Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Step Up Volunteers are needed! These individuals would assist with Orientation/Onboarding/Professional Development Days throughout the year. (Mostly March-August on the dates & shifts they choose)

What is the Step-Up Program?  PPL's Step-Up Foundations Program connects young people ages 14-21 to paid internship and career readiness experiences every summer. Our in-person events help to ensure young people are completing the necessary requirements for landing a summer internship experience. Foundations' interns are matched to non-profit, government and community-based organizations; the wages young people earn are paid by the City of Minneapolis. PPL assists Foundations with intern matching support, employer engagement and continuous training and professional development opportunities.

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About the Event

A Walk in the Life is a family-friendly event that acknowledges and honors the experience of those living unsheltered in our community. It also raises funds to support Agate and its work to fight homelessness.

What will volunteers do?

Help us make this great evening a success! We have a variety of roles for the event. You might welcome guests, help serve dinner, help out at learning stations, or register walkers as they arrive! Or maybe something else... Sign up and we'll work with you on what roles still need to be filled.

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?

This is a casual event, please dress comfortably.

Looking for a short-term volunteer experience that will make a big impact? Help with the PPNCS Twin Cities Pride Booth Set-up or take down!

Each year, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) talks with around 6,000 people at the annual Twin Cities Pride Festival - one of our biggest engagement events of the year. In order to engage with community members at the Festival, we first need to set-up our booth area and then take it down at the end of the event. We are looking for volunteer support to help with the physical labor of bringing the table, tent, and other supplies from cars into the PPNCS booth area in Loring Park, (we do have wagons for transport,) and setting up the tent & tables. We are also looking for volunteer support to take down the tent & tables at the end of the event and bring all of the supplies to the cars parked outside of the Festival area. Shifts include:

Get started by submitting a Volunteer Interest Form online and attending a general Volunteer Orientation. Volunteer with Planned Parenthood North Central States!

Are you passionate about advancing & protecting sexual and reproductive health care for all? Do you enjoy connecting with others? Join us as a Community Event Tabling Volunteer this summer!

Help represent Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and raise awareness of our services and programing at various neighborhood and community tabling events/festivals. Volunteers will Table alongside PPNCS staff to provide community outreach and resource information.

We are looking for volunteers both the MNSOC Youth Pride and the Twin Cities Pride Festival. Volunteer shifts are approx. 2 hours:

Community Event Tabling Volunteers will help make sure that the Planned Parenthood booth area stays organized and that resources remain available by tidying up the table and replenishing supplies when they run low. You will also engage with the community as they stop by the booth-handing out swag, brochures, and responding to questions when asked.

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about the work of PPNCS and comfortable sitting/standing at our table and speaking to people at resource fairs and events. You will be Tabling alongside staff and will not be expected to know all the answers someone might ask. More training and information is provided before the event to help prepare you for the event and community resources available.

To get started, complete our online Volunteer Interest Form and sign-up for an upcoming General Volunteer Orientation. https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/volunteer

Since 2008, Food for His Children (FFHC) has provided Christ-centered community development and humanitarian services to families and communities in rural Karatu, Tanzania, targeting those with income below $1 per day.  Our vision is to eradicate extreme poverty so that children and families have food to eat, medical care, education, and the ability to work towards their dreams.

This is a specific project based opportunity. Once the drawings are complete, the job is finished unless you choose to remain involved during construction. 

Looking for expertise in the development of the Farm and Innovation Center in Tanzania and demonstration site in Minnesota. Your expertise and skills will help us as we plan, design, and construct a community-centered space to support people in Tanzania. Concept design is completed, initial blue lines needed for specific spaces. Final drawings will be reviewed and approved by an architect in Tanzania.

Flexible hours, work from home

Support the safety and well-being of children during our Financial Literacy 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 23 from 4:30-8pm or May 2 from 8:30am-1pm. 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.

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit organization that offers training, lending, retail spaces and technical assistance to inner-city entrepreneurs in its targeted neighborhoods including, Saint Paul. Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park. NDC's mission is to improve neighborhood economies by developing the talents of micro-entrepreneurs within their own communities. NDC has trained more than 6,000 people to date (80% of whom are people of color.) We currently have nearly 700 alumni in business.

The goal of NDC's Volunteer Impact Program (VIP) is to create opportunities for members to share their skills, expertise, knowledge and time with the organization as we continue to support our small businesses. It is also an oppportuntity for members to expand their network by building relationships and connections with our VIP members.

NDC is currently looking for assistance in:

As a Classroom Assistant Volunteer, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting adult learners in a career education setting.

This is a chance to be part of someone’s journey, offering encouragement, support, and a steady presence as they build new skills and work toward their goals.

You don’t need prior classroom experience—just a willingness to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and lead with empathy and respect.

What you’ll bring:

What you’ll do:

Schedule commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to one consistent day per week, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Responsibilities may vary based on classroom needs and will be guided by the Classroom Instructor.

If you’re looking for a way to make a direct, human impact—this is a powerful place to start.

Calling all creative minds!

Are you someone who loves design, storytelling, and bringing ideas to life?

Join us as a Marketing Support Volunteer and help shape how Avivo shares its impact with the community.

In this role, you won’t just be observing—you’ll be creating. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many programs across Avivo while helping turn meaningful work into compelling stories that connect with community members, donors, and partners.

What you’ll get to do:

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Whether you're a student looking to grow your skills or a creative thinker wanting to give back, this role offers a meaningful way to use your talents for good. Come help us tell stories that matter.

Are you the kind of person who loves turning chaos into calm?

Do color-coded bins, tidy shelves, and a perfectly organized space spark joy for you? If you’re someone who thrives on behind-the-scenes magic that makes a real difference—we’ve got the role for you.

At Avivo, in-kind donations from the community play a huge role in supporting our clients—from coloring books and crayons to snacks and household essentials.

This volunteer role is all about making sure those donations are organized, accessible, and ready to go when they’re needed most.

Why it matters: When our space is clean, sorted, and easy to navigate, we can better see what we have—and create a more welcoming, dignified experience for clients accessing these resources. Your organization skills directly impact how people feel when they walk through the door.

What you’ll do:

The vibe: Think part logistics guru, part organization wizard, part community impact hero.

We’re building a rotating group of volunteers on Thursdays (including evening hours). If Thursdays don’t work for you but you’re interested, reach out anyway—we’d love to find a time that fits. Come help us turn generosity into something tangible, organized, and ready to make an impact.

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands! Join us in our mission of feeding starving children around the world. Together with other volunteers, pack dry meals called "Mannapack Rice." Join us in saving and transforming lives. Reserve your spot online via our website: www.fmsc.org/eagan

Thank you and we hope to see you very soon!

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands!

You will…

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Donations: While donations are not required to pack at this session, we humbly request them. Each volunteer packs about $50 worth of food and FMSC receives no government support. We can only send meals as we have funding. Nearly everyone is able to contribute something, but we leave the amount up to you. Many groups and individuals make advance fundraising a fun part of their service project. As you're willing and able, you may donate on the day you volunteer (by cash, check or credit card), or online before or after you pack.

At Feed My Starving Children, our mission is to feed all of God's starving children around the world who are hungry in both body and in spirit. But we cannot do this without your help. Will you join us? 

You will pack dry meals called "MannaPack Rice" which is made of four essential ingredients: rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins.

We REQUIRE that you make a reservation on our website: https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer before you come to pack. On this website link, you will find:

*Our packing locations
*Available days and times (Note: Times differ based on location)

We look forward to having you pack with us soon. 

Blessings

As an advisor, you will play a critical part in the decision-making process. You’ll gain a comprehensive look at the innovative arts education projects happening statewide and help determine which initiatives receive the support they need to thrive. 

Timeline: A 5-week review period taking place is determined by specific program 

Review Process: Evaluate approximately 25 applications using a structured rubric (flexible, remote work).

Panel Collaboration: Participate in a single full-day meeting (8:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m.) to discuss applications and finalize funding recommendations. ** You have the option to select your panel day based on your availability**

Compensation: A stipend is provided in recognition of your time and expertise.

Technology: Comfortability with creating a SWIFT account (assistance is provided if needed), virtual video meetings, email communications and using a web-based programs to read and score applications (WebGrants).

Accommodations: The Arts Board offers accessibility services and materials in alternative formats upon request. If you require an accommodation (i.e., ASL-interpretation; open captioning; audio description; digital, large-print or Braille materials, etc.) to fully participate please note below.

Who Can Apply?

Panelists must:

·Be a Minnesota resident.

·Have internet access, a computer, and intermediate computer skills.

·Have a background in at least one art form, artistic tradition, arts administration or experience with a nonprofit or government organization serving the public.

·Commit to completing all aspects of the grant application review.

You can learn more at our website: https://www.arts.state.mn.us/volunteer/panelists.htm

Ready to share your gift of helping people look and feel their best? Licensed volunteers are needed to share their time providing manicure or nail tech services to residents and guests of Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place, downtown St. Paul. We offer bright, dedicated space for you to work with our residents and guests who appreciate some special attention and the opportunity to visit with you.

Volunteers must maintain a current license or student permit in good standing with Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners.  License is required. Skilled manicurists and nail techs are encouraged to respond.

Looking to volunteer with youth and families? 

Connect with youth in your community! PPL is looking for an energetic volunteer with an interest in working with diverse communities to support youth programs at PPL. This volunteer opportunity is great for someone who enjoys working with youth and encouraging exploration!

Location: Collaborative Village Initiative (CVI) - 2020 Elliot Ave S, Minneapolis

Days and times: Weekly; tentatively planning for Thursdays beginning May 21st. (Will update this soon) Hours are usually 5:30-7:30pm

About our Programs:
PPL Youth Enrichment Series are programs available to youth living in PPL housing communities.  Enrichment Series run for 3-6 weeks at a time throughout the year, however we ask that volunteers commit to a longer timeframe, if possible, able to allow for consistency and relationship building with the community and youth.

Each Enrichment Series will target different age groups (5-18 years old) and center around topics based on
youth interest such as art, science, music, cooking, social justice, community service, etc. Activities will happen at the housing location and at off-site site locations. 

What you will be doing: 
Support youth participating in PPL youth programs by providing a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for youth to learn, grow, and explore. Engage youth in a variety of activities prepared by PPL staff or program partners.  Celebrate accomplishments and successes; redirect youth as needed.
Build relationships with youth and facilitate connections across youth. Assist staff in creating a safe,
productive, and supportive environment for all youth.

Qualities we hope to see in a volunteer:
Enthusiasm to learn alongside young people.
Patience, understanding, and flexibility to adapt to each youth’s needs for the day.
Interest in working across age groups and interest areas.
Ability to work independently and maintain consistent weekly attendance.
Commitment to empowering others by sharing your skills and knowledge.
Passion for working with youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Comfortable interacting with parents/guardians to support youth success.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this volunteer opportunity, the volunteer is regularly required to sit, bend, and communicate. The volunteer must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds. 

Work Environment/Accommodations:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a volunteer will encounter while performing the essential functions of this volunteer opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Questions?
Please contact Latisha Moening, Volunteer Program Manager. Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Organization. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
and encourages both prospective and current volunteers to discuss potential
accommodations with the organization.

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:

Learn more:

Be part of our community of volunteers who takes action together.

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:

Qualifications:

Time requirements and location:

Learn More:

We are looking for individuals to help stock, organize, and prepare hygiene donations and purchases for distribution to our nonprofit partners serving communities in need. Activities vary depending upon date selected. Visit https://bridgetobasics.org/volunteer-with-us/ to learn more and explore current volunteer needs.

What will volunteers do?  

Hygiene insecurity affects thousands of individuals and families—impacting dignity, health, and opportunity. Many go without basic items like soap, shampoo, or period products simply because they can't afford them. Bridge to Basics is Minnesota’s first nonprofit dedicated to closing that gap. Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission.

We invite you to host a Hygiene Drive to collect personal care products and help ensure everyone in our community has access to daily essentials for a healthy life.

This is a great way to create a fun service project for your organization, business or community. Timing and goals are determined by you; however, needed products and criteria are listed below (note: you do not need to collect all but could focus on Oral or Body Care for instance). We will provide you with a toolkit on how to execute a successful drive.

If you'd like, a representative from Bridge to Basics can come speak to your group about hygiene insecurity, research and our mission. We can also bring a branded barrel to host your donations.

All products can be dropped off at our warehouse or picked up by a Bridge to Basics' volunteer. These items are then added to the hygiene bank inventory and donated to local nonprofits serving hygiene insecure neighbors. 

Contact hello@bridgetobasics.org to request your toolkit. 

Needed Products*:

*Noting all products should be full-size, new, unopened, and not expired. Please remember that hygiene care is personal and endeavor to build a robust and diverse product inventory that is ethnically and culturally inclusive, as well as addresses health sensitivities.

Are you interested in creating meaningful gifts for unhoused or housing insecure individuals in our community? Build hygiene kits!

Did you know Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts have 5+% of their students who are experiencing housing insecurity? Additionally, health clinics are finding patients express a need for hygiene items during health screenings.

Let's help address this need by making hygiene kits for struggling individuals and families.

We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to purchase travel/personal size hygiene products and build hygiene kits for students, individuals and families struggling to afford hygiene items. 

We ask that all kit items be placed in Ziploc bags and each kit be filled with:

Please contact us at hello@bridgetobasics.org to get your full toolkit and register your volunteer activity.  Thank you!!!

Please note: This is a remote opportunity that occurs at your preferred location. Your group will be responsible for the purchasing and assembling of the hygiene kits. We can provide you with suggestions of items based on needs and pricing. We can pick up the kits or you may drop them off at our St. Paul location (280/94).

Are you interested in creating a meaningful gift for families in your community who are struggling?

Build family hygiene care bags!

Did you know that more than half of food shelf shoppers struggle to afford personal hygiene products every month? This is because hygiene items are not covered by government assistance, have limited availability at food shelves (if at all) and are expensive. Let's help address this need buy filling bags for families.

We are looking for businesses, community groups and neighbors to buy full size personal hygiene products and fill grocery bags with them for neighbors struggling to afford hygiene items. These bags will be given to food shelves, schools, housing providers and refugee services organizations.

Please note: This is a remote opportunity that occurs at your preferred location. Your group will be responsible for the purchasing and assembling of the hygiene care bags. We can provide you with suggestions of items based on needs and pricing. We can pick up the bags or you may drop them off at our St. Paul location (280/94).

We ask that each grocery bag be filled with:

You can see the full list here 

Contact hello@bridgetobasics.org to get started!

Thank you for making sure families can start and end their days feeling clean and confident!

We are looking for individuals, groups and organizations to fund & build specialized packs of select hygiene items to easily share with struggling neighbors. These items will be provided to school social workers, nurses, food shelves and more to distribute with dignity to the students, individuals and families they serve.

Specifically, we need the following:

You choose the items you'd like to focus on, set a goal to build a certain number of packs, purchase enough products, and then start packing!

We appreciate your support to help our community members who are struggling to access these items.

Volunteer Position: Keystone Food Mobile Distribution Support

Location: New Foundations – 1145 Westminster St., St. Paul
Schedule: Every 4th Monday of the month
Volunteer Shift: 1:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Resident shopping from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Overview:
Support residents at New Foundations during the Keystone Food Mobile distribution. This outdoor event helps provide fresh and shelf-stable food to community members in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Important Notes:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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Physical Requirements:

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Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity.

How to get started: Sign up on our website. If it's your first time volunteering with Team LFL, you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer hub. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. Then, staff will check in with you by email to offer support for your book drive planning.

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

This role will coordinate volunteers and fosters to help once an event is confirmed. Working in coordination with the Volunteer Services Program Manager they will be responsible for all aspects of onsite event details and ensure the business/venue is kept apprised of all necessary details.  Events will include things such as Community Fairs, Music in the Park and other similar venues that we are asked to participate in.

Safe Hands is looking to build a team of volunteers that enjoy attending various community events around the Twin Cities.  We are asked to participate in a number of events from parades to community days to art fairs and need a team of volunteers who enjoy attending these events, sharing information about Safe Hands and getting our mission out further.

If you are an outgoing person who is willing to attend events, under the direction of our Community Event Lead, please apply to volunteer now.  These are not adoption events, but occasionally we will have foster animals at the events so you may get to interact with them as well.

You may be responsible for helping set-up/teardown the event, that may include a pop-up tent, table and x-pens.  During the event you may be asked to mind animals, run a game, talk to people about Safe Hands mission or various other duties as directed by the event lead.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized and tech-savvy volunteer to join our Foster Sitter Coordination team. This role oversees and coordinates temporary foster sitters when a regular foster is going out of town or unable to pick up their foster animal from intake. Time commitment varies depending on the demand for sitters, but is approximately 4-5 hours spread throughout the week that you are scheduled. This is a shared role on a rotating schedule, where you are "on" once a month. This is a remote role that requires access to both phone and email throughout the day. Experience using Google Suite and Mailchimp is preferred, but not required.

As a part of our mission to build community and increase book access, we’ve begun connecting stewards with their local booksellers through the LFL-Friendly Bookseller’s Directory. A crucial piece of this project is to reach out and ask booksellers to offer benefits to stewards, such as discounts, book donations, or event space discounts for meetups. We need your help to share information with booksellers about how they can support their local LFL stewards!

How to get started: Sign up on our volunteer hub. If it's your first time volunteering with Team LFL, you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer hub. After you register, you will be instructed to compile a list of local booksellers you’d like to visit and submit it to us. After we receive your list, we will send you a packet of materials to distribute while you’re visiting the booksellers. 

Purpose: By helping connect Little Free Library stewards to local booksellers, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Visit local booksellers (5 minimum, but can visit as many as you'd like) to drop off information packet on the bookseller’s directory

Be polite and courteous when visiting the bookseller - wait in line to speak to a staff member, don’t be pushy, encourage them to review the information and contact LFL with any questions.

Create a list of local booksellers that you plan to visit. 

Check the existing map to see which booksellers are already listed - you don’t need to go to any that are already listed!

Use booksellers’ associations (MIBA, CALIBA, etc.) to find booksellers near you (if you don’t already know them!)

Visit bookstores, use the provided Excel template to record who you’ve visited, and submit sheet to us via Givepulse.

As an incentive for completing this volunteer opportunity, you will be entered in a giveaway to receive a $50 gift card to the local bookseller of your choice.

Record your impact using Givepulse.

Time Required: A typical visit to a bookseller lasts about five to ten minutes, plus travel to and from, as well as time spent beforehand to research local booksellers. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share tips to find local booksellers near you. 

Qualifications:

Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

If you speak Spanish and enjoy helping others feel seen and cared for, volunteer at our front desk and help create a welcoming, supportive first experience for every neighbor who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do:

Volunteer Shifts are flexible and available between 1-6 on weekdays. 

Whether you're hoping to give back, grow your skills, or connect with your community, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Join us in making every first interaction one of dignity, care, and hope.

Contact Nicole Smalley nsmalley@cesmn.org to take the next step. 

Community Emergency Service (CES) provides food and hope to our neighbors in need. Our food locker program gives families the flexibility to pick up groceries at a time that works best for them—and volunteers make it all possible by packing the grocery bags with care. Your time and effort help hundreds of households access healthy meals with dignity and convenience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-11am. 

Location: At CES in Minneapolis

Who: Perfect for individuals, couples, families, or small groups.

Requirements:

- Able to stand and lift up to 20 lbs.

- Attention to detail - following an order list

- Friendly attitude and willingness to work as a team.

- Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Impact:

Every locker you help pack means another Minneapolis neighbor has access to nutritious food—and the dignity of choosing when to receive it.

Ready to help? Sign up online at www.cesmn.org/volunteer or contact Nicole Smalley nsmalley@cesmn.org to get started! 

Deliver More Than a Meal — Become a Meals on Wheels Driver and Deliver Hope! 

We have an urgent need for delivery drivers in Minneapolis for neighbors who are struggling — and YOU can help get them the food they need! 

How It Works:

Pick up meals at 11:00 a.m. on weekdays

Deliver 6–10 stops in your own vehicle (about 1 hour)

Serve once a week, once a month, or as a fill-in — you choose!

Why It Matters:
Your deliveries help homebound neighbors stay healthy, connected, and in their own homes longer.

Ready to make a difference on your lunch break?
Contact Nicole Smalley at nsmalley@cesmn.org today.

As the Food Market host, you’ll create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes to CES. You'll be the person who greets our neighbors by calling their name when it's their turn to shop. It's that simple!

Whether you can give a few hours once a week or once a month, your time makes a direct, meaningful impact.

Let's build a stronger, more hopeful community together.

Contact Nicole Smalley nsmalley@cesmn.org to get started today!

Join us for a morning of community and outdoor cleanup on April 18, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Al Lenzmeier West Side Club and help clean up the grounds and surrounding ball fields. The city will provide trash and recycling bags - please bring gloves and a water bottle. Restroom access is available. Your help makes a big difference in keeping this community space safe and beautiful!

Al Lenzmeier West Side Boys & Girls Club - 291 Belvidere St E, St Paul, MN 55107

Help bring art into new public spaces — and be part of building something from the ground up.

The Kouba Gallery has been invited to host a monthly popup gallery at the Downtown Sheraton, and we are looking for a Popup Gallery Coordinator to help shape and guide this new initiative.

This is a relationship-centered, supported role — ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating creative work, working with artists, and helping something meaningful grow over time.

You will not be doing this alone — you’ll be supported by the Kouba Gallery team.

This initiative expands the Kouba Gallery beyond its walls — bringing art, conversation, and connection into new spaces. The right person in this role helps make that possible.

The Kouba Gallery has been invited to host a monthly popup art gallery at the Downtown Sheraton, and we’re looking for a few people to help with our first upcoming popup.

This is a low-pressure, one-time opportunity to step into something new, meet the team, and be part of bringing art into a public space.

No long-term commitment required — just come help once and see what it’s like.

We’ll guide you through everything — you won’t be on your own.

This popup is the beginning of a new partnership that could expand the reach of the Kouba Gallery and the artists we support. Your help makes it possible.

Many of our ongoing volunteers started by helping once — this is an easy way to step in and see if it’s something you’d like to be part of.

If you have a Level 2 or higher training in providing the Healing Touch Program or Healing Beyond Boarders, we would love to have your skills in serving our Episcopal Homes residents. You will be joining a great group of volunteers with the support of one of our chaplains. They meet once a month (the second Wednesday 1-3pm) and provide healing touch services to residents on a weekly basis. You can volunteer once a week, every other week, or once a month.

If paper mache, drawing, coloring, painting and art making is your passion, we have a great opportunity for you! You don't need to have ideas, we have a great online library of creative and easy projects, and our Life Enrichment team at Episcopal Church Home will provide all the supplies! You will lead our residents in a craft hour. You can volunteer once a week, every other week or once a month!

Do you love getting your hands in the dirt and planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables? Our Episcopal Homes residents are looking for strong volunteers to help with the digging, kneeling and lifting to get their garden plots in ship shape for the growing season mid-May to mid-October. We are also looking for a volunteer to help with watering the pretty flowers at our courtyard and patio gardens with long-term care residents during the summer months.

If you prefer an indoor option, we would love a couple of volunteers to help with Friday afternoon preparation 3-5pm filling the vases with water and food. On Saturdays we are looking for a couple more substitute drivers to pick up Trader Joe's flower donation and deliver it to Episcopal Homes from 9-10:30am. Also on Saturdays, we need a few more co-leaders to help with the flower arranging and leading the other volunteers 9:30-11:30am. These lovely bouquets are then shared across the campus in our public spaces for all to enjoy!

Our residents love a ride on our bicycle made for 3 passengers and 1 driver. Volunteer escorts are needed to help residents get from their rooms and apartments to the front entrance of their buildings. This is mostly pushing people in wheelchairs or walking with them to their destinations and bringing them back again. Drivers will be pedaling riders around the campus to enjoy the beautiful gardens, park, and Minnesota summer weather.

You can volunteer as an Escort indoors or a Trishaw driver outdoors!

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

AccentCare Fairview Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to make supportive phone calls to bereaved families as part of our bereavement program. You will get the opportunity to speak to family members and loved ones six months and twelve months after the patient's passing. 

These calls can be at home or at one of our AccentCare Fairview Hospice offices. Experience in technology is highly recommended.

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care that continues even after the patient passes away. Training is free and flexible to your schedule!

Apply now at https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply.

Role Summary

Tubman Resource Advocates implement person-centered and culturally grounded practices to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support, information and connection to Tubman services, and referrals to community organizations. Resource Advocates provide these services by phone, e-mail, and in-person to individuals seeking support and services at Tubman and in the community.  Work is on-site at Tubman Chrysalis in south Minneapolis.

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Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health  challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and  chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply.

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The Recruitment Assistant works with the Intern & Volunteer Services team to increase the visibility of Tubman’s opportunities in the community by posting open positions on a wide variety of websites, updating as needed, and attending community events.

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Everyone is invited to help clean up several times this spring through fall. The first opportunity will be Earth Day!

In partnership with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, we’ll kick things off at 9:00 a.m. at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Supplies—gloves, pickers, and buckets—will be provided. From there, we’ll split into teams to walk through our neighborhood picking up trash and clearing storm drains.  Stay for an hour or for two—every bit of help makes a difference! Let us know you're coming by emailing Jillian Lydell, Area 6 and Adopt-A-Drain Rep at jillian.lydell@bmna.org.

Come lend a hand, meet your neighbors, and help keep our community looking its best. Meet at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 420 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis.

No registration is required, but if you can register here and follow Green Guardians that would help us stay in touch. 

Long pants and boots are helpful when working around the edge of a lake or water body.

MPRB would like people to sign their waiver once a year - MPRB Waiver

Bring your neighbors, family, and friends!

https://www.bmna.org/upcoming-events - check website for changes due to weather

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Episcopal Homes is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as one-to-one companions or group activity leaders for our residents. As a volunteer, you can read aloud, write letters, play games, share stories, and build meaningful connections through conversation and shared experiences. Reminisce about your lives, families, careers, travels and hobbies and come make a difference in someone's day. You can visit once a week or twice a month on a schedule that works best for you.

Please complete this application to get started: https://episcopalhomes.org/foundation/volunteer

Watch our video to learn more: We Got Lucky Video from Episcopal Homes resident

Here are some regularly scheduled activities you can consider or promote to your friends and family. Do you know a student who needs volunteer time for school credit? These are some fun ways to provide some community service:

o Pretty Nail Manicures at The Gardens or ECH: You can choose the time for 1-2 hours a week to bring some special one-to-one time to residents who like a new nail color or some light nail filing.

o   Exercise Escort: Mondays through Saturday 9:30am-11:30am, you can pick which day of the week works best for you

o   Escort a Gardens resident to Terrace Grille every other Thursday 4:30-5pm

o   Escort a Gardens resident to IPC activities Mondays 10:30am Crossword Puzzles, Mondays 3pm Jeopardy, Tuesdays 10am Coffee with Chaplain, Fridays 2pm Bingo

o   Reading the Newspaper aloud to residents: mornings between 9-11am (you can pick the day of the week and one hour time frame)

o   Reading the Newspaper aloud to residents at Iris Park Commons on Tuesdays 3:30-4:15pm

o   Dominos partner once a week in the afternoon

o   Skip Bo card game co-leader: Wednesdays 2-4pm or Saturday afternoons and you can pick the time

o   Phase 10 card game leader: you can pick the day of the week and two-hour time frame that works best for you

o   Book Club co-leader: Wednesdays 3-5pm

o   Monthly Birthday party on Fridays 12:30-3pm, decorating, gathering residents, serving case and ice cream, music entertainment included

o   One-to-one visits with male residents, you can choose the weekly or bi-monthly days and times

o   One-to-one visits with residents who need help with range of motion stretches in the mornings 10:30-11:30am

o   Pet Visitors: Do you have a sweet dog, cat, or rabbit that doesn't mind the ride or lots of petting? If they are current with their rabies vaccine, we would love a visit with residents once a week or once a month or something in between

o   Shopping assistant as needed: meet resident at the bank, cell phone store and help them with their shopping or customer service errand

o   Low-vision residents group meeting escort: 1st Monday of the month 2:30-4:30pm

o   Resident Directory Creator/Editor: interview residents at our independent living buildings, write their bio, take their photos and create/update the directories

o   Financial Health Presenter: Create a presentation about budgeting, stretching your dollars and present it to our independent living residents

o   Water indoor plants and help with accessible gardening projects

o   Bi or Multi-lingual volunteer to connect with residents with cultural backgrounds from Cambodia, Vietnam, China; lead activities or do one-to-one visits or reminiscing projects

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

AccentCare Fairview Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to make supportive phone calls to bereaved families as part of our bereavement program. You will get the opportunity to speak to family members and loved ones six months and twelve months after the patient's passing. 

These calls can be at home or at one of our AccentCare Fairview Hospice offices. Experience in technology is highly recommended.

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care that continues even after the patient passes away. Training is free and flexible to your schedule!

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, engaging in conversation, completing an activity together, visiting with a therapy dog, or making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice, serves patients and families in your area. We serve many different areas across Minnesota including the counties of Ramsey, Chisago, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright, and Carver. 

Even if you only have a few hours a month to give, we would be honored to have you join our team and support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule, and you can choose what area you want to serve! Students age 15 and up are encouraged to join us as indirect volunteers or can buddy with another trained volunteer (teen or adult) to make in-person visits to patients in facilities. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find ways to share your talents with those at the end of life.

Program participants from ACTS, Naomi Family Program and The Christ Recovery Center all have opportunities to work on learning goals at the Education Center. These goals include, but are not limited to: preparing for the GED, digital literacy, writing, and improving English language skills. Adult Tutor Volunteers work along side our adult students in a variety of subjects. Curriculum is provided, specific training in a subject is not required.

Program participants from ACTS, Naomi Family Program and The Christ Recovery Center all have opportunities to work on learning goals at the Education Center. These goals include, but are not limited to: preparing for the GED, digital literacy, writing, and improving English language skills. Adult Tutor Volunteers work along side our adult students in a variety of subjects. Curriculum is provided, specific training in a subject is not required.

Rock from the Heart Target Field Concessions Team
Minneapolis, MN

Rock from the Heart is recruiting volunteers to work concession stands at Target Field. This is a fundraising opportunity that directly supports Rock from the Heart’s mission to raise awareness and provide education about aortic and heart valve disease.

Volunteers work as a team during Minnesota Twins home games and special events, helping with food and beverage service in a fast-paced, fun environment.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers may assist with tasks such as food prep, serving guests, stocking items, and maintaining a clean work area. Roles are assigned onsite by concession supervisors.

Time Commitment:
Shifts coincide with Twins home games and special events. Volunteers may sign up for individual games based on availability. Check in an hour prior to gates and work to the end of the game. 

Requirements:
*Ability to stand for the duration of a shift
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
*Completion of any required concession training and forms prior to the event

No prior concession experience is required.
This qualifies if you need to log school, work, or community service hours. 

Available dates and check in times below- select the game(s) you are available to volunteer

Note: We will contact you to confirm game dates: use this list to pick the dates that work best for you. If a date fills up, we’ll update volunteers with any new openings or alternative dates.

Why Volunteer:
*Support Rock from the Heart through a proven fundraising opportunity
*Be part of a team-based, high-energy game-day experience
*Help fund education, awareness, and community programming
*Work alongside fellow Rock from the Heart volunteers

There are many reasons people choose to spend their time at Free Geek. Absolutely no previous experience is required for new volunteers -- everyone is welcome. Volunteering in our Recycling area can be a rich opportunity for hands-on experience which is in line with Free Geek's mission of countering the digital divide. It's also simply a chance to have a lot of fun and hang out with great people!

See our website for more information on how to volunteer:

https://www.freegeektwincities.org/volunteering

Anyone age 16+ is welcome to volunteer!

Do you like to sew? Do you like talking about sewing and helping other people learn to sew? Do you want to do something concrete to support & build connection with African communities in the Twin Cities? Then you've gotta come hang out with us.

Under One Roof Fiber Arts provides free sewing classes to African immigrants in the Twin Cities. All of our classes are volunteer-run, and we are always looking for more people who want to share their sewing skills while hanging out with a bunch of cool women. 

Okay but what does that actually mean?

Do you like to knit and/or crochet? (Are you some kind of magician who likes doing both?) Do you like showing other people how to do those things? Do you want to support and build connection with the African communities of the Twin Cities? Ooh do I have good news for you. 

Under One Roof Fiber Arts provides free sewing/knitting/etc classes to African immigrants in the Twin Cities. All of our classes are volunteer-run, and we are always looking for more people who want to share their skills while hanging out with a bunch of cool women. You do not need to be an expert--we're really just trying to build community by sharing skills and making things together.

Okay but what does that actually mean?

IMPORTANT! Right at this exact moment, we're only holding classes in St. Paul, but we're hoping to expand to satellite locations around the metro in 2026. So if you don't want to drive to St. Paul all the time but you do want to hang out and knit, send a message anyway and we can make some plans for the future.

Friendly furry friends and their humans needed! Hospice of the Midwest is seeking volunteers with trained therapy pets to bring cheer and comfort to our patients.

Pet therapy is very beneficial and highly requested by our patients receiving hospice care. Help us bring smiles and joy to people facing a terminal illness.

Volunteers needed in multiple locations throughout the twin cities metro. Background screening, drug test, and TB test required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers. 

Provide friendly visits, comfort, and companionship to people approaching end of life. Visit people in their homes or in senior living facilities. Reminisce, read aloud, assist with activities or hobbies, or just provide a comforting presence.

Background screening and drug testing required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers.

Friendly furry friends and their humans needed! Hospice of the Midwest is seeking volunteers with trained therapy pets to bring cheer and comfort to our patients.

Pet therapy is very beneficial and highly requested by our patients receiving hospice care. Help us bring smiles and joy to people facing a terminal illness.

Volunteers needed in multiple locations throughout the twin cities metro. Background screening, drug test, and TB test required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers. 

Are you a veteran who is looking to support other veterans? If so, Hospice of the Midwest would love to welcome you to our fantastic volunteer team!

We are in need of veterans to provide companionship to fellow veterans who are receiving end of life care. Provide friendly visits to veterans in their homes, including nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care units. Our veteran volunteers also assist hospice staff in conducting pinning ceremonies for patients, as well as Veteran's Day and Memorial Day programs. Opportunities are available throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

Requirements include a background screening, drug test, and TB testing. Volunteer training and ongoing support is provided.

Provide friendly visits, comfort, and companionship to people approaching end of life. Visit people in their homes or in senior living facilities. Reminisce, read aloud, assist with activities or hobbies, or just provide a comforting presence.

Background screening and drug testing required. Training and ongoing support provided to volunteers.

Join Us at the 7th Annual Best Buddies in Minnesota Friendship Walk at Viking Lakes!

We are so excited to bring the Best Buddies Friendship Walk back to the Viking Lakes campus in Eagan this year (home to the Minnesota Vikings’ headquarters)! All funds raised will benefit the Best Buddies mission and programs in Minnesota.

The 2026 Friendship Walk will take place on Sunday, May 17th at Viking Lakes in Eagan, Minnesota from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. We have a variety of shifts available including set-up, during the event, and tear down. Please fill out the form below indicating which shift you are signing up for as well as your preference for role assignment. We wil do our best to assign you to roles you have indicated a preference for. You will receive your assigned role and further instructions closer to the event. For now, please block your calendar for the entirety of the shift you signed up for. Please contact KaiWalsh@bestbuddies.org with any questions. Learn more about the event here. 

Friendship Walk Sign-Up Form

Help us educate MCFM visitors about compostable plastics, manage composting stations, and collect data for our Zero Waste program! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in our efforts by volunteering as a Zero Waste Educator. There’s no need to be an expert - we train volunteers on the basics at the start of each shift. 10am - 1:15pm every Saturday May-October. Make sure to bring a water bottle and dress in weather appropriate clothing that is comfortable and may get messy. You will receive a reminder email during the week before your shift. Sign up at: volunteersignup.org/3MPXM

Mentor a Young Person. Be the Steady Presence They Need.

Bolder Options mentors build meaningful, one-to-one relationships with diverse young people ages 10–14 by showing up consistently, listening, and offering encouragement. At a time when many youth are navigating stress, uncertainty, and big transitions, mentors provide something powerful: a reliable, positive adult presence.

You don’t need to have all the answers — just a willingness to care and grow alongside a young person.

What Mentoring Looks Like (Year One)

Our first-year mentoring program is relationship-based, with a strong foundation in physical wellness and goal setting.

As a mentor, you will:

Spend 2–4 hours per week with your mentee for one year

Engage in accessible physical activities together (walking, biking, gym time, sports, movement of all kinds)

Support your mentee in setting and working toward personal goals

Build trust through consistency, encouragement, and shared experiences

Activities are flexible and tailored to your mentee’s interests and abilities — you do not need to be an athlete or expert.

What Makes a Great Mentor

The most impactful mentors are:

Reliable and consistent

Good listeners who are curious and open-minded

Willing to try new things and meet youth where they are

Positive role models who believe in young people’s potential

Mentors come from all walks of life. What matters most is your commitment to showing up with care and respect.

A Long-Term Commitment to Youth

Bolder Options is committed to walking alongside young people beyond the first year. After completing the initial mentoring program, youth are invited into our alumni program, which offers:

Continued connection to caring adults

Group activities and leadership opportunities

Support with career exploration, post-secondary planning, and life skills

Our goal is to stay connected with youth through high school and into career and/or college pathways.

What You Can Expect From Us

Mentoring is free to you. Mentors are fully supported through:

A dedicated support staff member

Training and ongoing check-ins

Weekly activity ideas planned by staff

Free or low-cost tickets to local activities

YMCA membership for you and your mentee

Mentor Requirements

To ensure safe, consistent relationships, mentors must:

1) Be 21 years or older. 2) Have reliable access to a car. 3) Commit to meeting weekly for one year. 4) Complete an application, interview, background check, and orientation. Mentoring requires regular in-person connection. Long travel distances can make it difficult to sustain weekly meetings, so we prioritize mentors who live close to our service areas (within 20 min drive).

About Bolder Options

Bolder Options is a youth mentoring nonprofit focused on healthy youth development, blending physical activity, emotional wellness, goal setting, and community connection. We are proud to be an LGBTQ+ Ally Site and intentionally create inclusive environments where all youth and mentors belong.

Apply Today! Start your mentoring journey here:https://www.bolderoptions.org/mentor-application

Vigil Volunteer

Interim Hospice is actively recruiting Vigil Volunteers to provide a calm, non-anxious presence to our hospice patients who are actively dying.  The Vigil Volunteer provides a bedside vigil to support the patient as well as family members.  If you are looking to provide care, support and presence, please reach out to Interim Hospice.  

Looking to make a high impact in a small amount of time? Sign up to be a mock interviewer for 10th graders at Washington Tech Magnet School. Curriculum and training are provided!

A Patient Companion Volunteer provides companionship to a patient in the final months, weeks and/or days of life, offering support to family members and caregivers alike.  As a Patient Companion Volunteer, you can go for walks, listen to music, discuss life, read and/or write letters for the patient.  The opportunities are endless, only bound by your imagination.    Help make a difference in a Hospice Patient's life and become a Patient Companion.  

Patient Companion Volunteer's are needed to continue to visit and support our patients.  

Interim Hospice is seeking a Barber and/or Hair Stylist to help support our hospice patients.  Imagine you are unable to go out to have your hair cut and/or styled.  This is a reality for our hospice patients.  You know that feeling you get when you have a new hair cut, trim, wash.  Such an incredible feeling.  If you are an Active MN Cosmetology or Barber with a License and would like to give back to your community, please reach out to Interim Hospice.  We are actively seeking volunteers for this role.  We go wherever our patients call home.  If you are looking to give back to your community, please come volunteer with Interim Hospice.

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 3 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions.

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

Individuals or groups needed for yard care at one of our Wingspan group homes. Whether that be raking, weeding, planting, pruning, painting, or general cleanup, we are always looking for more volunteers to come and enjoy the fresh air and refreshments while making our clients’ yards a thing of beauty! 

Wingspan Life Resources is a non-profit organization that offers residential care in group homes and In-Home programs to adults with developmental disabilities. For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided our clients with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without our wonderful volunteers helping to keep our yards and landscapes looking pleasant and welcoming.

Interested in taking an hour or three to brighten someone’s season? We are very flexible on days, times, durations, and locations, and will try to match you with a group home location of highest need that works best for your travel time. We provide necessary tools and gloves, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own as well. Please reach out to Keller Karlstrom at kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org or 701-205-6233 with any questions!

For over 53 years, Wingspan has provided people impacted by disabilities with enriching living spaces, and the activities and experiences that make those spaces truly a home. We would not be able to accomplish this without you, our wonderful volunteers!

Opportunity: Individuals/groups are needed for seasonal yard clean-up. Raking, planting flowers, weeding, mulching, trimming of trees and hedges. Some equipment and supplies provided but we may encourage large groups to bring extra gloves and rakes. Dates, locations, and times are flexible and can be worked out to fit your group's schedule. We have 36 locations around the metro including Bloomington, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Mounds View, New Hope, Richfield, Roseville, St. Anthony Village, Shoreview, Woodbury and St. Paul. Please contact Keller Karlstrom, Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist, at 701-205-6233 or email kkarlstrom@wingspanlife.org for more information. We will provide refreshments

We have two new openings for Groups Assistant Volunteers! 

This is a recurring weekly volunteer shift where you will be scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday mornings 8:45am- 11:45 am. We are asking for anyone interested to be able to commit to at least the next two months until May. Let us know if you're interested in volunteering for either or both days!

You will always be scheduled to work alongside group staff. They will ask for your help with any of the following tasks:

Please reply to this email if you are interested and available! We are looking to fill this need as soon as possible. 

Each spring we remove the seasonal dome at the Conway Community Center so the field can transition to outdoor programming. Volunteers will assist staff with deflating the dome and removing materials that secure the structure so it can be safely stored for the season.

This is an active volunteer opportunity and may involve lifting, bending, carrying materials, and working outdoors. Staff will provide instructions and tools as needed.

NOTE: The date and shift times may change depending on weather conditions including frost, high winds, or storms.

Date: April 29

Location: Conway Community Center, 2090 Conway Ave, St. Paul, MN 55119

Volunteer Shift and Roles:

Deflating the Dome

7:00 AM -10:00 AM

Volunteers will assist staff as the dome slowly deflates

Board Removal

7:30 AM -10:00 AM

Volunteers will help remove the boards that line the base of the dome

Plate Removal

8:00 AM-10:00 AM

Volunteers will help remove the plates that secure the dome fabric pieces together.

Door Removal and Storage

12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Volunteers will assist staff with removing the dome doors and transporting them to the storage area

Questions?

Please reach out to Volunteer Manager, Sarah Philippe

sphilipp@thesannehfoundation.org

How to sign Up?

Click the link below

Join The Sanneh Foundation for a hands-on Earth Day event at the Conway Community Center in St. Paul. Volunteers will help sprucing up the park, support our community garden, and assist with a family-friendly Earth Day celebration.

Location: Conway Community Center, 2090 Conway Ave, St. Paul, MN 55119

Time: 1:30-7:30-shifts are 2-3 hours 

This is a great opportunity to be outside, get your hands dirty, and make a visible impact in the community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Park Clean up + Event Support

Help Prepare the park and support the Earth Day Celebration

Volunteers will:

Shifts:

Shift 1: 1:30-3:00

Shift 2: 2:30-5:30

Shift 3: 4:30-7:30

Community Garden Clean-Up

Support the Conway Community Garden by helping prepare it for the growing season

Volunteers will:

Clean out and prepare garden beds

Weed and clean up around garden beds

Work alongside staff to support this shared community resource

*Please bring your own gardening tools*

Shifts:

Shift 1: 3:00-5:00

Shift 2: 5:00-7:00

All Volunteers must register and sign up on The Sanneh Foundation's volunteer portal

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:

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!

Overview: Join us for a unique opportunity to partner with Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council (BRIC) to plant trees! BRIC is a special education cooperative that serves 11 small northern Minnesota school districts. Many areas around Bemidji, including BRIC, lost an estimated 9 million trees in the summer of 2025. The BRIC central office building lost most of its surrounding shade and forest trees. It's estimated roughly 100 trees were removed in the area surrounding the building.

Together we'll re-establish a biodiverse and resilient tree canopy! Volunteers will plant large-stock trees into pre-dug holes; this work will include loosening root balls, filling holes with soil, watering, and spreading mulch around newly planted trees. They will cool and clean the air, provide shade, and beautify the community. 

This event is part of the Cooling Minnesota Communities program – an initiative working to mitigate extreme heat, deepen climate resiliency, and increase access to urban tree canopies.

Register through this link! https://www.givepulse.com/event/721564-2026.06.02-Tree-Planting-in-Bemidji

During our 15th year of health wealth and social change, we are inviting you to volunteer with us a t our flagship program "Community Cooks" where we are cooking and eating and talking with community about the change the they want to see. Come see how we use trauma informed nutrition to build community beyond our neighborhood. It is a family fun evening of cooking, eating and courageous conversations. 

 We love spring and getting outside!  We are looking for volunteers to help with planting and weeding, pruning and splitting, and other general yard clean up tasks.  You can sign up as an individual or with a partner or with your family or group. Plants and materials will be provided (or your group can donate).  We ask that you bring your own work gloves and tools.  We have mulitple locations through out the Twin Cities Metro area.  Our homes are typical neighborhood houses with yard and garden space. We will work with you to determine best location as well as schedule a date and time that works best (preferably Mon - Fri).  This is a one time project in mid-to-late May/early June.  With opportunities for summer maintenance as well as fall clean up.  

 We love spring and getting outside!  We are looking for volunteers to help with planting and weeding, pruning and splitting, and other general yard clean up tasks.  You can sign up as an individual or with a partner or with your family or group. Plants and materials will be provided (or your group can donate).  We ask that you bring your own work gloves and tools.  We have mulitple locations through out the Twin Cities Metro area.  Our homes are typical neighborhood houses with yard and garden space. We will work with you to determine best location as well as schedule a date and time that works best (preferably Mon - Fri).  This is a one time project in mid-to-late May/early June.  With opportunities for summer maintenance as well as fall clean up.  

Get together and visit with a man who lives at Living Well's home in West St Paul who is interested in doing outside activities such going for walks, birdwatching, and visiting parks.  He also loves a good conversation!  Scheduling a 1 hour time slot weekly or bi-weekly.  No minimum commitment.  Volunteer onboarding includes background check, driver record check, and virtual & in-person orientation.

Small group of adults in our Living Well home are looking for someone with a passion for all kinds of creativity.  Develop and share projects with people of all skill levels.  Various locations available through out the Twin Cities Metro.  Scheduling is flexible, one day a week. You can volunteer weekly or bi-weekly.  No minimum commitment.  Volunteer onboarding includes background check and virtual & in-person orientation.

If you like to read out loud, please join a person we support in one of our homes to read stories from their collection of books; or bring your own books if there is mutual preferences.  For an hour once a week, or bi-weekly Monday - Friday.  Living Well Disability Services supports people  in all areas of wellness, including the joy of reading, and hope you can join us!  Various locations available in the Twin Cities metro area.

Come have fun hanging out at our small neighborhood community homes doing activities like playing games, reading books, doing puzzles, watching movies, ETC!  Commitment is flexible - once a week, or every other week, or once a month- you pick the day and location.  No experience needed - just have a caring heart and be ready to share some positive energy!  Sign up as an individual, a pair, or a family or small group.  Volunteers under 16 can come with their family.  Various locations in the Twin Cities metro available.

Help keep our food shelf running smoothly by stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean, organized space to ensure food is properly stored. Volunteering usually takes just 1–2 hours. There’s no long-term commitment unless you’d like to be more involved—whether it’s just once or every now and then, it’s completely up to you. Any help is truly appreciated!

Sign up directly here: NCA Volunteer Link
or
https://www.nca-mn.org/get-involved-volunteer

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

Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center (MOCRC) is committed to being a place of peace, wholeness, healing, and justice for all. These values guide how we relate to each other, our guests, and the land. From green initiatives to land and wildlife preservation, from warmly welcoming all people to promoting justice and equity, we seek the flourishing of all living beings.

We know that food plays a large role in nurturing and sustaining us in mind, body, and spirit and we would like to help our community celebrate all the mothers and mother figures out there who work daily on caring for and serving everyone around them. We want to ensure that moms have an opportunity to relax with beautiful views, amazing food, and enjoy our on-site activities! We need volunteers to help greet, serve food and clear tables from 8am-3pm. Training will be offered day-of the event from 8-9am. Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the meal as well!

Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Plymouth Community Center, Plymouth, MN

Join us for Spring Fling: Reach for the Stars!—a unified adult prom celebrating inclusion and community. We’re seeking a volunteer cover band to provide lively, family-friendly music for dancing and fun. A mix of genres and eras is encouraged to appeal to all ages!

Details:

Help make this magical night unforgettable!
Contact: Blair McLaughlin at bmclaughlin@reachforresources.org

Ed Sheeran Concert – US Bank Stadium

Saturday, August 15
Rock from the Heart is recruiting volunteers to support event security at the Morgan Wallen concert at US Bank Stadium. This opportunity allows volunteers to help with stadium operations while generating funds that directly support Rock from the Heart’s mission to raise awareness and provide education around aortic and heart valve disease.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers will assist with event security duties such as bag checks, guest screening, and crowd support.

Why Volunteer:
*Support a major concert at US Bank Stadium
*Be part of the Rock from the Heart Volunteer Security Team
*Help raise funds to support Rock from the Heart programs and events
*Work alongside a reliable, experienced event staffing team

Requirements:

*Completion of required training prior to the event
*Completion of all individual forms (Volunteer Waiver, Media Release, Emergency Contact)
*Background check required for all participants

Required Training Link (must be completed by all new volunteers):
https://workatbest.com/p/VolunteerLink

**Additional training dates will become available after February 2026.

$500 stipend available

Through the Project Success Expeditions program, Minneapolis middle school students have the opportunity to spend a week exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The Project Success BWCA Leader partners with a trained Wilderness Guide to lead a group of middle school students in the BWCA for a week-long canoe and camping trip.

Required Pre-Trip Preparation:

BWCA Trip Execution:

Trip Leaders Must:

Include in your email:

Visit our Volunteer page to learn more! https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/

Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2026 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects.

Sign up for one or several dates here:

Register Here

Projects are best for ages 6+ and are great for students, families, small groups (workplace teams, clubs, scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up with an adult.

No experience necessary! Projects will be lead by Gibbs Farm staff and all supplies, materials and instructions are provided.

Have a question or need to cancel your registration? Email Clare @ RCHS.com.

Day of Instructions:

Volunteers should park in the Gibbs Farm public parking lot of Cleveland Ave and enter the site through the wooden gates, Clare will meet you there!
Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes you can work in.
There are bathrooms and a drinking fountain with water bottle filler on site.

These persons will assist the festival attendees as they arrive and attend the festival.

The work might include greeting attendees as they arrive, handing out programs for the festival, answering questions that arise, and watching over the music instrument cases and other belongings of the musicians while they perform.