Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine while helping older adults maintain "curb appeal" and keep their homes and property safe! Volunteers help with:

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.

Volunteers are also needed to provide ongoing, seasonal lawn mowing and weed trimming.

Reach for Resources is a non-profit based out of Minnetonka that supports over 1,300 individuals annually all over Minnesota through programs such as Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion, Case Management, Counseling, Employment, Housing Supports, Independent Living Supports, and Mental Health Services.  

The committee will annually review the Strategic Plan, to ensure that it is achievable, in line with the vision of the organization, and contains goals that specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based; and review the long-term Financial Plan of the organization to ensure that it is achievable and in line with the Strategic Plan.

Finance

· Aid the Finance and Strategy Chair in ensuring the organization’s mission and purpose is fulfilled.

· Understanding how the organization is financially supported/ capitalized.

· Assessing internal and external risk that may have a fiscal impact on the organization.

· Monitor and recommend financial efficiency.

· Assist the Chair in providing financial guidance to the Board.

· Assessing and recommending proper procedures to protect the organization’s resources.

· Monitoring the budgeting process to ensure reasonable assumptions are aligned with the organization’s goals.

· Review and make recommendations regarding other Committee’s new projects and expenditures, with respect to financial planning.

Strategy

· Assist the Chair and Committee in establishing strategic goals by:

o Review guardrails for Managements’ financial decision-making authority.

o Reviewing Managements’ resources and skills to facilitate organizations internal controls.

· Oversee and discuss with Management the organizations’ progress and implementation of their strategic plan.

General

· Notice for meetings will be provided in advance.

· Meetings will take place via video, telephone, or in person as deemed appropriate.

· Review and amend Committees procedures & charter and submit to Board.

· Review and make recommendations to the Board

FamilyMeans helps provide summer programing and supervision to youth in the low-income communities of Landfall and Cimarron. These programs help give these youth experiences and educational opportunities that they may not get otherwise.

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to help assist our staff in providing a safe and educational environment for youth to grow. Assisting our staff includes helping supervise youth participants, helping staff set up and run activities and helping with other tasks.

We are currently looking for volunteers who would be willing to help at our Landfall Investigation Station. Which for youth, K-5th grade. The programming is 11 through 2:30 Monday-Friday but does not include Wednesdays. Volunteers do not need to commit to every day for the whole time, but we do ask for a consistent schedule if possible.  

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Dan at dbohnker@familymeans.org.

FamilyMeans helps provide programing and supervision to youth in the low-income communities of Landfall and Cimarron both in the summer and during the school year. These programs help give youth experiences and educational opportunities that they may not get otherwise. One of these opportunities is helping to grow and maintain a garden which consists of 6, 4x8 raised beds at our location in the community of Landfall called the Landfall Investigation Station for K-5th grade.

Since there are several other activities and opportunities that take up time during the summer, the garden often doesn’t get the time and attention it needs to be successful. That is why FamilyMeans is looking for someone to help maintain this garden throughout the 2024 growing season. This can be done in one of two ways. The first way could be to come in when youth aren’t present and thus does not require a background check. The second way is to come when the youth are present and share your expertise with them. This would require going through a background check.   

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Dan at dbohnker@familymeans.org.

SACA's thrift store provides clothing and household essentials at an affordable price to the community. SACA’s thrift store is 100% run by volunteers, which means that 100% of thrift store purchases go towards feeding the community.

Duties/Responsibilities:
* Assist customers by offering quality customer service
* Financial controls; handling money and processing cash and card transactions
* Stock new product
* Maintain the store's physical appearance
* Sort through donations to verify that items received are good condition
* Give receipts to and collect information from people donating products

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Good customer service skills
* Ability to do basic arithmetic and perform sales transactions
* Some light to moderate lifting
* Ability to stand and bend
* Some stocking experience helpful but not necessary
* Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality
* Spanish speaking ability is helpful but not required

In 2024 the Minnesota Guitar Society celebrates 40 years as an organization. Our mission is to promote the guitar in all its stylistic and cultural diversity through sponsorship of public forums, concerts, and workshops; and serve as an educational link between the community and amateur and professional guitarists of all ages.

We currently seek a Treasurer for our board of directors, effective immediately. This is a volunteer position. We need someone with financial recordkeeping experience (professional or volunteer) as a bookkeeper, accountant, or treasurer, to help us migrate our financial records to QuickBooks.

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

LOCATION

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

TRAINING - Required for new volunteers

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

OPPORTUNITIES

River Valley Riders provides services from mid-April through late-October at our facility in Afton. Volunteer once per week for the full season or choose which of the 8-10 week sessions work for you (spring, summer, or fall). Volunteer shifts are 1-3 hours during your choice of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

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

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

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

REQUIREMENTS

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

WHAT’S NEXT?

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

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

Provide youth ages infant to teen with support and engaging activities.
• Keep the playroom and childcare areas clean and organized.
• Assist with crafts, games or free-play.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Provide positive reinforcement and promote healthy, non-violent behaviors.
• Communicate with other full time staff and volunteers regarding on-going facility,
program, and client needs.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain values of dignity, empowerment, and respect with all clients, callers, staff,
and volunteers of the agency and program.
Time Commitment
Required
Commitment of at least 2 shifts/ month for 6 months. 

You would need to complete three of the volunteer training sessions for this position. These sessions are offered in the Spring and Fall. 

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Benefit Committee is one of the most vital, philanthropic volunteer positions at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Spearheading the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year takes a team of individuals who have a strong affinity for the mission and values of the organization, are well respected within the community, enjoy taking ownership of a project, and are comfortable being connectors.

BALLET CO.LABORATORY BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT (June - October 2024)

EVENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ballet Co.Laboratory is Minnesota's largest professional ballet company and school. Our annual Benefit Performance & Celebration is the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. It is a highly anticipated event where guests are immersed in the theme and surrounded by artists and other surprises from beginning to end.

Ballet Co.Laboratory's Benefit Performance & Celebration raises more than $65,000 annually to support our various productions and programs, including the creation of new ballet works, support for professional Company dancers, need-based scholarships to The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory, and the funding of free tickets/dance workshops to ensure dance experiences for all.

SHOW YOUR INTEREST
If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunity, please email Rachel Koep at rkoep@balletcolaboratory.org by Friday, May 17.

A Gilda Greeter is often the first person someone with cancer or their family members talks to at Gilda's Club Minnesota. They are the first impression of our program. Gilda Greeters welcome members into the clubhouse, manage light administrative tasks, tidy the clubhouse, and occasionally do other tasks.

These positions have shifts scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The shifts are released in 12-week periods, coinciding with each new calendar period (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December).

Greeters can start at any time during each period. 

Required Training:

Get Started:

Show your interest here and be contacted for next steps or fill out a volunteer application.

Are you passionate about creating equitable educational environments through education policy and community organizing? Are you committed to making a tangible difference in our community? If so, we invite you to consider volunteering your time and expertise by joining the Board of Directors for the Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition.

As a coalition comprised of students, educators, advocates, and organizations, we are dedicated to reducing disparities in exclusionary discipline practices that disproportionately affect students from historically underserved communities. Our work is pivotal in reshaping policies and practices to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in a supportive and inclusive educational system.

As a member of our Board of Directors, you will play a crucial role in governing our organization and spearheading our fundraising efforts. Your insights and expertise will be vital in guiding the coalition’s strategies and activities. By joining us, you'll have the chance to work alongside a diverse group of committed individuals who are united in their dedication to education justice.

To express your interest, please complete our Board of Director Interest Form. Upon submission, a representative from Solutions Not Suspensions will contact you to discuss the next steps and how you can make a significant impact.

This is more than a volunteer opportunity; it’s a chance to be at the forefront of a movement that champions real change. Stand with us, lend your voice, and help us ensure that every student is valued.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting difference. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Complete a Board Interest Form Here!

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 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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

*This opportunity is only available to residents of MN*

Take a tour of the community in SACA’s 14’ Box Truck while you pick up and deliver food rescue from our store partners (Cub, Target, Trader Joes and more). Ideally you would be able to lift 40 pounds. We have shifts available Monday - Thursday 6:00am to 10:30am.

Duties:

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.

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.

Food market volunteers provide basic support services, including stocking shelves and helping clients shop for food, clean up, and other tasks required for service. Volunteers may assist one day or make a regular commitment depending on their schedule. Special opportunities for translation are needed, especially for Spanish speakers.

Duties/Responsibilities:
● Help stock pantry shelves
● Help clients shop in the food market
● At times, prepare food boxes for distribution to clients
● Maintains inventory
● Assists with welcoming and sign-in food pantry clients
● Monitors area to maintain order and a clean and safe environment
● Assists with cleaning and organizing

Qualifications/Requirements:
● Customer service orientation
● Some light to moderate lifting, although not necessary for all roles
● Ability to stand and bend
● Some stocking experience helpful but not necessary
● Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality

Food Shelf Aide

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers must consider this self-assessment:

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

* Fever

* Cough

* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

* Chills

* Headache

* Muscle pain

* Sore throat

* New loss of taste or smell

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

Face coverings

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

Assignments

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

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

How to Dress and What to Bring

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

Directions and Parking

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

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

Child care volunteers assist our professional child care staff in delivering direct care for the children who stay at the Nursery. Our child care volunteers are energetic, dependable, and flexible, and are ready to make a positive difference in the lives of children.

Shifts at the following times are available daily 365 days per year:
7:30am-10:30am
10:00am-1:30pm
3:30pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-9:00pm

Let’s do it!

Complete the child care volunteer application here.

Attend a virtual interview.

Complete the required state background check and fingerprinting.

Participate in an orientation session followed by 2 optional on-site shadowing shifts.

Child Care Volunteers make a commitment to volunteer twice a month, for a minimum of six months. Volunteers commit to working with children of all ages, six years and younger.

Provide friendly visits, comfort, and companionship to people approaching end of life. Visit people in their homes or in senior living facilities. Reminisce, read aloud, assist with activities or hobbies, or just provide a comforting presence.

Background screening and drug testing required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: For nearly 50 years, Wingspan Life Resources has served people with developmental and other disabilities in the greater Twin Cities area. We offer residential care in 29 group homes and In-Home services for those living with family or independently. Our mission is “To inspire community by empowering people impacted by disabilities to live their best life.”

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Board Members will utilize personal and professional skills, relationships and knowledge for the advancement of Wingspan Life Resources. There is a 3-year commitment and duties include but are not limited to:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Wingspan Life Resources is seeking individuals who have financial, legal, marketing, organizational development, volunteer resource, and fundraising experience to help expand the work of our nonprofit. Prior Board experience is a plus.  Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Therese Davis, Executive Director, tdavis@wingspanlife.org

Join Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN for a unique opportunity to refurbish gently used bikes and distribute them to communities who need them. Every year we collect thousands of bikes that we dust off, clean up and fix. Because of the work of our amazing volunteers, we expect to give away almost 15,000 bikes this year all while adhering to Covid protocols.

Volunteer shifts are a minimum of 3 hours and run Tuesday through Saturday this year.

Date: October into December 2024:

Hours: 9-12p, 12-3p, 3-6p, 6-9p. Jobs vary depending on the day and shift. See our calendar for details.

This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups. And with chaperones, it is an excellent volunteer opportunity for youth over the age of 12.

Warehouse Job Descriptions: 

Cleaner: Clean, shine, and scrub bikes. No bike maintenance skills necessary.

Prepper: Must have experience changing tires and tubes, replace seats, pedals and grips. 

Mechanic: Must have experience adjusting bottom brackets and derailleurs, truing wheels, fixing brakes etc.

Mover: Must be able to walk for extended periods of time and lift bikes of all sizes (15-50 pounds). No bike maintenance skills necessary. 

She Climbs Mountains is looking for passionate professionals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and interests to join our various committees (fundraising, marketing, events, finance). This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about how a non-profit operates and help shape the future of the organization. There are also opportunities throughout the year to volunteer for specific events.

The amazing work that She Climbs Mountains + Girls Rise Up does and the incredible impact it has had on the lives of hundreds of grieving women and girls is largely due to the amazing volunteers who have contributed their time and talents to our organization.

We’ve set some exciting goals for the organization in the year ahead and would love for YOU to be a part of this next step on our journey.

You do NOT need to be a motherless daughter to join us, just someone who is looking to get involved, support this wonderful community, and in the process add a non-profit experience to your resume! All are welcome.

If you are interested in serving on a committee or volunteering at an event, please complete our volunteer interest form and we will be in touch with you soon to discuss how you can make a difference!

There is no doubt the world has changed since 2020, but something that has increased is volunteerism. Since COVID, FamilyWise no longer has the constant volunteer opportunities we used to. In response to having opportunities but not having the people to help, we want to start a FamilyWise Volunteer on-call directory. Essentially, when we have an opportunity, whether it be something one person can do for an hour or a group can do for a day, I will send it out to the directory and see if anyone is available. FamilyWise will also be restarting the Volunteer Newsletter this summer where opportunities will also be shared. 

Here is the link to become an on-call volunteer for FamilyWise Services:

Volunteer Interest Form

Do you enjoy cooking? Do you like meeting new people and helping them with an impactful volunteer experience?

We are looking for a few lead volunteers to help with our popular Cooks in the Kitchen program. On Wednesdays each week, from 8:30am to 11:30am, a small group of volunteers cook 2 recipes at our Central Office kitchens in either White Bear Lake or Wayzata, making 80+ meals. They are then distributed to our homes that are short staffed. The lead volunteer will help set up the kitchen area, greet the volunteers, assist with cooking and help with clean up. This role would be for 3.0 hours once a month (or more often if desired.) Training will be provided. Be prepared for a happy, fun, and delicious experience! Bon Appetit!

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

Mount Olivet Day Services (MODS) is an adult day program offering respite care to seniors where everyone can socialize and enjoy planned activities in a safe group setting. This provides family caregivers a much-needed break, enabling loved ones to be cared for at home for a longer period of time.

Who doesn’t love Bingo?! It is an absolute favorite activity for our clients, and we are always in need of prizes for those who win! We would love if you or your work team is able to gather new socks, t-shirts of different sizes, puzzle books (word searches, crosswords), coloring books and colored pencils, little gadgets, puzzles (100 pieces or less), little games, or “jewelry” for our Bingo winners! This opportunity is completely flexible. If this is a team building activity for your work place, we would be happy to come out to your office and present more about Mount Olivet Day Services and have this be a fun “event” for your team!

Come be a part of our exciting programming where participants are provided many opportunities for creative, intellectual, and physical development. Our days are filled with exercise, music, discussions, craft projects, baking activities, entertainment, spiritual services, and pet visits, as well as weekly outings.

Now is the perfect time to get out and help out. Group volunteering is a meaningful break from the work/daily routine to help build camaraderie, collaboration, improve team communications, and to help make lasting change. Dakota County’s volunteer opportunities offer many unique and rewarding experiences for your group to experience together. All supplies, training, and event organization is taken care of by us. All your group needs to do is show up, ready to work and have fun!  

Group opportunities may include (season and schedule depending):

Date/Time

We work with groups to figure out the dates and times that work best for them. Each request is taken on a case-by-case basis based on the availability and capacity of county event and job calendars.  

Location

Multiple locations throughout Dakota County

Minimum Time Commitment

We recommend that group projects last 2 – 2.5 hours.  

Activity Level  

Moderate to Active - To fully participate may require walking over primarily even surfaces.  There may be a limited number of steps, a minimal number of uneven surfaces, and some standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Activities will occur either in an inside or outdoor setting with a mixture of controlled/uncontrolled elements.

Activity Accommodations – We work with groups to figure out what work best for them. Each request is taken on a case-by-case basis based on the availability and capacity of county event and job calendars.  

Required Training

All training, materials, tools, and supplies will be taken care of by Dakota County unless otherwise noted.

Contact Information

Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Dakota County Communications

1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033

Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us

Apply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html

Role Summary

Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence.  The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood.   

Impact & Benefits

Position Responsibilities

Position Qualifications

Time Commitment & Availability

Supervision & Training

Board Member

Company Description

Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs.

Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded $16.7 million to give 5,379 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. 

Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board!

Our Values: Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy

Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if:

We are especially interested in talking with you if:

Next Steps

Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information. Interested candidates should contact Ashley Greene, Chapter Board Recruiter for Gift of Adoption at AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org.

Board Member

Company Description

Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs.

Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded $16.7 million to give 5,379 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. 

Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board!

Our Values: Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy

Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if:

We are especially interested in talking with you if:

Next Steps

Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information. Interested candidates should contact Ashley Greene, Chapter Board Recruiter for Gift of Adoption at AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org.

Are you part of a small group that is looking to help others? How about providing respite to caregivers of older adults, or caregivers to those with disabilities? By doing this you are giving these caregivers, who often put their wellbeing on hold, a break. Your group would be providing companionship to the care receiver by exploring mutual interests whether that’s building puzzles, playing games, watching movies etc. During this time the caregiver can do what they need to do. Volunteers are not expected to, nor should they be asked to help the clients in the bathroom, with medications or other personal tasks. Our current volunteers really like the bond they build with the families and how much of an impact they make on our clients’ lives. Everyone in your small group would go through training and, when a good match is found, meet the family. Then the small group would work together so one or two people would be with the caregiver for at least two hours every week. We have no set time for volunteers and clients to meet so you can volunteer on your schedule. We do ask for a 3-month commitment. 

Who didn’t love going on a field trip in school? Going to different sites, learning something new, and just getting the chance to get out of school. FamilyMeans Community Connection takes the fun of a field trip and applies to adults with early-stage memory loss. During a Community Connection we meet at a set location and each week explore different topics or do different activities. This gets our clients out of the house and participate in activities that are designed specifically for them. You will not be asked to drive clients you just simply have to show up at the proper location.

We need people who are willing to attend these sessions and help provide a fun and safe environment for our clients. This could mean helping to set up and clean up after activities, being a discussion guide, and helping clients participate in activities.  

We ask volunteers stay for an entire session which is 4 hours (1/2 hour before, 3 hours program and ½ hour afterward). Sessions will be weekly for 4 to 6 weeks. It would be great if a volunteer could attend every session but we don’t require it.   

Everyone deserves a night out. Unfortunately, sometimes people are too busy taking care of their spouse, parent or other connection to really do that. FamilyMeans new program will allow caregivers a night out while their care receiver enjoys a fun few hours in a safe environment.

To run this event, we are looking for volunteers ready to have some fun and like to help people. If that’s you please consider joining our Night Out Fun Crew. The Night Out Fun Crew will help care receivers participate in fun activities while providing a safe environment. Night Out will meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday of every month for 2 hours for 5:30 to 7:30. This is a great opportunity for people who work but would still like to give back to their community. Even in just that short amount of time volunteers can make a difference in caregivers’ lives.

Volunteers can come once or make volunteering at this event a monthly occurrence. Groups and families are welcome to sign up together. Volunteers can sign up by emailing Dan at dbohnker@familymeans.org or by calling at 651-789-4055.    

Are you and your family looking for something you can all do together? How about providing respite to caregivers of older adults, or caregivers to those with disabilities? By doing this you are giving these caregivers, who often put their wellbeing on hold, a break. Your family would be providing companionship to the care receiver by exploring mutual interests whether that’s building puzzles, playing games, watching movies etc. During this time the caregiver can do what they need to do. Volunteers are not expected to, nor should they be asked to help the clients in the bathroom, with medications or other personal tasks. Our current volunteers really like the bond they build with the families and how much of an impact they make on our clients’ lives. It would be a great family bonding experience spending time together helping others. We have no set time for volunteers and clients to meet so you can volunteer on your schedule. We do ask for a 2 hour/week and 3-month commitment. 

CreateMPLS is dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for rewarding careers, by removing barriers and providing accessible STEM learning programs at no cost to the students or families. We have developed K-12 introductory STEM classes with our host sites. We are also co-teaching tech classes and electives with the host sites as well as creating advanced STEM classes with local tech schools. These programs are designed with the students' experience level in mind to create something that engages and challenges students to learn more. This opportunity is for you if you are interested in supporting our LEGO robotics programming with students of all ages!

Providing foster care for a dog or a cat can be a very rewarding experience, but it has its share of responsibilities and challenges as well. Dogs and Cats come to Pet Haven through our Shelter Partners and from Crisis Owner Surrenders. While we try to gain as much information as we can on the health, behavior, and personality of each animal we bring in, there are often many unknowns. Fosters need to be willing to work within the animal’s timelines and needs, giving the animal the space to adjust to their new home and all the changes they have been through. This requires compassion, kindness, patience, and persistence. Experience with animals is helpful but not a requirement. Fostering can be an excellent way to determine if you are cut out for pet ownership, or if it is feasible to add another pet to your household.

Please fill out a foster application here!

Volunteers with great customer services skills are needed to help our patients/clients/visitors at NorthPoint find the resources they need on our campus. Available shifts are Monday through Friday 8am-12pm. We request volunteers to sign up for a minimum of one shift per week for 3 months.

Volunteers will greet visitors, offer assistance finding the correct office/reception desk to go to, walk them to their destination as needed, and answer any general questions about NorthPoint programs and services. A Resource Guide and Training are provided.

Do you speak Somali, Spanish or Hmong? Come flex those language skills while helping our customers! English-only speakers are welcome too.

Please apply to be a NorthPoint Inc volunteer at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=335122860

Health and Safety around COVID-19: 

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

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

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

Required face coverings:  

All staff and volunteers are encouraged to wear face coverings that cover both mouth and nose and are secure with ear loops.  NorthPoint will provide disposable masks and hand sanitizer during your shift.  
  
  
How to Dress and What to Bring: 
Professional, neat, clean attire. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Directions and Parking: 

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

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

Jamiela Taylor | Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

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

At TreeHouse, our mission is to provide mentoring, support, and connections to teenagers in need. However, we're encountering significant challenges due to outdated infrastructure causing crashes and slowdowns, hindering our ability to connect and plan with our teams effectively.

Currently, we're facing a shortage of functional laptops compatible with Windows 11, specifically seeking up to 5 laptops such as the Elite Pro 860 or comparable models.

If you have a new or gently used laptop that you would consider donating, or if you know someone who does, we would be incredibly grateful if you could contribute to our cause. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of teenagers in our community, empowering them to reach their full potential and reminding them that they are not alone.

Thank you for considering supporting TreeHouse and helping us make a difference in the lives of young people.

Take incoming client phone calls and, using our client database and scheduling systems, set them up for their requested appointment. 

Friends of Crystal Parks is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to make the City of Crystal an even better place to raise a family or grow a business.  Funds raised through Friends of Crystal Parks events improve the City of Crystal's parks; and is fun to be a part of.  Plus, more volunteers makes for better events - and better parks!  One of their annual contributions is to purchase trees to hand out at the city's annual Arbor Day Event on the first Wednesday in May.  Other donations to projects are also made.

Friends of Crystal Parks currently hosts various events each year; including a plant sale the Saturday prior to Memorial Day weekend.  Additional fundraising ideas are being sought.  The group also provides information on ways to support Crystal's parks at the annual Crystal Frolics Family Festival on the last Saturday of July.  The Friends of Crystal Parks Board meets monthly September through May at the Crystal Community Center - all are welcome!  To learn more about this group, please visit:  www.friendsofcrystalparks.org.

You can help SOMFAM improve the lives of Somali Immigrants by donating items needs.

Tables and chairs for classroom space

Computers and Printers

Overhead projector and projection screen

Microphones / Sound System 

Office supplies

Bus passes for families

Gift cards to help families

Movie passes for families

School supplies

Free admissions to museums, zoos, recreational facilities, amusement parks, etc.

See a full list of items needed at https://www.somfam.org/howyoucanhelp

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.

We are looking for a committed volunteer to enhance our volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts in order to support immigrant and refugee families.

Responsibilities

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.

We are looking for a committed volunteer to enhance our visibility and support our fundraising efforts for both financial support, grants and in-kind items needed.

Responsibilities

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.

SOMFAM is in its start-up phase. We are looking for committed and resourceful volunteers to help us create a sound infrastructure as we work together to create a strong and vibrant nonprofit organization. We are looking for a communications volunteer to enhance our visibility and support our fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

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.

SOMFAM is in its start-up phase. We are looking for committed and resourceful volunteers to help us create a sound infrastructure as we work together to create a strong and vibrant nonprofit organization. We are looking for a Social Media volunteer to enhance our visibility and support our fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

We would be very grateful for your support in these areas. If interested, please reach out to us!

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

Help us develop content and refresh our website. Implement SEO best practices to drive more online traffic. Flexible schedule, work within your schedule to assist us with keeping the website updated.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

Help us tell our story and gain support. Develop a variety of marketing materials to promote and share stories of the work. Examples include reviewing an organizational one-pager for funders, helping to develop a pitch for staff to use when they meet with tourists at the Farm and Innovation Center, etc.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

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

Flexible hours, work from home

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

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

Flexible hours, work from home

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

We are looking for support in research and writing. This is a key member of our team, working to enhance Food For His Children’s funding by identifying new sources of funding, and developing competitive grant applications.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

Work with the executive director to make more connections to build support for the mission and programs. Assist with outreach efforts and connecting with local organizations, funders, companies, and other group by making calls and/or sending emails. This role will help the executive director get in front of more people to gain support and tell the story of the efforts in Tanzania.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

Are you looking for more ways to create engaging content? Help to create content and coordinate our social media efforts/campaigns/posts as well as look into metrics. This a crucial role in helping us share updates about our work and the families served.

Flexible hours, work from home

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

We are looking for a volunteer with expertise in data collection and evaluation. Review all data points and help the team to prioritize/narrow down the info we collect. Help to determine the best methods to collect data given sensitive cultural differences and barriers to data collection.

Flexible hours, work from home

Volunteer Job Description - Shop for Change Thrift Store

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

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

Volunteer Job Responsibilities:

Volunteer Duties

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

Experienced Volunteer Duties

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

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience:

Reporting Relationship:

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

To Apply:

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

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

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

Volunteer Job Responsibilities:

Volunteer Duties and Requirements

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

Lead Volunteer Duties and Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience:

Reporting Relationship:

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

Project Success has teamed up with over 50 Twin Cities theater partners who donate tickets and help us coordinate trips to the theater for students, families, and teachers. Our Volunteer Drivers play a crucial role in increasing access to these amazing theater opportunities. Read below to learn more about this exciting opportunity, the incredible benefits of volunteering, and how you can join our dedicated volunteer team. 

Project Success offers theater experiences at no cost to students and their families on evenings and weekends and provides transportation for those who need it with the help of volunteer drivers. As a driver, you will use your own vehicle to pick up students and families from their homes, accompany them to the theater, share in the joy of the performance, and safely transport them back home afterward. Drivers have the flexibility to choose which theater events they can support each month, and as a token of our appreciation, will receive two complementary tickets for each selected event.

If you have a genuine love for helping young people, we want you on our team!

By volunteering with us, you...

Complete our Project Success Volunteer Interest Form to introduce yourself and share your volunteer interests. You will then be contacted by one of our staff members via email regarding your interests.

All volunteers working directly with students must consent to a background check and COVID-19 related requirements.

Learn more about Project Success and our Theater Experiences by visiting our Project Success website.

To learn more about Project Success’ volunteer opportunities, visit our Volunteer Webpage.

The Project Success Institute is committed to empowering high school students by providing them with unique opportunities to explore new experiences, develop life skills, and discover exciting career paths through our certificate programs. We offer free classes to all MPS high school students in subjects including bike tech, money management, baking, and coding. 

As a volunteer coach for the Institute, you will play a crucial role in guiding and mentoring students on their journey of self-discovery. Your primary responsibilities will include facilitating conversations, asking thought-provoking questions, and actively engaging with students to drive their learning and interest. You will also have the opportunity to share your own real-life experiences, providing valuable insights and inspiration. Previous experience in the subject is NOT necessary to be a coach at the Institute. We believe that anyone with a passion for motivating young minds and a desire to learn will be an excellent coach. 

If you have a genuine love for working with young people and believe in their potential, we want you on our team! By volunteering with us, you... 

Complete our Project Success Volunteer Interest Form to introduce yourself and share your volunteer interests. You will then be contacted by one of our staff members via email regarding your interests. All volunteers working directly with students must consent to a background check and COVID-19 related requirements.  

Volunteer Coach Opportunities  

Learn more about the Project Success Institute and certificates by visiting our PS Institute webpage on our website. 

To learn more about Project Success’ volunteer opportunities, visit our Volunteer Webpage.  

10th Wave is seeking a new Board Member to serve from January 2024-January 2026. 10th Wave is a 501c(3) musician-led ensemble that collaborates with living, local and/or underrepresented artists to perform high quality programming and connect with the Minneapolis-St. Paul community.

We are seeking a board member with a strong background in fundraising, grant writing, and/or donor relations. This board member would play a significant role in mentoring and assisting our organization to raise funding for our concert seasons and expand our donor base. As a part of our strong commitment to diversity, we highly encourage BIPOC candidates to apply for this position. 

Board Responsibilities

Qualifications

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors offers a variety of classes and activities for older adults in the Longfellow and Seward neighborhoods of Minneapolis. We are looking for skilled volunteers interested in leading a fitness, or strength & balance class geared towards seniors! In the past, programs such as tai chi, yoga, chair yoga, and self-defense have been popular with our clients.

Do you have skills to share? Let us know!

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

Hold a hand, listen with your heart, or simply hold a silent space for dying patients. Vigil volunteers provide a calming, loving presence to patients in their final days and hours of life. These special volunteers bring peace and dignity to patients who are dying alone or when family members request additional support. Vigil volunteers help complete our circle of care to ensure that patients die feeling valued, loved, and wholly supported on their journey.

Volunteers are provided free training and work flexible hours. Background check, fingerprinting, and TB testing required. 

Please note: If you have recently lost a family member or dear friend, we encourage you to wait a minimum of 13 months following the death to apply to serve as a hospice volunteer.

Help enrich someone's last moments by becoming a Hospice Volunteer!

Brighton Hospice is guided by our commitment to excellence to provide patient centered care.

Brighton Hospice MN is seeking compassionate individuals throughout Northfield and surrounding suburbs.

Brighton Hospice is seeking compassionate pet therapy volunteers to make weekly/bi-weekly visits to our hospice patients. Certified Therapy Pets can provide a healing presence to our end-of-life patients by reducing stress and anxiety and increasing feelings of joy, warmth, and connection. Our patients live in facilities and in private homes throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area and beyond.

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

If you are interested in sharing your gift of time with our patients, please reach out and a Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss the volunteer opportunities available in your area in more detail. You can also find us on the web at www.brightonhospice.com.

Help enrich someone's last moments by becoming a Hospice Volunteer!

Brighton Hospice is guided by our commitment to excellence to provide patient centered care.

Brighton is seeking compassionate individuals throughout the Twin Cities Metro, surrounding suburbs and Northfield areas to provide end of life support to our patients in the following capacities: 

If you are interested in sharing your gifts with Brighton patients, please reach out and a Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss volunteer opportunities in your area in more detail.  You can also find us on the web at www.brightonhospice.com.  

Help enrich someone's last moments by becoming a Hospice Volunteer!

Brighton Hospice is guided by our commitment to excellence to provide patient centered care.

Brighton Hospice MN is seeking compassionate individuals throughout the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding suburbs to provide support to our patients at end of life in the following capacities:

If you are interested in sharing your gift of time with our patients, please reach out and a Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss the volunteer opportunities available in your area in more detail. You can also find us on the web at www.brightonhospice.com.

Help enrich someone's last moments by becoming a Hospice Volunteer!

Brighton Hospice is guided by our commitment to excellence to provide patient centered care.

Brighton Hospice MN is seeking compassionate individuals throughout Faribault and surrounding suburbs to provide support to our patients at end of life in the following capacities:

If you are interested in sharing your gift of time with our patients, please reach out and a Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss the volunteer opportunities available in your area in more detail. You can also find us on the web at www.brightonhospice.com.

Help enrich someone's last moments by becoming a Hospice Volunteer!

Brighton Hospice is guided by our commitment to excellence to provide patient centered care.

Brighton Hospice MN is seeking compassionate individuals throughout the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding suburbs to provide support to our patients at end of life in the following capacities:

If you are interested in sharing your gift of time with our patients, please reach out and a Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss the volunteer opportunities available in your area in more detail. You can also find us on the web at www.brightonhospice.com.

Assist Brighton's support team as they provide bereavement services to the families who have lost a loved one in our hospice program.

A bereavement volunteer sends mailings and provides telephone support to caregivers of those who have passed away in our hospice program. Callers will contact people at 1-2 months and 11-13 months following the death to offer a listening ear and to see if further follow-up is needed from our staff.

Training is provided. Calls can be made from the comfort of your own home!

Ideal candidates have:

Time commitment once trained 1-2 hours/week

If you are interested in sharing your gift of time with our patients, please reach out and a Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss the volunteer opportunities available in your area in more detail. You can also find us on the web at www.brightonhospice.com.

Please note: If you have recently lost a family member or dear friend, we encourage you to wait a minimum of 13 months following the death to apply to serve as a hospice volunteer.

The Administrative Volunteer is a remote position and will work closely with the Development & Volunteer Coordinator to provide the following:
1. Clerical support for everyday operations.
2. Special event coordination- soliciting silent auction items, fundraising support, marketing campaigns.
3. Prevention support though community outreach efforts.
4. Online research ranging from travel cost research to Child Advocacy article research.
5. Grant research
6. Other duties as needed

Hello, 

Friendship Academy of the Arts is looking for tutors to work with students K-8th grade.  This can be an individual or group of any size.  Tutoring can take place before, during or after school.  If interested contact Dr. B. Charvez Russell at brussell@friendshipacademy.org.  Thanks!

We're currently looking for volunteers to help teach English classes at our Blaisdell YMCA classroom location. Classes are small group (~10) and include roles as lead teachers, assistants/co-teachers, and 1-1/small groups for Beginning literacy students. To apply, you can click the link here to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form, or contact our Education Volunteer Coordinator, Sam Monroe at (612) 930-3493 or education@lyndale.org.

Volunteer Interest Form Link: 

bit.ly/LNAVolunteerApp  

Our association is currently looking for volunteers to help teach English classes at Sagrado Corazon de Jesus to small student groups. Previous teaching experience and proficiency in Spanish are not required but can be helpful. 

Got an eye for design and enjoy working on a team? This role is for you! Apartment set-up volunteers partake in: 

When refugees arrive in the Twin Cities they face many challenges, including navigating our transportation system, adjusting to new customs, and often learning a new language.  Having a friend can make all the difference in bolstering their courage to try new things! Volunteer Befrienders provide the social support that greatly increases a refugee’s ability to transition to self-sufficiency. In the process, Befrienders will learn about their refugee friend’s culture and experience our community through the lens of their refugee friend.

Win/Win/Win:
Ensure Good Drivers, Refresh Your Driving Habits, Help Someone Gain Transportation Independence

Do you wish other drivers were better prepared? Are you looking for an easy way to give back AND get more connected to others in our community? Do you enjoy tutoring? Are you looking for the occasional volunteer gig? This tutoring role involves helping job-seeking adults, mostly English language learners, prepare for the written MN Driver’s License Knowledge (Written) Test – a prerequisite on the path to getting their driver’s license. Having a driver’s license opens doors to jobs, child care, improved living conditions and self-sufficiency. One-on-one coaching for the written test increases the chance that they will pass the test and be more aware of important aspects of being a good and safe driver – and we ALL benefit from that! In this role you will see your impact firsthand and gain insight into how employment barriers affect your community.

Daily Work is committed to having a diverse staff, intern, and volunteer workforce. We encourage people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

About Daily Work

Daily Work is an independent, nonprofit organization providing individualized career services to job seekers who face significant barriers to gaining employment. Daily Work’s mission is to provide employment services and mentoring so all job seekers can thrive, resulting in a community where everyone can work, grow, and contribute. Daily Work focuses on employment as a means to long-term self-sufficiency and a thriving life. Employment is not seen in isolation, but as an integral element of a healthy, holistic life experience.  Daily Work considers all these elements in serving our diverse community and it drives our commitment to an "all are welcome" approach to serving people who desire work. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the positive impacts of work in their life.

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Work Logistics

Skills/Qualities Desired

Note: To ensure the safety of staff and job seekers, we conduct a background check of applicant's criminal history. Daily Work will consider applicants with a criminal record on a case by case basis. Typically, crimes against people or crimes of a more recent nature may be cause for Daily Work to deny a volunteer application.

Daily Work also requires volunteers and interns who come to the office or meet with job seekers to be vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19.

What We Can Give You

This is an opportunity to give back to others while supporting job seekers in our community. Stay busy and be an important team member in a small organization. Build your community network while enjoying a fun, flexible work environment where you can see the difference you are making every day.

Remove barriers, build prosperity, help create a community
where everyone can work, grow, and contribute!

Want to make your day by having real connections and lasting impact with others? We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with all aspects of Daily Work’s career services program including working directly with job seekers and helping them with their employment goals. This includes: researching and identifying ways to more effectively support job seekers track and bolster outcomes, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance Daily Work’s effectiveness. This position heavily utilizes the computer.

Daily Work is committed to having a diverse staff, intern, and volunteer workforce. We encourage people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

What You’ll Do as an Employment Case Manager

Coordinate services, develop action steps, and advocate to assist job seekers with:

Rock from the Heart is seeking an attorney or paralegal to assist (ideally pro bono) to: 

10th Wave is seeking a new Board Member to serve from January 2024-January 2026. 10th Wave is a 501c(3) musician-led ensemble that collaborates with living, local and/or underrepresented artists to perform high quality programming and connect with the Minneapolis-St. Paul community.

We are seeking a board member with a strong background in marketing. This board member would play a significant role in mentoring and assisting our organization with establishing a strong social media presence as well as connecting with current and new audiences. As a part of our strong commitment to diversity, we highly encourage BIPOC candidates to apply for this position. 

Board Responsibilities

Qualifications

Tasks when there are not clients:

Time Commitment:

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

826 MSP youth writing center is looking for volunteers with morning/daytime availability to support our Field Trips program! During a field trip, a class of elementary schoolers visits 826 MSP for an immersive creative writing workshop experience. After the trip, students receive a bound book of their work to keep.

826 MSP offers two kinds of field trips to classes across the Twin Cities-Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trips for 3rd & 4th grade classes (on Tuesdays), and Poetry Navigators Field Trips for 1st & 2nd grade classes (on Thursdays). Field Trips typically run for 2 or 2.5 hours between 10:30 and 2 p.m. The most common session is 10:30-1:00.

There are several volunteer roles for these field trip experiences, and most are beginner friendly!

Typist: During Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trips, the Typist transcribes the students' ideas into complete sentences to help them create the beginning of their story. (Students finish the story on their own.) Speedy typers wanted!

Illustrator: Do you like to draw or design? The Illustrator volunteer creates a cover design and one inside illustration for each Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trip book. Illustrations can be done on paper or digitally.

Captain: The Captain is a creative, imaginative volunteer role. As the Captain, you play the voice of our mysterious leader who calls the students to give them their writing mission. A great opportunity for anyone who loves acting, theater, or making kids laugh. Captain volunteers are needed in both Tuesday and Thursday field trips!

Support: Support volunteers work with students one-on-one or in small groups to help and encourage them during the writing process. Support volunteers are needed in both Tuesday and Thursday field trips!

Volunteers in this role will serve as the first point of contact as guests arrive to the M. In this
role, volunteers will monitor the M during open hours, greet visitors, and create a welcoming
environment by engaging in informal conversation, providing information based on visitors’
expressed interests, and overseeing the space and artworks. 

The M provides parking validation or free rides through Metro Transit for all volunteers. 

Volunteers in this role will serve as the first point of contact as guests arrive to the M. In this
role, volunteers will monitor the M during open hours, greet visitors, and create a welcoming
environment by engaging in informal conversation, providing information based on visitors’
expressed interests, and overseeing the space and artworks. 

Help clients of JFCS Senior Services and other programs as necessary, get to medical and other essential appointments; and for personal shopping through the Garber Transportation Program.

Garber Transportation volunteer drivers get to sign up for rides that work for their schedule and use their own car to pick up clients who need rides to appointments and errands.

Qualifications:

To learn more about the program, check out these links:

> Garber Transportation Program flyer and >View a video about Garber Transportation

Breaking Free is calling on passionate individuals to join our team in organizing donations that play a vital role in supporting our mission. We're seeking volunteers who can dedicate some time during business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) to assist us in sorting, categorizing, and managing the generous contributions we receive.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Flexible Timing: Volunteers can choose the dates and times that suit their schedule within our business hours. Whether you have a few hours a week or a full day to spare, your time makes a meaningful impact.

What You'll Gain:

How to Get Involved: If you're ready to lend a helping hand and play a crucial role in our donation process, please reach out to Flora Whitfield at FWhitfield@breakingfree.net. Include your name, contact information, and the days/times you are available.

We appreciate your willingness to support Breaking Free and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your commitment to organizing donations helps us provide essential resources to those in need. Thank you for being a vital part of our community!

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers to provide companionship and supervision to youth with special needs so their caregivers can take a break. Volunteers do not need to help with any personal tasks.  If interested, let Dan know at dbohnker@familymeans.org.

Flying Pig Thrift is a nonprofit volunteer-staffed thrift store in the Hamline Midway area of St. Paul (Snelling Avenue North & Minnehaha Avenue). We're looking for volunteers Tuesday-Saturday from 11-3 pm or 2:30-6:30 pm. Volunteers help customers and guests; organize, clean, and price donations; create and arrange merchandise displays and work at the cash registers. We appreciate volunteers who can move from one project to the next, like to keep busy, and enjoy using their creative abilities. Volunteers get a 25% store discount, a unique orange Flying Pig Thrift t-shirt, and "First Look" at unique and unusual donations. Every day is different! Stop in and check out the store and talk to other volunteers. 

Are you a veteran who is looking to support other veterans? If so, Hospice of the Midwest would love to welcome you to our fantastic volunteer team!

We are in need of veterans to provide companionship to fellow veterans who are receiving end of life care. Provide friendly visits to veterans in their homes, including nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care units. Our veteran volunteers also assist hospice staff in conducting pinning ceremonies for patients, as well as Veteran's Day and Memorial Day programs. Opportunities are available throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

Requirements include a background screening, drug test, and TB testing. Volunteer training and ongoing support is provided.

All youth benefit from having another caring adult in their life as they experience life's opportunities and challenges. With support of our community of participants, partners, staff, and board, we want every young person to have a mentor, be affirmed in who they are, and explore who they want to be. 

We match caring adults with youth (Littles) in the Twin Cities to be an extra supportive person in their life. Mentors (Bigs) spend time either one-on-one or in small group settings to spend quality time, have fun, explore new interests, and cheer Littles on as they learn and grow together.

Whether you have a few hours, a few months, or over a year to commit to connecting with a young person, Big Brothers Big Sisters has several opportunities to impact local Twin Cities youth. 

To learn more and get involved, visit bigstwincities.org/volunteer/ or click "Respond" in the right side of your screen. 

Help us provide the tools for success for our foster homes and dogs and cats in rescue by volunteering as a Animal Supplies Transport Volunteer!

Summary

Transport supplies for foster cat and dog homes, return unneeded supplies to inventory.  As needed pickup donations within the Twin Cities Metro area.

Position Requirements

*** This is contactless in-person pickup and delivery of supplies to various supply hubs in the metro area on a rotation approximately 3-4 hours, 1 day per month.

More information at mindsmattermn.org

Our mission: Transforming the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for success in college and beyond.

We pair two mentors with each student beginning sophomore year.  100% of our students will go onto a four-year college.  Students will be served through mentoring, academic enrichment, and attendance to best in class summer programs.  Sessions are held in downtown Minneapolis on most Saturdays during the school year from October to May.

 The organization is looking for an additional member for its executive committee in the area of Senior Programming. Details on the role are as follows:.

Designs, organizes and facilitates the Junior Program mentoring sessions for a dozen of students and their volunteers. Needs to have Saturdays from 12-2 off during the school year.

Collaborates with the Co-Directors of Test Prep and Writing & Critical Thinking (W&CT) to coordinate curriculum.

Attends monthly executive committee meetings.

Works with Summer Programming team to help mentors and mentees with the summer program application process.

PURPOSE:
A large contributor to homelessness is the lack of healthy connections with others.
Being
a Resident Mentor Volunteer is an opportunity to connect with program residents,
tangibly showing them that they are loved by Jesus and his people. As a part of this
mentor program, you can build that connection and help the program resident develop
a new skill. Examples of activities are woodworking, cooking, mending and horticulture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide all supplies necessary for activities. Work with program staff if there is
additional funding needed.
• Prepare an indoor activity for the program residents.
• Lead that activity, or activities, for the program residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A ‘listen first, speak second’ mentality
• Reliable transportation to meeting locations
• Ability to meet consistently with the resident

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• This role is a mix of sitting and standing in a homeless shelter setting.

TRAINING:
• Meeting and tour with Program Manager
• Onboarding orientation training required
• Additional training opportunities may be available

COMMITTMENT:
1 year of consistent sessions 

TYPE:
Individual or small group

PURPOSE:
For our ACTS Training Program alumni, the first six months of living on their own after
exiting the program are often the hardest. This is largely due to a lack of connection to a
community. The volunteer group/community offers help to a program resident before and
after graduation. Being a Resident Mentor Community Volunteer is an opportunity to show
program alumni they are loved by Jesus and his people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet with individuals for 6 months before the resident’s graduation
• Provide ‘welcome home baskets’ with initial essentials for the resident’s new
home once they graduate (e.g.: cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, basic kitchen
utensils, etc.)
• Continue to be involved in the life of your program alum for six months after
their completion of the program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A ‘listen first, speak second’ mentality
• Reliable transportation to meeting locations
• Ability to meet consistently with the program resident

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• This role is a mix of sitting and standing in a homeless shelter setting.

TRAINING:
• Meeting and tour with Program Manager
• Onboarding orientation training required
• Additional training opportunities may be available

COMMITTMENT:
6-9 months as determined by conversation with program leadership

TYPE:
Small group

PURPOSE:
A large contributor to homelessness is the lack of healthy connections with others.
Being an Activity Lead Volunteer is an opportunity to connect with program residents,
tangibly showing them that they are loved by Jesus and his people. You will develop
community and relationships through events on Saturday or Sunday for ACTS Training
Program residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide all supplies necessary for activities. Work with program staff if there is
additional funding needed.
• Prepare an indoor activity for the program residents.
• Lead that activity, or activities, for the program residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A ‘listen first, speak second’ mentality
• Reliable transportation to meeting locations
• Ability to meet consistently with the residents on a scheduled basis in
partnership with program staff

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• This role is a mix of sitting and standing in a homeless shelter setting.

TRAINING:
• Meeting and tour with Program Manager
• Onboarding orientation training required
• Additional training opportunities may be available

COMMITTMENT:
1 year of consistent sessions (either on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or Sundays 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

TYPE:
Individual or small group

PURPOSE:
The Volunteer Driver will transport program residents participating in adult education to
and from their program sites and the Education Center. Drivers will be using mini-buses
and 15-passenger vans provided by Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide transportation to and from program sites
• Develop relationships with residents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to drive 15-passenger vans or minibuses in an urban setting
• A clear background check
• While Volunteer Drivers do not have to be Christians, they need to respect Union
Gospel Mission Twin Cities’ statement of faith

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• This role includes sitting and driving large vehicles.

TRAINING:
• Meeting and tour with Program Manager
• Onboarding orientation training required
• Defensive Driving Course provided by Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

COMMITTMENT:
Once a week (Monday-Friday) consistently for a period of time determined by a
conversation with program staff

Friendly furry friends and their humans needed! Hospice of the Midwest is seeking volunteers with trained therapy pets to bring cheer and comfort to our patients.

Pet therapy is very beneficial and highly requested by our patients receiving hospice care. Help us bring smiles and joy to people facing a terminal illness.

Volunteers needed in multiple locations throughout the twin cities metro. Background screening, drug test, and TB test required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers. 

Do you play an instrument or enjoy singing? Are you interested in spending time with hospice patients? If so, we'd love to have you join our amazing volunteer team at Hospice of the Midwest!

Music has the power to ease pain and anxiety and can improve mood and quality of life. Come share your musical talents and provide joy and comfort to our patients.

Volunteers are needed in multiple locations throughout the twin cities metro. Background screening, drug test, and TB test are required. Training and ongoing support is provided to all volunteers.

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

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

Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a nonprofit-based community organization located in south Minneapolis that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of students and parents alike through before and after school programming, serving all students in Pre-K through 5th grade. BLC is a fully bilingual (English-Spanish) enrichment program that is designed to foster a welcoming, multicultural, nurturing and fun environment, promoting a love for languages, cultural experiences, successful academics and leadership opportunities for our students.

We are seeking volunteers for our before and after school programs to serve as:

Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:

Tutors: 

The MIND Volunteer Program is designed to proactively address common symptoms and concerns that complicate care and discharge planning for our hospitalized patients. The goal is to prevent patients from experiencing a decline in both their physical and mental health during their hospital stay.

Volunteers are an important part of the care team - making visits to patients, providing companionship, assisting with meals, playing games, engaging in a variety of social activities as well as simple conversation, all of which can stimulate the mind and reduce delirium.

Is this role a fit for you?

New Volunteers will receive training from unit staff about delirium and activities to engage with patients

Note: Delirium is the sudden onset of severe confusion and is a preventable condition in many instances. It can have serious complications and may result in a loss of ability for self-care and independence.

Visit our website to submit a volunteer application: Volunteer at Abbott Northwestern Hospital (allinahealth.org)

Do you enjoy engaging people in a small group setting? Do you enjoy sharing information and have a passion for parents and families?

Join us as a Tour Ambassador with The Mother Baby Center on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Campus.
You will create a warm, welcoming environment to small groups of up to 12 people and conduct tours of The Mother Baby Center for prospective or current families using a standardized script. Volunteers must be able to walk/stand for 1 hour and must be dependable. Shifts and tours based on volunteer availability.

Is this role for me?

You don’t need any specific experience or knowledge for this role as training will be provided, however, you will enjoy this role if: