join a network of experienced professionals who share your passion for entrepreneurship and business development. Through ongoing training and resources, we'll equip you with the tools you need to excel as a mentor.

Flexible Commitment: With just 10-15 hours a month, you can make a meaningful difference in someone's business journey. Whether you're an industry expert or a seasoned professional, your expertise is invaluable.  And most of the mentoring will be done via phone or zoom. However, there are occasional, as well as quarterly local onsite meetings either with clients or MBMentors staff.  We do require that you're located in the state, preferably in the Twin Cities area.

We Especially Need Experience In:

Experience growing or building a business in Minnesota with specific experience in Financial Management/Banking/Social Media/Retail/ Restaurant/Website Development/SEO

If you have expertise in any of these areas, we want you on our team!

Help us with Publicity and Marketing. Specifically, we are looking for people to help us get the word out around the state about the important work we do! We would really appreciate having several people “on call” whom we can contact about upcoming events or humane cases so they can contact the media and help us obtain some much-needed publicity. 

Looking for Board Members to bring their ideas energy and passion for Art, Horses, Humans and Nature to our community.  We are especially looking for people who identify as BIPOC & LGBTQ+ & part of the disability community.  Come join our fun team!  We have a one hour meeting a month and would love your help on various projects and ideas! 

Fundraising:

Art, Heart and Hoofbeats - Equine Rescue and Sanctuary is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that runs entirely on donations. We are always on the look out for help in procuring monetary donations and sponsorship, both private and corporate. We also often need individuals to collect donations of goods and services for special events (for example, gift cards and items for silent auctions). We have also received many wonderful donations from clubs, groups, and individuals who have chosen to hold a “AHH Benefit” Event. Some ideas for this would be fun shows, tack sales, rummage sales, bake sales, or informational booths at local feed or tack stores. If you are interested in holding this sort of fundraiser to help the horses and people served at AHH, please let us know!

 Farm Help:

At Art, Heart and Hoofbeats Equine Rescue and Sanctuary we welcome volunteers to the farm to help on a regular scheduled basis or with special projects. This often includes cleaning stalls, mending or building a fence, building goat toys general maintenance of the grounds. Volunteers with special skills (such as electricians or carpenters) are also needed!

Beyond Work -Transforming Teams Through Trust and Collaboration Leadership Development: Through experiential learning, foster adaptability, self-awareness, and a growth mindset. Enhanced Communication: Discover how clear, intentional communication improves relationships and teamwork. Resilience Building: Equip your team with tools to manage stress, navigate challenges, and thrive under pressure.Empowered Collaboration: Explore how trust and mutual respect can unlock innovation and strengthen bonds. While working on projects.  Build a horse fence, a goat toy, clean up a garden patch and plant flowers in our sanctuary. 

Bring your team for a fun relaxing day working outside gardening, building and enjoying each others company while supporting a great cause!

Thank you for your contribution to this community effort! Lending events wouldn't be possible without your help! 

Volunteers help members check toys in-and-out, with our user-friendly, custom-built computer program, as well as keep track of toys in the inventory (counting pieces etc.).

Volunteers also help to re-shelve returned toys and keep the space looking presentable. 

Events can be fast-paced and fun! Take some time away from the kids and feel good about helping the community!

We especially need help on the Wednesday evening shift.  This one is difficult for us to fill.  Even an hour or two can really help us out to keep our doors open for lending hours.

Great opportunity for students who need to full fill volunteer hours for school!

Looking for a group volunteer opportunity for your company.  We can have around 20 people in a group. 

Things you group could help us with would include, labeling, cleaning, checking batteries, taping up boxes or replacing bags.

We are a small (4 moms) volunteer run non profit organization.  Not sure what a toy library is?  Think of a book library but with toys.  We have nearly 5000 toys that our members can check out for up to a month at a time.  We work hard to reduce waste and recycle many other items at the library.

Contact us today for a great opportunity for your company!

Looking for a group volunteer opportunity for your company?  We can have up to 20 people in a group. 

Things you group could help us with would include: labeling toys, cleaning, checking batteries on toys, taping up boxes or replacing bags.

We are a small (4 moms) volunteer run non profit organization.  Not sure what a toy library is?  Think of a book library but with toys.  We have nearly 5000 toys that our members can check out for up to a month at a time.  We work hard to reduce waste and recycle many other items at the library.

Contact us today for a great opportunity for your company!

Thank you for your contribution to this community effort! Lending events wouldn't be possible without your help! 

Volunteers help members check toys in-and-out, with our user-friendly, custom-built computer program, as well as keep track of toys in the inventory (counting pieces etc.).

Volunteers also help to re-shelve returned toys and keep the space looking presentable. 

Events can be fast-paced and fun! Take some time away from the kids and feel good about helping the community!

We especially need help on the Wednesday evening shift.  This one is difficult for us to fill.  Even an hour or two can really help us out to keep our doors open for lending hours.

Great opportunity for students who need to full fill volunteer hours for school!

The Minneapolis Toy Library accepts toy donations appropriate for age 0 - 5 years old. Any toy that would is described as being appropriate for this age range, we accept! The things we don't accept: 

If you are looking for inspiration, please check out our Amazon Wishlist page for the toys we would LOVE to have in our inventory! 

Amazon Wishlist page

Toys can be dropped off anytime our locations are open. You can also email us if those times don't work out for you. 

Thank you!

Thank you for your contribution to this community effort! Lending events wouldn't be possible without your help! 

Volunteers help members check toys in-and-out, with our user-friendly, custom-built computer program, as well as keep track of toys in the inventory (counting pieces etc.).

Volunteers also help to re-shelve returned toys and keep the space looking presentable. 

Events can be fast-paced and fun! Take some time away from the kids and feel good about helping the community!

Great opportunity for students who need to full fill volunteer hours for school!

Food Shelf Aide

Come help our neighbors with their food needs! We are looking for 4-6 volunteers per weekly shift, Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm to work with our food shelf staff. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. We ask volunteers to commit to a 4-hour-a-week shift for a minimum of two months.

All volunteers must be pre-registered with a volunteer application https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=335122860&OR=1 and be scheduled through Sally Newbury at snewbury@npimn.org. People of color and/or bilingual language talents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Youth who are 14, 15, 16 and 17 years old can volunteer with us with some of our public events and with our food shelf. We require prior parental written permission that applicant will receive after completing the volunteer application. The 14 and 15 year old youth can volunteer when accompanied by their parent or guardian. The 16 and 17 year old youth can volunteer by themselves with our Food Shelf.

Forms to review/sign prior to volunteering at NorthPoint will be sent to you once your application is received and include: 1) Volunteer Requirements and 2) Civil Rights Checklist

Please take all necessary precautions if you are health compromised or caring for someone with compromised health. We ask you NOT to volunteer if you or anyone in your household ill or has tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Volunteers must consider this self-assessment:

Please do not volunteer if you are sick or experiencing any of the following symptoms:

* Fever

* Cough

* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

* Chills

* Headache

* Muscle pain

* Sore throat

* New loss of taste or smell

This list is subject to change to reflect the current public health recommendations. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Health website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html

Face coverings

All staff and volunteers are encouraged to wear face coverings that cover both mouth and nose and are secure with ear loops. NorthPoint will provide disposable masks and gloves during yours shift.

Assignments

Volunteers will be assigned to packing boxes of dry food, bagging produce, receiving and stocking donations and purchased food deliveries. NorthPoint staff will have direct contact with customers (not volunteers) to register and receive food.

When you arrive for your shift, please use the back door of the Food Shelf to enter and wash your hands in the breakroom or bathroom. Please sign in to utilizing the kiosk in the hydration room to record your time in and please remember to sign out at the end of your shift too. Report to the Food Shelf staff for your assignment.

How to Dress and What to Bring

Please wear closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from boxes and pallets. No sandals please. Please dress modestly with shorts that come to the knee or long pants and short or long sleeves. We ask volunteers to come with their own cloth-mask on their face and you may swap it for a NorthPoint disposable mask once you arrive. There will be bottled drinking water on site but you are also encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the site.

Directions and Parking

The NorthPoint Health Food Shelf is located at 1835 Penn Avenue North in Minneapolis on the corner of Penn and Golden Valley Road. Please use on-street parking for your vehicle. We save the parking lot on the south side of the building for customers.

Any questions, please contact Jamiela Taylor at jtaylor@npimn.org or 612-767-0324 text/call.

Please apply to be a NorthPoint Volunteer:

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=2ts8d7sai99bqu&e=27654&fromOrg

 Assignments: 
Volunteers will be assigned to packing boxes of dry food, bagging produce, receiving and stocking donations and purchased food deliveries.  NorthPoint staff will have direct contact with guests (not volunteers) to register and receive food. When you arrive for your shift, please use the entry door of the Food Shelf, enter, to record your time sign in, check in with designated supervisor and wash your hands in the breakroom or hand washing sink.  Please remember to sign out at the end of your shift.  Our Food Shelf Supervisor will provide you with training at your first shift as well. 
 

Health and Safety around COVID-19: 

Please take all necessary precautions if you are health compromised or caring for someone with compromised health.  Please do not volunteer if you or anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19. 

 
Please do not volunteer if you are sick or anyone in your household is sick or experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Chills, Headache, Muscle pain, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell 

This list is subject to change to reflect the current public health recommendations.  For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Health website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html 
 

Required face coverings:  

All staff and volunteers are encouraged to wear face coverings that cover both mouth and nose and are secure with ear loops.  NorthPoint will provide disposable masks and gloves during yours shift.  
 

How to Dress and What to Bring: 
Please wear closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from boxes and pallets.  No sandals please.  Please dress modestly with shorts that come to the knee or long pants and short or long sleeves.  There will be bottled drinking water on site but you are also encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle.  Hand sanitizer and disposable masks will be available throughout the building.  
 
Directions and Parking: 

Free ramp parking is suggested and available across the street from the main campus at:

1256 Penn Avenue North.  Parking entrance is located via Oliver Avenue North.

Jamiela Taylor | Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

jtaylor@npimn.org; 612-767-0324 phone/text 

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

LOCATION

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

TRAINING - Required for new volunteers

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

OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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

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

REQUIREMENTS

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

WHAT’S NEXT?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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