Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Join our Kids Helping Kids initiative! Today’s youth are facing extraordinary challenges, yet they have found positivity and purpose through service. Kids are forging their own proactive paths to help their peers. Out of that simple, “do good” intention, the Kids Helping Kids initiative came to life.

Middle and high-school students can apply to be an ambassador for Kids Helping Kids. Each ambassador will promote his or her fundraiser in his or her community, learning valuable communications skills along the way. Ambassadors can raise support through funding and/or collection of supplies to be provided to under-resourced students. Click here to learn more.

Are you an energetic, out-going person who loves to connect with new people? Are you looking for a way to support Avivo?

Avivo is seeking a volunteer who is willing to support various fundraising efforts. This position is flexible and can be completed remotely. Duties for this position can include:

* Soliciting in-kind auction and raffle items for fundraising events

* Serving on fundraising event committees

* Being present during fundraising events as a volunteer representative of Avivo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Ongoing Opportunities:

2. Seasonal Opportunities:

3. Individualized Volunteer Opportunities:

4. Housekeeping Needs:

5. Meal Services:

6. Supervised Play:

7. Event Planning and Coordination:

8. Virtual Opportunities (Coming Soon):

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

Thank you for being part of our team!

Warm regards,

Breaking Free

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

POSITION TITLE: Fight For Air Climb Committee Member

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

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Committee

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

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

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

Corporate Introductions

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

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

Teams

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

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

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

Example Actions:

o   Volunteer to table at a local event

o   Call 20+ past Climbers to encourage registration

Event

§  Assist in determining marketing strategies to reach new audiences

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

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

§  Distribute event information

§  Goal is to recruit 5+ event day volunteers

Your Estimated Time Commitment

§  Attend scheduled virtual meetings & complete action items                                  6 hours

§  Create your own team & complete personal fundraising                                         3 hours

§  Recruit new team captains and promote the Climb                                                   6 hours

§  Volunteer recruitment                                                                                                           1 hours

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

§  Attend & participate in Fight For Air Climb                                                                     3 hours

ESTIMATED TOTAL TIME:                                                                                     21 HOURS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why MBMentors?

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

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

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

We Especially Need Experience In:

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

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

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

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

Fundraising:

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

 Farm Help:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us today for a great opportunity for your company!

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

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

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

Contact us today for a great opportunity for your company!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amazon Wishlist page

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

Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

PRISM is currently seeking Front Desk volunteers to help support our program operations! We offer a very flexible schedule and are eager to have new members to our team. If you have customer service or reception experience, this may be a great opportunity for you!

Our front desk volunteers serve as our primary point of contact for participants, donors, volunteer and all other external inquiries. 

Volunteer Job Responsibilities:

Volunteer Duties and Requirements:

The Front Desk Volunteer is the critical first point of contact with participants. PRISM takes great pride in treating every person with dignity and honoring the diverse strengths and abilities each person brings. Volunteers working at the Front Desk will perform a variety of duties including:

Lead Volunteer Duties and Requirements

Lead volunteers must meet all of above duties and requirements plus:

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience:

Reporting Relationship:

The Front Desk volunteers report to the Office Coordinator, who arranges the schedule for volunteer shifts and staffing.

Volunteer Job Description - Shop for Change Thrift Store

Volunteers are key components in PRISM’s mission of providing social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives, and our vision to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community. Funds from our Shop for Change Thrift Store help fund our basic needs programs, including our Marketplace Food Shelf and Housing Assistance programs. If you're a personal thrifter, we would love to have you as an addition to our team!

Location: 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422

Volunteer Job Responsibilities:

Volunteer Duties

The Shop for Change Thrift Store offers quality, affordable clothing and household items to the general public. Volunteers working in the Shop for Change Thrift Store will perform a variety of duties including:

Experienced Volunteer Duties

With additional experience and training, volunteers may be considered Experienced Volunteers. Experienced volunteers will fulfill all of the above opportunities and the following:

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience:

Reporting Relationship:

The Shop for Change Thrift Shop volunteers report to the Thrift Shop Director, who arranges the schedule for volunteer shifts and staffing. Volunteers may also report to our Volunteer Manager, Nolan Isaacson, with other questions regarding their participation.

To Apply:

Please reach out to colette@prismmpls.org with "Volunteer Opportunity" somewhere in the subject line. We will then instruct you on our application process and schedule a time to meet with you!

Volunteer Job Description - Driver

PRISM seeks to be a leader in creating meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences for community members. Our ability to best serve the community is hinged on our capacity to physically do the work, as well as having the trust and involvement of community stakeholders.

Volunteers are key components in PRISM’s mission of providing social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives, and our vision to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community.

Volunteer Duties and Requirements

We have a big need for ongoing Food Rescue Drivers! Using PRISM’s vehicle, the Driver drives to specific retail stores in the west metropolitan area to pick up donated food. This role is critical in assuring our participants receive high-quality food when visiting our Marketplace Food Shelf, and that food being discarded by local supermarket chains is distributed to our households. Volunteer drivers supporting the Marketplace Food Shelf will perform a variety of duties including:

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Colette Illarde, Volunteer Manager, at 763-432-4230 or colette@prismmpls.org

Food Shelf Aide

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers must consider this self-assessment:

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

* Fever

* Cough

* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

* Chills

* Headache

* Muscle pain

* Sore throat

* New loss of taste or smell

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

Face coverings

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

Assignments

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

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

How to Dress and What to Bring

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

Directions and Parking

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

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

Please apply to be a NorthPoint Volunteer:

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

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

Health and Safety around COVID-19: 

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

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

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

Required face coverings:  

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

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

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

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

Jamiela Taylor | Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

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

We collect gently used and new shoes through our Shoe Away Hunger program and sell them for a suggested donation on our mobile shoe bus and trailer and at various static sites.

We sort these shoes into three categories (great, good, and grind) at our warehouse in Plymouth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 to 3:00 p.m. We would love for you or your group to join us in sorting shoes! Please visit our website at goodinthehood.org to register as a volunteer. We look forward to serving with you soon.

Friends and groups love to do this. We help a lot of people, laugh, and have a lot of fun doing this very important job!

Civic Bridgers is a Minnesota-based nonpartisan nonprofit on a mission to strengthen democracy and heal polarization through bridging divides. In March 2026, America's Future Summit celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, hosted by Civic Bridgers in partnership with YMCA and NYLC.

America’s Future Summit (AFS) is a two-day civic leadership accelerator that convenes Minnesota’s top 250 teens to innovate civic solutions in three fields: climate, education, and media.  Working in teams, students step into real-world leadership roles (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CPO) to design actionable, community-rooted solutions using curated portfolios of primary sources and local data. The summit positions young people on the horizon of innovation — where civic responsibility meets bold, future-focused leadership.

We envision a revival of pluralism led by Civic Bridgers modeling humanity, humility, and accountability. We reconnect people with civic life and with each other through immersive, hands-on learning experiences and mentorship that break down fences of division, such as toxic partisanship, purity tests, and stereotyping. At America's Future Summit, we prepare Civic Bridgers to leverage collective power and viewpoint diversity to solve some of our nation’s greatest challenges. We invite volunteers of all backgrounds to serve this mission at different capacities, before the event and at the event on March 9 & 10. 

Before the March 2026, volunteers can:

At the event, volunteers can:

Ready to start? Fill out this form or reach out to Jill Carey (jill@civicbridgers.org)!

Civic Bridgers is a Minnesota-based nonpartisan nonprofit on a mission to strengthen democracy and heal polarization through bridging divides. In March 2026, America's Future Summit celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, hosted by Civic Bridgers in partnership with YMCA and NYLC.

America’s Future Summit (AFS) is a two-day civic leadership accelerator that convenes Minnesota’s top 250 teens to innovate civic solutions in three fields: climate, education, and media.  Working in teams, students step into real-world leadership roles (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CPO) to design actionable, community-rooted solutions using curated portfolios of primary sources and local data. The summit positions young people on the horizon of innovation — where civic responsibility meets bold, future-focused leadership.

We envision a revival of pluralism led by Civic Bridgers modeling humanity, humility, and accountability. We reconnect people with civic life and with each other through immersive, hands-on learning experiences and mentorship that break down fences of division, such as toxic partisanship, purity tests, and stereotyping. At America's Future Summit, we prepare Civic Bridgers to leverage collective power and viewpoint diversity to solve some of our nation’s greatest challenges. We invite volunteers of all backgrounds to serve this mission at different capacities, before the event and at the event on March 9 & 10. 

Before the March 2026, volunteers can:

At the event, volunteers can:

Ready to start? Fill out this form or reach out to Jill Carey (jill@civicbridgers.org)!

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Harding High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/06/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Washington Tech High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/11/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Washington Tech High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/10/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Harding High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/09/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Harding High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/09/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Harding High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/06/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Como Park High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/05/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 9th grade students at Como Park High School were asked, "What modifications or upgrades to the customer experience should Arby's consider to appeal to a new target market of 13-17 year olds?" 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 02/04/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

YWCA St Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Every year, we help individuals and families in our community reach their goals and improve their quality of life by addressing community needs in four core areas: Housing & Supportive Services, Youth Development, Health & Wellness, and Employment & Economic Development.

Over the years, we have developed several archive and storage rooms that need to be cleared out so we can further our work for our communities by properly utilizing spaces.  This project will include moving medium sized ('bankers') boxes with files that need to be shredded out of storage.  While this project will include some lifting, we will utilize rolling carts, elevators, and supports wherever needed.  This project will include some work, but we will have fun and enjoy the time together as well, and you will get to learn more about YWCA St Paul and the wonderful work we do in the community while we spend time together.

Please reach out with any questions! We appreciate your interest! Thank you.

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 10th grade students at Washington Tech High School were asked, "How should The Home Depot create an innovative shopping experience that highlights one of its departments? 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 01/28/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce.  

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery.  

Case Challenge Description: 10th grade students at Washington Tech High School were asked, "How should The Home Depot create an innovative shopping experience that highlights one of its departments? 

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 01/29/2026 

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email. 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 03/06/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 03/06/2026

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 03/09/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/09/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/09/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 01/27/2026 

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

LOCATION

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

TRAINING - Required for new volunteers

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

OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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

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

REQUIREMENTS

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

WHAT’S NEXT?

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

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

Warehouse/Food Rescue Driver & Helper

Purpose: The Warehouse/Food Rescue Driver & Helper volunteers are responsible for processing incoming food deliveries and keeping varieties of food stocked in the food shelf, refrigerator, and freezer.

Description of Role:

The Food Rescue Driver & Helper volunteers partner together to enhance our organization’s ability to directly impact our mission to provide food for those who need it, when they need it. Be a part of sustainability by cruising around Stillwater in the Valley Outreach box truck collecting food donated by local grocery stores to get it into the hands of people who need it most. 

Volunteer  Duties and Responsibilities: 

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:  

Physical Demands:

 Time Commitment: Two times per Month 

Food Rescue driver volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

 Time Commitment: two times per Month

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

7am-11am

10am - 11:30am

7am - 11am

10am - 11:30am

7am – 11am

Training and Support:  

Volunteers in this position will receive initial training and ongoing support from food program staff  in addition to working closely with a volunteer partner throughout every shift.

Warehouse/Food Rescue

Purpose: The Warehouse volunteer is responsible for processing incoming food deliveries and keeping food stocked in the food shelf, refrigerator, and freezer.

Description of Role:

The role of Warehouse/Food Rescue Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to provide food for those who need it, when they need it. Volunteers in this position can expect to receive training and ongoing support from food program staff and work alongside several fellow Warehouse Volunteers.

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

·        Sort, store, and distribute bulk food products that are delivered to our warehouse.

·        Follow food safety guidelines provided for each category of product and dispose properly of products that do not meet guidelines.

·        Ensure a safe working space by following all warehouse safety guidelines.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

·        A friendly demeanor

·        A desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        A willingness to follow specific directions.

·        The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Must be able to lift 30 pounds (or even 40–50-pound bags of produce)

·        Must be able to bend and twist to pick up items.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 3-5 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach and grasp cans of food.

 Time Commitment: 3-5 hours

Warehouse volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

    Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8am-1pm

11am - 2pm

8am - 11am

11am - 2pm

8am – 1pm

1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm

10am - 1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

Volunteers will receive training from the Warehouse Coordinator prior to the start of their shift. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

StyleXchange Store Volunteer

Purpose: The StyleXchange volunteer will assist clients through the checking out process in a warm, friendly, and welcoming manner.

Description of Role:

The role of StyleXchange Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to directly impact our mission by providing low-barrier access for clients to receive high-quality clothing in an inclusive and welcoming thrift environment—all at no cost to them! As a StyleXchange store volunteer, upholding the dignity and integrity of our clients is at the forefront of every interaction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Welcome shoppers, answer questions, and assist, as necessary.

·        Follow customer service standards established by Valley Outreach to provide equitable, dignified, and respectful treatment for all shoppers.

·        Operate a register, using our simple tablet point of sale process. Follow cash handling and credit card processing procedures.

·        Assist with other related tasks, such as cleaning, restocking, merchandising, etc.

·        Be reliable and responsible.

Key Requirements and Expectations:

·        Interest(or experience)in providing high quality customer service.

·        Comfortable using computer applications, iPad, or other tablets. 

·        Friendly demeanor.

·        Desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. 

·        Willingness to follow directions. 

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Able to lift up to 10 lbs. repetitively and safely.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 - 3 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach in front, above and below the waist.

Time Commitment: 2 – 3 hours

StyleXchange store volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

10am-1pm

10am-1pm

Closed

10am-1pm

Closed

 1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm

1pm-4pm

  4pm – 7pm

4pm - 7pm

Training and Support:

StyleXchange store volunteers will receive training from the StyleXchange Manager prior to starting the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

StyleXchange Sorting Volunteer

Purpose: The StyleXchange Sorting volunteer will assess the quality, seasonality, and usability of the clothing items that are donated.

Description of Role:

As a clothing sorting volunteer, you will process donated items and prepare them for the store floor. Providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all shoppers is our goal! You'll be making a real difference in the lives of people in need by providing low-barrier access for everyone to receive high-quality clothing for free or at a low cost in our thrift store. 

Volunteer Duties and responsibilities.

·        Understand and abide by quality standards set by Valley Outreach to ensure positive client experience. Consider quality and seasonality, understand what "usable condition" means, and center the dignity of shoppers.

·        Work independently and use decision-making skills to effectively sort, select, and evaluate donated goods in line with our quality standards, using "Keep - Pass - Shred " sorting process.

·        Follow established processes for organizing, tagging, and properly adding items into inventory to prepare them for the store floor.

·        Maintain area cleanliness and organization.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

·        Friendly demeanor.

·        Desire to serve others.

·        Be punctual for your volunteer shift.

·        Follow Valley Outreach Standard of Appearance guidelines.

·        Willingness to follow directions, including verbal, written, and posted signage.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

·        Respect for client confidentiality, consistent with treating clients with dignity and respect.

·        A commitment to racial equity and social justice and willingness to learn and be curious.

Physical Demands:

·        Able to lift up to 15 lbs. repetitively and safely.

·        Able to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 hours at a time.

·        Able to bend, reach in front, above and below the waist.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours

StyleXchange sorting volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12pm

11am – 1pm

8am - 11am

11am – 1pm

9am-12pm

1pm-4pm

1pm-4pm

Training and Support:

Clothes sorter volunteers will receive training from the StyleXchange Manager prior to starting the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

Intake Volunteer

Purpose: The Intake Volunteer is responsible for checking -in new and existing clients prior to receiving services. 

Description of Role:

The role of Intake Volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to provide compassionate, thoughtful, energetic, and focused interaction directly with clients who use our services. As an Intake volunteer, you will have the opportunity to provide the type of warm, welcoming first impression that communicates our commitment to our values of equity and inclusion. No experience necessary and fluency in Spanish or Karen languages is a plus!         

Volunteer duties and responsibilities

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: two times per Month

Time commitment varies depending on volunteer availability. A typical shift is 3 hours, once a week. If unable to commit to a regular weekly shift, volunteers can also opt to be placed on substitution list to be called whenever there is a volunteer absence.

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-12:30pm

1pm-4pm

1pm-4pm

9am-12:30pm

4pm-6:30pm

4pm-6:30pm

Training and Support:

Intake volunteers will receive an orientation from the Client Support Services Manager prior to stating the position. New volunteers will shadow experienced Intake volunteers prior to working alone. All volunteers will receive as needed training applicable to their position.

Food Shelf Volunteer

Purpose: The Food Shelf volunteer is responsible for providing clients with great customer service while creating a positive and welcoming environment in the Food Shelf.

Description of Role:

The role of Food Shelf volunteer enhances our organization’s ability to destigmatize the food shelf shopping experience by providing great customer service to clients shopping in the food shelf. By demonstrating our organization’s values, volunteers will employ empathy and understanding as well as practicing non-judgement and inclusion to foster a welcoming environment. Volunteers in this position will receive initial training and ongoing support from food program staff and work alongside several fellow Food Shelf Volunteers.

Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

Roles included: Scale attendant, Aisle attendants, Personal care/household items attendant.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:

Physical Demands:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours

Food Shelf volunteer shifts vary by the day of the week. See below for time ranges.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9am-1pm

1pm-4pm

Closed

1pm-4pm

9-1pm

4pm-7pm

4pm-7pm

Training and Support:

The Food Shelf volunteer will receive training from the Food Program Assistant or experienced volunteer prior to working the position alone. All volunteers will receive training applicable to their position as needed.

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! 

Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver noon meals to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area. You can volunteer solo, with a friend or family member, or with a work or community group for a 1.5-hour shift from 10:30am-12pm on a weekly or substitute basis with Monday-Friday options.

Responsibilities include utilizing your own vehicle to pick up meals from our location and dropping off at community members' homes. Routes may include downtown Saint Paul and non-downtown routes. Mileage reimbursement is available. Volunteer and support the well-being and independence of your neighbors!

Current openings:

Learn more:

Join our hardworking Meals on Wheels team to heat, pack and prepare meals for delivery to older adults and people with limited mobility in the Saint Paul area as a Hot Meal Packer! After you pack participants’ bags, volunteer drivers get these meals directly into the hands of local recipients. There is also the option to help setup the room for frozen meal packing activities. This independent role requires strong attention to detail and flexibility to help with various tasks during down time. We're seeking volunteers for a weekly shift from 8:45-10:30 a.m. - choose a day Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities:

Benefits to volunteering:

Qualifications:

Learn more:

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

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

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

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

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce. 

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery. 

Case Challenge Description: 10th grade students at Como Park High School were asked, "How should The Home Depot create an innovative shopping experience that highlights one of its departments?

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 01/27/2026

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email.

3DE by Junior Achievement reimagines high school education, aligning it closely with real-world dynamics to better equip students for tomorrow's workforce. 

As a Business Coach, you will provide in-classroom assistance to student teams as they are researching a case challenge and developing their presentations. Business Coaches act as a sounding board, giving teams feedback on their solution ideas, presentation content, and delivery. 

Case Challenge Description: 10th grade students at Como Park High School were asked, "How should The Home Depot create an innovative shopping experience that highlights one of its departments?

SIGN UP HERE: 3DE 01/26/2026

Preparation: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to our training resources. Please take some time to review these resources. These materials will review your role as a business coach, what you can expect from your coaching day and information about the case. Make sure to check your spam folder if you aren't seeing a confirmation email.

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/20/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 02/13/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 01/07/2026 

JA BizTown brings learning to life! Prior to their visit, students dive into lessons on personal finance, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. At JA BizTown, they put that knowledge into practice - that's where you come in! Your support helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world understanding that will stick with them for years to come.  

Things you need to know: 

Please arrive by the listed start time - JA staff will conduct an onsite volunteer training one hour before students arrive 

Please plan to provide a lunch/beverage for yourself. A microwave, fridge, and complimentary coffee are available onsite 

Parking is limited in the lot behind our building, so we highly recommend carpooling when possible. Additional street parking is available nearby if needed. 

SIGN UP HERE: JA BizTown 01/28/2026 

As the Public Foster Facebook Page Admin, you will oversee the Ruff Start Rescue Public Foster Facebook page. Your primary goal is to promote adoptable pets and animals in need of fosters, focusing on attracting long-term fosters while also welcoming foster-to-adopt applicants. This is a fluid page that is changing daily as requests come in and fosters are found so comfort with Facebook as a platform and fast response times are a must.

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. 

Adoption Center Cat Caretakers help provide care for the cats staying at one of the Petsmart locations that Ruff Start partners with. Cat Caretakers feed the cats, clean their litter boxes, change their bedding, spot clean their kennels, and brush and play with the cats.  The number of cats at the location varies, depending on the number of kennels we have and how many are full.

Adoption Center Cat Caretakers help provide care for the cats staying at one of the Petsmart locations that Ruff Start partners with. Cat Caretakers feed the cats, clean their litter boxes, change their bedding, spot clean their kennels, and brush and play with the cats.  The number of cats at the location varies, depending on the number of kennels we have and how many are full.

Vigil Volunteers provide our patients and their caregivers/family with support during their final hours. Volunteers may provide companionship by simply being present with the patient who is dying or by providing support to family members who need a break from the bedside of their loved one.  Vigil Volunteers are vital to our hospice program, as no one should die alone.  A Vigil Volunteer is an active member of our hospice team.  
 
 

Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English that offers fun programming outside of school. We are seeking volunteers for our Summer Camp in June & August where you'd support games, arts, storytelling and other various engaging activities.

This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish and gain experience with youth! Spanish is preferred but not required.

Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability.
We have two different sites and 3 shifts for Summer camp on any day(s) Monday - Friday

How you will support:

Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:

Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English that offers fun programming outside of school. We are seeking volunteers for our before school program where you'd support games, arts, storytelling and other various engaging activities.

This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish and gain experience with youth! Spanish is preferred but not required.

Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability.

We need support for our before school program any day(s) Monday - Friday at

Windom Community School from 7:30 - 10:00am 

After school volunteers are needed from 2:00 - 6:00pm as well!

How you will support:

Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:

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

Do you like to sew? Do you like talking about sewing and helping other people learn to sew? Do you want to do something concrete to support & build connection with African communities in the Twin Cities? Then you've gotta come hang out with us. Under One Roof Fiber Arts provides free sewing classes to African immigrants in the Twin Cities. All of our classes are volunteer-run, and we are always looking for more people who want to share their sewing skills while hanging out with a bunch of cool women. 

Okay but what does that actually mean?

Do you like to knit and/or crochet? (Are you some kind of magician who likes doing both?) Do you like showing other people how to do those things? Do you want to support and build connection with the African communities of the Twin Cities? Ooh do I have good news for you. 

Under One Roof Fiber Arts provides free sewing/knitting/etc classes to African immigrants in the Twin Cities. All of our classes are volunteer-run, and we are always looking for more people who want to share their skills while hanging out with a bunch of cool women. You do not need to be an expert--we're really just trying to build community by sharing skills and making things together.

Okay but what does that actually mean?

IMPORTANT! Right at this exact moment, we're only holding classes in St. Paul, but we're hoping to expand to satellite locations around the metro in 2026. So if you don't want to drive to St. Paul all the time but you do want to hang out and knit, send a message anyway and we can make some plans for the future.

Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English that offers fun programming outside of school. We are seeking volunteers for our after school program where you'd support games, arts, storytelling and other various engaging activities. 

This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish and gain experience with youth! Spanish is preferred but not required. 

Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability. 

We have two different after school sites Monday - Friday.

Before school volunteers needed from 7:30 - 9:30am as well!

How you will support:

Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:

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

Role Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

Ideal Profile

Time Commitment (Realistic)

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

How to Express Interest

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

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

&

2.     Kano Banjaw Email: bkano24@yahoo.com

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

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities,

people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply.

Role Summary

The ­Grant Writing Intern is responsible for assisting Tubman’s grant writing team. The position includes researching grant opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and gathering and analyzing data and organizational outcomes.

Impact & Benefits

Qualifications & Expectations

Organization

Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more.  www.tubman.org

Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre for The Sanneh Foundation’s largest annual fundraising event. Gala4Goals celebrates our mission to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities through an evening of inspiration, connection, and community impact.

Volunteers make this event possible. From greeting guests and assisting with registration to supporting the silent auction, ballroom activities, and post-event tear down. Each role helps create a welcoming, seamless experience for our guests while supporting programs that serve thousands of youth and families across Minnesota every year.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre – 175 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102

Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Cocktail attire

Dinner: Dinner will be provided at the beginning of your shift

Volunteers will help with:

Coat Check

Registration

Greeting

Ushering

Silent and Live Auction support

VIP Lounge

Monitor

Photographer

Pre-Event Set-Up

Post Event Tear Down

FamilyWise's Bright Beginnings Program is hosting a Winter party for our families in this program on December 18th from 5:00-7:00pm. Volunteers are needed from 4:00-8:00pm to support our staff, but this can be flexible. Food would be provided to the volunteers. Due to these volunteers interacting directly with our families, they will need to pass a background check. This is the biggest event of the year for this program, and we need volunteer support to make it possible!

*Our main volunteer need is for a photographer to help take nice photos of families along with taking photos of the general event for FamilyWise to utilize in the future. Note: FamilyWise does not have any photography equipment

Details of event space/activities:

Santa room -we already have a volunteer Santa

Art room for crafts -art kits will be premade, we just need someone to lead it

Food & Bingo room

Separate space for family photos

4-5 Volunteers needed:
-Art room lead
-Bingo caller

-Food set up/clean up support
-Photographer
-Volunteer floater depending on event needs

Our platelet donation service-hours program provides an accountable, supervised, and dignified way for individuals to complete court-ordered community service while giving back in a meaningful way.

This initiative not only helps individuals meet their service requirements with dignity and purpose — it also strengthens our donor pipeline, increases platelet availability for patients, and positions our organization as a supportive, solutions-oriented community partner.

Want to help children across the Twin Cites Metro learn about disability awareness and bullying prevention? Volunteer to be a PACER Puppeteer!

The COUNT ME IN puppet show, offers an opportunity to promote a positive message, learn a unique style of puppetry and improve your presentation skills while working with a fun team.  Volunteers must have some daytime availability (about 4-5 hrs. a month), reliable transportation, the ability to memorize a script, and the desire engage with children!

If this is you, we’d love to hear from you!

Training is provided!

Fill out the puppeteer volunteer form or for more information, email puppets@pacer.org

Here’s what PACER volunteer puppeteers are saying:

"I have loved doing the shows. It has been fun and helps keep me connected to the energy and thinking of youth."

"Being a puppeteer has been more rewarding than I expected. It's great to be a part of a program that has such an important message."

You can make a difference in the lives of those Avivo serves by donating urgent donation needs items or kits, which are listed below. Items can range from welcome baskets to move-in kits to basic hygiene items, and all make a tremendous difference in someone’s life. If you’re interested in making a difference, please look carefully over the following options to select a donation or kit that matches your interests.

Learn more about items needed and drop-off information.

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.

Many older adults who no longer drive face challenges getting to medical appointments or running essential errands like grocery shopping. We seek individuals who enjoy driving and, more importantly, helping others stay connected and independent.

Our mission at Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors is to empower seniors to live healthy, independent, and socially engaged lives. Reliable transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping is vital to making this possible.

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help seniors by providing rides to medical appointments and assisting with grocery pickup and delivery. Most trips are within 15miles.

If you're 19 or older, have a good driving record, and own a safe, well-maintained vehicle, we encourage you to join us in supporting our local seniors. A background check and orientation will be provided for all new volunteers.

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors (LSHS) and Minnehaha Food Shelf (located in the Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 31st St) joined forces back in August of 2020 with concern for older adults in the community who were unable to pick up their food shelf items in person due to the COVID pandemic.

LSHS continues to provide this food shelf delivery service to older adults in the greater Longfellow neighborhoods, and we are looking for  volunteers who can assist with this program on at least one Tuesday a month.

Volunteers will be asked to work alongside LSHS and Minnehaha Food Shelf staff to choose and pack needed items to be delivered.  The number of clients varies,  but there are no more than 2 delivery stops. This opportunity can be physically demanding, and there is some heavy lifting involved. However, we work as a team to lighten the load.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one Tuesday morning a month for 1.5 -2.0 hours. 

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.

We have some great Episcopal Homes Campus Events in December (and beyond) and we would love to have you volunteer with us! The volunteer time is to escort residents (mostly pushing them in wheelchairs) to the activity location on our campus and being their one-to-one companion for the event and then bringing them back to their apartment. This is all indoors. You may choose to volunteer for one event or several. These special events do not require a background check and fingerprinting or on-line training like our regularly scheduled volunteer experiences do so it is a great way to get to know us!

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.

Pet Therapy Volunteer Teams, Pet’s bring out the best in us.  Interim Hospice is lucky to have several Pet Therapy Teams to provide visits to our Hospice Patients.  If you and your pet, (dog, cat, goat, rabbit) are certified to provide pet therapy visits we are looking for you.  95% of our patients request a pet therapy team visit.  Make a difference in the life of a hospice patient with your pet.  Animals truly bring such grace, care and compassion to hospice patients.  

Interim Hospice is also looking for cats, rabbits, and other hand held pets which can support our patients.  

A Patient Companion Volunteer provides companionship to a patient in the final months, weeks and/or days of life, offering support to family members and caregivers alike.  As a Patient Companion Volunteer, you can go for walks, listen to music, discuss life, read and/or write letters for the patient.  The opportunities are endless, only bound by your imagination.    Help make a difference in a Hospice Patient's life and become a Patient Companion. 

Patient Companion Volunteer's are needed to continue to visit and support our patients.  

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.

What You’ll Do:   

Through our Senior Hunger Program, Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years and over. Volunteers in this role provide excellent customer service to our seniors and work alongside other volunteers to ensure the distribution runs smoothly, helping us deliver nutritious food to more seniors at risk of hunger. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys providing direct customer service and hands-on, active work.   

For more information & to sign up please visit our website: volunteer.2harvest.org

Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check.

ComoConnects would love a volunteer to come help us with our monthly drum circle!  We meet at St. Timothy Lutheran church @ 1pm for a community drum circle and we would love a reliable  volunteer to come a little early to help set up, greet and tear down. This is an easy and fun opportunity for anyone who needs a fun volunteer experience!  

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with We Can Ride. Volunteers make our programs a success! Volunteer in our therapeutic riding and hippotherapy lessons. No horse or experience working with people with disabilities and special needs is required. We provide training for every volunteer role to ensure you are comfortable and confident while volunteering with us. Lessons are scheduled every day except Fridays, and we have both daytime and evening shifts available. For more information, contact us or visit our website at www.wecanride.org.

Events Covered:

Description:

Bring creativity and connection to our adaptive recreation programs! Volunteers will help participants feel included in craft projects and social events, ensuring everyone has a fun and engaging experience.

Responsibilities:

Dates & Times:

Skills Needed:

Creative, patient, and passionate about inclusion. Please note that our online training is required before volunteering.

To Sign-up and For More Information:

Visit: https://reach.vomo.org/org/reach