Administration and Coordination

Special Events Volunteer: Hammer

October 15, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Disabled Adults and Children

Assist with our Annual Meeting, Reach for Ralph, the Family Day Picnic, or other annual special events as planned. Volunteers can assist with set-up, decorations, food preparation, entertainment, clean-up and various other jobs. These are one-time commitments for each event. Volunteers are kept on a list and can say ‘yes’f or ‘no’ to events as they arise.

Location: 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd.
Ages: 16+ and up
Date(s): TBD
Time(s): TBD
Contact: cthoma@hammer.org
Website: http://www.hammer.org
Time Commitment: TBD

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Senior Hunger Site Volunteer: Second Harvest Heartland

October 5, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Homeless and Hunger Needs, Seniors

Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years and over through the Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS). Volunteers in this role assist at distribution sites where Second Harvest Heartland gives out the boxes of groceries. You can assist in the setup, certification and recertification of clients who receive a box and help senior clients carrying their boxes and/or loading them into their vehicles. This position is physical, fast-paced, and offers face-to-face client interaction. Current Needs:

High Need! Parker Skyview in Minneapolis on the 2nd Friday morning of the month from 8:45-10:45am (Oromo speaking skills a plus)
High Need! Knox Landing in Bloomington on the 1st Wednesday afternoon of the month from 12:30-2:30 pm (Russian speaking skills a plus)
Spring Manor in Minneapolis on the 2nd Friday morning of the month from 7:45-9:00 am (Somali, Oromo or Amharic speaking skills a plus!)
Village at Franklin Station in Bloomington on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:30-10:30am (carrying boxes only)
Horn Towers in Minneapolis on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 12:00-1:45pm
Ebenezer Park Apartments in Minneapolis on the second Monday of the month from 11:30am-2:00pm (focus on carrying boxes)
Robbins Landing in Robbinsdale on the 3rd Friday of the month from 12:15-1:15pm (focus on carrying boxes)
SACA Food Shelf in Columbia Heights on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:15am-12:15pm (focus on carrying boxes)

Location: 7101 Winnetka Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428, Volunteers enter through the front. Brooklyn Park: Office Hours Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; volunteer shifts available Tuesday–Saturday.
Ages: 8+
Date(s): Tuesday – Saturday
Time(s): Varies
Contact: 651.282.0901 or Volunteer Services
Website: http://www.2harvest.org
Time Commitment: Varies

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Senior Hunger Site Partner: Second Harvest Heartland

October 5, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Homeless and Hunger Needs, Seniors

Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years and over through the Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS). Volunteers in this role lead distribution sites where Second Harvest Heartland gives out the boxes of groceries. Working alongside the other volunteers, the Site Partner is in charge of running the grocery distribution for seniors by providing excellent customer service to our clients, cultivating and maintaining customer service excellence, and ensuring smooth, effective communication between volunteers, participants and Second Harvest Heartland Site Coordinator. This position is physical, fast-paced, and offers face-to-face client interaction on a monthly basis.

Current Need:

Nicollet Towers in Minneapolis on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 8:45-10:45am
Hopkins Village Apartments in Hopkins on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9:15-10:45am

ocation: 7101 Winnetka Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428, Volunteers enter through the front. Brooklyn Park: Office Hours Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; volunteer shifts available Tuesday–Saturday.
Ages: 8+
Date(s): Tuesday – Saturday
Time(s): Varies
Contact: 651.282.0901 or Volunteer Services
Website: http://www.2harvest.org
Time Commitment: Varies

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Mens Personal Shopper: Project for Pride in Living

October 5, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Ages 18+, Families

Ready for Success provides lower-income women and men working towards self-sufficiency with gently used and new professional clothing and accessories suitable for job interviews and the workplace.

Volunteers provide an essential service by assisting our clients in shopping our sites for multiple professional outfits, personal care products, accessories, and more. At Ready for Success, our goal is to provide clients with a complete and enjoyable shopping experience. We also want our volunteers to enjoy themselves and feel a sense of fulfillment by contributing to our program.

Ready for Success Men’s Program is looking for volunteers interested in working 1:1 with men entering or re-entering the workplace to act as personal shoppers, assisting them with assembling professional wardrobes through weekday appointments.

Men’s Program Location: 819 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis 55404
Schedule: Flexible 2-hour weekday shifts
(weekly, semiweekly, or monthly)
Preferred times are M, W, or Friday mornings.

Responsibilities:

Act as a role model to our program clients
Dress code of business casual or business professional required
Display a positive attitude
Treat program clients with dignity and respect the confidentiality of their situations

Qualifications:

Weekday availability
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Good communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Reliable, outgoing, responsible, flexible, patient
Retail experience, &/or knowledge of appropriate fashion for today’s job market
Commit to one year of involvement and sign up for at least one 2-hour shift per month

Application Process:

Application
Interview with staff
References and online background check

Contact Gary Veazie to apply or learn more at: 612-872-1509 or gary@readyforsuccessmn.org

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Individual and Group Volunteer Needs: Salvation Army

October 5, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Age Groups, Ages 12 and under, Ages 12+, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Children and Teens, Computers and Technology, Cooking, Disabled Adults and Children, Families, Homeless and Hunger Needs, Housing and/or Maintenance and Repair, Seniors

Here you will find information about applying to be a volunteer. Whether you are looking for a one-time opportunity or something ongoing, read on to learn how you can sign up and do the most good in your community.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/volunteer

Holiday Opportunities:
Bell Ringing
Coat Distribution
Spread the Warmth!
Toy Shop Registration – Administrative Support
Holiday Meals
Christmas Toy Shop Distribution
Christmas Decorators

Group Opportunities: Complete a Volunteer Application
Donation Sorting
Landscaping/Gardening/Lawn Care
Office Cleaning/Organizing
Painting
Special Programming/Entertainment
Food Distributions

Individual Opportunities:
Basic Needs / Housing Programs
-Food Shelf Shopper — Locations across the metro
-Kitchen Cleaner/Organizer — Brooklyn Park
-Security Assistant — Minneapolis

Working with Youth
-Character-Building Class Leader — Locations across the metro
-After-School Program Leader — Minneapolis and St. Paul

Disaster Relief
-Disaster Relief Worker — Locations across the metro
Salvation Army Stores
-Store Volunteer — Locations across the metro

Professional / Technical Skills
-Computer Lab Supervisor — Minneapolis
-Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant — Minneapolis
-Driver — Locations across the metro
-Facility Maintenance Assistant — Locations across the metro
-Administrative Support — Roseville
-Wednesday Evening Receptionist — NE Minneapolis
-Share Your Skills — Locations across the metro

Project-Based
-Landscape/Gardening/Lawn Care — Locations across the metro
-Office Cleaning/Organizing — Locations across the metro

Location: Varies
Ages: All Ages
Date(s): Varies
Time(s): Varies
Contact: 651-746-3426
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/volunteer
Time Commitment: Varies

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Volunteer Opps: City of Plymouth

September 30, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Ages 12+, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Environment - Gardening - Outdoor Activities, Sports and Recreation

All volunteers interested in a regular, ongoing position or short-term projects are required to complete a volunteer application. Once received, we’ll call you to set up a time to discuss your volunteer interests. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please call 763-509-5230 to make an appointment.

Listed below are some ongoing volunteer opportunities. There are also volunteer opportunities at many of the City events. Please contact Volunteer Services for more information at 763-509-5230.

Adopt a Storm Drain: Prevent storm water pollution from entering wetlands, streams and lakes by keeping storm drains clear of leaves, grass clippings, yard waste, snow and ice.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Provide critical support at emergency scenes and disaster sites. Receive training to assist in critical situations such as missing children, tornadoes, or other natural or man-made disasters. Participate in a number of community education, preparedness planning and prevention activities. Must live or work in Plymouth, be 21 years or older, pass a criminal background check and possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license. Applications are due January 31, 2020.

Police Reserves: Assist sworn officers with traffic and crowd control, transportation of prisoners, surveillance and patrol activities, special events and other education programs. Must be 21 years or older, commit to 15 hours a month, have a clean driving record and background check.

Hockey Ticket Takers: November – February
Take Tickets at high school hockey games.

Ice Skating Assistant: Assist beginning youth skaters during evening and weekend lessons; must be confident on ice. (Seasonally coinciding with lesson schedules.)

Summer Teen Volunteer Program: The summer Teen Volunteer Program is an excellent opportunity for teens 14 and older to learn leadership skills and gain valuable experience working with children. Teens assist with summer recreation programs and events, including playgrounds, day camp, sports, art, music and more.

Applications for Summer 2020 will be available mid-March. Call 763-509-5230 for any questions.

Location: Varies
Ages: Varies
Date(s): All year long
Time(s): varies
Contact: Jackie Maas; jmaas@plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5230
Time Commitment: Varies

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Marketing/Events Volunteer: Hearts & Hammers

May 6, 2019

in Administration and Coordination, Ages 18+, Housing and/or Maintenance and Repair

*** PLEASE CHECK BACK SPRING 2020 FOR UPDATES ***

Duties:

Website/ Social Media
Events/Fundraisers
Internships
Photography

Location: On-Site
Ages: 18+
Date(s): Spring 2020
Time(s): Varies
Contact: 651-636-0797 or info@heartsandhammers.org
https://heartsandhammers.org/individual-volunteer-registration-form/
Website: https://heartsandhammers.org/
Time Commitment: Varies; duration dependent on volunteer availability.

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Volunteers Needed: Senior Community Services

September 27, 2018

in Administration and Coordination, Age Groups, Ages 12 and under, Ages 12+, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Companionship, Environment - Gardening - Outdoor Activities, Housing and/or Maintenance and Repair, Seniors

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

Senior Community Services relies on volunteers. Help us help more older adults! Last year, thousands of amazing volunteers came together to assist older adults and support their caregivers. Join us!

Help older adults in your community. We cover all of Suburban Hennepin County and Minneapolis, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield, St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park and the surrounding communities, Minnetonka, Wayzata, and the eastern Lake Minnetonka communities. Let us know where you would like to volunteer!

Group Registration Form
Ongoing Individual Registration Form

Looking for a Group Volunteer Opportunity?

Volunteer with the HOME Program! Our volunteers help older adults stay in their homes by providing assistance with outdoor chores, like raking, window washing, gardening, etc. they are unable to do themselves. We are looking for volunteers all through warm weather season. HOME Program volunteers are all about neighbors helping neighbors.

You choose the date and time that works best for your group! Volunteering with Senior Community Services is fun and flexible. We ask for a minimum of two hours, but three or more is ideal. We schedule groups starting in late April through the end of November for Spring Yard Cleanup to Summer Outdoor Chores to Fall Raking and everything in between!

Help older adults in your community. We cover all of Suburban Hennepin County and Minneapolis. Let us know where you would like to volunteer!

We welcome groups of all sizes, from 1-100. Volunteer on your own, with a friend, corporate work team, neighborhood group, service league, high school group, faith group, or family. Volunteering with the HOME Program is great for team building or just spending time together.

Kids are welcome! Looking for a kid friendly volunteer opportunity? Kids 7 or older are welcome to volunteer with an adult. Kids 16 years old or older are welcome to volunteer on their own.

Looking for an Ongoing Individual Volunteer Opportunity?

We love our volunteers!

The HOME Program needs volunteers to help with home maintenance. If you’re handy, join us as a Handy Person! We are also looking for Mowers and Snow Shovelers. We also need volunteers for projects like weeding a garden or painting a shed, steps, etc.

Our individual volunteers help older adults stay safe at home.

Do you prefer an office environment? Volunteer as an Administrative Assistant or Graphic Designer. Graphic design work can be done remotely. Graphic design volunteers will need access to Adobe products for print and digital communication projects.

See our application above and let us know how you would like to help!

Want to stay connected? Subscribe to our monthly volunteer newsletter!

Subscribe to the HOME volunteer newsletter

Location: Varies
Ages: 7+
Date(s): Varies
Time(s): Varies
Contact: Cat at 952-767-7894, c.beringer@seniorcommunity.org
Website: http://seniorcommunity.org/volunteer

Time Commitment:Varies

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Volunteer Opportunties: Hennepin County Library

March 9, 2018

in Administration and Coordination, Age Groups, Ages 12 and under, Ages 12+, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Children and Teens, Education and Tutoring, Families

Support your library’s daily operations, programs and services.

FOR ADULTS (ages 20+)…

How to apply:
*Check out the current volunteer opportunities.
*Complete a volunteer application.
*View the online orientation.
*Schedule an interview.

Web usability sessions
Volunteers needed to participate in usability sessions to help improve the library website.

FOR TEENS (ages 12-19)…

How to apply:
*Check with your local Hennepin County library about volunteer opportunities for teens.
*If there are volunteer openings, complete the teen volunteer application (PDF) and bring it to the library.
*A library staff member will contact you.

Omnitheater Tickets
Library volunteers who have worked hours can receive up to two free tickets to the Omnitheater at the Science Museum as well as free admission to the museum.

Location: Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N., Plymouth, MN 55446
Ages: 12+
Date(s): varies
Time(s): varies
Contact: 612-543-8633
Website: https://www.hclib.org/about/support
Time Commitment: varies

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Volunteer Initiatives: City of Wayzata

March 5, 2018

in Administration and Coordination, Age Groups, Ages 12 and under, Ages 12+, Ages 16+, Ages 18+, Environment - Gardening - Outdoor Activities, Seniors

Please join us in helping our City and building community spirit. There are many volunteer opportunities to fit flexible schedules. Use the Volunteer Form to express your interest or provide comments about our program or send an email to the program coordinators. The following volunteer initiatives are available:

Big Woods Initiative
Gardens Initiative
Public Works Administrative Initiative
Senior Initiative

Volunteers are needed to help with the facilitation of on-going activities and to brainstorm additional programs. Volunteers are needed as drivers to various events, mostly in the community.

Location: Varies
Ages: Varies
Date(s): Varies
Time(s): Varies
Contact: volunteers@wayzata.org
Website: http://www.wayzata.org/FormCenter/Events-4/Volunteer-Program-Application-44
Time Commitment: Varies

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Administration and Coordination

Special Events Volunteer: Hammer

Senior Hunger Site Volunteer: Second Harvest Heartland

Senior Hunger Site Partner: Second Harvest Heartland

Mens Personal Shopper: Project for Pride in Living

Individual and Group Volunteer Needs: Salvation Army

Volunteer Opps: City of Plymouth

Marketing/Events Volunteer: Hearts & Hammers

Volunteers Needed: Senior Community Services

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

Volunteer Opportunties: Hennepin County Library

Support your library’s daily operations, programs and services.

FOR ADULTS (ages 20+)…

FOR TEENS (ages 12-19)…

Volunteer Initiatives: City of Wayzata

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