Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Access to technology is important for staying connected and engaged in today’s world, but navigating computers and cell phones can be challenging for some. You can make a difference by helping Minneapolis (55406, 55404) seniors with basic technology questions, such as:

You can provide assistance in person or over the phone. We also host periodic technology clinics where seniors can receive hands-on help with their computers, cell phones, and tablets.

Support Seniors in Their Homes—Volunteer with Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors!

At Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors, our mission is to empower individuals aged 60 and older to live healthy, independent, and socially connected lives. Part of this mission involves ensuring that seniors can continue living in safe, clean homes.

Would you consider giving just 1-2 days a month to help an older adult with everyday household tasks? This could involve taking out the trash, doing laundry, changing bed sheets, light dusting, or vacuuming. If you're able, you could also assist with heavier lifting or simple home repairs.

Your support would mean the world to someone who no longer has the strength or mobility to manage these tasks alone. We offer flexible scheduling, a welcoming and grateful community, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of isolated seniors.

Many older adults who no longer drive face challenges getting to medical appointments or running essential errands like grocery shopping. We seek individuals who enjoy driving and, more importantly, helping others stay connected and independent.

Our mission at Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors is to empower seniors to live healthy, independent, and socially engaged lives. Reliable transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping is vital to making this possible.

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help seniors by providing rides to medical appointments and assisting with grocery pickup and delivery. Most trips are within 15miles.

If you're 19 or older, have a good driving record, and own a safe, well-maintained vehicle, we encourage you to join us in supporting our local seniors. A background check and orientation will be provided for all new volunteers.

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors (LSHS) and Minnehaha Food Shelf (located in the Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 31st St) joined forces back in August of 2020 with concern for older adults in the community who were unable to pick up their food shelf items in person due to the COVID pandemic.

LSHS continues to provide this food shelf delivery service to older adults in the greater Longfellow neighborhoods, and we are looking for  volunteers who can assist with this program on at least one Tuesday a month.

Volunteers will be asked to work alongside LSHS and Minnehaha Food Shelf staff to choose and pack needed items to be delivered.  The number of clients varies,  but there are no more than 2 delivery stops. This opportunity can be physically demanding, and there is some heavy lifting involved. However, we work as a team to lighten the load.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one Tuesday morning a month for 1.5 -2.0 hours. 

Brighten a Senior’s Day – And Make a New Friend!
You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in Minneapolis (55406, 55404) by volunteering for friendly visits or regular check-ins. Whether it's an in-person visit once or twice a month, a cheerful phone call, an uplifting email, or a handwritten card, your time and care can help ease the loneliness of isolation.

It’s a simple way to lift someone’s spirits—and you might gain a new friend in the process!
Background check required.

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.