Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: Bilingual Spanish Volunteer Opportunities (18+)!

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and we could use your support today! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Available Opportunities

Care Pack Outreach: Help us communicate with our participants, navigate databases, and help manage all the volunteer interest for food delivery. Database training provided.Phone Intake: Help connect participants to our services by setting up food appointments over the phone Lobby Intake: Assist participants who are receiving food assistance with check-in and help ensure they have a positive experience while at VEAPPantry Support: Check in participants at the beginning of their shopping experience! (Ages 9+)

VEAP is open Mondays-Thursdays 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 3-4 hours in length. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and we could use your support today! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Available Opportunities

Care Pack Outreach: Help us communicate with our participants, navigate databases, and help manage all the volunteer interest for food delivery. Database training provided.Phone Intake: Help connect participants to our services by setting up food appointments over the phone Lobby Intake: Assist participants who are receiving food assistance with check-in and help ensure they have a positive experience while at VEAPPantry Support: Check in participants at the beginning of their shopping experience! (Ages 9+)

VEAP is open Mondays-Thursdays 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 3-4 hours in length. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Check-In Desk Opportunities (18+)

Do you love meeting new people? Are you looking for ways to serve your community? Our Volunteer Check-In Desk plays a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for fellow volunteers. We offer our volunteers on-the-job training, flexible scheduling and a variety of fun and diverse ways to serve!

Volunteer Role (Ages 18+): 

Greet and check in volunteers and guests!

Provide general information and assistance to fellow volunteers!

Assist staff with clerical and administrative tasks!


A typical shift is about 3 hours long. All volunteers ages 18 and older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer Check-In shifts available:

Wednesday Afternoons (2-5pm)


Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Do you love meeting new people? Are you looking for ways to serve your community? Our Volunteer Check-In Desk plays a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for fellow volunteers. We offer our volunteers on-the-job training, flexible scheduling and a variety of fun and diverse ways to serve!

Volunteer Role (Ages 18+): 

Greet and check in volunteers and guests!

Provide general information and assistance to fellow volunteers!

Assist staff with clerical and administrative tasks!


A typical shift is about 3 hours long. All volunteers ages 18 and older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer Check-In shifts available:

Wednesday Afternoons (2-5pm)


Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities

Help provide fresh and healthy food to your neighbors! Help us create a positive shopping experience for all by:

Assist with checking in participants at the beginning of their shopping experienceAssisting with the shopping processHelping shoppers load their groceries into their vehicles Sorting through fresh produce and/or food donations so we can ensure only the best items make it onto our shelves

Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Shifts occur:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8:15am-11:30am, 11:15am-2:30pm, or 2:15pm-5:15pm

Fridays: 8:15am-11:30am

All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Youth ages 10 – 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 2:15pm-5:15pm shift

Thursdays: ALL shifts (8:15am, 11:15am, & 2:15pm)

Get started today! Both Youth and Adult applications can be found at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Help provide fresh and healthy food to your neighbors! Help us create a positive shopping experience for all by:

Assist with checking in participants at the beginning of their shopping experienceAssisting with the shopping processHelping shoppers load their groceries into their vehicles Sorting through fresh produce and/or food donations so we can ensure only the best items make it onto our shelves

Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

Shifts occur:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8:15am-11:30am, 11:15am-2:30pm, or 2:15pm-5:15pm

Fridays: 8:15am-11:30am

All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Youth ages 10 – 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Biggest Needs:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 2:15pm-5:15pm shift

Thursdays: ALL shifts (8:15am, 11:15am, & 2:15pm)

Get started today! Both Youth and Adult applications can be found at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Van Driver Volunteer Opportunities (Ages 23-75)

Help make our services more accessible by transporting food directly to homes where transportation can be a barrier! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun.

Available Opportunities:

Home Deliveries: Deliver groceries directly to your those with transportation barriers. Food Courier: Assist with food rescue by picking up food donations at local grocery stores. Mobile Site Driver: Facilitate delivery and/or distribution of bulk produce to Site Partners.

VEAP is open Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 1-3 hours in length. All van driving volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Biggest Needs:

Mondays: 9am-11:30am; 2pm-5pm

Tuesdays: 2pm-5pm

Thursdays: 2pm-5pm

Learn more about this program here!

Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Help make our services more accessible by transporting food directly to homes where transportation can be a barrier! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun.

Available Opportunities:

Home Deliveries: Deliver groceries directly to your those with transportation barriers. Food Courier: Assist with food rescue by picking up food donations at local grocery stores. Mobile Site Driver: Facilitate delivery and/or distribution of bulk produce to Site Partners.

VEAP is open Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 1-3 hours in length. All van driving volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

Biggest Needs:

Mondays: 9am-11:30am; 2pm-5pm

Tuesdays: 2pm-5pm

Thursdays: 2pm-5pm

Learn more about this program here!

Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

Nonprofit: VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55420

Allow Groups: No