Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

The Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is looking for volunteers to help serve meals every day of the week.  This is a great opportunity to meet the basic needs for individuals experiencing homelessness.  Our main dining room is located at 435 University Ave. East, St. Paul, MN. 

You can sign up through this link: https://volunteers.ugmtc.org/calendar. 

The Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is looking for volunteers to help serve meals every day of the week.  This is a great opportunity to meet the basic needs for individuals experiencing homelessness.  Our main dining room is located at 435 University Ave. East, St. Paul, MN. 

You can sign up through this link: https://volunteers.ugmtc.org/calendar. 

Dog Division Manager of Training and Behavior 

By volunteering at a FAMILY PATHWAYS FOOD SHELF, your time will make an important impact by:

Volunteering at Family Pathways food shelves includes a variety of tasks and packing boxes of food for clients who drive up for pickups. Proper protocols are in place to protect our clients, volunteers, and staff.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an application form at www.familypathways.org/volunteer or email us at  volunteer@familypathways.org.

Did you know?
  Food Shelves are considered an essential service.
  You can find and/or volunteer at Family Pathways Food Shelves in these locations:
    In MN at Cambridge, Chisago City, Forest Lake, North Branch, Onamia, Pine City, and Sandstone
    In WI at Frederic and St. Croix Falls.

Cars for Neighbors is seeking a volunteer board member with a background and interest in accounting or finance to join our dedicated Board of Directors. In addition to actively participating in strategic planning, this role will provide an important voice toward ensuring the financial sustainability, transparency, and integrity of our organization.

Qualifications:
 Desire to positively impact your community
 Willingness to contribute time and expertise
 Commitment to the mission of Cars for Neighbors
 Strong communication and collaboration skills
 Experience and interest in accounting, finance, or a related field

About Us:
Cars for Neighbors is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering economically disadvantaged individuals and families by providing no-cost vehicle repair services. By removing transportation barriers, we help our neighbors access work, education, healthcare, and community resources—driving forward equity, opportunity, and connection.

By serving on our board, you'll make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in need. You’ll collaborate with creative and passionate professionals, expand your network, and help drive positive change in your community.

How to Apply:
If your passions and experience align with our mission and current needs, we’d love to hear from you. To express interest, please email a brief statement of qualifications to steve@carsforneighbors.org.
Individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Do you love to help people train their dog?  Do you have an interest in being a dog trainer and want to learn about Animal Humane Society's best practices?  If so, this volunteer position is for you!

In this role as a Training School Assistant, volunteers work with the Training School staff to play a pivotal support role in keeping animals in their home. You’ll assist staff with checking in students as they arrive for class, setting up rooms for classes, general classroom assistance and cleaning, and additional duties as needed to help training and behavior programs run smoothly.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application:
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

Through Animal Humane Society's foster program, thousands of animals have received special care before finding their new homes. More than 2,000 animals who come to AHS each year need foster care before they are ready for adoption.

We are seeking foster support for large dogs (50 pounds and up) who have behavioral and medical issues. We are looking for cat and rabbit foster volunteers too!

The food, medication, kennels, toys, and other basic supplies you will need are provided, along with training and care instructions. Vet techs and behaviorists can also offer their help if needed.

Fostering is an immensely rewarding experience, and it changes animals’ lives in a very direct way. Your act of kindness will be repaid in rewards that are beyond words.

AHS shelters are located Minnesota. Applicants must live within 60 miles of Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, or Woodbury to be considered for this volunteer role.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

At Animal Humane Society, our mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.

Community Outreach Tabling Attendant Volunteers team up with Animal Humane Society Community Outreach Liaisons (paid staff) to represent and raise awareness of AHS at various neighborhood and community tabling events. Regular events include:

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer

Help With Community Awareness and Advocacy

Are you looking to learn more about the importance of affordable housing in your community? Do you have experience in finance or board service - or are you looking to gain leadership/board experience? Consider joining a CommonBond Community Advisory Board.

Community Advisory Board members help to advance the goal of creating and sustaining homes for all. Board meetings are a unique opportunity to connect with CommonBond staff, residents, and other community members to learn firsthand about the successes and challenges our housing communities are facing.

As a board member you will review the financial audit for a housing community and attend one (60-90 minute) annual meeting. Financial literacy is helpful, but anyone with an interest in board service or affordable housing is encouraged to apply. The enrollment process consists of an application and brief phone interview.

We are currently recruiting for our Communities in

For more information, please email volunteer@commonbond.org

To apply, complete the simple on-line form here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/376189571

Explore all of our volunteer opportunities here: https://www.volgistics.com/od/552915

CommonBond Communities believes that home is the foundation for everything in life. Access to affordable housing is the most fundamental indicator of long-term success. And more importantly, lack of access to a home can be overwhelming and isolating. That is why our mission begins with providing affordable, stable homes. When someone has an affordable place to live, children do better in schools, adults are more productive in their work, and families are able to contribute to their community.

Through Animal Humane Society's foster program, thousands of animals have received special care before finding their new homes. More than 2,000 animals who come to AHS each year need foster care before they are ready for adoption.

We are seeking foster support for large dogs (50 pounds and up) who have behavioral and medical issues. We are looking for cat and rabbit foster volunteers too!

The food, medication, kennels, toys, and other basic supplies you will need are provided, along with training and care instructions. Vet techs and behaviorists can also offer their help if needed.

Fostering is an immensely rewarding experience, and it changes animals’ lives in a very direct way. Your act of kindness will be repaid in rewards that are beyond words.

AHS shelters are located Minnesota. Applicants must live within 60 miles of Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, or Woodbury to be considered for this volunteer role.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

Through Animal Humane Society's foster program, thousands of animals have received special care before finding their new homes. More than 2,000 animals who come to AHS each year need foster care before they are ready for adoption.

We are seeking foster support for large dogs (50 pounds and up) who have behavioral and medical issues.  We are looking for cat and rabbit foster volunteers too!

The food, medication, kennels, toys, and other basic supplies you will need are provided, along with training and care instructions. Vet techs and behaviorists can also offer their help if needed.

Fostering is an immensely rewarding experience, and it changes animals’ lives in a very direct way. Your act of kindness will be repaid in rewards that are beyond words.

AHS shelters are located Minnesota. Applicants must live within 60 miles of Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, or Woodbury to be considered for this volunteer role.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

Do you love animals? Would you love to help homeless animals in our shelter by assisting our staff in making it an animal-friendly environment?

Shelter Assistant Volunteers assist with tasks like washing dishes, doing laundry, preparing Kongs (treat toys) for dogs and more. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know Animal Humane Society and the work we do in animal welfare. For most volunteers this is an entry-level position before being promoted to animal care with dogs, cats, and/or critters (rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds). After just 10 hours as a Shelter Assistant, you can be promoted to animal care.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application:
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

Do you love animals? Would you love to help homeless animals in our shelter by assisting our staff in making it an animal-friendly environment?

Shelter Assistant Volunteers assist with tasks like washing dishes, doing laundry, preparing Kongs (treat toys) for dogs and more. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know Animal Humane Society and the work we do in animal welfare. For most volunteers this is an entry-level position before being promoted to animal care with dogs, cats, and/or critters (rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds). You can be promoted to an animal care position after 10 hours as a Shelter Assistant. 

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

Do you love animals? Would you love to help homeless animals in our shelter by assisting our staff in making it an animal-friendly environment?

Shelter Assistant Volunteers assist with tasks like washing dishes, doing laundry, preparing Kongs (treat toys) for dogs and more. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know Animal Humane Society and the work we do in animal welfare. For most volunteers this is an entry-level position before being promoted to animal care with dogs, cats, and/or critters (rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds). After 10 hours in this role as a Shelter Assistant, you can be promoted to Animal Care.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application:
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-and-application-process

Alliance Housing in a nonprofit affordable housing provider and developer. A large majority of our tenants are transitioning from homelessness or housing instability, in those cases we try to provide a welcome move-in baskets with some cleaning supplies and other home goods. We are currently looking for unopened and/or new:

We are a small organization, so drop off at our office in Whittier is appreciated! When you reach out we will set up a time for drop off or pick up if needed, and get a sense of what you would like to donate. All donations will receive an in-kind donation receipt.

Please reach out to Emily Goldberg at egoldberg@alliancehousinginc.org or 612-238-3848 with any questions!

Help a diverse group of students practice interviews, supporting them in pursuing careers in human services, interpreting, trades, and more.

Purpose/objective: The volunteer will assist our employment and career training program participants in preparing for job interviews and reviewing resumes. The volunteer will meet with students one-on-one to conduct practice interviews in the classroom during mock interview workshops or at job fairs. *Possible opportunity for weekly or more frequent shifts coming soon

Key Responsibilities:

Time commitment:

For job fairs or mock interview workshops:

Location:
Most workshops will be held at the Roseville Adult Learning Center (in the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center building) 1910 County B Rd W, Roseville, MN 55113, or at the KOM office at 2353 Rice Street, Suite 240, Roseville, MN 55113.

Qualifications:
KOM is looking for adults who are friendly, patient and want to help emerging professionals prepare for interviewing in various fields including human services, interpreting, trades, and more. Volunteers must have experience participating in an interview and familiarity with many of the conventions of interviewing. Experience in cross-cultural settings or with English language learners is beneficial. Experience in interviewing and hiring in various fields is a plus.

Benefits:
This position offers an opportunity to work with a group of diverse students and learn about interviewing and hiring practices in various fields.

How to apply/contact:
Please complete KOM’s online volunteer application or contact Suzanne Olive, Volunteer Coordinator, to receive a paper application. The Volunteer Coordinator will then reach out to the volunteer to coordinate details for upcoming workshops and connect them to program staff.

We offer a free homework help for students in grade K—12 specifically supporting those from new immigrant and low-income families. Where students of color are behind academically and need academic support: We committed to provide:

 Homework help to boost students’ confidence and build the skills they need to complete their homework independently.

 Personalized academic consulting to help students confidently tackle their assignments and improve their skills.

 We prepare students by fostering self-sufficiency and developing independent learning and life skills.

 We prepare students to become responsible citizens with the motivation to pursue higher education and contribute to the public good.

The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit, community development financial institution providing integrated business services to low-income community entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses in their own neighborhood.  These businesses then enrich the economic and social fabric of the community. More information at www.ndc-mn.org.

We currently have five incubators, including the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. We are also planning to build a new innovation center that will support entrepreneurs who seek to scale their existing businesses in sectors technology, health, wellness and beauty.

NDC is Interested in a volunteer with a background in RE Development, Property Management or Consulting.

Are you good at coordinating and managing multiple details? Maybe our Event Lead role is just what you've been wanting to do. You'd help coordinate Meet & Greet events, as well as other special events. Researching new venues and coordinating with the other event leads to be the on-site lead at one event per month. In addition, you'll help coordinate fosters and volunteers for events you are coordinating.

Purchase and pack snack kits to be distributed on Street Outreach to unsheltered individuals in South Minneapolis.  We typically like to include a healthy snack, something with protein and a sweet or salty snack.  A bottle of water and a drink flavor or electrolyte packet could also be included.

Due to building construction and HIPAA guidelines, all assembly would need to happen in volunteer's home or business then packs can be dropped off at NACC afterwards.

Host a Supply Drive at your workplace, faith-based organization, or in your community! You can help provide essential items to youth in need while raising awareness. Face to Face serves an average of 120 youth each day. Supply Drives allow us to fill the gaps in donations and make sure youth have what they need to fully function.

Types of Supply Drives:

Snack Bags:

Hygiene Kits:        

Self-Care Kits (Make it themed!)

Newborn Baby Kits:

Program Needs:

Youth Housing Support Program:

Prenatal Program:

Join us in making a meaningful difference in young people's lives by volunteering at SafeZone. We provide food, transportation assistance, and personal hygiene products to go; medical and mental health care continues on-site. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

As a General volunteer, your tasks will include:

No special skills are required - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help. Join the SafeZone team and help us create a positive impact in our community.

Interested in becoming a SafeZone General volunteer? Sign up for a shift today!

Join us in making a meaningful difference in young people's lives by volunteering in the SafeZone Kitchen. The Kitchen is a vital space for youth in need. Youth are given two hot meals per day, and a meal to-go.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

As a Kitchen volunteer, your tasks will include:

No special skills are required - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help. Join the SafeZone team and help us create a positive impact in our community.

Interested in becoming a SafeZone Kitchen volunteer? Sign up for a shift today!

Join us in making a meaningful difference in young people's lives by volunteering in the SafeZone Resource Room. The Resource Room is a vital space that houses essential items for youth in need. We stock a variety of basic necessities, including:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

As a Resource Room volunteer, your tasks will include:

No special skills are required - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help. Join the SafeZone team and help us create a positive impact in our community.

Interested in becoming a SafeZone Resource Room volunteer? Sign up for a shift today!

Youable is seeking volunteer board members to serve as trustees who act on behalf of the organization's constituents, including service recipients, funders, members, the government, and taxpayers. Our board members are responsible for fulfilling the organization's mission and purpose, supporting and evaluating the Executive Director with the goals of the organization in mind, ensuring effective organizational planning, and ensuring that the organization's programs are consistent with our mission and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs.

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Core ResponsibilitiesFoster strong relationships with participants Lean on your own recovery experience to provide mentoring and peer supportConnect participants with social service resources and programsTrack participant recovery plan progress Participate in training and professional development throughout the year, including the Peer Recovery Support trainingShare your experience with the community

Positions run September 2025-July 2026. 

Have Questions?We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or .

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Core ResponsibilitiesSupport projects such as: Facilitating research and data collectionLeading focus groups Advancing health campaignsMobilizing volunteersCreating education campaignsConducting training on pathways to recoveryCommit to your own growth through training aprofessional developmentShare your experience with the community

ficationsBy the time you bservice with Recovery Corps, you should be:Dependable and have a history of good attendanceAble to understand and follow instructionsAble to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, depending on the agreed upon hours commitmentProficient in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing English fluently18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalentA citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United StatesAble to successfully complete a  

ScheduleWe are currently hiring for the 2025-26 program year. . 40 hours per weekDaytime hours Monday-FridayTime off on holidaysPart-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!

$16.24 per hour served 

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Core ResponsibilitiesFoster strong relationships with participantsGuide participants in creating housing-related goals Track participant progressConnect participants with social service resources and programsCommit to your own growth through training and professional developmentShare your experience with the community 

ScheduleWe are currently hiring for the 2025-26 program year. . 40 hours per weekDaytime hours Monday-Friday Time off on holidaysPart-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!Pay & Benefits 

$17.25 per hour served 

Plus great education benefits, including: Up to  for (members 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified ) Federal student loan forbearance (payment pause) and interest repaymentTime accrual toward the  

Have Questions?We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or .

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Core Responsibilities Be a caring adult who’s focused on helping students thriveCollaborate with a classroom teacher and provide reading instruction supportLead tutoring sessions and follow a scheduleTrack student progress and meet regularly with the school’s on-site coach  Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into data software

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Core ResponsibilitiesBe a caring adult who’s focused on helping students thriveSupport preschoolers with learning activities throughout the dayTrack student progress and meet regularly with the school’s on-site coachConduct skill assessments and enter student scores into tracking softwareCommit to your own growth through coaching and trainingShare your experience with the community

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Core ResponsibilitiesBe a caring adult who’s focused on helping students thriveLead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to ensure students receive supportTrack student progress and meet regularly with the school’s on-site coach Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into data softwareCommit to your own growth through coaching and training Share your experience with the community

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Core ResponsibilitiesBe a caring adult who’s focused on helping students thriveLead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to ensure students receive supportTrack student progress and meet regularly with the school’s on-site coach Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into data softwareCommit to your own growth through coaching and training Share your experience with the community

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The White Bear Area Food Shelf is looking for volunteers to assist with the setup and distribution of our daily Curbside Pick-Up program for neighbors.  There are 3 different volunteer opportunities:

Contact Carol at carol@whitebearfoodshelf.org or 651-433-7286 to signup or for more information.

The White Bear Area Food Shelf is looking for Food Rescue Drivers for the following roles:

Role does involve lifting up to 40 lbs., bending, and twisting. Volunteer must be able to pass a simple background check and have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.

Interested in learning more?  Contact Carol at carol@whitebearfoodshelf.org or 651-433-7286

Looking for a fun, exciting, one-of-a-kind volunteer experience? Our volunteers play a vital role in making MSP Airport the top-rated airport in North America. We help more than 2 million people each year throughout the airport in a variety ways including: 

Volunteer shifts are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily.

Apply online today.

A background check must be passed in order to be approved as a volunteer.

If you have a friendly gentle cat that would be willing to lay and be petted, that would be great to visit a few of our long term care residents.

The Bakken Museum is seeking guides for our museum tours throughout the year, especially to support our field trip program during the school year. Most often, tours are for elementary-aged groups of students, though guides may also provide tours for adult groups, senior groups, and non-school student groups. Experience with school children and with diverse populations is strongly recommended, and a background or interest in STEM-related curriculum is preferred.

We ask volunteers to commit to a weekly or biweekly shift. Shifts include 2 tours with a brief break, taking place on weekday mornings, starting at 9:30, 10, or 10:30am. 

Our volunteer tour guides must be compassionate individuals capable of managing time, managing groups of students, and delivering science content with accuracy and enthusiasm.

For more information, please visit The Bakken's Volunteer Info Page to learn more about the position requirements as well as other volunteer opportunities at The Bakken Museum. Contact Will at elsas@thebakken.org to learn how to get involved!

The Bakken Museum sits on nearly three beautiful acres of land on the west side of Bde Maka Ska.  Our unique urban landscape includes some major surprises for garden enthusiasts, including prairie and wetland restoration areas, a medicinal plant garden, an organic vegetable garden, and much more.

There is much to be done year-round to maintain and enhance our gardens and grounds, though the majority of the effort takes place May-October. Work includes planting in-pots and in-ground, spring site preparation, weeding, watering, pruning, installing bird feeders, and so much more. Jobs range from mild primping to more strenuous projects. We invite volunteers to join for regular weekly work on Saturday mornings. Additionally, we can host groups of up to 50 people to support gardening and landscaping efforts. 

In 2025, work will begin on Saturday, May 3. To get involved, please complete our application to volunteer! And then sign up to participate here! 

ComoConnects is looking for volunteers who are able to provide transportation for our neighborhood seniors to and from non- emergency medical appointments. These transportation needs are posted on a volunteer site and are on a "as available" basis which the volunteer has choice over. Volunteer shifts are on average 2 hours. 

ComoConnects hosts a monthly gathering at Como Lutheran Church on the 3rd Thursday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve and take down for the events. It is a good time!

ComoConnects is always looking for volunteers to help support our mail/communication with our senior clients. At times we need envelopes stuffed or neighborhoods canvased. We would love a few volunteers who are able to support this process with us! 

Are you passionate about supporting youth and making a meaningful impact in your community? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join us as drivers for the ION Polish Sausage Stand—a fun and flavorful way to help our youth raise money for our Youth Entrepreneurship Program!

What We’re Looking For:
We need a responsible volunteer driver who is comfortable operating a vehicle with a trailer attached. Don’t worry—we’ll provide both the vehicle and the training you’ll need.

What You’ll Do:

Drive our sausage stand trailer to and from event locations

Supervise and support youth team members during fundraising events

Be part of a program that helps young people learn, earn, and grow!

When We’ll Need You:
We’ll have several events throughout the season, and we’d love to have a reliable volunteer who can commit to a few of them. Dates and details will be shared in advance.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit for this opportunity, please reply to this opportunity or contact us at neighbor499@gmail.com.

Help at our spay and neuter clinics at Pet Haven!

Volunteer Duties Include:

Greet fosters upon arrival

Verify patient information

Ask/note any concerns 

Bring foster pet(s) to a designated area

The Center for Healing and Wholeness is looking for volunteers who have a musical ability and can come and play a musical instrument or sing to our seniors who come to respite on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

We meet from 9:00am-12:00pm so volunteers can come and play for 30 minutes to an hour during that time.

This is a weekend (2nd Saturday of each month) opportunity to provide respite for care givers of seniors who are experiencing memory loss. Group respite is available to care receivers while their care giver attends education and support groups. Respite activities and leadership are provided by the Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness. The Center provides 1:1 volunteer partnerships for respite reservations.

We engage in fun activities such as bingo, art activities, word finds, playing card games, music and more!

It would be between 9:00am-10:30am and 10:30am-12pm. Either shifts can be selected or you can stay for both.

Come and Join Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness' fun volunteer team with this flexible opportunity.

Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness has a variety of durable equipment items available for loans of up to 3 months for community members recovering from surgery or wanting to do a "test run" with assistive equipment, or otherwise in need we provide. 

The Center is looking for a volunteer to manage this program which includes: 

- Reaching back out to individuals interested in loaning out equipment.

-Taking inventory of what the Center has and keeping track of the equipment.

-Documenting who loans out equipment. 

This opportunity is flexible and is a 1-2 hour a month commitment. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

The ultimate goal of a sexual assault advocate is to provide support and foster an environment of independence, helping victim survivors gain confidence in their choices. The advocate is a facilitator, sharing knowledge, giving choices, and acting as a guide.

Our trainings are structured in compliance with Minnesota State Statute §595.02, with more than 40 hours of training over the course of several weeks to build your competency in sexual assault advocacy. We will help you prepare to provide direct services to victim/survivors of sexual violence, including answering our crisis line and supporting victim/survivors. We offer additional training options for volunteer advocates interested in one-to-one peer counseling, facilitating support groups, teaching about sexual violence in schools, and legal advocacies.

To learn more, or apply, visit: https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org/get-involved/volunteer

About the Sexual Violence Center (SVC)

The Sexual Violence Center (SVC) believes no one impacted by sexual violence should navigate alone. We know sexual violence affects people of all genders and backgrounds, and we are here to help everyone who has experienced any form of sexual violence. We offer free, supportive services in Carver, Hennepin, and Scott Counties, including: 24-hour crisis support, medical advocacy, support groups, individual counseling, education, and legal advocacy. Learn more: www.sexualviolencecenter.org.

About the board of directors

The purpose of the board of directors is to guide and grow SVC’s work toward a world free from sexual violence. We are seeking a diverse and enthusiastic group of candidates to join our volunteer board. Joining the board is a great way to build community with other folks fighting for a world free of sexual violence.

Board members serve two-year terms, for no more than five consecutive terms, and help SVC with strategic governance, fundraising, fiduciary oversight, and support the executive director who manages day-to-day operations. The average board member commitment is six hours per month – which includes 12 meetings per year, committee participation, meeting preparation, new member orientation, board retreat, and occasional SVC events.

To the best of their ability, the SVC board of directors are responsible for:

Strategic leadership

Healthy governance

Supporting the executive director

Financial stability

Acting and serving as an SVC ambassador

What are we looking for in a candidate?

Because we are a small and active board, the most important quality of any candidate is a commitment and passion for SVC’s mission, and a willingness to energetically engage and support the organization.

Candidates should have the capacity to join an active governing board, which includes fiduciary oversight, fundraising, strategic governance, supporting the executive director, participating in monthly meetings outside work hours, and attending SVC events. You should have the ability to attend board meetings, scheduled on:

Board members are expected to attend 11 of the 12 full board meetings annually and serve on at least one committee. All meetings are currently virtual, but we hope to move at least full board meetings back to in-person in the future.

Below are specific needs we’ve identified as an organization. If you see yourself in even one of these needs, we especially welcome your application. Prior board experience is a large consideration.

How to apply

If you believe in a world free from sexual violence and building community around shared values of resilience, justice, and advocacy, we want you to apply. Complete our application.

Candidates advancing in the recruitment process will be asked to provide a resume and references. Click here to review our recruitment timeline. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions to recruitment@sexualviolencecenter.org.

CES Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals over their lunch hour to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their community. If you are looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, please sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer!

How can you help: Volunteer drivers deliver much more than a nutritious meal - they bring a smile and kind words, relieve isolation, and provide peace of mind for meal recipients and their care givers.

Qualifications: Volunteer one hour over your lunch time during the weekdays on a schedule that works for you. You must have your own transportation and license.

Where: Volunteers drive to the program site, pick up 8-10 meals stored in easy-to-carry thermal packs, and deliver them to residences using a route designed by the program. CES serves Meals on Wheels to the areas of North, Downtown, and near South Minneapolis. Delivery coordinators will provide all the necessary resources to limit the spread of disease during your route and keep both you and meal recipients safe.

**Delivering meals can fit into a work lunch break. It is also a great family-friendly volunteer opportunity so plan to bring your kids or grandkids!

For more information call their office at 612-870-1125 or contact Nicole Smalley at NSmalley@cesmn.org 

Do you love animals? Interested in helping families and pets stay together?  At Animal Humane Society, our mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. Our Veterinary Centers work to reduce animal homelessness by providing high quality, low cost veterinary services for pets and people in the community.

Vet Center Facility Care Volunteers support the Veterinary Center by ensuring kennels and cages are clean, and set up for animals.  This includes laundry, dishes, and common areas are welcoming and tidy. You will also assist with general observations post-procedures and report any changes in animal behavior to the veterinary staff.  Volunteers are integral in fulfilling Animal Humane Society’s mission by engaging with the community and providing access to affordable veterinary care to clients.

We have shifts Monday through Saturday for 2-3 hours between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We appreciate if you can donate your time for a minimum of two shifts a month.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application:
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer

Do you love animals? Interested in helping families and pets stay together?  At Animal Humane Society, our mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. Our Veterinary Centers work to reduce animal homelessness by providing high quality, low cost veterinary services for pets and people in the community.

Vet Center Facility Care Volunteers support the Veterinary Center by ensuring kennels and cages are clean, and set up for animals.  This includes laundry, dishes, and common areas are welcoming and tidy. You will also assist with general observations post-procedures and report any changes in animal behavior to the veterinary staff.  Volunteers are integral in fulfilling Animal Humane Society’s mission by engaging with the community and providing access to affordable veterinary care to clients.

We have shifts Monday through Thursday, 12:00-3:00 p.m. We appreciate if you can donate your time for a minimum of two shifts a month.

To join us, start by completing the volunteer application:
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/volunteer

In 2025, Our Saviour’s Community Services specifically seeks new Members of the Board of Directors with professional experience in areas of Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Relations and Marketing.

WHO ARE WE?

Our Saviour’s Community Services (OSCS) walks with people in community in the heart of Phillips, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in South Minneapolis. We provide dignified shelter and housing for single adults and education for adult English language learners through our two programs – Our Saviour’s Housing and the English Learning Center.

Approximately three-quarters of our participants are BIPOC, and roughly 60% of our 35 employees share that identity. Historically, our board composition has lagged behind the diversity of our staff and participants in several dimensions, including racial diversity.

Our Board is examining and addressing contributing factors to our current composition and we welcome applicants to the Board who are dedicated to this work. As one example, in early 2023, we updated our organization’s bylaws to increase the accessibility and inclusion of Board membership.

WHO ARE YOU?

Strong candidates will have:

● A passion and commitment to engage in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work on personal, organizational, and systemic levels.

● Comfort performing fiduciary oversight for OSCS, balancing the need for feasibility with a focus on equitable financial decision making.

● A willingness to engage in critical, creative, and strategic thought.

● Interest in joining a vibrant group of committed volunteers, and

● A desire to share and/or gain skills in strategic planning, financial oversight, and governance.

● Varied and diverse identities and perspectives. We serve a community diverse in age, country of origin, cultural background, educational background, financial background, gender identity, language, race, and religion and family composition. We strive to create a board that adequately reflects these identities and experiences.

In 2025, we are focused on adding candidates to our board who bring -- among other talents -- experience with law, finance and/or accounting, public relations and/or marketing.

Board applications are accepted on an annual basis, and focus areas change from year to year.

All candidates must have:

● Expertise gained through living in the community, or in a relevant and needed area such as adult education/ESL, engagement/marketing, fundraising, governance, government, healthcare management, housing, human resources, legal expertise, leadership experience, and non-profit finance

● A willingness to financially contribute to OSCS as your household is able.

● Consistent time (2-4 hrs./month) to dedicate to participating in monthly board and committee work. The board typically meets on the last Monday of the month at 6PM and alternates between one in person meeting and one virtual meeting each trimester.

● The ability to serve at least one 2-year term and up to 3 concurrent terms.

Visit www.oscs-mn.org to learn more.

If you are interested, find out more and complete an application by going to https://oscs-mn.org/join-board/.

A complete application includes an application form, resume and letter of interest.

Questions? Contact mike@oscs-mn.org

Calling all woodworkers, knitters, crocheters, sewers, cooks and bakers. FamilyMeans is looking for people like you to help mentor our youth in these skills for the Washington County Fair. From now until the county fair FamilyMeans youth will be working on projects in these areas. We are looking for volunteers who are skilled in these fields to help mentor the youth to make sure they learn and have successful projects. Youth come to FamilyMeans after school so this volunteer experience would be in the afternoon. We are flexible on which weekdays and can work with you on a schedule.

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

Is this opportunity right for me…

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

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

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

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

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

NEAR Food Shelf is in great need of volunteers, and we would love to have you
involved. We have a variety of rewarding opportunities available, and your support can truly make a difference in our community.

Morning Volunteer Opportunities (8AM - 12PM):
● Food Rescue Driver (7AM - 9AM) - A Food Rescue Driver helps the food shelf
by going to local grocery stores and picking up food donations for the day.
Donations vary each day and help provide a variety of options to clients who
utilize our food shelf.
● Quality Control Volunteer (8AM - 12PM) - A Quality Control Volunteer helps the
food shelf provide high quality products to clients. When food is donated or
rescued, it is up to the Quality Control Volunteer to check the condition of the
items donated and assure we are providing the highest quality of food .
● Phone Volunteer (9AM - 12PM) - A Phone Volunteer is responsible for
scheduling the appointments for the day. Our food line is open from 9AM to
12PM. This position has the possibility of being remote.
● Food Shelf Stocker (8AM - 12PM) - A Food Shelf Stocker is responsible for
organizing and replenishing shelves with food, maintaining a clean and orderly
environment. They may also help with receiving and sorting donations. There are
various “departments” needed to be completed in order to prepare for making
sure that the food shelf is well-stocked and accessible to those in need

Afternoon Volunteer Opportunities (12PM - 4PM):
● Client Shopping Assistant (12PM - 4PM) - Provides personalized support to
individuals as they navigate the food shelf. This role involves guiding clients
through the available food and household items, explaining choices and quantity
limits, and assisting with carrying groceries (if necessary). They strive to create a
respectful and dignified shopping experience, ensuring clients feel comfortable
and supported in selecting items that meet their needs.
● Front Desk (10AM - 5PM) - Desk volunteer at a food shelf serves as the first
point of contact, managing the front desk and ensuring a welcoming and efficient
experience for clients. Responsibilities include greeting individuals, accurately
registering new clients and managing their data with strict confidentiality, and
answering inquiries about food shelf services.

If you are available to help, we would greatly appreciate it! Please reach out as
soon as possible by emailing us at near@nearfoodshelf.org or calling Edgar, our
Program Coordinator, at 763-533-2836 (press line #2 on the main menu).
Thank you for considering this opportunity—we sincerely appreciate your time
and generosity!

To participate in Pup-up events as a volunteer in one of the following capacities: Information Table, Greeter, or Minder.  Pup-up events are often done as employee appreciation events for a business.  We bring puppies or dogs (they do not need to be adoptable) for the staff to cuddle and the business makes a donation directly to Safe Hands for us to do this.  Need to be flexible with role assignments, as these events are small and everyone needs to pitch in where needed.

Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) operates its flagship teacher resource center in Roseville, MN. Our resource center provides educators at eligible schools with critical supplies, at ZERO cost to them, to empower teaching and educational success.

Teachers can go through the store and choose from a full array of products. Upon arrival, KINF team members will explain the shopping process and be available to answer any questions.

The Cooks for Kids (CFK) meal program offers volunteer groups a meaningful way to support Ronald McDonald House (RMH) families dealing with a child’s health crisis. The CFK program is a great way for families, friends, work groups, book clubs, faith groups, school clubs and teams (14+ years old) to support the 'House that Love Built’!

Volunteer groups purchase, prepare, and serve buffet-style meals (dinner every night) to families dealing with a hospitalized child, and by doing so, have a direct and immediate impact on those families' ability to cope during a very difficult time.

At the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Children's MN, St. Paul, your group of 2-4 volunteers will to provide a meal for 30 people.

Learn more and sign up via the calendar section of our website: https://vhub.at/ChildrensStPaulCFK

The Cooks for Kids (CFK) meal program offers volunteer groups a meaningful way to support Ronald McDonald House (RMH) families dealing with a child’s health crisis. The CFK program is a great way for families, friends, work groups, book clubs, faith groups, school clubs and teams (14+ years old) to support the 'House that Love Built’!

Volunteer groups purchase, prepare, and serve buffet-style meals (Lunch/brunch and dinner every day) to families dealing with a hospitalized child, and by doing so, have a direct and immediate impact on those families' ability to cope during a very difficult time.

At the Ronald McDonald House - Oak Street, your group of 4-8 volunteers will to provide a meal for 60 people.

Learn more and sign up via the calendar section of our website: https://vhub.at/oakstreetcfk

The Cooks for Kids (CFK) meal program offers volunteer groups a meaningful way to support Ronald McDonald House (RMH) families dealing with a child’s health crisis. The CFK program is a great way for families, friends, work groups, book clubs, faith groups, school clubs and teams (14+ years old) to support the 'House that Love Built’!

Volunteer groups purchase, prepare, and serve buffet-style meals (dinner every night and brunch on weekends) to families dealing with a hospitalized child, and by doing so, have a direct and immediate impact on those families' ability to cope during a very difficult time.

At the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, your group of 3-6 volunteers will to provide a meal for 25 people.

Learn more and sign up via the calendar section of our website: https://vhub.at/GilletteCFK

We welcome your group of up to 15 volunteers to Lend-a-Hand at RMH-Oak Street in Minneapolis. Projects are two hours long and scheduled anytime between 10:00am - 4:00pm on weekdays. Lend-a-hand volunteers have a major impact on the look and feel of the House. Volunteers can expect to help with anything from light cleaning and organizing, to event preparation or landscaping. Your group’s projects will be determined a few days prior to your event and will depend on the greatest needs of the House at that time.

Requirements for onsite activities: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old; in addition, groups with individuals between 14-17 years old must also include at least one 18+ individual who is out of high school. Volunteers must bring a driver's license or state ID which will be scanned by Lobby Guard upon arrival for a quick criminal background check.

Each month, a volunteer group hosts a birthday party at RMH-Oak Street to celebrate that month’s birthdays. It is a fun opportunity to see the house and celebrate with our families. Parties will take place on the second Thursday of every month 

How do I sign up?

How many people can be in my group?

Are there any requirements?

What is the time commitment?

What should we do to prepare?

Are you looking for a fun volunteer opportunity, and a chance to work directly with the families being served? We are currently looking to recruit volunteers to help us with our monthly "Family Game Nights" and "Family Movie Nights" at People Serving People's downtown shelter. 

The Family Engagement Program aims to provide stress relief, community building and meaning making for families living in shelter by building an engrossing, entertaining and enriching menu of family activities. 

Tasks include assisting staff in the set-up and cleanup of the event, facilitate games for children and families, participate in activities alongside families, and distributing/restocking snacks and beverages. In addition, volunteers may be asked to help with check-in to track total number of families participating and to welcome families to the engagement. 

 The event is an "open house” activity for families, meaning the amount of participation for our guests may vary. We ask our volunteers to be adaptable to PSP to changes in need or activities as they arise.

These events are open to all our families, though you will primarily be working with children between the ages of 6 -12. We welcome volunteers to bring any age appropriate games that they'd like to offer to guests at our shelter!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Become a Literacy Tutor! Tutor Kindergarten through 3rd grade students to help them achieve literacy success.

WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER?

TRAINING 

ESLC provides an orientation and pre-service training on the session structure, literacy activities and tuttoring strategies prior to Literacy Mentors beginning work with their students. Supplemental training is provided throughout the year for a total of 20-25 hours of training.

FROM A VOLUNTEER

“Working with ESLC, other tutors and the children we serve connects me with my love of reading and helps me support our scholars.  As each child learns to explore the world through reading, our community grows stronger.”

FROM A TEACHER

“Our students crave relationships and time to read and explore literacy in different ways. These tutors provide fun, engagement, games, care, and patience. The year is brighter for all with these wonderful volunteers.” 

INTERESTED?

Complete ESLC’s online application form at

https://aarpexperiencecorps.tfaforms.net/341187

CONTACT

Website: www.eastsidelearningcenter.org

Questions: Amelia Wherland at amelia.wherland@eslcmn.org

Volunteers can choose their own schedule and can visit the store as often as once a month to a couple times a week. Times are also very flexible and just need to be within store hours. We use the Slack app to connect the store cat team with each other and share updates on visits. So having a mobile phone or computer that can access the internet is important. Visits are typically 30 mins each but can be longer if you want! Overall, this is a very flexible role that provides hands-on cat care without having kitties physically in your home!

If interested, please submit a volunteer application here:

https://www.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/TCPR/821-volunteer-application

Twin Cities Pet Rescue is always looking for help with events! We are looking for volunteers for our fundraising and adoption event activities. There are so many behind the scenes opportunities to help animals in need. 

 For example do you want to...

...coordinate fundraisers?

...set up and run an adoption event?

...take charge during the day of an event?

...or just show up and help?

Whether you are a leader/planner or want a low-key chance to help dogs and cats, we have opportunities for all! 

Our Events Team volunteers have flexibility and ownership in their role on the team. Inquire today to learn more!

 
Twin Cities Pet Rescue requests a good-faith commitment of one year for new volunteers. 

Training Coordinator Position Description

Assist with transporting foster animals to Crossroads Animal Shelter for their Spay/Neuter appointments, currently every Tuesday of the month. Drop-off is between 7-8am and pick-up is between 3-4pm. So fosters using Crossroads will drop-off their foster animal(s) in Golden Valley (central location) between 7am and pick-up about 4:30pm. No more than 5 animals will be scheduled and our Safe Hands van is available if needed.

We are looking for caring individuals to provide companionship visits with our Hospice patients in and around the Metro area. We visit patients wherever they call home (skilled nursing facilities, group home, private home, apartment). Volunteers are an integral part of the Hospice team approach by providing a supportive presence to patients, engaging patients and their loved ones in life review and reminiscing, offering respite to allow caregivers a break, and so much more! Come be part of something wonderful and walk alongside our patients throughout their end of life journey.

The Salvation Army N Lyndale Ave Lunch Program seeks to supplement the nutritional needs of individuals in need of all ages.

Volunteers will assist by preparing the meal, serving, and cleaning up. Shifts are currently available on Tuesdays from 11:30-2:30 pm.

Location: The Salvation Army Parkview Worship and Service Center
2024 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis 55411

General Description

Help us showcase what Minnesota natives have to offer while supporting healthy habitats in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Habitat Stewards focus on maintaining designated areas that have been planted with native grasses and wildflowers in highly visible areas of our parks. These locations provide pollinator habitat as well as serve as demonstration gardens for park visitors that will hopefully inspire folks to “go native” in their own backyards.

Tasks will vary for each shift but will include general garden maintenance such as weeding, pruning, watering, planting, etc. No knowledge of plants or gardening is needed, in fact, volunteers will learn about plant identification, gardening skills, and habitat restoration practices related to native plants during their time in the gardens by seasoned professionals and county staff.

Great program for all ages and walks of life - many hands make lighter work. A tidy garden is an eye-catching way for people to learn more about pollinators and pollinating plants and the important roles they play in our lives. Help us keep this area bloomin’ and boomin’!

Location

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Visitor Center Backyard

860 Cliff Road

Eagan, MN 55123 

Date/Time

Varying scheduled shifts available with more times likely available to help manage the garden throughout the season. Come as often as you’re able. No shift minimums. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Volunteers will assist Parks staff and volunteer leads in maintaining native plantings in high-use areas of the park. Activities will vary but will include planting, watering and weeding. You will also get a chance to learn about plant identification and native gardening skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to walk through tall vegetation and on uneven terrain. Children are welcome to accompany their grown-ups. Tools, gloves and training will be provided.

Age Requirements 

All ages are welcomed to attend but we do encourage participants to be at least 5 years old or older to properly enjoy the event. If minors want to volunteer by themselves, they need to be 16 years old or older.

Minimum Time Commitment

Shifts will be 2-3 hours. You are welcome to sign-up for as many shifts as you are available for.

Activity Level – If working outside or non-office work.

Medium - May involve varying amounts of activity (rough terrain, and moderate physical exertion, bending over to pull weeds). May not be recommended for volunteers with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes and long pants required.

Contact Information

Sara Nelson

Natural Resources Specialist

sara.nelson@co.dakota.mn.us 

612-643-0454

Habla español? From native speaker to rusty college Spanish, students at Emerson Spanish Immersion School, a K-5 Minneapolis Public grade school located in the Loring Park neighborhood, need community members to work with them on reading. We can always use more native English speakers to read with the students, but there is a critical need for people with enough Spanish to be able to work with 1st-5th grade students. Various short time slots are available on all weekdays. Here is a sign-up link: Sign up Contact Phyllis, Emerson Community Liaison, for more information. Proden53@gmail.com

Calling all change makers! Towerside Innovation District is looking for board members who believe in collaborative, values-driven community development. Are you excited to lead transformative, place-based change? Do you enjoy building strong, impactful organizations? Do you want to be a part of supporting the region's only innovation district? Then Towerside is for you.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, check out the board member job description and application. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2025. 

ABOH volunteer Peer-to-Peer Companions have been through the cancer journey and simply want to help others. Their role is to listen and offer hope and companionship during the emotional roller coaster of a cancer diagnosis. They provide emotional support to patients and caregivers through texts, phone calls, and virtual or in-person meetings. Connecting with an ABOH companion who has experienced a cancer diagnosis can provide a great deal of support and connection.

Lung cancer places a great burden on families, and some lung cancer patients lack the support they need to achieve the best outcomes during their journey. Lung cancer carries an unkind stigma that often leaves patients feeling shamed and blamed. A Breath of Hope works to reduce the burden of lung cancer by offering services to fill in the care gaps. Hope and positive energy are known to bring healing. Every time we support lung cancer patients and their families, we have made a step forward in our battle to save lives and improve quality of life during the journey.

Time Commitment

Support volunteers have the freedom to volunteer as often as they wish and may say no when the requested drive time or location doesn’t work for them. ABOH does not require a minimum time commitment.

If enriching the lives of people in your community sounds like something you are interested in, please volunteer! Metro North ABE provides support for all volunteers, and we have amazing teachers who provide support, direction, and materials. Help our adult learners with reading, spelling, and the alphabet through Google Meet!

Our openings are online: 

   Tuesday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please let us know what days and times work for you!

*This opportunity is only available to residents of MN*

Help our English as a second language class with reading, discussion, and English vocabulary! If enriching the lives of people in your community sounds like something you are interested in, please volunteer! Metro North ABE provides support for all volunteers, and we have amazing teachers who provide support, direction, and materials.

Our openings are online: 

   Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30

    OR 

   Tuesdays afternoons 1:00 to 4:00.

Please let us know what days and times work for you!

*This opportunity is only available to residents of MN*

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your life and that of our adult ESL students? 

We have an opening for a classroom assistant in our Level 1 ESL classroom in Brooklyn Center on Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. Besides the classroom, you may have the opportunity to work with individuals and small groups of students. Volunteers will work closely with the classroom teacher.

Contact us today for additional information and how to get started.

Looking for volunteers who are comfortable speaking Spanish to help with the check-in process at Sabathani Community Center's food shelf and clothing closet. We serve 100-150 families per day. At least half of our clients speak Spanish. 

Primary duties:

We are looking for people who can:

Schedule:

We're open from 9:30-11:00 AM and 12:30-2:00 PM and are looking for people for Mondays and Wednesdays, which are typically our busiest days. You can come for both time slots or just one, whatever works best for you. Please arrive a half hour before your shift so we can show you how to our Salesforce platform works. 

Contact:

Cheryl Childs (she/her)

Family Resources Coordinator

fr.reception@sabathani.org

(612) 821-2396

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449AAA62CA6FB6-54581146-bilingual

Looking for volunteers to assist clients in our food shelf food shelf. Work is indoors and mask, sanitizing, and social distancing protocols are observed. Knowledge of Spanish or other languages spoken by Twin Cities residents is helpful but not required.

Position duties include:

Volunteers needed Monday - Thursday 9:30-2:30. Please sign up for a time slot here. New dates added frequently, so please keep checking back.

Volunteers needed to assist clients, keep space tidy, and sort and hang donations. Knowledge of Spanish or any other languages spoken by Minneapolis residents useful but not required.

Service hours:

M and W 12:00-3:00

Sign up here. New dates added frequently, so keep checking back.

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

PPGJLI has helped thousands of students discover their leadership potential and serve as a change agent in their communities. Through school visits, workshops and seminars, PPGJLI fosters leadership development and facilitates the process of social change.

There are three needs that have emerged for the youth that we work with 1) school supplies, 2) food/snacks and 3) feminine products. Contact us to learn more about items needed and how to donate them. 

info@ppgji.org 

Our Mission

Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith if they desire.

Hands on volunteer opportunities- many of the equines at the AHH farm have come from neglect or abuse situations, they often have trust issues or are relatively unhandled at intake. Because of this, we are only able to offer these “hands-on” opportunities to volunteers who are willing and have time to learn about our horses. For safety reasons we are not able to allow volunteers to ride horses at the AHH farm. 

Join Us as a CEO Roundtable Facilitator!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in OUR community? Do you possess strong leadership and facilitation skills? If so, become a CEO Roundtable Facilitator for MBMentors.

About Us:  MBMentors is a premier source of business coaching and advice for entrepreneurs and established small businesses. We are founded and staffed by experienced executives and business owners passionate about giving back to our business community.

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We are a 501(c)3 all-volunteer nonprofit whose mission is to empower and promote small businesses in our region.

As a CEO Roundtable Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating engaging and productive discussions among our diverse group of business owners.

What you'll be doing:

What you'll need:

What you'll get out of volunteering with MBMentors:

Join us in shaping the future of our BUSINESS community through meaningful dialogue and collective action. Together, we can make a difference!

Food insecurity is a crisis in our community and it has been accelerated by cost of living increases. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support our neighbors who depend on these services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. We are in need of weekly volunteers Monday to Thursday who can commit to 2-4 hours to help with cleaning our facilities.

SACA Food Shelf gives out groceries to residents who face food insecurity and who need help stretching their tight food budgets at home. Food is distributed weekly Monday 9am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8am - 4:00pm, Wednesday 10am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8am - 3:00pm.

Cleaning volunteers provide support for SACA by keeping our food shelf clean and welcoming for our clients and volunteers. Volunteers will assist with sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing shared spaces including the main entryway, kitchen, restrooms, and food shelf.

Qualifications/Requirements:

● Cleaning experience, attention to detail

● Able to complete a list of cleaning tasks independently

● Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality

People Serving People is in large need and in search of dedicated volunteers to support our culinary team on an ongoing basis! For every shift, People Serving People serves an average of 150 - 200 meals to guests residing in our shelter. We depend on the support of our volunteers to support our staff, meet the need, and to provide quality service to the families we serve. 

Volunteers work with People Serving People's culinary staff to serve freshly made breakfast, lunch, or dinner to our families. In addition, volunteers are expected to help clean our dining hall as families depart to maintain a clean, dignified space. Meal Service shifts have space for up to six people, and is a great opportunity to bring a few friends or family members to participate. 

Shifts happen three times a day at breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week. Below are the current shift timeframes available to volunteers: 

While each meal may not always take the full two hours, volunteers must be available for the entire shift time to assist our culinary team in cleaning our dining hall or other secondary tasks. 

Volunteers must be 18+, or 13+ with a guardian or adult chaperone. We encourage parents or chaperones to assess each young person's ability to volunteer effectively on a case-by-case basis. Volunteers are expected to be on their feet but stationary for approx. 1.5hrs serving food on a service line to families. Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with strangers and being patient with different engagement and conversation styles.

Mission 

FamilyWise has been keeping children safe and helping families lead stable, healthy and productive lives since 1976. We educate, empower and enrich families who are struggling with poverty, substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness and domestic violence. Our mission is to FamilyWise's mission is to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and well-being of children to create a world where every child thrives. 

About the Position 

At Familywise, we strive to maintain a board that is made up of individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; whether you have just started your career, are a community member with lived experience, or are a veteran board member, we enthusiastically welcome your interest.    

What you provide as a FamilyWise board member: 

Institutional stewardship – Be one of the steady pairs of hands steering our organization. Your presence on our board helps us ensure that we continue to serve our communities with integrity and respect.  

Fiduciary accountability –  Provide oversight of FamilyWise’s >$3,000,000 annual budget.  

Strategic planning – Help guide FamilyWise through iterative strategic planning as we continue to explore how we can best serve our clients.  

What you can expect as a board member of FamilyWise: 

Commitment: 

Board members serve for at least two years, and support the recruitment of a new board member to fill their role upon their departure.  

Board members are expected to attend two meetings per month:  

While our full board meetings are often held at our main offices on University Avenue in Minneapolis, board members have the option of attending meetings virtually.     

Fundraising/Contributing: 

As a driving force behind our fundraising efforts, board members contribute financially to the extent they are able.   

Board members regularly donate in a variety of ways, including recurring donations via employer matching programs. We also ask board members to participate in fundraising efforts on an ongoing basis; examples include, leveraging their professional or personal networks, and assisting with planning our two major yearly fundraising events.   

Who we are looking for: 

FamilyWise is looking for board members who are hardworking, curious, and committed to serving their community. Additionally, we strive to maintain a board that is diverse in terms of race & ethnicity, sexual orientation & gender identity, age, lived experience, political opinion, physical abilities, professions, and geography. All are welcome to apply. We especially welcome those who have a background in any of the following:  

Process to be considered for the board: 

Complete a short application. These applications can be found on our website: https://familywiseservices.org/join-our-board/  

After review of your application, you will be invited to interview with our Executive Director Ann Gaasch and members of the board.    

If we continue with your application, we will then invite you to attend a full-board meeting as a guest.  

Thank you for your interest in serving as a board member of FamilyWise. 

If you have questions or would like more information, contact: Ann Gaasch, Executive Director, 612-877-7827, agaasch@FamilyWiseServices.org 

The Volunteer Mock Interviewer will need a background in interviewing or hiring candidates. This position could be done in person or remotely due to the rise in phone or Zoom interviews. The volunteer will sign up for a shift and will have clients assigned to them, if there is no one assigned, then the volunteer will not need to come in or log on and will be alerted the day before of that. 

 Owner Surrender Case Manager Position Description

We are looking for people that have experience with resume experience, hiring experience, or language skills for our Volunteer Resume Review position. This can be done either in person or remotely where the volunteer will meet with the client, to get an idea of what the client wants and is looking for. The volunteer will then make some changes or suggestions to the document and during a second meeting will go over the changes made.

The Volunteer Mentor Program at Neighbors is a unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on clients' lives through guidance and support. The mentors will be paired up with clients who have similar life experiences or career goals that align with the mentors career path. The mentor will then meet with the client either at Neighbors or out in the community and give them advice, help them with what to expect, and provide guidance as the client moves throughout their journey. 

We are looking for sewing experts who can create kits for sewing SHFC bags and assist with sewing.Thank you!

Assist residents with noticing numbers on their bingo card, and/or reaching their markers.

Volunteer at one of our Twin Cities family thrift stores, which provide funding for The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis. Volunteers can help with a variety of roles such as sorting and merchandizing donations, accepting donations, customer service and more. 

Stores are open daily and offer flexibility! If you are interested in volunteering, please visit a local store directly or inquire here to get connected. Please note that this is NOT available for court mandated community service hours. 

Stores are located in Rogers, Elk River, Fridley, Blaine, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hastings, Burnsville, and Bloomington Minnesota. 

The Salvation Army St. Paul Payne Avenue Lunch Program serves families and individuals in East St. Paul and the surrounding area, and seeks to supplement the nutritional needs of individuals in need of all ages.

Volunteers will assist by preparing and cooking the meal as well as serving cafeteria style. Volunteers are invited to join us for the meal before cleaning up.

Shifts are available from 10-2 pm or 12-3 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Location: The Salvation Army Eastside Worship and Service Center
1019 Payne Ave Saint Paul 55130

The Salvation Army is seeking additional volunteers to serve on our Advisory Board. We are seeking individuals who are currently employed at larger Twin Cities' corporations, including Target, General Mills, 3M, Medtronic, Travelers, etc. Experience in marketing, finance, or fundraising is welcomed.

Terms are 3 years, with a personal financial contribution and regular attendance at meetings and events.

The Salvation Army Northern Division provides food, shelter, and care to residents of Minnesota and North Dakota without discrimination.

Volunteers will help The Salvation Army provide well-balanced food to families seeking assistance from our food shelf. Assistance is needed in the food shelf Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Volunteers will assist by filling boxes of non-perishable food that will be given out through the food shelf program or during our Wednesday Produce Distribution event. 

If you are interested in volunteering for the Thursday Produce Distribution Event, please note that shifts are available:

Thursday mornings from 9:30-1:30 pm; assist with handing out the produce boxes during the distribution event.

This event may be held outdoors weather pending. 

The North Minneapolis Food Shelf (Parkview) serves families and individuals in North Minneapolis and seeks to supplement the nutritional needs of low income individuals of all ages.

As a food shelf volunteer, you will assist with unloading pallets or storage containers with donated food items and filling boxes/bags for distribution. You will assist will stocking the pantry shelves, breaking down cardboard and cleaning in the food pantry.

There is also an opportunity to "shop" or guide clients through the food shelf as they self-select needed items. 

The NE Minneapolis Food Shelf provides well-balanced food to low income families and individuals in need of nutritional food support. Volunteers assist by stocking and maintaining a neat and orderly food pantry as well as packing food boxes/bags. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to guide clients through the food shelf to self-select items.

Available shifts:  Monday from 8 am-12 pm & Wednesday from 1-4 pm
Commitment: At least weekly starting November 18- December 24