Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Every Meal's mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. Visit everymeal.org to learn more about what we do and how you can help.

As a Food Bag Packing Volunteer, you’ll join other members of the community at our Volunteer Center in Roseville to help pack food for our Weekend Meal Program. In this high-energy and high-impact volunteer opportunity, you’ll form assembly lines to pack bags containing 4-5 Lbs of shelf-stable fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains. Every food bag we distribute to hungry children in our community is packed by volunteers. Food bags are placed in the backpacks of students at the end of each school week to provide nutrition over the weekend.

We have several opportunities most weeks during the school year to come pack food bags with us. You can register for our packing events as a team or an individual.

Our age minimum to volunteer is 8 years old.

Closed-toed shoes are required for volunteering. Masks are currently not required.

Please note: No experience or diploma needed; Every Meal will provide all necessary training. We strongly encourage people of color, indigenous, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to volunteer.

FamilyMeans Teen Centers in Cimarron and Landfall are looking for volunteers to help tutor youth in any of the following subjects at all education levels in English, math, history and science. Volunteers are needed from about 2:30pm to 6pm depending on the location, but volunteers do not need to be there the entire time. Any age welcome to apply

The Cimarron Teen Center and Cimarron Kids Space are looking for volunteers who are knowledgeable and interested in leading discussions in the following subjects: sewing/knitting, cooking/nutrition, home ed, farming, zoology, nature education and possibly other topics as well.

Volunteers are needed to help at FamilyMeans Cimarron location to help translate for youth and their parents. These volunteers will help native youth Spanish speakers with homework, help provide guidance by translating the rules and expectations to youth and parents, and help in other ways. Volunteers are needed from 2:30pm to 6pm, but volunteers do not need to be there the entire time. Any age welcome to apply.

Reading Volunteers- FamilyMeans youth sites in Cimarron and Landfall are looking for volunteers to help promote reading. For younger students this might mean reading to the youth, helping them build their reading skills, or helping them find books from the FamilyMeans library. For older youth this could mean helping lead a group book discussion, helping find books that fit their reading level and interests or just helping the youth understand any reading assignments they might have. The tentative times are 3:30 pm – 6pm.

Station in the Library 3:30-5pm to supervise readers or youth who need quiet down time. Lead Reading Time at 5pm.  (Read a book aloud, lead Reader’s theater, organize silent reading or a book club). Any age welcome to apply.

FamilyMeans Cimarron location is looking for someone to help lead outdoor activities for youth ages 5-18. This includes activities like badminton, soccer, and football. These volunteers will help lead activities that will keep the kids active while helping provide a safe space for them to play. Volunteers are needed from 2:30pm to 6pm. It would be helpful for a volunteer to be the entire time but not a requirement. Any age welcome to apply.

FamilyMeans Landfall’s Investigation Station is looking for a volunteer to help clean up the garden and get it ready for winter. This position is flexible on the time. 

FamilyMeans Cimarron Teen Center is looking for someone to help supervise field trips. These trips include college visits, visits to educational locations, and potential future worksite locations.

It’s a simple notion: people who are sick should not be without food. Yet it happens every day that people in our community with life-threatening illnesses find themselves unable to shop or cook and, often, without the support network to help.

With the support of people like you, Open Arms brings comfort, nutrition, and support to our fellow community members who are living with life-threatening illnesses. We deliver homemade food to over 1,200 clients every week across the Twin Cities, using healthy ingredients, free of charge. 

Delivery volunteers begin at our building between 10:45AM-11:15AM Monday-Friday and routes are typically 1-2 hours long. Feel free to bring friends and family to deliver with you, and have a good time making your community a better place! This is also a great opportunity to introduce service to kids; Open Arms is excited to offer fun and engaging volunteer opportunities for the whole family.

In return for your service, Open Arms will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a warm and giving community, engaging and flexible volunteer opportunities, and the chance to give back in a meaningful way. Volunteer once, on a regular shift, or as you are able. It’s simple acts of kindness like this that remind clients just how many people in their community care about them!

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE AT BOTH MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL LOCATIONS. Delivery takes place out of our Minneapolis location Monday-Wednesday, and out of our St. Paul location Thursdays & Fridays. 

Please note: For continued safety of our clients, we are asking all Delivery Driver Volunteers to complete a background check prior to delivering. 

1. Apply online by creating a Volunteer Hub profile

2. Sign up for and attend a New Volunteer Orientation

3. Complete a background check (free of charge to the volunteer)

4. Use your online Volunteer Hub account to view and sign up for open routes that work with your schedule!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at volunteer@openarmsmn.org

Rock from the Heart is seeking someone to join our team on a pro bono basis to enhance our social media presence, marketing strategies, and media relations.

We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to assist our team with managing social media and marketing. In this role, you will work closely with our team to develop and implement effective social media campaigns, marketing initiatives, and media relations strategies. Your efforts will play a crucial role in raising awareness, engaging our audience, and ultimately contributing to the success of our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Note: This position is on a pro bono basis, and we appreciate the generosity of individuals willing to contribute their time and expertise to support our mission. Thank you for considering this unique opportunity to make a difference

Project Description: 

Our Wraparound Program and Communications staff need forms/marketing materials translated into Spanish by a native speaker. This opportunity would be perfect for someone with an interest in helping families by creating accessible documents for those who are not fluent in English.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Utilizing Spanish skills to translate intake forms, surveys, and marketing materials

2. Ensure newly translated document is formatted the same as the original

Qualifications:

1. Preference to individuals with previous translation experience

2. Great attention to details

3. Excellent communication and organizational skills

Requirements:

1. Fluent in English and Spanish

2. Access to a computer and a stable internet connection

Benefits to Volunteer:

1. Utilizing language abilities to help a family service organization

2. Expand translation experience for professional development

To Apply: Submit your resume to mrosheim@familywiseservices.org

Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services

SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health is seeking new volunteers to staff our 24-hour crisis line, provide medical advocacy at Ramsey County Hospitals, and facilitate support groups and trainings in the community. Our next 40 hour Volunteer Training is scheduled to begin in May. If interested, please complete the volunteer application and reach out with any questions:

Contact: Kristen Wickoda, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 651-262-3079 | email: kristen.wickoda@ramseycounty.us | visit: http://www.sosramsey.org/

*SOS compensates volunteers with a $25 stipend per on-call shift and $50 stipend per medical outreach

Join SOS for our upcoming 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training!

This training will be run as a hybrid training, including pre-recorded sessions to be completed individually and live training sessions.

Pre-recorded content will include recorded training sessions, readings, and engagement quizzes. This content will be available to be completed starting on October 1st.

In person sessions will take place in St Paul and run from October 15th through October 26th.

Tuesday, October 15th: 6pm-9pm

Thursday, October 17th: 6pm-9pm

Saturday, October 19th: 9am-2pm

Tuesday, October 22nd: 6pm-9pm

Thursday, October 24th: 6pm-9pm

Saturday, October 26th: 9am-2pm

The 40-hour volunteer training meets state requirements to work or volunteer as a sexual assault advocate in Minnesota. This free and extensive training will cover foundational knowledge and skills regarding sexual violence including counseling skills, anti-oppressive frameworks, and legal advocacy.

Contact: Kristen Wickoda, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 651-262-3079 | email: kristen.wickoda@ramseycounty.us | visit: http://www.sosramsey.org/

Want to help seniors?

During the winter it can be extremely hard for seniors to plow their driveways to be able to get to places like appointments or the grocery store. But you can help!
During the snowy months you can commit to one or more seniors by plowing their driveway! 

You must be: 

- At least 16 years old

- Physically able to do the work (lift 20+ pounds, bend, stretch, etc.) 

- Able to provide and transport your own equipment

We serve multiple cities in Hennepin County, and our highest need is currently in Minneapolis and Robbinsdale.

Contact us or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to complete an online application.

ABOH volunteer drivers provide door-to-door transportation to and from lung cancer screenings, treatments, or medical appointments for lung cancer patients and their caregivers. This program is currently offered in the Twin Cities. ABOH transportation services make it possible for eligible patients to receive lung cancer screening and for lung cancer patients to receive timely medical care that can lead to improved health outcomes.

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. 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.

Speakers are the messengers who carry important information and resources that can save lives to the public. Raising awareness about lung cancer may take place through presentations given at service clubs, faith communities, brown bag lunches at businesses or neighborhood gatherings. Every time vital information is passed to new people, we have made a step forward. In this role, you will work with staff to share information about lung cancer and ABOH to community groups and at community events.

Lung cancer carries an unkind stigma that often leaves patients feeling shamed and blamed. A Breath of Hope (ABOH) works to reduce this stigma and Increase lung cancer awareness and education to reduce late stage diagnoses, especially in low income communities where lung cancer is most prevalent.

Time Commitment

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

Qualifications

Event Assistants are the messengers who carry important information and resources that can save lives to the public. A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation tables at events in the community including health fairs, community events, and screening clinics. Event Assistants help staff a table and share information on lung cancer and A Breath of Hope with event attendees. Every time vital information is passed to new people, we have made a step forward.

Lung cancer carries an unkind stigma that often leaves patients feeling shamed and blamed. A Breath of Hope (ABOH) works to reduce this stigma and Increase lung cancer awareness and education to reduce late stage diagnoses, especially in low income communities where lung cancer is most prevalent.

Time Commitment

Event Assistants have the freedom to volunteer as often as they wish and may say no when the requested opportunity doesn’t work for them. ABOH does not require a minimum time commitment.

Other Requirements

-Reliable transportation to events within the Twin Cities
-Experience with lung cancer desired
-Enjoy connecting with the public
-Ability to work with diverse individuals to foster a culturally inclusive environment

Do you have a passion for social change and a connection to the devastation of lung cancer? Are you between the ages of 21 and 35? The A Breath of Hope Young Leaders Board (YLB) may be the place for you!

Together, the YLB works to advance the mission of A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation (ABOH) by engaging, supporting, and educating about lung cancer. Board members are elected for one year (up to four years total).

Board members commit to:

Adhere to the following policies: Officer Job Description, Nominating and Election Process, Image and Communications Policy (reviewed and approved annually by YLB)

It’s a simple notion: people who are sick should not be without food. Yet it happens every day that people in our community with life-threatening illnesses find themselves unable to shop or cook and, often, without the support network to help.

With the support of people like you, Open Arms brings comfort, nutrition, and support to our fellow community members who are living with life-threatening illnesses. We deliver homemade food to over 1,200 clients every week across the Twin Cities, using healthy ingredients, free of charge. 

We are now shipping food to clients across greater Minnesota who would otherwise be outside of our delivery or pick-up range! You can help us assemble, label, and add liners to shipping boxes used to ship food to clients and/or help us pack the food items into the boxes. 

Please note that the minimum age for a Box-Making Volunteer Shift is 12, and the minimum age for a Box-Packing shift is 16. 

1. Apply online by creating a Volunteer Hub profile

2. Sign up for and attend a New Volunteer Orientation

3. Use your online Volunteer Hub account to view and sign up for open shifts that work with your schedule!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at volunteer@openarmsmn.org

It’s a simple notion: people who are sick should not be without food. Yet it happens every day that people in our community with life-threatening illnesses find themselves unable to shop or cook and, often, without the support network to help.

With the support of people like you, Open Arms brings comfort, nutrition, and support to our fellow community members who are living with life-threatening illnesses. We deliver homemade food to over 1,200 clients every week across the Twin Cities, using healthy ingredients, free of charge. 

Becoming a volunteer at Open Arms is easy, and volunteering with us is impactful, fun and rewarding! Prepare, portion, and package food. No culinary skills necessary! This is a great setting to hang out with other volunteers, pick up tips and tricks from our kitchen staff, and be enveloped in amazing kitchen smells. Opportunities in our Bakery also available IN OUR MINNEAPOLIS LOCATION ONLY!

KITCHEN SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL MONDAY-SATURDAY EACH WEEK

1. Apply online by creating a Volunteer Hub profile

2. Sign up for and attend a New Volunteer Orientation

3. Use your online Volunteer Hub account to view and sign up for open shifts that work with your schedule!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at volunteer@openarmsmn.org

Every day, Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to 4,000 people in the Twin Cities area. If you are looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer and bring someone a nutritious meal over your lunch hour. There is no minimum commitment--you decide how often you want to volunteer. Meals are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. With 31 sites across the metro, there is sure to be one that is convenient for you, so make sure to let us know where you are located!

Job Description: Volunteer to help bring nutritious meals to those in your community by:

Qualifications:

Benefits to the Volunteer: 

Benefits to the Client and/or Program:

For more information visit our website at www.meals-on-wheels.com or call 612-623-3363.

When a member of our Knute Nelson/Walker Methodist community passes away, our team members join family and friends in grieving the loss. Team members get to know and care about each of our residents and patients. They carry the memories of residents they’ve known and enjoyed with them for the rest of their lives.

We have traditions to honor a community member when they pass away. First, as a person leaves their Knute Nelson/Walker Methodist community for the last time, we wrap their body in a beautiful handmade quilt. We treat each person with the same care and respect we showed them while they were alive. We also have a tradition of giving a handcrafted, single quilt square to the family of a departed resident. A quilt square can serve as a memento of a loved one. Holding it or carrying it in a pocket can remind us of our loved one and the good times shared and can bring peace of mind and spirit.

Enjoy some fresh fall air and sunshine while helping older adults keep their lawn looking great! This service also provides social interaction and offers peace of mind for loved ones and caregivers.

Go solo or bond with family, friends and neighbors

Youth ages 7 to 15 may volunteer with an adult. Ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own.

Strengthen connections with your group

Most group opportunities are best suited for teams of 4 - 6. If you have a larger group we'll split you into smaller teams and assign you to locations near one another to serve multiple seniors.

We serve multiple cities throughout Hennepin County. Contact us or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to complete an online application form.

We’re recruiting people with good people skills to be trained in on our customer information system and help check-in, register, and schedule customers during our in-person shopping times.  Customers are scheduled for food shelf shopping appointments (5 per 15 minutes) but we also have some walk-ins or people looking to reschedule.  60% of customers speak Spanish.  Must have functional spoken & listening skills in Spanish (bilingual is a PLUS!)  Should work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.  Must be comfortable communicating with a wide variety of people in a dynamic atmosphere.  Will have one-on-one training on the Pantry Saver app before starting and on-the-job training from another volunteer for first shift or more if needed.  Civil Rights training is required prior to first shift worked with the public.  Call with questions!

Join the Simpson volunteer team to provide extra kitchen support when there is not a meal group. Volunteers are asked to set up meal service, serve food, and clean up. Orientation is provided to get accustomed to the kitchen and meal process. Orientation is Friday, September 27th at 6:15 PM. Register for orientation HERE for more information.

This position welcomes and assists guests attending Minnesota Orchestra concerts with seating and questions. A warm and welcoming personality, the ability to remain in a position for several hours, maneuver a lobby with 4 floors, including stairs, and excellent communication skills are all important for this position.  (Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities available)

To find out more or to sign up to volunteer, please visit our website at Volunteer Opportunities - Minnesota Orchestra   and fill out our online application.  Zoom interviews and in-person orientations will take place each month. 

If you have any questions, please email me at wkanwischer@mnorch.org

I look forward to meeting you soon!

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

Who doesn't love a beautifully-decorated home for the holidays?! We love to offer our residents beautiful decorations throughout their communal home - inside and out - and would love your help in the process! Whether it is using our existing decor or adding to it, we would love to make our facility a Winter Wonderland for residents and their families to enjoy. This is a great opportunity for corporate groups of 5-10 volunteers to come together and transform the facility into something beautiful and have fun while doing it.

Orientation will be provided, staff will be on-site. Free parking available at facility.

Ready to combine your love of sports with a passion for inclusion? Join us as an Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Intern at Reach for Resources!

Work alongside our recreation team to support children with disabilities in a range of sports—from soccer and basketball to skiing and swimming. You'll be on the front lines, facilitating adaptive programs, coordinating volunteers, and helping design team jerseys and practice drills. If you're energetic, team-oriented, and ready to make a real impact, this is your chance to get in the game!

Department Overview
Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. We provide individualized services that maximize independence, boost community engagement, and improve physical and emotional well-being to individuals of all abilities living in the Minneapolis metro area. Our recreation department offers small group and individual therapeutic services and contracts with county and city park and recreation departments to provide adaptive recreation,
inclusion support, and training services to their community members.
Job Summary

The Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Intern at Reach for Resources will collaborate closely with the recreation team to offer support and services to children with disabilities and their families through various sports programs. The intern’s responsibilities include assisting children with disabilities in mainstream sports settings, leading adaptive sports such as bowling, softball, basketball, pickleball, and soccer, and providing administrative support for these activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Work with the parks and recreation staff by providing paraprofessional support at sports programs including but not limited to: soccer, dance, t-ball, basketball, downhill ski/snowboard lessons, ice skating lessons, swimming, and more!
• Facilitate adaptive sports programs (sports offered depend on the season)
• Provide administrative assistance such as designing and ordering team jerseys, printing rosters, sending email reminders, and monitoring weather for weather cancellations
• Provide ongoing communication and feedback to program supervisors
• Share ideas for future program improvement
• Complete needed paperwork and trainings in a timely fashion
• Learn and utilize many different behavior management strategies to help all participants be successful
• Assist in designing a stretch routine or drills for practices
• Assist in communication of inclusion plans with families
• Coordinate volunteers who can assist with coaching opportunities
Required Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in social work, psychology, sociology, education, or a related field (or with related work experience)
• Experience working with children and/or people with disabilities
• Experience playing a sport on a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative problem solving skills
• Must have current driver’s license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Adult ESL Co-Teacher/Class Assistant (Saint Paul)

Are you interested in leading small groups of ESL/ELL learners? Would you like to support adult immigrants and refugees who are improving their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English? Do you enjoy working with people of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you! 

Duties: 

Join us!

For more information or to get started, please fill out this brief application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan Boyle at mboyle@literacymn.org with questions.

More information at Mindsmattermn.org

Minds Matter is a 26 year old non-profit that prepares high achieving high school students from low income backgrounds for college success and beyond. 

Our volunteers are young professionals and graduate students who play a critical role in helping these Minds Matter students achieve their goals.

Time Commitment: 2-3hrs/week, October through May.

We pair 2 mentors with each student to work for 2 hours most Saturdays during the school year alongside other mentor/mentee pairs on essays, summer program selection, and school selection. Mentors are required to be college graduates, attend at least 75% of Saturday sessions, and undergo a background check. Our weekly sessions are structured and we also have a lot of fun mentor/mentee outings and volunteer-only get-togethers throughout the year, giving ample opportunity to get to know your mentee as well as other volunteers.

In our housing stability programs, Catholic Charities provides shelter, meals and opportunities to find jobs, secure a stable home and medical care for those in need. Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Saint Paul Opportunity Center provides daytime services to connect people with medical and mental health care, hot-meals, showers, computer lab access, laundry and employment counseling.

We welcome you to sign up using our volunteer portal and look for StPaulOppCtr Food Service.

In our housing stability programs, Catholic Charities provides shelter, meals and opportunities to find jobs, secure a stable home and medical care for those in need. The Mary F. Frey Minneapolis Opportunity Center is open during the day, Monday - Saturday and connects people with health services, hot meals, showers, a computer lab, laundry, locker rental and employment counseling.

We welcome you to sign up using our volunteer portal and look for Mpls Opportunity Center Food Service.

Reach for Resources is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people to reach their full potential. We do this by providing individualized services that maximize independence, boosts community involvement, and improve physical and emotional well-being. By sharing your talents with our organization, you receive a chance to give back to your community and gain great experience.

Reach For Resources is looking for a volunteer to help with office administration including filing, scanning data entry and more!

Office support is important for our nonprofit to help succeed in our mission! 

Welcome everyone,  do you enjoy the Arts and making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs?  We would love to hear from you and invite you to join our Team!

Tell us more about yourself, do you speak another language, play an Instrument, enjoy dancing, drawing, painting and or crafts?  

Previous experience is not necessary, you would be assisting our teaching artists in programs.  Classes are engaging, FUN and meaningful. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer ESL/ELL Co-Teacher

Partner with people in your community who are learning English. Meet new people and work with them to build literacy skills and achieve their goals.

Join our community of learners! Literacy Minnesota is seeking volunteer co-teachers and assistants to support an adult English Language program at Hiawatha Collegiate High School, 3500 E. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN.

REQUIREMENTS

Join us!

Interested? Fill out this short application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan Boyle at mboyle@literacymn.org.

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Art is expanding its Board of Directors!

Foci (pronounced foh-sigh) MCGA, located in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, has a mission to "gather people together to explore the creative potential of glass art ". Our programming upholds the mission by providing opportunities to quality artistic learning and studio facilities that serve all experience levels from enthusiasts to professional glass artists.    

Foci MCGA's Board of Directors is a governing board that relies on the unique experiences and skills of board members to help support the mission and strategic direction of the organization.  We are seeking a diverse pool of board candidates with varied experience and expertise. Foci MCGA is specifically seeking individuals with experience in fundraising/development, marketing, non-profit governance, and accounting.  Connections to Twin Cities’ corporations and businesses is a plus.

If our mission speaks to you and you would like to be considered for our Board, complete an application online. 

Have other specific questions or want to learn more first? Visit mnglassart.org . We're happy to connect with you!

 Board member responsibilities and expectations:

 Time expectation:

This is an uncompensated volunteer position.

GED Math and Reading/Writing Tutors

Help your neighbors prepare for their GED and reach their educational goals! Volunteer as a pre-GED math or reading/writing tutor/co-teacher with the Open Door Learning Center - Minneapolis one day per week 10am-1pm; reading/writing on Mondays and Wednesdays, math on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Volunteers help learners develop skills and confidence in math or reading. You'll gain teaching experience while making a difference in the life of an adult learner. Volunteers are provided with a curriculum to follow and work with learners 1:1 or in small groups.

Our students are highly motivated and grateful for your help. Join us in making a difference in the community!

Apply at: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or call (651) 251-9071 with questions. Open Door Minneapolis is a program of Literacy Minnesota.

Volunteer Opportunity: Barn Beautification and Maintenance

Volunteer Phonics Tutor/ESL Classroom Assistant

Are you looking for a way to connect in your community? Would you like to support adult refugees and immigrants who are improving their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English? Do you enjoy working with people of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties:

Join us!

For more information or to get started, please fill out this brief application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan Boyle at mboyle@literacymn.org with questions.

Are you passionate about supporting immigrant and refugee communities? Join us at the Somali Youth and Family Development Center (SOMFAM), where our mission is to empower Somali youth and families to grow stronger and healthier through youth mentoring, family education, and connections with community resources.

Learn more about the history of SOMFAM.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Board Members will utilize personal and professional skills, relationships and knowledge for the advancement of SOMFAM. Duties include but are not limited to:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SOMFAM is seeking individuals who have financial, legal, marketing, organizational development, volunteer resource, and fundraising experience to help expand the work of our nonprofit.

HOW TO APPLY: Contact Fatoun Ali, Executive Director, fatounali02@gmail.com

We are seeking Spanish speaking individuals that can assist our Spanish speaking families.

We have a pet food shelf at our Minneapolis Resource Center (2501 Minnehaha Ave). We see about 1,000 households a month, who rely on our support in order to keep their pets. We distribute pet food, supplies, and host multiple low-cost vetting clinics each month. 

We need volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday evenings each week, as well as Saturday during the day. Volunteers guide shoppers through the food shelf, helping them choose pet food and supplies that are the best fit for their needs. Duties also include restocking shelves. 

After volunteers are more familiar with our operation, we also have opportunities to work at the front desk, checking in shoppers.

We hold 45-minute training sessions that lead right into a shift so volunteers can see on their first day what a shift is like. Once a volunteer is trained at that first shift, they can pick and choose when to sign up. 

To get started, go to our website and click BECOME A VOLUNTEER. If you have any questions, you can email fstraining@thebondbetween.org.

**Organization:** STAR House

**Location:** St. Paul, Ramsey County

**Position Type:** Volunteer

**Shift Time:** Overnight (4-hour shifts available)

**Summary:**

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team at STAR House. The ideal candidates will have the ability to create a warm and responsive environment for children, handle big emotions calmly and effectively, manage sensitive information discreetly, and be familiar with families in crisis and available resources.

**Responsibilities:**

- Comfort children during the night to ensure they feel safe and secure.

- Assist with the bedtime routine, including reading stories and helping with health and hygiene.

- Help staff with light chores to maintain a clean and organized environment.

- Relieve staff for breaks as needed.

- Assist with food prep for the following day's meals.

- Ensure children get a good night's sleep and help prepare STAR House for the following day's activities.

**Requirements:**

- Must be 21 years of age or older.

- Able to lift 40 lbs and move quickly and safely from a sitting position to a standing position.

- Must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Join the STAR House team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need! We have several volunteer opportunities available during three work shifts, Friday through Sunday. Our shifts are as follows: First Shift - 6am to 2pm, Second Shift - 2pm to 10pm, and Third Shift - 10pm to 6am. Here are some of the roles we're looking to fill:

Join us in our mission to support children and families in need. Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of two four-hour shifts per month. Apply now and be a part of our team

Keystone 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: Volunteers 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. Keystone serves Meals on Wheels to the St. Paul areas of Midway, Mac Groveland, Highland Park, and West 7th. 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 651-797-7725 or contact Sara Fleetham at sfleetham@keystoneservices.org 

Are you a veteran who would love to help fellow veterans increase their access to nutritious food? We are looking for veterans who can help deliver meals and a friendly visit to clients served by Bloomington-Eden Prairie Meals on Wheels. If you’re 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 you can 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.

Details: Volunteers drive to the program site, pick up meals stored in easy-to-carry thermal packs, and deliver them to residences using a route designed by the program. Delivery coordinators at Bloomington-Eden Prairie Meals on Wheels will provide all the necessary resources to get you started. 

**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 Bloomington-Eden Prairie Meals on Wheels at 952-835-1665 or email blepmn@gmail.com.

South Minneapolis 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. South Minneapolis serves Meals on Wheels to both the South and Southeast areas of 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) 716-6338 or contact Mary Engen at engenmary@yahoo.com

Mobile Meals of Northern Dakota County 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. They serve Meals on Wheels to the areas of West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, and Mendota Heights. 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 651-457-5686 ext 103 or contact Joan Ward at mobile-meals@hotmail.com.

Meals on Wheels & More in Anoka County 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: Volunteers 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. They serve Meals on Wheels to the areas of Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, and Fridley.

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 763-264-4041 or contact OfficeMgr@impactservicesmn.org 

Every day, Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to over 4,000 people in the Twin Cities Area. If you’re looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer today! There is no minimum commitment - you decide how often you want to volunteer. Meals are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. With over 30 sites across the Metro, there is sure to be one that is convenient for your group. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer with your work team, faith community, family, or other group!

Volunteer to help bring nutritious meals to those in your community by:

Qualifications:

Benefits to the Volunteer:

Benefits to the Client and/or Program:

For more information, call our office at 612-623-3363 or contact our Volunteer and Development Coordinator at Kala@meals-on-wheels.com. Or apply today to get started:

https://meals-on-wheels.com/volunteer/sign-up-to-volunteer/

Eastside 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. Eastside serves Meals on Wheels to the Minneapolis (Northeast, near Southeast) and St. Anthony Village areas. 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) 277-2529 or contact Bradley Van Winkle at bradley@eastsidemeals.org

Receptionist: The face of ACBC Food Shelf! Well, at least the first face that clients see when they walk into the food shelf. Check clients into their appointments, answer phone calls, make food shelf appointments for clients and other administrative tasks as needed.

AdminSupport: Answer phone calls, make food shelf appointments for clients, and complete other administrative tasks as needed. Available shifts: Monday and Wednesday 9:30AM-12:30PM and 12:30PM-3PM, Tuesdays 11:30AM-2:30PM and 2:30PM-5PM or Thursdays 2PM-4:30PM

Food Market Greeter: Help food shelf clients get ready to shop the food shelf by getting their carts ready and answering questions about shopping. Available shift: Mondays 12:30PM-3PM or Thursdays 2PM-4:30PM

Volunteer with ACBC to assist shoppers as they leave the foodshelf. You will be responisble for thanking shoppers for visiting, weighing carts on our scale, and restocking carts with shopping bags. Available shifts are as follows: Mondays, 9am-12:30pm, Tuesdays, 2:30pm-5pm, and Thursdays, 4:30pm-7pm

Sort through donated produce and canned goods to determine if food is still useable. Tasks include checking dates, sorting things by like items, and moving items in our warehouse. Available shifts include: Tuesdays, 8am-12pm, Wednesdays, 7:30am-12pm and 8am-12pm, and Thursdays, 8am-12pm.

Food Shelf Stocker: Primary job is to keep the food shelves stocked and tidy. Throughout the shift you'll be walking around the store checking shelves for lack of food (dry and produce) and hygiene products. Then stocking the shelves with product. Available shifts: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM and 12:30PM-3PM, Tuesdays 12PM-2:30PM and 2:30PM-5, Thursdays 12PM-2PM and 2PM-4:30PM

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

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

TRAINING 

ESLC provides an orientation and pre-service training on the session structure, literacy activities and mentoring 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 mentors 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."

YouthLink is in dire need of socks and underwear for young people ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness. YouthLink gives out NEW socks and underwear (adult sizes XS-2XL) to young people at our drop-in center in downtown Minneapolis. 

Consider hosting a donation drive with your company, faith-based group, or other group. 

Items can be shipped directly to YouthLink or dropped off at 41 N 12th St. Minneapolis, MN 55403 during our donation hours. Please reach out to donations@youthlinkmn.org with questions. 

St. Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) is seeking volunteers to help adults and youth at two of our family housing developments: McDonough Homes on Timberlake and Mt. Airy Homes on Arch Street(all in the City of St. Paul). Some of our residents cannot afford a home computer or they do not have the skills to use a computer to meet personal goals, such as looking for a job. The PHA relies on volunteers to host  'Open Lab'.  This is a great opportunity for a college student to complete community service hours for school or work, or a retired person to help someone with a need. Volunteers can use their technological skills to tutor users with limited knowledge of how to use the internet or software programs. Many of our public housing residents are immigrants with limited English proficiency. Your tasks may include: assist a resident in using a mouse, keyboarding, turning the processor on, troubleshoot printing issues or a software program that isn't working properly.

Qualifications: willingness and interest in working with non-English speaking residents is important. Experience and patience in providing IT support is valued.  A criminal history background check will be required. Individuals who successfully pass a background check will be required to sign a volunteer agreement, complete data safety training and attend an orientation session prior to starting their actual volunteer hours. Please contact: Elizabeth Pacunas, Resident Initiatives Coordinator, at: 651-298-4929 or elizabeth.pacunas@stpha.org for more information and/or to submit your resume. Hours are flexible (weekdays during the day and evening). Must be 16 years and older to apply.

Interested in Becoming a Foster?

Foster care is the most important part of Ruff Start Rescue. The animals depend on qualified people to join our team. RSR is looking for fosters to open their hearts and homes to animals in need and care for them until they are adopted. An RSR fosters responsibility is to love, feed, play and exercise, and provide social interaction for the foster animal. You are also required to take the animal to vet appointments and handle any medical tasks such as giving daily medications. It will always involve treating the animal as if it were your own. It’s easy to get started! The first step is to fill out and submit a foster application at: https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/ After RSR receives and reviews your application a home visit will be scheduled so you can meet someone from the rescue and discuss your questions and concerns about fostering an RSR animal. If everything goes well you will be able to begin your new role as an RSR foster.  

All Ruff Start Rescue Fosters MUST:

**There are always animals that need a loving foster home and we will work with you to determine the ones that will best fit with your lifestyle. **

Questions about becoming a foster?  Feel free to email us at:  foster@ruffstartrescue.org

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 in the food market, warehouse, thrift story and intake.

The intake volunteer check in clients, answer the phones and schedules appointments. These volunteers will help create an inviting and pleasant work environment and welcome clients to the food shelf. SACA’s office hours are weekly Monday 9am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8am-4:00pm, Wednesday 10am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8am - 3:00pm. We currently have the greatest need for Spanish Speaking intake volunteers on Monday mornings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons, and Thursday mornings. Ideally, administrative volunteers would make a weekly or bi-weekly commitment.

Duties/Responsibilities:
* Telephone coverage to make client appointments
* Filing, data entry, copying, scanning
* Assists with welcoming and sign-in food market clients
* Greeting visitors who are donating or visiting SACA
* If volunteer is bilingual: assist staff to effectively and efficiently serve the non-English speaking clients by translating. (We currently have need of Spanish speaking volunteers).
* Performs duties requiring the giving or receiving of information.
* Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner

Qualifications/requirements:
* Must have a professional manner and strong communication skills both in person and on the phone
* Good organizational skills
* Ability to respect and maintain confidential information
* Able to read and write in English; the ability to speak Spanish is desirable.
* Ability to follow instructions
* Computer skills or willingness to learn.
* Cooperative attitude

Help HOTC's project team prepare for the hundreds of high quality volunteer events hosted annually. Each week brings new projects, new supplies and new adventures, and we are looking for volunteers to help work behind the scenes to help project preparation run smoothly.

Volunteer tasks and responsibilities typically include:

And much more! 

Volunteering at HOTC is best suited for volunteers ages 14+. Those under the age of 18 must provide HOTC with signed permissions from a parent/guardian to volunteer. Many volunteer roles include lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, lifting, twisting, and standing, but accommodations for low-impact tasks can easily be arranged.

We welcome teams for this event, and can be flexible up to 8 volunteers. 

Volunteer shifts take place every Wednesday from 9AM-12PM. We can be flexible for groups as well.

Do you have a certified pet therapy dog and want to share your time and compassion with others?

As a Certified Pet Therapy Volunteer you can enrich the lives of St. Croix Hospice patients in your community. In person visits would involve you and your certified pet therapy dog visiting patients where they live on a regular basis. Scheduling is flexible.

Certified therapy dogs provide a healing presence to our end-of-life patients by reducing stress and anxiety and increasing feelings of joy, warmth, and connection. Patients live in their homes or in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.

*All pet companions must be pet therapy certified and have up-to-date immunizations and health records.

I am more than happy to answer any questions via email, phone or in person. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My name is Tara Van Berkom. My phone number is 612-477-4952, and my email is tvanberkom@stcroixhospice.com.

Do you have a certified pet therapy dog and want to share your time and compassion with others?

As a Certified Pet Therapy Volunteer you can enrich the lives of St. Croix Hospice patients in your community. In person visits would involve you and your certified pet therapy dog visiting patients where they live on a regular basis. Scheduling is flexible.

Certified therapy dogs provide a healing presence to our end-of-life patients by reducing stress and anxiety and increasing feelings of joy, warmth, and connection. Patients live in their homes or in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.

*All pet companions must be pet therapy certified and have up-to-date immunizations and health records.

I am more than happy to answer any questions via email, phone or in person. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My name is Tara Van Berkom. My phone number is 612-477-4952, and my email is tvanberkom@stcroixhospice.com.

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a virtual companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Virtual Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would interact with patients and their families via mail, phone, or video chat. Your commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com

Do you get told you are comforting, patient, and caring? We are looking for you! St. Croix Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to support our patients, their families, and their caregivers. Schedules are flexible.

If you enjoy personal interaction and providing a caring presence to those in need, then volunteering as a companion volunteer may be a good fit for you. As a Companion Volunteer at St. Croix Hospice, you would spend time with patients on a regular basis by visiting them where they live and spending time interacting with them. This could include talking about their life, reading to them, playing games, listening to music, watching tv together. It varies with each patient. The commitment can be as few as 4 hours per month.

Hospice benefits patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Volunteering with St. Croix Hospice allows you to positively impact everyone involved.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Our Hospice Volunteer Program Opportunities | St. Croix Hospice (stcroixhospice.com)

FamilyMeans is looking for someone to help tutor middle school and high school students in science and math at our Landfall locations during the upcoming school year and possibly into the future.  

FamilyMeans provides free after-school and summer programing for youth in the Landfall and Cimarron communities. Many of these students are first- or second-generation immigrants. With the language barrier some of the students have trouble with some classes including science and math. These students are eager to learn but just need someone to help give them a little boost. By volunteering your time, you can help these students get better grades and thus open up more opportunities for them. Volunteers are primarily needed from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm with flexibility on which day of the week.

 If you have any questions please contact Dan at dbohnker@familymeans.org or by calling 651-789-4055.

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

We are seeking a volunteer to help us profile more diverse authors.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Flexible schedule, remote.

HElp save lives by picking up and delivering blood and blood products at our donor centers. our local, metro-area hosptial partners and at regional air-ambulance services. We offer and extremely flexible schedule with opportunties available most days of the week. 

Volunteers determine individuals blood type by performing Field Testing of ABOBlood Types on a typing slide. Volunteers work in conjunction with an MBCAmbassador to educate individuals at various events including corporate and community health and volunteer fairs. 

Every mile brings you closer to saving lives. Transport blood to area hospitals and insure that your community hospitals have the blood they need. Valid MN license and good driving record required. Vehicle (mini-van or smaller)provided. Flexible opportunity with volunteers needed almost every day.

Every mile brings you closer to saving lives. Transport blood to area hospitals in Duluth and Arrowhead, and insure that your community hospitals have the blood they need. Valid MN license and good driving record required. Vehicle (mini-van or smaller)provided. Flexible opportunity with volunteers needed almost every day.

Help seniors to stay safe in their homes by helping with cutting grass, picking up fallen branches, raking leaves, and shoveling snow.  Flexible times after school, work, and on weekends.  

Help seniors living in North East St. Paul and North Maplewood to stay independent and engage in the community! Volunteer drivers take seniors to medical appointments, run errands, and to social & community events. This is a flexible opportunity that can be tailored to fit your schedule!!

Every Thursday we have a seniors community luncheon that brings in adults, 65 and over, to enjoy a healthy and hearty meal and each other's company.  We need volunteers who can help from 11 - 2pm on Thursdays to come together, make lunch, and share it while listening to stories of the Saint Paul that once was.  

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

Our Commitment to Families in Ramsey County:

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

Virtual and Fulfilling Opportunities:

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

Volunteer Relations Committee

Get Involved Today:

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

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

About STAR House:
STAR House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency overnight care and services for children ages birth through 6 years in Ramsey County. Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by offering temporary shelter, resources, and support for caregivers to achieve stability and thrive.

Project Overview:
STAR House is seeking groups of volunteers to help with various tasks to prepare for our opening and the arrival of children. Volunteers can participate in yard clean-up, furniture moving, house cleaning, toy sanitizing, and more. This is a great opportunity for groups to make a tangible impact in our community and support a worthy cause.

Tasks Include:
- Yard clean-up
- Furniture moving
- House cleaning
- Toy sanitizing
- Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:
- No specific qualifications required
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a direct impact in the community
- Team-building experience for groups
- Flexible scheduling based on group availability
- Chance to support a meaningful cause

How to Sign-Up:
To sign up for a group volunteer project or for more information, please email volunteer@starhousemn.org.

Note: Due to the nature of the tasks, volunteers must be able to lift and carry items and be comfortable with physical work.

One - three volunteer(s) bring the fun and plan + lead an enrichment activity for the children at the Nursery! Activities can include indoor or outdoor (weather permitting) games or sports, music, creative movement, arts & crafts, story time and more.

Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers who are 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.

Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour, plus prep time

Enrichment activities occur three times daily: at 9:00 am - 10:00 am, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, and 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

Learn more and sign up for shifts here.

Individuals and groups of up to six volunteers cook on site and serve a meal + a snack to the children at the Crisis Nursery. Consider bringing your partner, your book club, your neighbors, or your sports team in to the Nursery for this wonderful community engagement opportunity!

We find a fun recipe and provide the food for a meal and a snack. All you need to do is arrive at the scheduled time and cook.

Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers who are 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.

Time Commitment: 2 - 2.5 hours, including prep and clean-up.

Dinner (includes evening snack prep): 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (served at 5:00 pm)

Let’s do it! More information as well as access to our scheduling system can be found here. Dinner shifts are available 7 days a week.

Individuals and groups of up to six volunteers cook on site and serve a meal + a snack to the children at the Crisis Nursery. Consider this shift for your next team meeting, 1:1 with a colleague, or as a way to break up your day of remote work!

We find a fun recipe and provide the food for a meal and a snack. All you need to do is arrive at the scheduled time and cook.

Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers who are 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.

Time Commitment: 2 - 2.5 hours, including prep and clean-up.

Lunch (includes afternoon snack prep): 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (served at noon)

Let’s do it! More information as well as access to our scheduling system can be found here. Lunch shifts are available 7 days a week.

Individuals and groups of up to six volunteers cook on site and serve a meal + a snack to the children at the Crisis Nursery. Great service opportunity for corporate groups, friends, or families with older kids!

We find a fun recipe and provide the food for a meal and a snack. All you need to do is arrive at the scheduled time and cook.

Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers who are 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.

Time Commitment: 2 - 2.5 hours, including prep and clean-up.

Breakfast (includes morning snack prep): 7:00 am - 9:00 am (served at 8:00 am)

Let’s do it! More information as well as access to our scheduling system can be found here. Breakfast shifts are available 7 days a week.

Twin Cities Pet Rescue is partnering with the Bloomington Petco to house cats in their stores and need volunteers who can go into the store once a day to check on and play with the cat(s), feed them, clean the litter box, and make sure their condo set up is clean and cozy. 

Volunteers can choose their schedule and do not have to be available everyday to check on the cat(s). But the timeframe for this role is flexible during store hours Sunday-Saturday. Each visit should take around 15-30 mins but you're welcome to stay longer if you'd like. 

If interested, please submit a volunteer app here:

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

Serve meals to Minnesotans living with HIV! The Aliveness Project's kitchen in South Minneapolis serves a hot meal every weekday from 12pm-3pm. You can volunteer weekly, every-other week, or as an occasional fill-in volunteer. Cooking skills not required. Volunteers primarily greet members, serve food, wipe down the tables, and help with dishes.

A bonus is that we feed you! Volunteers are an important part of Aliveness and fully invited to eat with the community. The food is all made in-house from scratch.

Volunteers are vital to the success of our day-to-day programs and it’s a great way to make connections in the community. The Food Shelf is based on a shopping model that allows Aliveness members to choose groceries based on individual dietary needs and preferences. Members can shop for up to 60 pounds of groceries with each visit, including meat, dairy, and fresh produce. 

Volunteers work with staff and members to stock shelves, unload donation deliveries, weigh carts and load member's carts..

Collect spices to donate to the Brian Coyle Center food shelf in Cedar Riverside or the Waite House food shelf in the Phillips neighborhood.

Our Waite House neighbors have told us they wish they could get cumin, cloves, onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, and mint to prepare nutritious and delicious food for their families. Our Brian Coyle neighbors cook with:  salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin seed, curry powder, turmeric. 

Food that tastes "like home" nourishes the body and the soul.

Join us as a volunteer at Open Farms! No matter your experience level, we would love your help growing delicious organic produce to nourish our neighbors. Volunteers can expect to take part in all aspects of work on our urban farms. This includes composting, forming beds, seeding crops, planting seedlings, mulching, weeding, and harvesting. Work varies based on the time of year.

Farm shifts are 2 hours long, and locations/times vary each day. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring what you need to be comfortable working outdoors (hat, sunscreen, snack.) Bring your own water bottle. We provide clean cloves and tools. 

Locations: 

1. Apply online by creating a Volunteer Hub profile

2. Sign up for and attend a New Volunteer Orientation

3. Use your online Volunteer Hub account to view and sign up for open shifts that work with your schedule!

For farm specific questions, contact our Farm Manager Kelly Wilson at kellyw@openarmsmn.org

Fluent Spanish speakers are needed to help interpret for Spanish-speaking clients which currently represent a majority of our client base. 

Specific tasks include:

--greeting;

--helping new clients fill out registration forms;

--directing new clients through the process of receiving food. 

Volunteers shifts are from 9:30am  to 12:30pm or 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  The majority of our clients arrive during the morning shift, but numbers are increasing in the afternoon as well.

For anyone interested in working with the Minnehaha Food Shelf, please contact Board Chair Sara Olson at fargo1947@comcast.net or Board Member  Louise Robinson at larobinson303@gmail.com.

The Minnehaha Food Shelf has experienced tremendous growth in our client base.  We need additional volunteers to help support our greeting and food distribution activities.

Specific tasks include:

--greeting the clients;

--assisting with registration;

--directing clients through the food distribution process;

--re-stocking available food items. 

There are two shifts for these tasks every Tuesday, from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 12:30 to 3:00pm.

For anyone interested in working with the Minnehaha Food Shelf, please contact Board Chair Sara Olson at fargo1947@comcast.net or Board Member  Louise Robinson at larobinson303@gmail.com.

Donate groceries and other items for our homeless youth shelters and transitional housing programs. Find specific items needed at www.lssmn.org/get-involved/volunteer/opportunities/metro-youth-groceries.

Because we have instituted no contact delivery procedures, please contact us before you visit to learn about the process and let us know you will be coming. 

Email MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org to coordinate your donation and with any questions. Thank you for your support!

Check out additional opportunities at www.lssmn.org/helpneighbors.

Partner with us to provide food for those in need by preparing food that is distributed for use at congregate sites and schools. Meals are prepared at the Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Avenue, South Minneapolis. Precautions are taken to protect both volunteers and people receiving food.

We will accommodate your schedule. There are opportunities available on most days of the week. Thank you for your support and partnership!

Please contact Mary Lundquist at 612.321.1967.

Donate groceries and other items for Lutheran Social Service (LSS) Metro Homeless Youth emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for youth experiencing homelessness. Find specific items needed at www.lssmn.org/get-involved/volunteer/opportunities/metro-youth-groceries. Some of the common items needed are currently things like:

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, we have instituted a no contact drop of procedure. Please contact us before you visit to learn more about our programs, the process and to schedule a drop off time.  

Please email MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org to coordinate your donation and with any questions. Thank you for your support!

Life Haven provides short term transitional housing to teen moms (ages 16-17) who are experiencing homelessness and their children. The program provides a friendly, safe place where young moms can move out of survival mode and begin to work on a plan that will lead them toward stability for themselves and  their  children. 

Meals are needed that can feed 6 adults for brunch and contains a  main dish,  a side dish, and some kind of veggies.  Milk or juice, fruit, and dessert are also much appreciated.

Examples: 

Home made french toast with eggs and fruit

All the fixings for breakfast tacos

Quiche or frittata with fruit on the side

Meals are needed that are completely prepared when dropped off with only re-heating necessary. 

Thank you for your interest in helping provide nutritious food for teen moms and their children. 

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, we have established "no contact" drop off procedures. 

Please contact MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org for more information or be placed on our meal donation schedule.  Thank you for your generosity during these challenging times.