Volunteer: Special Event Volunteer Opportunity on April 30: Ordinary MagicWilder is seeking volunteers for our biggest fundraising event of the year, Ordinary Magic, on April 30 at The Essence Event Center! Ordinary Magic is a fun and inspiring evening to raise support for the children, families, and older adults that Wilder serves. We look forward to our annual celebration in support of Wilder’s mission and hope you can join us to celebrate and build community with Wilder! Volunteer openings: Live Auction Bid Spotter & Clean Up (6:45-9:30pm)SIGN UP: If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here! If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact volunteers@wilder.org or 651.280.2460. Note: Volunteers must pre-register at the sign-up link prior to the event.BENEFITS: Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Wilder is seeking volunteers for our biggest fundraising event of the year, Ordinary Magic, on April 30 at The Essence Event Center! Ordinary Magic is a fun and inspiring evening to raise support for the children, families, and older adults that Wilder serves. We look forward to our annual celebration in support of Wilder’s mission and hope you can join us to celebrate and build community with Wilder! Volunteer openings: Live Auction Bid Spotter & Clean Up (6:45-9:30pm)SIGN UP: If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here! If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact volunteers@wilder.org or 651.280.2460. Note: Volunteers must pre-register at the sign-up link prior to the event.BENEFITS: Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 30, 2026 Zip Code: 55108 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer with kids in St. Paul on April 8 or 9Support the safety and well-being of children during Skills Building Workshops by engaging with kids and helping with activities like reading, games, or crafts. Flexibility is key as group size and youth ages will vary each shift (kids ages 1-5 are expected). Open to volunteers age 16 and up. Join us on April 8 or 9 from 11:30am-2pm. Sign up directly at the registration link. Contact volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460 with questions. If you are completing hours for school service learning hours or court-ordered hours, please reach out to us before signing up. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Support the safety and well-being of children during Skills Building Workshops by engaging with kids and helping with activities like reading, games, or crafts. Flexibility is key as group size and youth ages will vary each shift (kids ages 1-5 are expected). Open to volunteers age 16 and up. Join us on April 8 or 9 from 11:30am-2pm. Sign up directly at the registration link. Contact volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460 with questions. If you are completing hours for school service learning hours or court-ordered hours, please reach out to us before signing up. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Apr 8, 2026 through Apr 9, 2026 Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pack meals for Saint Paul seniors on a recurring basisJoin our hardworking Meals on Wheels team to pack meals for delivery to older adults and people with limited mobility in Saint Paul. Volunteer packers visit our site to warm hot meals and additional items for each participant, so participants can receive nutritious meals. After you pack them, volunteer drivers get these meals directly out into the hands of older adults and people with limited mobility. You can support the well-being and independence of your neighbors. Current openings: Volunteer every other Monday or Thursday on hot meal packing specificallyVolunteer on-call to fill in with Monday-Friday morning optionsLearn more: Complete an application, and we will follow up.Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 with any questions.Be part of our community of volunteers who takes action together. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Join our hardworking Meals on Wheels team to pack meals for delivery to older adults and people with limited mobility in Saint Paul. Volunteer packers visit our site to warm hot meals and additional items for each participant, so participants can receive nutritious meals. After you pack them, volunteer drivers get these meals directly out into the hands of older adults and people with limited mobility. You can support the well-being and independence of your neighbors. Current openings: Volunteer every other Monday or Thursday on hot meal packing specificallyVolunteer on-call to fill in with Monday-Friday morning optionsLearn more: Complete an application, and we will follow up.Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 with any questions.Be part of our community of volunteers who takes action together. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join this active role as a Child Development Center kitchen helperWilder Child Development Center has a commercial kitchen where we prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks for our students onsite and Wilder's day-treatment program across the street. We receive a weekly food delivery at our center, and we are seeking support to receive and unload this. We are also looking for help with basic cleaning, inventory, and stocking tasks. This role is a very physical and hands-on one. Responsibilities: Attend training with our Child Development Center Cook and Education CoordinatorVolunteer for a weekly shift alongside our cookVolunteer may set tables, do light cleaning, take inventory, stock food and place items in bins, open boxes or cases, run the dishwasher, and other hands-on projectsQualifications: Be 18 years of age or older.Ability to be independent and take initiative with tasks on own.Ability to work in a kitchen environment and follow safety protocols.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. No carrying required as our delivery driver brings in items.Physical ability to bend and reach with stocking or cleaning sometimes requiring reaching lower items or higher shelves.Flexibility to support projects as needed - exact time of the food delivery varies each week, so we will ask this volunteer to help with other projects before and after.Helpful demeanor and strong customer service.Dependable and on time.Have organizational skills and attention to detail.Complete a criminal background check (Wilder covers the cost) and other onboarding steps before starting.Time requirements and location: Total time commitment: Minimum 3-month commitment to this weekly or every other week volunteer role.Time: Wednesdays from 9am-1pmSite: Wilder’s Child Development Center, St. Paul, MN 55104Learn More: Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or express interest via Idealist to learn more.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Wilder Child Development Center has a commercial kitchen where we prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks for our students onsite and Wilder's day-treatment program across the street. We receive a weekly food delivery at our center, and we are seeking support to receive and unload this. We are also looking for help with basic cleaning, inventory, and stocking tasks. This role is a very physical and hands-on one. Responsibilities: Attend training with our Child Development Center Cook and Education CoordinatorVolunteer for a weekly shift alongside our cookVolunteer may set tables, do light cleaning, take inventory, stock food and place items in bins, open boxes or cases, run the dishwasher, and other hands-on projectsQualifications: Be 18 years of age or older.Ability to be independent and take initiative with tasks on own.Ability to work in a kitchen environment and follow safety protocols.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. No carrying required as our delivery driver brings in items.Physical ability to bend and reach with stocking or cleaning sometimes requiring reaching lower items or higher shelves.Flexibility to support projects as needed - exact time of the food delivery varies each week, so we will ask this volunteer to help with other projects before and after.Helpful demeanor and strong customer service.Dependable and on time.Have organizational skills and attention to detail.Complete a criminal background check (Wilder covers the cost) and other onboarding steps before starting.Time requirements and location: Total time commitment: Minimum 3-month commitment to this weekly or every other week volunteer role.Time: Wednesdays from 9am-1pmSite: Wilder’s Child Development Center, St. Paul, MN 55104Learn More: Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or express interest via Idealist to learn more.Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Support fun activities with kids at our preschool on April 15You’re invited to help us celebrate Week of the Young Child at Wilder Child Development Center on April 13-17. Join us for a fun activity related to Work Together Wednesday centered around building of a cityscape. 60-minute shift options. This is a great opportunity to see our early childhood education center in action and help us celebrate the importance of high-quality early learning and the critical role early childhood educators play in a child’s development! View open shifts and sign up here: Week of the Young Child 2026 If you have any questions, please reach out to us at volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation You’re invited to help us celebrate Week of the Young Child at Wilder Child Development Center on April 13-17. Join us for a fun activity related to Work Together Wednesday centered around building of a cityscape. 60-minute shift options. This is a great opportunity to see our early childhood education center in action and help us celebrate the importance of high-quality early learning and the critical role early childhood educators play in a child’s development! View open shifts and sign up here: Week of the Young Child 2026 If you have any questions, please reach out to us at volunteer@wilder.org or 651-280-2460. Nonprofit: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 15, 2026 Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |