Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of services in communities throughout Minnesota.

In light of COVID-19, we are working hard to shift our approach to best meet the needs of our Minnesota neighbors. Take a look below at the opportunities that can make the biggest impact at this time.

We are also in need of items to support our programs. You can learn more about how to donate items to meet these needs on our in-kind opportunities page.

Northeast MN

Duluth area
Support families experiencing a crisis by providing a safe and temporary place for children age 12 and younger. Must be a licensed provider – child care, foster care or child care center.
Answer calls from parents requesting emergency child care for children age 12 and younger. Volunteers must pass a background check and have a smart phone.

South Central MN

Answer calls from parents requesting emergency child care for children age 12 and younger. Volunteers must pass a background check and have a smart phone.

Statewide

Various locations available
We are seeking volunteers to provide support to caregivers and older adult family members.
Various locations available
Provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to children and youth and make a lasting difference in their lives.
Various locations
Help us feed youth experiencing homelessness by bringing groceries to the Metro Homeless Youth drop-in center. A shopping list will be provided for volunteers.
Help Meals on Wheels with a variety of opportunities such as portioning hot food, assembling shelf-stable emergency meals and delivering these meals Monday - Friday.
Various locations available
We are seeking volunteers to provide companionship to older adults via the phone or virtual means until it is safe to resume in-home visiting. This program is open to all age groups and receives a monthly stipend.
Various locations
We are seeking volunteers to provide companionship to older adults. Tax free stipends and travel reimbursement are given to members of this program.
Various locations
The Voter Outreach Fellow will volunteer and engage in voter outreach, education, and assistance.

Nationwide

Various locations available
Help children recover from disaster and learn resiliency skills at Camp Noah!