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Gala4Goals 2026- Volunteer with The Sanneh Foundation Be part of something special—volunteer at Gala4Goals 2026!

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

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

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

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

Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Cocktail attire

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

Volunteers will help with:

Coat Check

Registration

Greeting

Ushering

Silent and Live Auction support

VIP Lounge

Monitor

Photographer

Pre-Event Set-Up

Post Event Tear Down

Please click below to register and sign up for shifts!Gala4Goals Volunteer

Youth and Sports Programs

The Sanneh Foundation was founded in 2003 by former World Cup soccer player and native Minnesotan Tony Sanneh. The Sanneh Foundation began as a youth sports organization and has grown into a statewide leader addressing the social determinants of health. Our mission is to close racial and ethnic disparities in health, education, and income across Minnesota.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to listening to community voices and delivering culturally responsive programs that empower youth and strengthen families. Our youth programs help ensure that every child has access to safe spaces, caring mentors, and opportunities to grow into their full potential.

Click Here to Learn More!

Summer Splash Camps

June 16th - August 8th

*No Sumer Splash June 19th and July 4th

These free community camps offer a mix of fun, fitness, and learning for youth throughout St. Paul. Volunteers help create safe, fun, and inclusive spaces for youth to play, connect, and thrive.

Volunteer Shifts:

Monday–Friday

Morning Shift: 8:00 AM- 11:30 AM- Sign Up Here Afternoon Shift: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM- Sign Up HereEvening Shift: 2:30 PM- 5:30 PM- Sign Up Here

Volunteer Game Changer – Summer Sports Camps

June 16th – August 8th

No camps June 19th and July 4th

Our Summer Sports Camps provide free, high-energy programming that helps kids stay active, build confidence, and connect through teamwork. Volunteers help support daily activities like drills, games, and group movement while encouraging youth to have fun and stay engaged.

This Volunteer Game Changer role is a great fit if you want a flexible way to stay involved all summer. Instead of signing up for individual shifts, you’ll complete a short interest and availability form. We’ll match you with camp days that fit your schedule and keep you looped in with upcoming opportunities.

Help coach, cheer, and make an impact this summer!

Click Here to Sign Up and take the volunteer interest survey

Multi-Shift Commitment

To provide the best experience for both kids and volunteers, we require volunteers to sign up for at least 1 shift a month

Why is this important?

For the kids: Familiar faces help build trust and create a safe, welcoming space. For you: More shifts mean more fun, stronger connections, and a chance to truly see the impact you’re making. For the team: Having committed volunteers ensures smooth operations and more focus on the kids.

Whether you are passionate about youth development, education, sports, or community building, volunteering with Sanneh is a powerful way to make a difference this summer. Be part of a team working to empower youth through belonging, mentorship, and joyful learning.

Any questions contact, Sarah Philippe, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org 

Nutritional Services

The Sanneh Foundation was founded as a youth sports organization in 2003 by former World Cup soccer player and native Minnesotan, Tony Sanneh. The Sanneh Foundation has broadened its reach and now provides a broad swath of services to address the social determinants of health across Minnesota. Our goal is to eliminate Minnesota’s steep racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes, education, and income.

The Sanneh Foundation leads by listening to community members and providing services that are culturally responsive, empowering, and designed to improve lives. In an increasingly diverse state, Sanneh is at the forefront of meeting the needs of underserved communities so that every Minnesotan can grow up with the education, health care, home life, and strong community support they need to thrive.

Our Nutritional Services team works together to improve the lives of community members experiencing hunger by safely and efficiently distributing donated products from food rescue partners to hundreds of households each week across the Twin Cities.

With the support of generous volunteers, our program also empowers youth through on-the-job training and coordinates free food distributions Monday through Friday — rain or shine!

Click here to learn more!

Food Distribution Schedule:

Every Other Monday at Irreducible Grace Foundation/Black Youth Healing Arts Center (Frogtown, St. Paul): 12:00–2:00 PM- Sign Up Here Every Other Tuesday at Conway Park (St. Paul): 2:00–5:00 PM- Sign Up Here Two Wednesdays a Month at Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC – Minneapolis): 1:15–4:30 PM- Sign Up Here Every Friday at Corcoran Park (Minneapolis): 11:00 AM–2:00 PM- Sign Up Here

Group Volunteers

Volunteering with Sanneh’s Nutritional Services is a great opportunity for team bonding and community impact. Whether you are a corporate group, school club, or community organization, your group can make a meaningful difference while working together in a fun, hands-on environment.

To ensure we can provide the best experience for your team and meet the needs of our community, please reach out to Sarah Philippe, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org before signing up.

We could not do this work without the enthusiastic participation of our volunteers and the power of communities united around the critical need for food. Thank you for being part of the solution and standing with us in the fight against food insecurity!