Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

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

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

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

Calling all creative minds!

Are you someone who loves design, and has experience using Canva?

Join us as a Marketing Support Volunteer and help shape how Avivo shares its impact with the community.

In this role, you won’t just be observing—you’ll be creating. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many programs across Avivo while helping turn meaningful work into compelling stories that connect with community members, donors, and partners.

What you’ll get to do:

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Whether you're a student looking to grow your skills or a creative thinker wanting to give back, this role offers a meaningful way to use your talents for good. Come help us tell stories that matter.

Articulture is seeking to expand its Board of Directors -

Articulture, an arts education organization located in South Minneapolis, has a mission to "empower individuals and communities to create positive change through the visual arts". 

Our programs uphold this mission by providing opportunities to quality visual arts learning, serving a multitude of demographics to enable self-expression, skill building, and personal growth. Our Art and Healing partnerships with social service organizations gives arts opportunities to marginalized and vulnerable communities who otherwise would not have access to creative experiences. In addition to our occasional artist-residencies in the schools throughout the Metro area, we have ongoing partnerships in Minneapolis Public Schools with a number of local after school programs - sometimes being the only arts learning students receive. We are also presently partnering with People Serving People Shelter, specifically giving teens an opportunity for a creative outlet.   

Articulture's Board of Directors is a working board that relies on the experience and skills of board members to help support the mission and operations of the organization. Presently, we are seeking individuals in the following areas of expertise: event planning, fundraising, finance, and grantwriting/development.

Board Responsibilities:

Time expectation:

Meetings are mostly virtual and sometimes in person.
This is an uncompensated volunteer position.

https://www.articulture.org/j

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ-centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day.  Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education, and the ability to work towards their dreams.

Use your years of experience to help us tell our story and gain support. Develop a variety of marketing materials to promote and share stories of the work. Examples include writing blog posts, creating digital or print media, lead generation and strategy, email marketing, campaign manager, helping develop messaging for staff to use when engaging visitors at the Farm and Innovation Center and more.

Flexible hours, work from home

Friends in Need Food Shelf is always in need of toilet paper and paper towels. These items are desperately needed by our clients. We would welcome any group to host a paper goods drive. Donations can be dropped off at 535 4th Street, St. Paul Park, MN or we will pick them up. We also have an Amazon 'Wishlist' which allows ordering and direct shipment to us. Links to these can be found on our website. finfood.org/donate

Amazon Wish list

Be a Phone Companion
Share the gift of conversation and connection by becoming a Phone Companion! In this volunteer role, you’ll be paired one-to-one with an older adult for ongoing, meaningful phone friendship. If you enjoy talking and building relationships, this is a wonderful way to make a difference. For many older adults, the phone doesn’t ring as often as they’d like—your regular call can bring something to look forward to, spark engaging conversation, and create a lasting sense of connection and joy.

This is a flexible, fully remote volunteer opportunity that allows you to build a friendship at a pace that works for both you and your companion. Training and staff support are provided to help you feel confident and comfortable in your role.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete a background check, and review all required training materials.

Time Commitment:
Call frequency and length are flexible and determined by you and your phone companion. Most Phone Companions connect on a weekly basis for about 20–60 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be a Visiting Companion

Bring the joy of meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult experiencing loneliness and isolation by becoming a Visiting Companion! In this volunteer role, you and your new friend can spend time together at their home, out in the community, or wherever you both choose.

Most Visiting Companions visit 1–2 times per month, creating a flexible and rewarding opportunity to connect.

We currently have older adults awaiting a Visiting Companion in the following communities in the seven-county metro: Arden Hills, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Cottage Grove, Crystal, Edina, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Little Canada, Long Lake, Maplewood, Minneapolis, North Oaks, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, St. Louis Park, St. Paul, and White Bear Lake.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, pass a background check, and complete required training.

Time Commitment:
Visit frequency and length are flexible and determined by you and your companion. Volunteers connect 1–2 times per month with their companion, with optional phone calls, texts, or cards in between visits.

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

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP ROLE

Communications Manager
Upwing Media | The Young Ike Podcast

Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week (average)
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Volunteer Position

About Upwing Media

Upwing Media in partnership with the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the IWLA, produces The Young Ike podcast, a platform dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about the environmental issues shaping our future. Through interviews, storytelling, and community engagement, we spotlight climate innovators, conservation leaders, and individuals working to create positive change for the planet. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a volunteer Communications Manager to help amplify the reach and impact of The Young Ike podcast. This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, storytelling, social media, and audience engagement, and who is excited to help shape how a growing media platform connects with listeners and partners.

Working closely with the podcast host and team, you will have flexibility and creative ownership in developing communications strategies, growing audience engagement, and helping extend the reach of meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

Write and distribute a monthly email newsletter highlighting recent podcast episodes, upcoming conversations, and organizational updates.

Manage and schedule social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and Youtube.

Create and repurpose content from podcast episodes, including quotes, short highlights, episode announcements, and audience engagement posts.

Coordinate brief content submissions for partner organizations, including newsletter articles, magazine snippets, and other communications opportunities.

Help maintain a consistent voice and messaging across all communication channels.

Recommend and implement new ideas for audience growth and engagement.

Track basic engagement metrics and identify opportunities to expand reach and impact.

Qualifications

Strong written communication and storytelling skills.

Familiarity with major social media platforms and content scheduling tools.

Curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Self-motivated and able able to work independently and manage deadlines.

Interest in podcasts/new media landscape, climate change and the environment, civic dialogue, or related topics.

Experience with nonprofit, media, communications, marketing, or journalism work is helpful but not required.

What You'll Gain

Meaningful leadership experience with a growing mission-driven media platform.

Creative ownership and flexibility in shaping communications strategy.

Portfolio-building experience in communications, media, and digital marketing.

A chance to contribute to conversations that encourage constructive dialogue, community engagement, and positive action.

To Apply

Please send a brief note introducing yourself, your interest in the role, and any relevant writing, communications, or social media experience. Samples of previous work are welcome but not required.

Use Your Creativity to Spread Joy

Joy Collaborative is seeking a volunteer Graphic Designer to help bring our mission to life through compelling visual storytelling. From event materials and social media graphics to website assets and marketing campaigns, your work will help us engage supporters and expand access to inclusive, joyful spaces throughout our community.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Estimated Commitment: Flexible, approximately 2–6 hours per month, with opportunities for larger project involvement throughout the year.

Bonus: You'll help share the stories of individuals and families experiencing greater inclusion, connection, and joy because of your work.

Help Us Keep Our Digital Front Door Welcoming

Joy Collaborative is looking for a volunteer Website Coordinator to help maintain and update our website so it remains current, engaging, and reflective of our mission. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both design and organization and wants to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Estimated Commitment: 2–4 hours per month, with occasional project-based needs.

Help Keep Joy Moving Forward

Joy Collaborative is seeking a detail-oriented volunteer Treasurer/Bookkeeper to support the financial health and sustainability of our growing nonprofit. This role works closely with staff and board leadership to review financial reports, monitor budgets, and provide guidance on financial best practices.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Estimated Commitment: 2–5 hours per month, plus board meetings.

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

That’s where YOU come in!
We’re looking for a social media + storytelling superstar to help us:
• Keep our social media fresh, fun, and consistent
• Share our amazing projects & mobile activations (seriously, these stories will give you goosebumps)
• Help with email campaigns & marketing efforts

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

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

What You’ll Do
Help bring the Joy Mobile to life in the community. This role keeps events organized, volunteers supported, and the experience joyful for everyone involved.

Foundational work is in place - SOP's, templates, etc. 

Time Commitment
Flexible schedule, about 2–4 hours per week.

Your Role in the Joy

Plan the Fun

Coordinate Joy Mobile visits with community partners

Add confirmed events to the calendar and database

Make sure dates align with the JC event schedule

Support Volunteers

Keep a small team of 6–10 volunteers rotating through events

Match volunteers with shifts that work for them

Be a friendly back-up if a volunteer can’t make it

Share simple training materials so everyone feels prepared

Keep Events Running Smoothly

Confirm invoices are paid before events

Help coordinate basic event logistics (supplies, signage, setup)

Keep an eye on inventory and flag any vehicle needs

Follow Up with Joy

Check in with hosts after events

Send a thank-you note to the main contact

Share helpful feedback with the team

You Might Enjoy This If You

Like organizing details and helping things run smoothly

Enjoy connecting with volunteers and community partners

Appreciate a mission rooted in inclusion and joy

Are comfortable with basic email, scheduling, and spreadsheets

Why This Role Matters
You’ll help make sure the Joy Mobile shows up ready to serve families, schools, and events that need a moment of calm and care. A few hours of coordination helps create meaningful experiences for hundreds of people.

A small role. A big ripple of joy.

Do you love planning fun, creative events!  This is for you!  Successful events are a shared responsibility of the Board, Executive Director, staff, and volunteers. The Event Committee Lead does not carry sole responsibility for planning or executing events. Instead, this role focuses on coordination, clarity, and alignment—helping ensure events are well-scoped, well-supported, and realistic given organizational capacity.

Lead and facilitate a small Event Committee, ensuring members:

Hold regular check-ins with the Executive Director to:

Provide brief, periodic updates to the Board focused on:

In addition to Board Member expectations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tdash@twincitiesrise.org 

612-470-7047

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ-centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day.  Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education, and the ability to work towards their dreams.

Work with the executive director to make more connections to build support for the mission and programs. Assist with outreach efforts and connecting with local organizations, funders, companies, and other group by making calls and/or sending emails, and could also include representing Food for His Children at events, schools, and other small gatherings if you're open to that. This role will also help the executive director get in front of more people to gain support and tell the story of the efforts in Tanzania.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

About PRISM

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

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

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

Position Summary: Front Desk Volunteer

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

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualities

Training & Supervision

Benefits of Volunteering

How to Apply

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

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

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

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

Use your skills and provide expertise to a small nonprofit. Cleaning Up For Cancer provides two house cleanings at no charge to cancer patients of any age currently undergoing treatment in the Twin Cities Seven County Metropolitan Area.  Assist in updating and expanding the current website and set up a Tiktok account.

Use your skills and provide expertise to a small nonprofit. Cleaning Up For Cancer provides two house cleanings at no charge to cancer patients of any age currently undergoing treatment in the Twin Cities Seven County Metropolitan Area. Edit 5 existing videos to be posted on website and social media.

When a disaster strikes, the immediate response is critical, but recovery is where lives are rebuilt.
The American Red Cross is seeking compassionate, dependable volunteers to join our Recovery Casework Team (Client Care Program Service Associates).
In this role, you will work directly with individuals and families impacted by disasters, helping them navigate the next steps in their recovery journey.

What You’ll Do:
• Conduct intake interviews and open cases in our RC Care system
• Provide financial assistance to qualified clients
• Offer recovery planning and follow-up support
• Connect clients to community and internal resources
• Advocate and problem-solve to help meet immediate needs

You’ll play a key role in ensuring no one faces recovery alone.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking individuals who are:
• Kind, adaptable, and people-focused
• Comfortable working with diverse populations
• Tech-friendly (Microsoft Office and online systems)
• Able to work in a fast-changing environment
• Willing to volunteer in person and/or virtually during disaster operations

Additional requirements:
• Age 18+
• Willing to complete 9 hours of virtual training
• Ability to commit to shifts (4, 8, or 12 hours) during responses
• Valid driver’s license for deployment roles

If you’re ready to turn compassion into action, we’d love to have you on our team.

CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.

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

Specifically, we need the following:

Host a Drive or Buy in bulk!

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

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

With each new bed, My Very Own Bed delivers a Dream Kit (new twin-sized sheets, blanket, pillow, mattress pad, and stuffed animal) to each child. We rely on volunteers to host Dream Kit Donation Drives in their workplaces, neighborhoods, places of worship, or school communities in order to meet this important need. 

All items are brand new, and we rely on volunteers to donate almost all of these items. Many groups enjoy hosting events or competitions to encourage donations. Donations can be collected online or in person using large MVOB boxes that we can provide your group.

You can also purchase items from our wish lists:

Amazon Wishlist 

Walmart Registry for Good

Macy’s Registry

Target Registry

 For more information about this or other volunteer opportunities, contact:info@myveryownbed.org

At MVOB, we choose blankets for children ages 2-17 based on their individual requests.

Fleece blankets are a great way to make sure a child’s bedding matches their interests. This opportunity is also great for individuals and groups. 

Please find our instructions for blanket making attached to this email. Blankets should be at least 60 x 90 inches. Please check our fleece blanket instructions for more information. 

Once completed, blankets can be scheduled for drop off using the following calendar: Donation Drop Off Calendar

Department: Outreach / Campaigns
Focus Areas: Faith Engagement, Community Outreach, Education, Advocacy
Commitment: 3–5+ hours per week (flexible based on role)
Start Date: Ongoing
Location: Twin Cities Metro / Virtual Options Available

Join the End Slavery MN Faith Committee and help engage faith communities in the movement to end modern-day slavery, mass incarceration, and exploitation. Volunteers will help build relationships with churches, mosques, temples, and other faith-based organizations while creating opportunities for education, advocacy, and community action.

By joining the Faith Committee, you will help create meaningful partnerships that inspire communities to take action against slavery and injustice while building hope, healing, and advocacy throughout Minnesota.

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

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

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

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

The Eye of the Heart Center for Creative Contemplation offers vibrant experiences in the arts and grounded contemplative practices as pathways for personal and collective transformation. Conceived in 2021, we are currently an LLC fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. In 2025 we served over 1,339 participants across 254 engagements with nine teaching artists, with an annual budget around $44,000. As we enter a season of growth and formalization, we seek a skilled, values-aligned administrator to help build sustainable financial support for our mission.

The Development Coordinator is a new role responsible for building on our current development efforts in fundraising and seeking grants. This role works in close collaboration with the Constellation Coordinator, who oversees organizational operations. The Development Coordinator leads fundraising strategy and execution, while aligning with broader organizational priorities.

Grant Seeking & Management

Identify and pursue grant opportunities aligned with organizational mission and values.

Support program leaders in submitting a minimum of three program-related grant applications annually.

Ensure program-related grants are implemented on time and reporting requirements are met.

Lead and manage organizational and capacity-building grants from application through reporting.

Fundraising

Lead the annual giving campaign (Give to the Max), from planning through execution and follow-up.

Coordinate at least one organization-wide fundraising event annually.

Develop and implement strategies for donor cultivation, retention, and growth.

Oversee donor communications, recognition, and acknowledgements.  We currently track donations via Method CRM.

Track donations and generate quarterly fundraising reports.

Demonstrated experience with grant writing and/or grant management.

Demonstrated experience with fundraising.

Strong contemplative practice.  Experiential knowledge of a wisdom tradition.  (What keeps you connected to your source?)

Either experience or appreciation of creativity as a transformational practice.

Strong understanding of and commitment to EHC3’s vision.

Strong project management skills.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively, hold complexity, and steward relationships with care.

Preferably able to meet in-person in the Twin Cities.

If you are a multilingual or bilingual Spanish-English applicant, we will prioritize reading your application. 

We are committed to building a diverse organization and encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other historically marginalized communities.

Estimated commitment: 2-5 hours/week (with seasonal fluctuations around grant deadlines and campaigns).  Success in this role includes submitting 3–5 strong grant applications annually, executing a cohesive annual giving campaign, and maintaining consistent, thoughtful communication with donors.  This role reports to EHC3’s Constellation Coordinator and collaborates closely with program leaders.

This is a high-responsibility, leadership-level volunteer role suited for someone who wants to shape the development strategy within our small contemplative arts organization.  We are in an active phase of organizational growth; we hope this role will be a pathway to a future paid leadership position.

Please send a letter of interest with qualifications (including any examples of your work) to connect@eyeoftheheartcenter.org. Our application deadline is May 15, with interviews taking place by May 31 and work beginning in the summer of 2026.

The Eye of the Heart Center for Creative Contemplation offers vibrant experiences in the arts and grounded contemplative practices as pathways for personal and collective transformation. Conceived in 2021, we are currently an LLC fiscally sponsored by Springboard for the Arts. In 2025 we served over 1,339 participants across 254 engagements with nine teaching artists, with an annual budget around $44,000. As we enter a season of growth and formalization, we seek a skilled, values-aligned administrator to serve as the connective tissue between program leaders, participants, and organizational systems.

The Constellation Coordinator is a new integrative leadership role responsible for program administration, operational coordination, and organizational development. This role works closely with program facilitators, the core team, board/committees, and external partners to ensure coherence, sustainability, and alignment with our contemplative values.

Program administration:

Coordinate and oversee the execution of all organizational programs to ensure they run smoothly and on schedule.

Develop and maintain the annual program calendar.

Attend and support program community meetings.

Support program partnership development.

Maintain regular communication with facilitators to ensure clarity, alignment, and support.

Manage facilitator onboarding, covenants, and documentation.

Grow program participation and deepen program engagement.

Coordinate closely with and supervise our Communications Specialist to ensure consistent messaging and timelines.

Support ongoing marketing campaigns and events.

Ensure newsletters and social media strategies are implemented according to schedule.

Respond to general inquiries sent to connect@eyeoftheheart.org.

General Administration & Operations:

Oversee organizational operations in alignment with mission and values.

Monitor insurance policies, fiscal sponsor requirements, system subscriptions, and compliance needs.

Review financial reports and oversee the bookkeeper.

Lead budget development and financial planning.

Support organizational systems and processes that promote clarity, accountability, and sustainability.

Support the Development Director.

In this 10–15 hour/week role, priorities will focus on program coordination (50%), operations (30%), and communications oversight (10%), with limited involvement in fundraising (10%).  While this is currently leadership-level volunteer role, we are in an active phase of organizational growth and fundraising; we hope this role will be a pathway to a future paid leadership position.

The Constellation Coordinator will report to a point person (Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew) who is accountable to the core team of founders. 

Strong contemplative practice.  Experiential knowledge of a wisdom tradition.  (What keeps you connected to your source?)

Either experience or appreciation of creativity as a transformational practice.

Heart-centered leadership (What do you love?)

Strong understanding of and commitment to EHC3’s vision.

Experience in nonprofit administration, program coordination, development, or operations.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Comfort working across multiple functional areas.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively, hold complexity, and steward relationships with care.

Preferably able to meet in-person in the Twin Cities.

If you are a multilingual or bilingual Spanish-English applicant, we will prioritize reading your application. 

We are committed to building a diverse organization and encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other historically marginalized communities.

Please send a letter of interest with qualifications (including any examples of your work) to connect@eyeoftheheartcenter.org. Our application deadline is May 20, with interviews taking place by May 31 and work beginning in the summer of 2026.

At Rock from the Heart, we use the power of music to support aortic and heart valve disease patients. We’re a high-energy team that values grit and genuine partnership over boardroom formalities. We need a detail-oriented numbers person to help us keep the music playing by managing our bookkeeping.

We are looking for a tech-savvy Volunteer Bookkeeper to manage our financial health. You’ll be a key partner in our operations, ensuring our records stay as solid as a classic rock beat.

Software: You’ll be working exclusively in QuickBooks Online.

Communication: We stay connected via Microsoft Teams and Office 365.

General Ledger: Maintain accurate records of all transactions in QuickBooks Online.

Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.

Reporting: Generate quarterly financial statements for leadership review.

Digital Filing: Organize receipts and documentation within our online environment.

QBO Proficiency: You must have experience with QuickBooks Online.

Tech Fluent: Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for meetings and OneDrive/SharePoint for file management.

Independent: Able to manage your own schedule and meet monthly deadlines.

Passionate: You appreciate a "grit and heart" culture and want to help a growing charity make a real impact.

We are in need of an individual who can provide us support on website support and the associated email system.  

Calling all creative minds and hands! 

We are looking for off-site volunteers to knit or crochet hats, scarves, mittens, and blankets for kids PreK-12th grade. This opportunity is ongoing as the need for teachers to provide winter gear for their students has increased. 

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

200 S Owasso Blvd E, Little Canada, MN, 55117

As an advisor, you will play a critical part in the decision-making process. You’ll gain a comprehensive look at the innovative arts education projects happening statewide and help determine which initiatives receive the support they need to thrive. 

Timeline: A 5-week review period taking place is determined by specific program 

Review Process: Evaluate approximately 25 applications using a structured rubric (flexible, remote work).

Panel Collaboration: Participate in a single full-day meeting (8:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m.) to discuss applications and finalize funding recommendations. ** You have the option to select your panel day based on your availability**

Compensation: A stipend is provided in recognition of your time and expertise.

Technology: Comfortability with creating a SWIFT account (assistance is provided if needed), virtual video meetings, email communications and using a web-based programs to read and score applications (WebGrants).

Accommodations: The Arts Board offers accessibility services and materials in alternative formats upon request. If you require an accommodation (i.e., ASL-interpretation; open captioning; audio description; digital, large-print or Braille materials, etc.) to fully participate please note below.

Who Can Apply?

Panelists must:

·Be a Minnesota resident.

·Have internet access, a computer, and intermediate computer skills.

·Have a background in at least one art form, artistic tradition, arts administration or experience with a nonprofit or government organization serving the public.

·Commit to completing all aspects of the grant application review.

You can learn more at our website: https://www.arts.state.mn.us/volunteer/panelists.htm

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ-centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day.  Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education, and the ability to work towards their dreams.

This is a specific project based opportunity. Once the drawings are complete, the job is finished unless you choose to remain involved during construction. 

Looking for expertise in the development of the Farm and Innovation Center in Tanzania and demonstration site in Minnesota. Your expertise and skills will help us as we plan, design, and construct a community-centered space to support people in Tanzania. Concept design is completed, initial blue lines needed for specific spaces. Final drawings will be reviewed and approved by an architect in Tanzania.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

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

NDC is currently looking for assistance in:

Are you interested in creating meaningful gifts for unhoused or housing insecure individuals in our community? Build hygiene kits!

Did you know Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts have 5+% of their students who are experiencing housing insecurity? Additionally, health clinics are finding patients express a need for hygiene items during health screenings.

Let's help address this need by making hygiene kits for struggling individuals and families.

We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to purchase travel/personal size hygiene products and build hygiene kits for students, individuals and families struggling to afford hygiene items. 

We ask that all kit items be placed in Ziploc bags and each kit be filled with:

Please contact us at hello@bridgetobasics.org to get your full toolkit and register your volunteer activity.  Thank you!!!

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

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

Build family hygiene care bags!

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

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

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

We ask that each grocery bag be filled with:

You can see the full list here 

Contact hello@bridgetobasics.org to get started!

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

We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized and tech-savvy volunteer to join our Foster Sitter Coordination team. This role oversees and coordinates temporary foster sitters when a regular foster is going out of town or unable to pick up their foster animal from intake. Time commitment varies depending on the demand for sitters, but is approximately 4-5 hours spread throughout the week that you are scheduled. This is a shared role on a rotating schedule, where you are "on" once a month. This is a remote role that requires access to both phone and email throughout the day. Experience using Google Suite and Mailchimp is preferred, but not required.

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

At Options for Women East we provide free therapy sessions to our prenatal moms as added support.  The therapy sessions can be conducted on-line, or in person.  Currently, some women come to the clinic and log into their virtual visit, others log on from home.  We have added nursing staff so we can increase the number of women that we are seeing, which means more therapist needs.  

All women are pregnant and receive services through Options for Women East at no charge.  Most do not have insurance when they come to us, we help them get insurance so that when baby is born there is coverage for all.

Days and times for this are flexible, depending on volunteer schedule.  e-mail volunteersb@optionsforwomeneast.com if interested.

Be a friend. Change a life.

The Best Buddies in Minnesota Citizens Program matches adult volunteers (peer buddies) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (buddies) from the Twin Cities area in one-to-one friendships. This program helps people with disabilities become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive and diverse community for all.

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What is the commitment?

Being a Peer Buddy is a one year commitment. Buddy pairs see each other in-person once a month and will also maintain weekly contact via phone, text message, email and/or other forms of communication. There are also monthly group events to attend with other Citizens buddy pairs.

Who is eligible to participate?

Anyone over the age of 18 who lives in the Twin Cities (Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul) area is eligible to participate. Each participant must complete a background check that costs $18. There are no membership fees to participate in the program, however members are expected to pay for their own activities.

How are buddy pairs matched?

We match buddy pairs based on a number of factors – including geographic location/proximity, age range, shared interests and hobbies, and other individual preferences that are conveyed in the matching process.

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TO APPLY: Visit www.bestbuddies.org/join and select 'Minnesota' and 'Citizens' in the dropdowns, then select the Twin Cities Citizens chapter

OR

email emmajester@bestbuddies.org

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

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

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

Some of the areas we are interetes in includes:

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

Thanks,

Baba

Preserve Minneapolis is recruiting board members, including a search for a new Treasurer.  The organization is small-with annual expenses of about $25,000--and the activity is infrequent, usually less than 10 hours per month.  Board members meet every other month and additionally, occasional zoom meetings.  Candidates should be familiar with Quickbooks Online and Google Sheets, and be able to process expense and revenue checks, complete annual registration and taxation tasks, and prepare reports to the board.

Job Title

Parkinson's Foundation Chapter Board Member

Position Type

Nonprofit Board

Job Function(s)

Business Development, Corporate Development (Fund Raising), Corporate Strategy/Strategic Planning, Customer Relations Management, Marketing, Public Relations

Job Location(s)

Virtual - Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Job Description

The Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter seeks interested individuals to serve on our Chapter Board. The volunteer board is made up of diverse professionals committed increase awareness, increase the Chapter's reach, and helping raise funds to serve more people living with Parkinson's disease, their care partners, clinicians, and supportive professionals. The Parkinson's Foundation is an established national nonprofit with an annual budget of $50M. Seventeen chapters nationwide support initiatives on the ground while helping strategize programs, research, and grant-making. The Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter Board will help us to reach all 17,088 individuals living with PD in our 3-state area. The Board meets virtually 6 times/ year, and committees of the Board meet as needed. Depending on their skills, interests, and networks/industries, members take on individual and project-based work. A modest personal financial contribution, as well as a commitment to active fundraising, is expected. The Parkinson's community is inspiring and strong, and our National Board and regional staff and volunteers are genuinely supportive. Please help us bring more attention to this common and devastating disease while supporting better care and research toward a cure, all while working alongside dedicated professionals like yourself--Thank you!

Legacy Family Center Montessori School Capital Campaign

Our Vision Legacy Family Center is creating a permanent home for Kora Montessori, a culturally grounded school that celebrates the identity, resilience, and brilliance of West African immigrant and refugee families. This will be a place where children learn with joy, families feel seen and supported, and community traditions are honored every day.

What We’re Building?

Join the Advisory Committee?

We are inviting passionate community members and volunteers to help bring this vision to life. Advisory Committee members serve as trusted ambassadors who expand our reach, build relationships, and champion culturally responsive education.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment 1–2 meetings per month during active campaign phases, with flexible involvement based on your strengths, interests, and availability.

Why Peer‑to‑Peer Fundraising Matters?

Peer‑to‑peer fundraising is one of the most meaningful ways to support the campaign because it grows from relationships, cultural pride, and community connection. When you share why Kora Montessori matters to you, people listen — and they give because you asked. It’s simple, personal, and powerful.

Why Join?

Interested in joining? Contact us: Subject: Advisory Committee

Email: info@legacyfamilycentermn.org

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ-centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day.  Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education, and the ability to work towards their dreams.

We focus on sustainable processes, and community development to empower families and communities to become all they were created to be. Through a variety of programs, we support initiatives and families in Tanzania. We are looking for committed board members who care about our cause. Be an advocate and share your skills and expertise that help guide and grow the work of Food For His Children.

Flexible hours, work from home

Life can present challenges, and families may face overwhelming stress due to various factors such as unemployment, homelessness, mental health needs, medical issues, domestic violence, or simply the need for a break and some rest. In times of crisis, many parents can turn to family, friends, or reliable individuals for help. However, not all families have a trusted support system in place. This is where STAR House steps in as a trusted ally, offering free, safe, overnight care for children and supportive services for caregivers. You can be a part of the solution!

Our Commitment to Families in Ramsey County:

During our founding process, STAR House benefits from individuals like you who care deeply about the well-being of families in Ramsey County. We are inviting you to join us in creating safe options for these families. Your contributions of time and expertise will make a positive impact for generations to come.

Virtual and Fulfilling Opportunities:

Our volunteer opportunities are virtual, fulfilling, and flexible, allowing you to make a difference from the comfort of your own home. Here are the current openings in our committees:

Volunteer Relations Committee

Get Involved Today:

Your support is invaluable to us, and together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in Ramsey County. To learn more about our volunteering opportunities and how you can be a part of this vital mission, please visit starhousemn.org/volunteering.

Join us in creating a brighter future for families in need. Together, we can make a lasting difference

This is a wonderful opportunity to create hope, strength, and joy for a child with a critical illness! Wish granters will be able to build a relationship with a child in their community and connect with the child’s family. Wish granters assist the child throughout the whole process from helping brainstorm wish ideas, to helping make it all come true. Wish Granters work in teams of two or three to assure the wish is fulfilled. No experience needed; we will provide training flexible with your schedule.

Wish granters are essential to fulfilling each child’s wish. They work in teams of two or three and help the wish child determine their heartfelt wish. Wish granters create an exceptional wish experience through building a relationship with the child and their family. Wish children come from all different backgrounds and cultures, so with the help of bilingual wish granters, a wish child can communicate in a language that they are most comfortable with during the wish process! It also greatly reduces the stress for other family members. We welcome all applicants, but have a particular need for volunteers who can speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, and Arabic at any level of proficiency. ASL is also in demand. Training is provided and is flexible with your schedule.

Thank you for your interest in helping kids with critical illnesses and their families.

We're seeking a talented individual or students with a class project to take on one of our marketing campaigns and develop a compelling graphic and visual appeal. This would include print, electronic and even video production. We'd especially like it if someone can create dynamic info graphics that tell our story!

All to help build awareness and raise funds for providing safety, shelter and sustainability for orphans around the world.

A great chance to expand your network and gain valuable skills!  Join the board of an active engaging genealogy organization.  Partner with the President and other board members to drive the strength and growth of the Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota including operational and financial governance.  SGSM offers a wide range of experiences to its 400 members-member feedback is high! Commitment is to a 2-year term if nominated and elected. There are about 12-14 board meetings a year (typically during the workday) and 4 Saturday morning programs that we host for our members. Also participation in ad-hoc committees as needed.

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

We are seeking dedicated volunteers for our Neighbor to Neighbor Companion service in metro and rural areas of Minnesota. You can make a difference in the life of an older adult, share skills, meet new people and have fun in the community. 

A Neighbor to Neighbor Companion is a bridge to fuller, more active lives for older adults who need a little extra support to continue living at home, stay healthy and remain as independent as possible.  

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current pandemic, Neighbor to Neighbor Companion services are currently being offered exclusively virtually via phone and video chat. We will transition back to in person visits and reintroduce transportation support when we can do so safely, following state and federal guidelines

Travel Unity is a nonprofit working to make the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity volunteer, you will connect with people from around the world and engage with professionals across the travel industry. Volunteers contribute to projects that highlight inclusive travel and career pathways in tourism.

All volunteers begin with one of two projects:

• Spotlight: A short profile of a travel professional, exploring their career path and why inclusion matters in their work.
• Case Study: A look at how an organization is working to make travel more welcoming for different kinds of travelers.

Volunteers should be comfortable working as part of a team, communicating regularly, and participating in online meetings using platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet.

To get started, complete the volunteer application:
https://bit.ly/TUvolunteerapp

Learn more about Travel Unity:
https://travelunity.org

Brighten a Senior’s Day – And Make a New Friend!
You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in Minneapolis (55406, 55404) by volunteering for friendly visits or regular check-ins. Whether it's an in-person visit once or twice a month, a phone call, an uplifting email, or a handwritten card, your time and care can help ease the loneliness of isolation.

It’s a simple way to lift someone’s spirits—and you might gain a new friend in the process!
Background check required.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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! 

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

The Owner Surrender Coordinator is responsible for working with local families who need to surrender their animal to Ruff Start Rescue. Whoever takes this role will need more than just a basic knowledge of animal behavior - they need to be able to read between the lines and feel comfortable asking thoughtful, sometimes probing questions to fully understand the pet and the situation. The goal is to ensure we’re bringing appropriate animals into the program - ones that we can realistically support and set up for success in their new forever home. The OS Coordinator works through the entire process of bringing an animal into the rescue. Beginning with collecting information from the surrenderer (images, vet records, etc.), networking the animal in the private RSR Animals Needing Fosters Page, and getting foster commitment. You also may be asked for help coordinating the transfer of the animal into the rescue as well. Once the animal is with their foster, work with an Intake Admin to add them to the website and notify vetting and intake of the new addition. There can be a lot of back and forth in the role so daily check-ins to your RSR email are required.

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a week or 30-45 minutes daily (weekday)

Responsibilities:

Logging into email, facebook and RescueGroups daily

Review owner surrender applications and look for red flags

Ask thorough questions to better understand the animal and the situation 

Lining up fosters for the animals that are chosen to come into rescue

Sending owner surrender agreements

Work with Intake Admin to perform an intake on the animal by adding to the website and sending out an announcement email to intake, vetting and the FM involved

The Reservation Assistant works under and helps the Reservation Coordinator. They will work on getting the animal information uploaded into database(s), and sent to the vetting and intake team. They will go to the transport location to take lead and bring supplies for fosters if needed. They will also gather any paper records that come with each animal to make sure they get to the vetting team. 

Multicultural Medical Clinic (MMC) is a new independent nonprofit primary care clinic in Minneapolis serving uninsured, low-income, multilingual, immigrant, refugee, and culturally diverse communities. Our mission is to ensure that cost, language, and care-navigation barriers never prevent families from receiving timely, continuous primary care.

What MMC provides

Comprehensive primary care: preventive care and chronic disease management

Integrated mental & behavioral health

Enabling services: patient navigation, care coordination, interpretation, outreach, eligibility/enrollment support

Diagnostic access through Labcorp (labs) and RAYUS Radiology (imaging)

Sliding Fee Discount Program including 100% discount for patients ≤100% FPG — no patient is denied service due to inability to pay


Volunteer Role Needed We are seeking a volunteer CPA/accountant with nonprofit experience to support light monthly financial oversight and compliance readiness for approximately 12 months while MMC grows

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors offers a variety of classes and activities for older adults in the Longfellow and Seward neighborhoods of Minneapolis. We are looking for volunteers interested in leading craft or art skill classes.  Beginning watercolor, rock painting, Alcohol ink,  card crafting or simple clay projects are all popular with our community. But we would love to hear your ideas! Projects need to be assessable to all skill levels and provide options for students  who struggle with dexterity.

Classes can be single-session, or take the form of weekly or monthly programs. You provide the skills and talent and Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors provides the event space and program materials.

RAGOM is looking for a Transport Coordinator to help organize and oversee the safe transport of dogs entering our care. This role ensures dogs move smoothly from surrendering owners to fosters with compassion and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and coordinate transport logistics
· Communicate with surrendering owners, drivers, and fosters
· Problem-solve routing and timing challenges
· Ensure each transport is completed safely and on schedule

Who We’re Looking For:
Someone detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and comfortable with email/phone communication during the day. Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with maps and routing are a plus.

We are seeking a dedicated Behavior Services Lead to oversee our Behavior Services Team, which supports foster families and helps manage dogs with behavioral challenges. Reporting to the Executive Director, this volunteer leader provides direction, guidance, and training to team members while ensuring effective coverage through calendar management and shift coordination. The role serves as the primary point of contact for questions, escalations, and issue resolution, and plays a key part in fostering a responsive, efficient, and supportive environment. Responsibilities also include managing bite incidents, overseeing Behavior Modification Plans, and stepping in when team members are unavailable. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, experience working with volunteers, and hands-on knowledge of dogs with behavioral issues. Good customer service skills are essential for assisting adopters, fosters, and surrendering owners with sensitivity and professionalism.

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

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

Learn about the most needed and requested gifts here.

Purchase gifts from our online registries at:

TARGET

AMAZON

BEST BUY

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

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

YouTube Tutorial

Step by Step Tutorial

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

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

We’re seeking donations of items such as:

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

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

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

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

Rethos Mission

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

Rethos Vision

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

Position

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

Leadership, governance and oversight

Fundraising

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

Board terms/participation

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

Spanish speakers especially encouraged to volunteer! 

Skills Required:  

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

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

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

·      Basic computer proficiency   

·      English proficiency required; additional language capacity appreciated 

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

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

Questions? Email sarah@prepareandprosper.org 

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

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

Open our Tie Blanket Making Flyer to learn more!

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

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

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

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

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

POSITION DUTIES:

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Flexible schedule, remote.

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

We're looking for bundles containing the following items:

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

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

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

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

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

 This opportunity is available throughout the year! Thank you!!!

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

Learn more about volunteering with Tech for Seniors

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

Ideas include any of these and more:

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Thank you!

Gifts for Seniors

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

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

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

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

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Thank you!

Gifts for Seniors

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

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

Learn more about Cards for Seniors.

This opportunity is available throughout the year! Thank you!