Volunteer Opportunities
Lawn Mower Volunteer : DARTS is seeking volunteers to help older neighbors stay independent in their home. Adopt the yard of an older adult in Dakota County and take care of mowing their lawn all summer. Hours are flexible.
Project Coordinator for Mock Interviews @ Goodwill : Great leadership opportunity! The Project Coordinator is a liaison between HandsOn Twin Cities, Goodwill, and volunteers, who are providing mock interviews for people with barriers to employment. Training provided by HOTC and a Goodwill/Easter Seals representative will be on-site. Monthly, third Thursday morning. Six month commitment.
Research Assistant – Group Residential Housing :Seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to provide technical support to the Research and Evaluation Unit of Ramsey County Community Human Services (CHS) in St. Paul. Activities such as data collection, analysis, and report drafting. Experience in data gathering methods. Comfortable with culturally diverse population. Ten hours per week for six months with flexible scheduling.
Patient & Family Support Hospice Volunteer-St Paul: HealthPartners Hospice & Palliative Care seeks compassionate volunteers to make a difference in the lives of individuals at the end of life. Provide support through activities such as running errands, caregiver relief, continuous support during the patient’s last days/hours of life, and emotional support to patients and their families. A 24-hour volunteer training, background check and references required.
Game Night Volunteers :Fraser provides a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the Twin Cities. They are seeking volunteers to help lead game nights (bingo, yard games, board games or other) for residents.
Harriet’s Closet :Tubman is seeking a ¬Clothes Closet Coordinator Assistant to be responsible for the daily running and operating of Harriet’s Closet, a free clothing closet that provides casual and business appropriate attire to women in need at Tubman Center West in Minneapolis. Daytime, six hours per week for six months.
Card Player: Hammer Residences works with adults and children with developmental disabilities. They are seeking a male volunteer who would enjoy playing cards with a male resident. Flexible scheduling.
Volunteer Mentor :Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota is looking for volunteers to mentor adult male and female reentry participants that have transitioned out of correctional facilities and are in the reentry program. Must be comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds. Mentoring will be focused on goals such as securing employment, family relationships or financial literacy.
Family Volunteering: Looking to volunteer with your family? Trying to find opportunities suitable for young children? Doing Good Together helps people raise compassionate and socially conscious children through family volunteerism. www.doinggoodtogether.org
Usher The States Theatre Company in Hopkins seeks volunteer ushers. Have a blast while you see great youth theatre for free! Taking tickets, handing out programs, seating guests. Wednesday through Sundays.
Looking for more opportunities from HandsOn Twin Cities? Check out their website or email them at info@handsontwincities.org