Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Do you have that healing touch? We are looking for a licensed massage therapist to offer pain relief to a person with a development disability. 1-2 times a month would be ideal, and the schedule is flexible.

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

Are you ready to make a new friend? You will get to share your interests and time with an individual with a developmental disability who likes doing the same things you do!   A chance to give back while having fun at the same time! Meet with the individual you are matched with about once a month or more frequently if time allows. The two of you can decide what you would like to do with your time together. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: movies, concerts, going out to eat, walks in the park, biking, musicals, music events, shopping, hanging out, craft projects, and sporting events. West Metro: Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Crystal, New Hope, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. East Metro: Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Hugo, Lindstrom, Little Canada, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, New Brighton, North St Paul, Oakdale, Pierz, Roseville, St Anthony, St Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, and Woodbury. Contact: cthoma@hammer.org

Do you love swimming? Would you like to bring that joy to a person with a developmental disability?
The individual we support just loves the water and swimming but doesn't get to go often enough. We have a membership at two different community centers. As the volunteer, you would pick up the individual at our Minnetonka location, drive them to the pool and be in the water with them. It is really about having fun in the water! Ideally you would be available for 2 hours once or twice a month.

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

Do you love to play the piano? Would you like to share that joy by teaching a person with a developmental disability how to play? The person already has some skills but wants to keep leaning. We have the instrument, but we need you to fulfill the dream!

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

Would you like to share your passion for playing the guitar and making a world of difference in someone's life at the same time? Here at Hammer & NER, we are looking for a proficient guitar instructor to teach one of our residents with intellectual disabilities. This may require some patience, so a positive attitude is a plus!

Share your gift and expertise as a Music therapist with individuals with developmental disabilities at one of our group homes in Maple Grove. See the joy on their faces as they enjoy music and enjoy you! We would appreciate 2x a month and the schedule is flexible.

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

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.

Do you like driving and going for rides just to check out the view? So do the individuals with developmental disabilities at one of our homes in Plymouth! As a volunteer, you would use our accessible van, (we will train you!) and take the individuals out and about for a "joy ride". 2 hours once or twice a month would be ideal.

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

Volunteer with a person with a developmental disability who wants to volunteer in their community. Thus, Volunteer Squared! Do volunteer activities together like stocking food shelves, participate at Feed My Starving Children, etc. Any type of volunteering you would both enjoy. You would pick up the individual at our Plymouth location, drive them to the volunteer opportunity, and participate with them. 2 hours once a month (or more if desired) would be ideal.

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

Ready, Set, Go! Help guide and train an individual with developmental disabilities who is highly motivated to improve their overall fitness, nutrition and wellness. We need caring individuals to coach, encourage and schedule regular fitness activities each week with our "trainees". Share your passion for health and wellness! Contact: cthoma@hammer.org or call 952-345-8554.

A unique opportunity for families to be matched to one of our home for a family fun night.  The volunteers can host pizza and a movie night, a game night, arts and crafts, or a variety of other activities at one of our Hammer homes.  Volunteers build a rapport and spend quality time with those we serve.  When and how long you volunteer will be based on your personal schedule.  This is a great way to get to know Hammer residents and your time commitment can be once a month or more often if you'd like.