Needs From: United Way of Central Minnesota Volunteer Connection

At Bri's Lodge, we provide support and resources to individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive community where individuals can find comfort, understanding, and hope during their grieving process.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our working Board of Directors. As a working board, each member plays an active role in both the strategic and hands-on efforts that keep our organization moving forward.

Your primary focus would be supporting our marketing and outreach initiatives. This includes helping to develop strategies that promote our organization, increase public awareness of our mission, and attract new supporters, partners, and donors. You may also assist in identifying and vetting businesses or service providers when outsourcing is necessary.

As a working board member, your responsibilities will include:

Your experience and commitment to serving others would be a vital asset to our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of those experiencing grief. While the time commitment is meaningful, the impact is immeasurable—and deeply rewarding.

I’d be happy to discuss this opportunity further and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for considering joining our board and supporting our mission. We look forward to the possibility of working with you.

Bri's Lodge is a grief and loss center located in Waite Park. We received a grant to transform one of our offices into a grief companion room but we are seeking items to complete the transformation. 

Compared to non-bereaved children, bereaved children experience lower self esteem, lower grades, higher risk of depression, suicide attempts, drug abuse, violent crime involvements and more psychiatric difficulties. Help us in completing this transformation so children do not need to grieve alone!

Please contact our office at (320) 217-2029 for more information or specific details regarding these items.

Aslan Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Medical Billing & Coding Volunteer to help ensure accurate, timely, and mission-driven billing practices. This behind-the-scenes role directly supports our ability to provide affordable, Christ-centered healthcare to those who are uninsured, underinsured, or struggling to access care.

Responsibilities may include:
- Reviewing patient visit documentation for proper coding
- Entering codes and billing information into the EMR system
- Assisting with claim submission and tracking
- Helping resolve billing errors or discrepancies
- Supporting staff in maintaining compliance with Medicaid/Medicare billing regulations

Experience with medical billing and coding, and familiarity with Tebra (our EMR and billing platform) is a plus. Volunteers must be organized, discreet with sensitive information, and aligned with our mission and values.

A background check is required for this position.
Flexible hours available—ideal for current or retired billing professionals, students studying medical administration, or anyone with a heart to serve using their administrative gifts.

Aslan Health is seeking friendly and dependable Medical Assistant Volunteers to support both front desk operations and clinical care in our Christ-centered clinic. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us serve our community by creating a welcoming, efficient, and compassionate environment for every patient.

Responsibilities may include:

-Assisting with patient check-in and rooming

-Taking basic vitals (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.)

-Preparing exam rooms and restocking supplies

-Supporting providers during patient visits

-Light administrative tasks as needed

No certification is required, but prior medical or clinic experience is helpful. We provide training for all tasks. Volunteers must be dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working in a faith-based, patient-focused setting.

A background check is required for all Medical Assistant Volunteers.

Flexible scheduling is available—ideally 4 to 8 hours per week. A great opportunity for students, retirees, or anyone looking to serve in a meaningful, hands-on way!

Company Description:

MNeurodivergent is a 501C-3 non-profit organization located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Our mission is to reduce isolation among neurodivergent individuals by creating welcoming spaces that support them in making meaningful connections with others. We organize a variety of social events, including coffee shop meet-ups and movie nights, that cater to different interests such as crafting and gaming. Our events provide the right level of structure and support for neurodiverse individuals, allowing them to be themselves and build their social networks. We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and welcome neurodiverse individuals from all backgrounds and identities.

Role Description

This is a volunteer role as an Weekend/Week Night Event Organizer with MNeurodivergent. As an Event Organizer, you will be responsible for planning and managing social events in the Saint Cloud area. This is a in person role at events that will also require coordinating/planning of events in between. You will ensure events are well-organized, inclusive, and accessible. Your tasks will involve coordinating with venues, promoting events, handling event logistics, communicating with attendees, and providing excellent customer service. Events will be on the weekends, and potentially week nights depending on availability. Work will not occur during regular business hours.

Qualifications

Previous Event Planning and Event Management skills a plus

Online proficiency with websites like Facebook and MeetUp

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Previous Experience in coordinating inclusive and accessible events a plus

Knowledge of neurodiversity and lived experience as a neurodivergent individual is a plus

Experience in the non-profit sector or with community organizations is beneficial

Availability on weekends required. Availability on week nights a plus

Description: This is a volunteer Regional Event Coordinator role at MNeurodivergent. The coordinator will be responsible for planning and organizing social events, managing communication with attendees, providing customer service, overseeing event logistics, finding other potential local volunteer candidates, locating businesses/local community partners to collaborate on events with, fundraising for local activities, and managing local social media presences. This is a hybrid role based in the Saint Cloud Area

Responsibilities: 

Find events in local community to advertise MNeurodivergent at

Find Neurodivergent people in the local community who are interested in becoming various types of MNeurodivergent volunteers

Look for social media groups, or other public spaces in your local community to advertise MNeurodivergent at

Attend Monthly meetings with the MNeurodivergent board to discuss status of the region you are in charge of

Find additional volunteers in your area

Host events in your chapter

Driving sister to their doctor appointments (use your own car, we pay mileage)

4.When finished bring her home.

Receptionist

We need help with organizing D Blake Center. We have three rooms to be organized. School Year Hours  3 PM - 6 PM/ Summer Hours 1 PM - 4 PM. 

We could always use help with serving food, read black history books and help decorating the fresh leaders recreation room. Background checks  are required, D Blake Center will pay for them.  

Do you enjoy sharing your gift of music? St. Benedict's Community is looking for a pianist to play for our Ecumenical service 2x a month. If interested, reach out to Allissa at 320-281-1280 for more information!

Looking for volunteers, interns, students to engage with survivors and or sexual abuse by providing positive adult companionship with meal prep, board gaming, meditation support groups, YMCA visits, health and wellness, and arts and crafts. 

We are a non-profit organization seeking compassionate volunteers to help tag clothes for children in our community who face clothing insecurities. In you are interested in volunteering and making an positive impact. Please contact us at Community Angels. 

Looking for an organization to host a hygiene drive for personal hygiene needs for school agers who face insecurities due to families financial hardships and or homelessness. 

General Construction Volunteers for Central MN Habitat for Humanity work alongside our dedicated construction teams and crew leaders to build affordable homes with low-income families.

Construction volunteers participate in the building of homes at most stages of construction. No Experience Necessary! We will provide the tools, training and safety equipment needed. Volunteers are not asked to do tasks that make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Volunteers can sign up one-time or on an ongoing basis depending on their preference. Individuals and groups are welcomed! 

For more information, you can visit www.cmhfh.org, call or text 320-248-8256 or email volunteer@cmhfh.org.

Our Young Adult Program is dedicated to empowering individuals ages 17–24 who are taking the critical step toward independent living. Many of these young adults face significant financial challenges that make it difficult to procure the basic household items necessary for a healthy and secure living space. We are seeking support in the form of household supplies to help them start this new chapter with dignity, stability, and comfort.

Items needed include (but are not limited to):

Bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets)

Towels and washcloths

Kitchen supplies (pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cups)

Cleaning supplies (brooms, mops, laundry detergent, disinfectant)

Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products)

Small appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers)

Storage bins, hangers, and organizational items

Brenda’s Helping Hands NFP recognizes that young adulthood is a critical transition period filled with important decisions about education, employment, relationships, and personal identity. Our Young Adult Program is designed to support individuals ages 17–24 who are navigating life after high school, often without the consistent guidance or support they need to succeed.

We are seeking mentors to be part of this essential program, individuals who can offer time, insight, and encouragement to help guide young adults through the challenges of adulthood. Many of our participants face barriers such as unstable housing, limited access to education, past trauma, and lack of family support. A caring mentor can provide the stability, accountability, and motivation they need to stay focused on their goals and build a strong foundation for their future.

Love coffee and good conversation? St. Benedict’s Community is looking for a friendly volunteer to join us for biweekly coffee chats at Benedict Homes, our assisted living memory care unit. You choose the day and time that works best for you. Join us in creating meaningful connections—one cup at a time!

All volunteers at St. Benedicts must complete an application, background check, fingerprinting, and an onboarding session before starting. The entire process typically takes about two weeks to complete. If you are interested in this role or have any questions, please reach out to Allissa, Volunteer Specialist, for more information! 

320-281-1280

AllissaVolk@Ecumen.Org

We receive donated durable medical equipment. It needs to be cleaned and often will get minor repairs to ensure it's in the best shape donate to a person or family that needs it, at no cost!

This can include but isn't limited to: walkers that need new feet, wheelchairs that need replaced armrests or new wheels, power chairs that need batteries replaced, and rollators that need new breaks. You can usually find that duct tape needs to be removed from everything!  We do live in MN and that seems to be the answer to all things broken.

If you like to make repairs and a big difference, please join us today! 

We have our Donated Equipment Program open on Saturdays from 9am-12pm.  We are looking for people to be at the office to accept new donations and help give out donated equipment.

This involves greeting people with a smile.  Helping unload and/or load, or carry items (not heavy).  Ensuring you enter the information into a form on an IPad.  And Listening to the story of the equipment or celebrate that someone received something they really needed.

In the down time, cleaning equipment that has come in.

Office Management/Administrative: Organization of meetings, events, and conferences. Manage databases, preparing letters, presentations, and reports. Inventory checks for office supplies to prepare order lists. • Transition Management: Assist clients with creating transitional plans and documents to outline project expectations, scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Ensuring plans are carried out in a timely manner. Keeping all parties updated on progress. Problem solving skills required for this position. • Housing Management: Ensuring clients are happy and satisfied with their living situations. Assist clients in finding new housing if they wish to do so. • Employment Coach: Assist clients into a matched role based on their skills and experiences. Identify and connect clients to education, skills training, work-based training, and placement opportunities while documenting all communications and follow-up. • Receptionist: Perform clerical tasks within the office to support daily operations. Tasks include signing in guests, answering calls, greeting visitors, sorting, and distributing mail. Outreach • Cleaning CREW: vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Dusting ceilings, light fittings, countertops, and loose furniture. Scrubbing and sanitizing toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures. Emptying trash cans. Washing and drying windows and doors. Reporting any breakages that occur during the cleaning process. Informing supervisor of repairs that need to be done. • Interactive CREW: Visit with clients at VREC or at place of residency to have conversations, play a game, do a small craft or project together. • Moving CREW: Responsible for moving, loading, unloading and set-up of furniture and household goods during client deliveries and pick-ups of donated furniture. • Organizing CREW: Evaluate a client’s current organizing challenge and develop a plan that honors their vision, timeline, budget, and personality. Organize any room or space in a residential home, including home offices. Teach custom needs, values, and goals. • Transportation CREW: Assist clients with transportation needs; appointments, errands, events. • Veteran Hospice CREW: play cards, read, hold hands, walk/wheelchair strolls, letter writing, support, companionship, and socialization with veterans who are in hospice or end of life living situations. • Community Event CREW: Attend variety of events throughout the community to promote VREC and stay connected with other organizations and people. Enrichment • Enrichment Coordinator: Responsible for implementing and coordinating life enriching activities. Partnership with social services agencies and working with other programs/groups who visit. Monitor and support clients’ projects. Provide support to activities. • Enrichment Assistant: Provide support to the Enrichment Coordinator • Specialists, Instructors, Presenters, Crafters: teach, demonstrate, or lecture on specific topics. Develop curriculum, prepare materials, and course outlines. Let us know what you have to offer. • Enrichment CREW: general helper, sewing, games, woodworking, art, yoga, massage, nails, hair, cards, scrapbooking, crafting of all kinds. • Equine Therapy: Help veterans and family members with transportation to and from. Assist at Gaits of Hope, ask to volunteer at the ranch. • Whole Health Services: includes but is not limited to; individuals who have a background in massage, hair, nails, reiki, healing touch, and nutrition, etc. If you have a service not listed and interested in volunteering, please contact VREC, we’d love to hear what you have to offer. Rosie’s Boutique • Store Manager: daily operations of the boutique duties; motivating sales, supervising, and training staff, maintain statistical and financial records, dealing with customer queries and complaints. Registers sales; itemizing and totaling customers’ purchases. Bagging and wrapping items as needed. • Store Associate: responsible for providing customers with an excellent buying experience through hospitality, and answer questions. Maintain the store, stocking shelves, maintaining organization and cleaning. Registers sales; itemizing and totaling customers’ purchases. Bagging and wrapping items as needed. • Community Event Sales: attend different community events or craft shows to sell items. Registers sales; itemizing and totaling customers’ purchases. Bagging and wrapping items as needed. • Fundraising CREW: Raise awareness of organizations work, goals and financial needs. Organize activities to raise funds or solicit and gather donations or gifts. Children’s area • Kid’s CREW: Provide care to children in the facility. Lead in fun activities. Keeps the kid’s area tidy-up. Provides consistent behavioral expectations and structure. Encourages healthy habits and hygiene. Help with homework and tutoring, optional. Facility Management • Handymen CREW: Assist with tasks to keep facility looking good. Woodworking skills, electrical and plumbing etc. • Janitorial CREW: vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. Dusting ceilings, light fittings, countertops, and loose furniture. Scrubbing and sanitizing toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures. Emptying trash cans. Washing and drying windows and doors. Reporting any breakages that occur during the cleaning process. Informing supervisor of repairs that need to be done. • Gardening CREW: Seasonal; plant flowers and vegetables, weed and harvest. • Donation CREW: document, catalog, and organize items that are donated and provide donors with receipts. • Supply CREW: organizes, stores, and distributes supplies; office, crafts, and cleaning. • Party Planner: coordinate food potlucks, prepare supplies, coordinate clean up, for birthday parties or special events. • Grant Writer: responsible for finding funding opportunities and writing polished proposals to earn grant money. Technology • Web Designer: develops, designs, and delivers web site structure for internet site. • Social Media: designing and creating posts on upcoming and live events. • Security Cameras: experience with setting up and monitoring system. • Graphic Designer: design posters, flyers, and advertisements.

In addition to food, we offer personal care products to shoppers in our Food Shelf. Our most-needed items include: Toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, razors and deodorant. 

Please see our Amazon Wishlist for a full, updated list of our needs: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IAEHWJZYKEFZ?ref_=wl_shar

Our Basic Everyday Essentials program provides families with clothing and household items. We accept small appliances (like toasters and coffee pots), cookware, pots, pans, silverware, water bottles, dishes, blankets, quilts, etc.

Please see our Amazon Wishlist for a full, updated list of our needs: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IAEHWJZYKEFZ?ref_=wl_shar

We have an ongoing need for non-perishable items such as pasta, soup, cereal, peanut butter, sugar, oil and spices.

Please see our Amazon Wishlist for a full, updated list of our needs: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IAEHWJZYKEFZ?ref_=wl_shar

In Central Minnesota, many people struggle to get essentials like soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, and other items that most of us take for granted. Families and individuals within our community are forced to make heartbreaking choices between necessities and other crucial expenses. Join us as we collect donations of basic need items to ensure everyone has access to the essentials and bring a little comfort to those who need it most.  Items requested are body wash, conditioner, dental floss and toothpaste, laundry soap, lotion, mouthwash, razors, tampons/pads, toilet paper, and Vaseline. Donations can be dropped off at United Way of Central Minnesota, 921 1st Street North, St. Cloud, Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am to noon. Contact Mary Krippner, Director of Volunteer Engagement at mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org or 320-223-7991.

Tri-CAP Volunteer Drivers provide much-needed transportation for passengers going to medical appointments, family visitations and other essential needs in and around communities of Central Minnesota. Tri-CAP Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles, determine their own schedules, and are paid a mileage reimbursement at the federal IRS rate (2025 $.70/mile) starting from the driver's door. We offer some meal reimbursement and a daily startup fee. Long distance and short trips available. Drivers choose the distance and area they will travel. Very flexible schedule. Our volunteers say that helping people gives them a good feeling. If you are interested in experiencing that “good feeling” call Tri-CAP at 320-251-1612 or visit our website at https://tricap.org/volunteer.

We are looking for volunteers to drive our agency owned minivans and provide much needed rides for passengers in the St. Cloud area. This is a good opportunity for couples/friends to volunteer together! A valid driver's license and good driving record is required. We have many time slots available from the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We prefer a two hour or more per shift time commitment, but we are flexible. Let us know what would fit in your schedule. Our office is located in Waite Park near Quarry Park and that is where you would pick up the van for your scheduled shift. Training provided. Please call 320-251-1612 or 320-257-4480 if interested. We look forward to hearing from you.

Volunteering for Coborn Cancer Center is a richly, rewarding experience. Serving the needs of our patients, their family and caregivers is both challenging and inspiring, and we're grateful that you're interested in helping out.

Your role as a volunteer is to provide more than just your time and energy-it's also to offer support, courage, solace and joy to our patients, their loved ones and our staff in your own unique way. 

We rely on our caring volunteers  in many important capacities to further our work of improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer. As a volunteer for Coborn Cancer Center you will be contributing to something very important to our community and you will have the chance to make a difference.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online Volunteer Application.

Volunteer Positions

Volunteer opportunities at Coborn Cancer Center are patient-focused. Each position plays a vital role for providing quality patient care with personal service to patients their families and caregivers. Whether their needs are directions or simply something to read while they wait, we will do everything to ensure that patients have the best experience possible.   

Infusion Center Day & Evenings

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday

Responsibilities: This volunteer position provides caring support to patients and families in treatment areas to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Healing Center Concierge

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Responsibilities: Volunteers provide a welcoming smile, information and caring support to guests visiting Coborn Healing Center, a 100% philanthropy-funded connection place for survivorship services that truly enhance our patients' lives throughout their cancer journey. The Coborn Healing Center will be built adjacent to Coborn Cancer Center and is expected to be fully operational by mid-2018.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Responsibilities: These specially trained Pet Partners volunteers and their handlers provide both psychological and physiological benefits in the patient experience. These types of therapies facilitate changing routine clinical environments into a warmer, friendlier and more comfortable environment for patients and their families or caregivers.

Musicians

Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Responsibilities: Provide soothing comforting music in our waiting / reception areas to facilitate a less clinical and more comfortable environment for patients, families, caregivers, and staff.

Office Support

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Responsibilities: Provide flexible day to day support with assembly of special projects, filing, data entry, mailings, and maintaining patient support supplies. Good communication and basic computer skills preferred.

Location: CentraCare Health Plaza | 1900 CentraCare Circle | St. Cloud, MN 56303 | 320-255-5638 or 320-229-5199 ext. 70857

Volunteers provide a friendly caring walking escort or wheelchair transport for patients and guests throughout the facility. Volunteers work as a team to complete errands and deliver flowers, mail and packages to patients at St. Cloud Hospital. Enhance a positive patient care environment to provide a superior patient experience.

Project H.E.A.L. (Health, Education, Access, Link) is an outreach program of CentraCare Family Health Center. Project H.E.A.L. offers free health screenings and basic care at various Central Minnesota locations for those who have little or no insurance.

The goal of Project H.E.A.L. is to overcome the barriers to health care for the under-served population of Central Minnesota — barriers of transportation, inadequate or lack of insurance, financial resources for co-payments and medications, language and culture.

Locations

Partners

The partners for Project H.E.A.L. include local congregations, Place of Hope, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, Central Minnesota Parish Nurse Program, CentraCare Family Health Center, St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud Legal Services, Stearns-Benton Medical Society.

Supporters

•Individual benefactors to the Project H.E.A.L. fund at the CentraCare Foundation

Contact us for more information or to volunteer for Project H.E.A.L.

Julia Gordon, Community Resource Liaison - Coordinated Care Services 320-251-2700, ext. 53630.

No One Dies Alone (NODA) volunteers will provide a healing presence to the patients and community of St. Cloud Hospital by providing a reassuring presence at the bedside of a dying patient who would otherwise be alone.

Volunteers are needed to assist with transporting equipment and paperwork between Medical Alert Service and subscriber's home. Mileage is reimbursed.

Medical Alert Service – Personal Emergency Response System
St. Cloud Hospital offers a personal emergency response system which puts a call for help right at a person’s fingertips. In a home emergency, Medical Alert Service users push a small, portable button, usually worn on a necklace, wrist or clipped to a belt. The button signals a call center where trained professionals call the Medical Alert Service user to see if the type of help needed can be determined over the phone. If there is no response, the staff person will then call a neighbor or relative on the responder list to check on the user. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Volunteer!

Assist the Medical Alert Service department with transporting equipment and paperwork between Medical Alert Service and subscriber’s home.  Volunteer will not enter subscriber's home.  Training and mileage reimbursement provided.  Seeking volunteers in St. Cloud, Albany, Becker, Monticello, Long Prairie, Mora and surrounding communities.  This is a 2-4 hour weekly commitment with flexible scheduling.

CentraCare Hospice is seeking men and women who are interested in volunteering to provide emotional support and practical assistance to those facing end of life. Hospice volunteers are needed in communities across central Minnesota, and bring joy and comfort to those they serve. We offer flexible training options to fit your busy schedules. Please consider making a difference in your community. 

Make a difference by:

If you are a person who has the compassion and desire to serve the dying by helping them live their final weeks and months to the fullest, please contact Volunteer Specialist, Sherry Rausch at 320-240-3276, sherry.rausch@centracare.com.

A Hospice Story

Do you and your pet want to brighten the days of patients?

Join our Hospice Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteer team!

Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteer teams will brighten a patient's day through visiting to enhance social interaction, provide companionship and comfort care to patients, family and caregivers. 

Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams must be registered with Pet Partners and become St. Cloud Hospital volunteers which includes completing the hospital screening, orientation and training requirements before serving at our facility.

Note: Potential applicants are ONLY required to take classes required by www.petpartners.org.

CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital is seeking outgoing individuals that enjoying visiting and interacting with others to join our Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). HELP volunteers visit with patients and provide cognitive stimulation via conversation, reading materials, games, and other items or activities. Volunteers along with staff work together to provide regular assessment, supportive visits and recreation and exercise opportunities for seniors at risk of delirium and other cognitive or physical difficulties.

HELP volunteer shifts are available Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-4 p.m., 4-7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-4 p.m., 4-7 p.m.

Apply to become a volunteer today!

Volunteer Benefits

Learn more about our volunteer program and apply at https://www.centracare.com/volunteer/

Email: Volunteer@centracare.com

Phone: 320-255-5638

We are seeking Level 2 or above Healing Touch Practitioners who are interested in volunteering their time, talent and compassion to patients in the hospital for several hours each month. (We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours/month.) Healing Touch is an energy based therapy in which practitioners use their hands in a heart-centered and intentional way to support and facilitate a person’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being. The practitioner uses gentle, lightly or near-body touch to clear, balance energize and support the human energy system in an effort to promote healing for the whole person; mind, body, spirit. The goal is to restore harmony and balance in the body by creating an optimal environment for self healing.

This could be a lifelong investment and a wonderful opportunity for someone to learn skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the community. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Volunteer Office at Volunteer@centracare.com or 320-255-5638.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with day-to-day operations and sales in the Gift Gallery.

All proceeds benefit the St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary funded programs. The Gift Gallery is an excellent place to shop for gifts for all occasions. We offer a plentiful selection of plush animals, flowers, plants, balloons, greeting cards, jewelry, seasonal items, and much more. Staffed by welcoming and gracious volunteers, you will always find a friendly and helpful voice.

We offer discounts on merchandise for Gift Gallery volunteers.

Locations include: St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare Plaza, St. Benedict's Community, CentraCare - Monticello,  CentraCare - Long Prairie, and CentraCare - Paynesville.

St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Services is seeking donations of fleece to make LUV Blankets. LUV Blankets are given to child and adolescent patients in the Emergency Trauma Center to provide warmth and comfort. Minimum fabric size accepted is 36" by 30". Bright colors and child appropriate patterns for a hospital setting are appreciated.  Fabric can be dropped off at the St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Office located near Lakes elevator and Riverfront Dining on Level A. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office 320-255-5638.

Volunteers assist in bringing the sacraments of Holy Communion to Catholic patients at St. Cloud Hospital.

Your assistance is needed to provide support to patients and their loved ones within the Emergency Trauma Center at St. Cloud Hospital.

Volunteers will offer a listening ear while providing comfort and support to patients and their loved ones when professional care is not required. Volunteers help to ensure patients are comfortable by offering comfort-makers such as a blanket, pillow, ice water, coloring books, etc. 

Volunteers assist staff by transporting patients, providing wayfinding assistance to loved ones, restocking supplies and help with clerical tasks as directed. 

Volunteer must feel comfortable with persons in crisis and have excellent customer service skills. 

Volunteer shifts are available Sun-Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3-7 p.m., 7-11 p.m.

We need you to help provide a superior patient experience by visiting with discharging patients while they wait for their loved one to arrive. 

Volunteers will greet and interact with discharging patients as well as all who enter the facility. Volunteers may need to provide a wheelchair escort to an awaiting vehicle just outside of the entrance however, volunteers are not responsible for assisting patients into vehicles.

Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with others and able to interact and communicate in English clearly and effectively. 

Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift weekly. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday 12-4 p.m.

The Volunteer Auxiliary is accepting donations of new clothing for the Dignity Closet at St. Cloud Hospital. Items needed include unisex sweatpants and sweatshirts, t-shirts, socks and underwear of all sizes.

The Dignity Closet provides clothing to patients who enter the hospital under difficult circumstances or whose clothing was cut off when they were admitted to the hospital. Our ability to stock this closet allows us to meet the needs of the unfortunate people at a very desperate time in their lives. Donations can be dropped off in the Volunteer Office.

If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Office at 320- 255-5638

Healing Center Concierge

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Responsibilities: Volunteers provide a welcoming smile, information and caring support to guests visiting Coborn Healing Center, a 100% philanthropy-funded connection place for survivorship services that truly enhance our patients' lives throughout their cancer journey. The Coborn Healing Center will be built adjacent to Coborn Cancer Center and is expected to be fully operational by mid-2018.

Volunteering for Coborn Healing Center is a richly, rewarding experience. Serving the needs of our patients, their family and caregivers is both challenging and inspiring, and we're grateful that you're interested in helping out.

Your role as a volunteer is to provide more than just your time and energy-it's also to offer support, courage, solace and joy to our patients, their loved ones and our staff in your own unique way. We rely on our caring volunteers  in many important capacities to further our work of improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer.

As a volunteer for Coborn Cancer Center or Coborn Healing Center you will be contributing to something very important to our community and you will have the chance to make a difference. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online Volunteer Application.

Location: CentraCare Health Plaza | 1900 CentraCare Circle | St. Cloud, MN 56303 | 320-255-5638 or 320-229-5199 ext. 70857

Purpose

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a multi-disciplinary response for child abuse investigations, within CentraCare. Volunteers will interact and play with children in the waiting area while their siblings are seen.

Responsibilities

- Engage children and adolescents in activities such as playing games or reading stories.

- Interact with patients and siblings as they wait for appointments.

- Greet patients and family members.

- Assist in maintaining organization of waiting area.

- Escort patients to designated areas, such as Lab and Imaging. 

- Assist with administrative and clerical tasks. 

- Assist staff as needed.

Visit centracare.com/volunteer to apply.

First of all, thank you for making these caps. I lost my hair during my chemo treatments and wore the fleece hats. I now volunteer in the Cancer Center and often help women select hats. The fleece hats are very popular. It is amazing how cold our heads get without hair! Your work will be truly appreciated.

Buy 1 & 3/4 yards to make 6 caps. If you are curious of what colors to buy, go to your closet and look at which colors and patterns would go with your clothes. In winter, many of us wear black, brown, navy, tan and blue. Prints such as small prints and checks go well with many outfits. Many women will select these colors over the bright large patterns that are often typical of fleece fabrics.

Select the softest fleece possible. Many women who have lost their hair have really tender scalps. It is best not to finish the seams. Fleece doesn’t ravel and finished seams may irritate some scalps.

Cut one 16 X 24” band for each cap and two 7 ¼” circles for each crown. The stretch should be on the 24” side. Fleece will roll to the wrong side. I found it easier to draw a 7 ¼ circle out of parchment paper to have pattern for the circle.

1) Fold the right sides together to make the side band that measures 16 X 12” on each side.

2) Stitch the side with 1/4“seam allowance. Press seam open.

3) Wrong sides together, bring one end of each band through the tube and match seam and raw edges. The band is now 8” x 11 3/4” on each side.

4) Mark each side and then again in half so that you have quarter marks for the raw edges. Pins with colored ball heads work great for quarter marks.

5) Lay the two circles together wrong sides together for the crown. Pin them together and mark each half and then again so that each quarter is marked.

6) Pin the raw edges of the band and the circles together matching the quarter marks to ease in the fabric.

7) Stitch the band to the crown. I found it easier to stitch on the band side rather than inside the circle. It is fine to use regular straight stitch as this stitching doesn’t need to stretch. Trim off extra threads.

You can embellish the hats with buttons & bows, but make sure that stitching will not be on the part that touches the scalp. Soft flat decorations are best. Many will take naps or sleep in these caps.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me at Linda Kmitch (320-255-9292) or lindakmitch@gmail.com. Again, thank you so much for making the caps. They are so appreciated. The caps should be brought to the Cancer Center at CentraCare Health Plaza. Contact Alison Dahlin, at 320-229-5199, ext. 70857 or dahlina@centracare.com to make arrangements.

Learn about more Ways to Give In-Kind To Support Cancer Patients & Ideas for Cancer Treatment Care Packages

Do you and your pet want to brighten the days of patients?

Join our Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteer team at St. Cloud Hospital, Coborn Cancer Center or Hospice!

Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteer teams will brighten a patient's day through visiting to enhance social interaction, provide companionship and comfort care to patients, family and caregivers. Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteers serve at St. Cloud Hospital, Coborn Cancer Center and CentraCare Hospice.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams must be registered with Pet Partners and become St. Cloud Hospital volunteers which includes completing the hospital screening, orientation and training requirements before serving at our facility.

Note: Potential applicants are ONLY required to take classes required by www.petpartners.org.

We are looking for people who want to give back to their community by helping others improve their skills in English. ABE volunteer tutors work with small groups of students during ESL classes to assist in learning and reading activities.

This Involves:

· Assisting students’ questions on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar

· Speaking directly with students

· Leading small groups of students during in class reading/writing activities

In search of volunteers to assist with off-campus outings! We take residents to Clemens Gardens, Shopping, Fishing, etc. based on resident requests. Volunteers meet at Country Manor and assist in loading the residents into the bus and ride along with the residents. Once at the destination, the volunteer's primary responsibility is to pair up with a resident and help by pushing their wheelchair.

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Assist residents by escorting them to our weekly live music opportunities! We typically schedule live musicians on Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Assist residents to and from the music activity. Sit & enjoy the music yourself with the residents.

 *This position does involve walking and pushing residents in wheelchairs.

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Deliver mail to residents and patients in our Care Center and Rapid Recovery. Get in your steps while you assist residents in getting their mail each week. 

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Would you enjoy being active while having fun cheering on the residents as they bowl? Volunteering as a bowling pin setter may be a good fit for you! We do bowling in three separate neighborhoods throughout the week. Typically this activity is scheduled at 10:00am, 3:00pm or 7:15pm. Time commitment would be about one hour. 

*This volunteer position does involve frequent squatting and bending to retrieve the rubber bowling ball and set bowling pins. 

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Are you a book worm yourself? Share the joy of reading by bringing the book cart around on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. We have an abundance of books for residents to choose from, if we don't have something they are looking for, we can take requests and get those books from the library. We also have word finds, crosswords, sudoku and magazines on this cart to offer residents.

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Assist in transporting residents to and from church services by pushing wheelchairs to our chapel located right in our facility. At this time we are interested in getting volunteers for our Wednesday church services. 2:15 Rosary, 2:30 Catholic Mass, 3:30 Protestant Service. We would ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes early to assist residents to the chapel.

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Assisting with activities can involve a variety of tasks for the volunteer including transporting residents from their rooms to the scheduled activity, assisting with activity set up, getting needed supplies for the TR staff, helping staff to implement the activity, assisting with clean up, and transporting residents after the activity is over.

Activities include but are not limited to bingo, bowling, socials, parties, special events, small discussion groups, baking, music, cards/games, sing along, crafts, etc. All activities are run by staff members while volunteers are used mostly to assist. If a volunteer decides that they want more responsibility, opportunities to run their own small group activities can be arranged. 

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Winter is cold here in Minnesota and we want to ensure nobody goes without the appropriate clothing. We are especially in need of children's winter clothing. This includes coats, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, snowpants and more. 

Donate new socks or underwear, all sizes for SOCK-tober! Donations will be given to schools and area shelters. Drop off donations at United Way of Central Minnesota, 921 1st Street North, St. Cloud. Contact Mary Krippner, Director of Volunteer Engagement at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org

This one is just a gift to our dedicated team.   We would love a simple paver patio so our team could enjoy a little screentime-free time in the beautiful outdoors.

We aren't looking for fancy, just a 10x10 paver area that we could set a table and a few planters.

If you have a passion for the history of Stearns County and enjoy talking with people, you'd fit right in!

The Stearns History Museum is looking for a Volunteer to come in on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm.

What would you be doing? 

This is primarily a sitting position, with the option to stand. 

If you want to learn more, email Kristy at shmvolunteer@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.

Interested in Becoming a Foster?

Foster care is the most important part of Ruff Start Rescue. The animals depend on qualified people to join our team. RSR is looking for fosters to open their hearts and homes to animals in need and care for them until they are adopted. An RSR fosters responsibility is to love, feed, play and exercise, and provide social interaction for the foster animal. You are also required to take the animal to vet appointments and handle any medical tasks such as giving daily medications. It will always involve treating the animal as if it were your own. It’s easy to get started! The first step is to fill out and submit a foster application at: https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/ After RSR receives and reviews your application a home visit will be scheduled so you can meet someone from the rescue and discuss your questions and concerns about fostering an RSR animal. If everything goes well you will be able to begin your new role as an RSR foster.  

All Ruff Start Rescue Fosters MUST:

**There are always animals that need a loving foster home and we will work with you to determine the ones that will best fit with your lifestyle. **

Questions about becoming a foster?  Feel free to email us at:  foster@ruffstartrescue.org

Volunteer Opportunity in Albany/St. Joe area! Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers for Mondays from our Albany kitchen. These volunteers would pick up meals in Albany and deliver them to homebound seniors on our St. Joseph route. Call (320) 229-4584 to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of seniors or visit ccstcloud.org/services/community/senior-dining to learn more!

Develop a special friendship with residents of Country Manor by visiting them regularly. Our residents have so much to share. Take time to listen to their stories, life experiences and insights about their lives. Aside from visiting, some residents like to play a game or be read to.

Contact Shawn, Volunteer Services, for more information! 320-258-8937 / sgalloway@countrymanor.org

Volunteers are needed for: cooking & cleaning.

Professional Services Volunteers for; building, electrical, & plumbing repairs or updates.

Lunch and Dinner Volunteers — assist preparing & serving lunch 11:30am and 4:30pm

Project Volunteers — Youth Groups, S.T.M. (Short Term Missions), special projects in ministry, event projects, painting, cleaning etc…

Targeted Homeless Prevention Volunteer — Help distribute literature, raise awareness of homelessness and chemical dependency and their prevention.

Volunteer Driver — Drive residents to and from appointments.

Café Volunteer — Assist with café upkeep, making coffee, washing coffee cups, clearing tables, etc…

Homeless Advocate Volunteer — Transport service agencies, court appointments, etc…

Fundraising Volunteer — Assist with fundraising, grant writing and developing fundraising strategies.

Telephone Volunteer — Assist with answering the phones and light receptionist duties.

Mentoring — Work with our residents to see them grow socially and spiritually. Help them obtain jobs and further their education.

If you are interested in volunteering at OIF Dream Center please call Pastor Michael at 320-656-1550 ext 1.

Purpose:  

Shelter support advocates provide support to individuals and families escaping domestic violence by staffing the front desk of the advocate’s office. Shelter support advocates answer and direct phone calls, monitor entrance to the shelter, assist residents with various requests, and provide support to families seeking safety at Anna Marie’s Alliance. Shelter support advocate volunteers work alongside shelter staff to ensure timely response to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities: 

1.       Answer and direct phone calls.

2.       Staff the front desk.

3.       Monitor front door.

4.       Interact on a casual support basis with residents and children. 

5.       Basic office support.

6.       Documentation of outgoing donations.

7.       Perform related duties as assigned.

8.       Maintain confidentiality.

9.       Arrive on time for commitments.

10.     Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

11.     Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.     Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer/

Purpose:  

Volunteer Groundskeepers support our residents by assisting in the maintenance of the AMA property. This may include snow blowing, shoveling, salting, mowing, watering, raking, etc. This helps staff meet the needs of our clients by providing a comfortable, safe environment to those residing in the shelter and transitional house.

Responsibilities: 

1.    Clear Snow from sidewalks and entry ways in a timely manner.

2.    Salt Sidewalks.

3.    Mow property (at AMA and Transitional House).

4.    Water gardens, container plants, etc. (at AMA and Transitional House).

5.    Rake leaves.

6.    Trim Hedges.

7.    Communicate need for any equipment maintenance/repair.

8.    Perform related duties as assigned.

9.    Maintain confidentiality.

10.  Arrive on time for commitments.

11.  Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

12.  Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Ability to do independent work with minimal supervision.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.     Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment:

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer/

Purpose:  

Facility support volunteers assist in the organization, maintenance, and distribution of donated items. This supports our organization by providing necessary items to our residents and maintaining a clean, organized space.

Responsibilities: 

1.       Accept approved donations

2.       Organize in-kind donations received.

3.       Transport donations as needed.

4.       Prepare donations to DAV.

5.       Make up welcome bags for new residents/families.

6.       Perform related duties as assigned.

7.       Maintain confidentiality.

8.       Arrive on time for commitments.

9.       Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

10.     Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Ability to do independent work with minimal supervision.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.     Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment:

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer/

Purpose:

Center for Family Peace Receptionists support our staff and residents by staffing the front desk, monitoring entrance to the CFP, receiving donations from community donors, welcoming guests to our space, and performing other office duties as needed. CFP reception volunteers work alongside staff to ensure general operations are running smoothly and to maintain a positive relationship with guests. 

Responsibilities: 

1.       Answer and direct phone calls.

2.       Staff the front desk.

3.       Monitor front door.

4.       Interact on a casual support basis with guests.

5.       Basic office support.

6.       Record and assist with incoming donations.

7.       Provide support to staff in their work.

8.       Perform related duties as assigned.

9.       Maintain confidentiality.

10.   Arrive on time for commitments.

11.   Log hours using VicTouch in the advocate’s office.

12.   Wear your name tag during the shift.

Requirements:   

1.       Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

2.       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

3.       Uneventful driving record.

4.       Pass a Criminal Background Check.  

5.       Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

6.       Ability to work independently and as a team.

7.       Detail oriented.

8.       Belief in non-violence.

9.       Self starter.

10.   Valid MN driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Time Commitment

We accommodate variable schedules, but ask for a minimum 6-month commitment.

Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 320-251-7203, ext. 252. Application available online at http://www.annamaries.org/volunteer

This position involves running the front desk. This includes interacting with youth and their peers.  Providing support and services for youth that we have. Alongside this includes miscellaneous work such as making copies, making new youth folders as these come up.

HOW CAN I HELP? Volunteering at Central MN Sexual Assault Center (CMSAC) is both a rewarding and challenging way to get experience helping individuals overcome a crisis in their life.

Volunteering at Central MN Sexual Assault Center will help to build skills for future career choices and give you the satisfaction of helping individuals through a traumatic time in their lives.

There are a variety of ways that individuals can get involved with preventing sexual assault and/or helping people who have been victims of sexual assault. Our main volunteer opportunity is on our crisis line where volunteers take phone calls from victims and their support people, respond to local hospitals, and work with law enforcement. Other volunteer opportunities include helping with the Take Back the Night Awareness Event, becoming a CMSAC representative at community resource/health fairs, providing community education, and raising funds for our agency through CMSAC's fund-raising committee.  Service learning and internship opportunities may also be available.  Please call CMSAC for more information on how to get involved in these and other excellent opportunities!

As previously mentioned, CMSAC's main volunteer opportunity is to become a Volunteer Sexual Assault Advocate and work on our 24-hour crisis phone line.  This position, which requires a 40-hour training that can be taken through CMSAC, is described below:  

VOLUNTEER SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The main role of an advocate is to provide services for sexual assault victims at medical facilities, law enforcement centers, and during court and legal proceedings. Volunteer advocates also answer phone calls on CMSAC's 24-hour crisis line and provide crisis intervention, information, referral, and guidance to victims of sexual assault in the evenings and on weekends.  Advocates use their cell phones to take calls on the crisis line, so volunteer work can be done from one's home unless called in to provide in-person advocacy at a law enforcement, medical, or similar setting.

Volunteers are required to attend a 40-hour training in order to qualify as a sexual assault advocate and begin crisis line volunteer work.  These trainings are offered at CMSAC.  More information on upcoming training dates can be gained by contacting CMSAC.  In addition to the 40-hour training requirement, we ask that volunteers take 2 crisis line shifts per month and commit to volunteering with CMSAC for about a year.  (This particular volunteer opportunity requires you to be 18 or older).

To receive an application and more information, check out our website or give us a call!

Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity uses volunteer labor to build homes with low-income families. The Site Supervisor is someone who is skilled in construction. This volunteer is under the direction of Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity's Construction Manager. The responsibility of the Site Supervisor is to work with a small group of volunteers at the construction site to teach them the skills needed to do the tasks for the day and to oversee them to ensure their safety and to make sure quality work is being done. The time commitment for a Site Supervisor depends on the availability of the volunteers. Site Supervisors work with Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity's Volunteer Coordinator for scheduling. We appreciate your help! 

Donate bath towels! The Salvation Army is looking for towels to provide to individuals using their public showers.

Stormdrain stenciling is a fun way to spread the message that storm water runoff drains to our waterways and dumping materials into a storm drain is illegal. Storm drain marking is fun and easy! You get to spray paint messages like "No Dumping, Drains to River" by storm drains and clean-up sediment, trash, yard waste and debris from the area around them. The City provides a kit and map for you to do as much as you want. Volunteer as a group or individually. See the weblink or contact the City of St. Cloud at 320-255-7226 for more information. http://ci.stcloud.mn.us/847/Get-Involved

The Adopt-a-Storm Drain program allows residents and businesses in the St. Cloud area to adopt storm drains and keep them clear of sediment, trash, yard waste and debris!  Sign-up at www.adopt-a-drain.org

Volunteer fifteen minutes, twice a month, for cleaner waterways and healthier communities. Storm drains flow directly to local lakes, rivers, and wetlands, acting as a conduit for trash and organic pollutants. Adopt a Drain asks residents to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood or place of work and keep it clear of leaves, trash, sediment and other debris to reduce water pollution.

This is an opportunity people to stay connected to their community, become more educated in area water quality, make a difference, work together, and get some much-needed fresh air.

Visit adopt-a-drain.org to adopt a drain and learn more! Tips on how to be safe while cleaning the drains are provided. Everyone who adopts drains in the St. Cloud area will receive a yard sign, reusable bag, and a how-to packet. Signs and welcome bags will be delivered after you sign up.

St. Cloud roads and stormwater ponds are available for adoption. The city is looking for groups (businesses, organizations, clubs, etc.) or individuals to adopt roadways or stormwater ponds. Volunteers can help with litter pick-up along roadways or near and around selected stormwater pond(s) within the City of St. Cloud. The city will provide volunteers high visibility vests, trash bags, trash pickers and safety training materials. The city will also pick-up filled trash bags and large materials from the adopted area after pick-up is completed. A sign will also be posted by the adopted pond to recognize the group’s clean-up efforts. Volunteers for this effort will need to complete an adopt-a-pond permit application and agree to picking up litter around the adopted pond/street at least three times a year for a minimum of two years. For more information contact 320-255-2900 or publicworks@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Looking for an opportunity to help the blind or print disabled receive local news? Become a volunteer with Central Minnesota Audio Newspapers and read newspapers over a closed radio network which is part of the Radio Talking Book Network. Read one or two evenings a month. Schedule is flexible. A one-year commitment is desired. Volunteers must pass an oral reading test.

St. Cloud Area Legal Services is looking for clerical help. Duties include answering phone, filing and other administrative support. 

Deliver nutritious noon meals and social interaction to homebound seniors in the 14-county service area, including the Greater St. Cloud area. There will be 4-5 homes on volunteer routes which should take approximately an hour to pick up and deliver meals.

Sort and package frozen meals for Senior Dining meal distributions. Make a difference in seniors' lives, especially for those struggling with food insecurity. This position takes place at the St. Cloud Whitney Senior Center.  

Catholic Charities Central MN Foster Grandparent Program is looking for adults age 55+ to assist children within schools, Head Starts, and other non-profit settings. 

We offer many benefits to our Foster Grandparents, including a non-taxable stipend (for those they qualify), transportation reimbursement and on-going educational and “personal interest” trainings.

Email Sue Feliciano at sue.feliciano@ccstcloud.org for more information.

Assisting with scanning, filing, data entry as well as helping at the reception desk greeting clients and answering phone calls.

Flexible schedule for building maintenance in our Waite Park location.  Items such as stocking paper products, light cleaning in bathroom and kitchen areas and empty trash.  Looking for someone 2-4 hours a week.

United Way Handy Helper is a valuable and rewarding volunteer opportunity! 

United Way Handy Helper will assist and complete simple repair and maintenance of United Way of Central Minnesota's building located in downtown St. Cloud.

Volunteer will perform basic repairs, clean up the parking lot, and other tasks determined by staff. The time commitment is negotiable. 

Must complete a volunteer interview, pass a background check and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Call today to be a part of a great organization that supports our community. Contact Mary Krippner, Director of Volunteer Engagement at mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org or 320-223-7991.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:

VOLUNTEER ROLE SUMMARY:

When you become an Event & Outreach volunteer with Conservation Minnesota, we'll connect you with a steady stream of service projects, events, educational opportunities, and other ways to protect the Great Outdoors. Each event will be unique. As a volunteer, you may:

Requirements:

We provide all necessary tools, materials, and training. By volunteering, you can help protect the great outdoors while connecting with like-minded community members.

SIGN UP:

If you are passionate about protecting the Minnesota we love, we want to hear from you!  Sign up at conservationminnesota.org/volunteer

CONSERVATION MINNESOTA:

Conservation Minnesota’s mission is to protect the Minnesota you love by solving our state’s most important conservation problems. We are committed to moving as fast as possible towards solutions for climate change, clean air, and clean water while ensuring that everyone who calls Minnesota home has access to the Great Outdoors and opportunities to enjoy it. Our work is centered around bringing people together across regions, backgrounds, and beliefs to find real solutions.

Being a caregiver can become a very stressful undertaking, especially when the person receiving care has dementia or a debilitating illness. Sometimes caregivers just needs a little rest ... and You can be the REST of their story by becoming a Faith in Action volunteer.

We are seeking caring respite volunteers who can visit with older adults a few hours each week in the home. While the volunteer visits with the care receiver, the person responsible for caregiving will have the opportunity to spend a few hours away from home to relax or do other things such as running errands. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop a relationship with a family as well as with the older adult. At the same time, you will be gaining valuable experience and meeting a very important need. Activities may include reading together, looking at photo albums, playing cards and games or going for a walk or to places of interest. No physical or medical care is required. Respite training provided. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org

Volunteers are needed to provide transportation for individuals 60+ so that they are able to get to their medical appointments, get groceries, or pick up prescriptions. Any commitment is helpful whether it is one ride a week to several days a week. Mileage reimbursement is available. There are opportunities near you so call today and see how you can change lives one ride at a time!  

Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org

Volunteers will assist older adults by performing outdoor chores such as snow shoveling, lawn mowing, gardening, window washing, etc. depending on their personal interests and abilities. Time commitments vary based on volunteer availability.

Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org

Volunteers are needed to complete light housekeeping, routine cleaning and other light chores for older adults so they can remain living independently in their homes. Tasks include cleaning the bathroom, mopping floors, dusting and vacuuming. Time Commitments are typically 2-3 hours every two weeks.

Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org

Friendly visitors visit with and provide companionship to older adults in their own homes. Activities may include playing cards, looking at photo albums or going on outings to restaurants, stores, movies or other places of interest. Telephone companions make regular weekly phone calls to older adults. Purpose: To provide companionship and socialization to reduce isolation and loneliness. Time Commitment is 1-2 hours every week or every other week. Opportunities available throughout Stearns County and the St. Cloud Metro area.

Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org

St. Benedict's Community in Monticello is looking for volunteers who enjoy having fun! Assistance is needed with a variety of activities including, but not limited to, Mercantile Store Clerk 1/week, Bingo caller 1/week, Ladies Fancy Nails 2/month, Craft Assistant 2/month, Card Player/weekly, Refreshment Server 1/week, Piano Player 1-2/month and Musicians 1/month. If interested, please reach out to Sue Barthel, Life Enrichment for more information. 

SusanBarthel@Ecumen.org

763-271-8304

Are you seeking to make a difference in the lives of others?

As a companion volunteer you can enrich the lives of terminally ill patients in your community. In person visits take place at the patient's residence and may involve playing games, reading a book, watching a movie, doing crafts, a walk or just enjoyable conversation. Hours are extremely flexible. 

Become a friend/companion to a patient when they really need it most! If you have a little extra time and are looking for something rewarding to do, look no further. When assigned to a patient, we will review the details of the patient's life before we introduce you to them and you will meet with them on a regular basis.

I am more than happy to answer any questions via e-mail, phone or in person. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My name is Keshia Kettler. My phone number is 612-968-2561, and my email is kkettler@stcroixhospice.com

A Big Family involves an entire family meeting with a Little. This is an opportunity for a family to volunteer together. The Family would be matched with a Little in our Community-Based program. The family would provide friendship, support and hope to the young person with whom they are matched. The family will meet with their Little two to three times a month for 12 months. Popular activities with some of our Big Families include going to the YMCA to play basketball together, baking or making dinner together, movie nights, or just hanging out and playing games. Big Families can also take part in agency sponsored activities such as craft nights, educational activities at SCTCC or a bus to the Twins game. 

Two adults can team up to mentor a youth. “Duos” may be a spouse, significant other or close friend. As a Big Duo, the two mentors will be enrolled in the Community Based Program to provide friendship, support and hope to one young person with whom they are matched. The volunteers will meet with their Little two to three times a month for at least 12 months doing things that everyone enjoys. Our matches enjoy everything from baking to crafts, dog walking to AirMaxx, walks around Lake George to apple orchards in the fall. Matches can also take part in agency sponsored activities such as craft nights, educational activities at SCTCC or a bus to the Twins game, and they also have the opportunity to do whatever activities both the Big and Little enjoy! 

Mentors in the Community Based Program provide friendship, support and hope to young people with whom they are matched. This is a one-on-one volunteer opportunity to provide friendship and guidance to a child in Central Minnesota. The volunteer Bigs meet with their Little two to three times a month for at least 12 months. Matches can go to the movies, go fishing, do arts and crafts, read together - whatever they enjoy doing! BBBS staff also plans two to three activities per month that matches are able to attend on top of their outings in the community.

Make a BIG difference by mentoring a child in the child's school! It's simple. All you need to do is spend one hour per week with a local youth at their school. You can play games, hang out in the gym, go to the library, or the computer lab. Every week you will meet in the child's school at a time that works for both you and the child. By meeting at the child's school, you are not expected to be a tutor but simply be a listening, supportive friend to a child who needs someone in his or her life. This type of match relationship is designed as a one year commitment with nine months of that commitment being in-person. Throughout the summer months, contact with your Little Brother or Sister can be done over the phone, through email, or by writing letters. This relationship can later be extended into the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters community based relationship if you wish.

The Huskies Food Pantry provides free nutritious food and hygiene/self-care items to SCSU students. We are looking for volunteers from our community to assist us with stocking our food shipments every week. We can take up to 5 volunteers every week, on Wednesdays between the hours of 11:00am - 1:00pm. Responsibilities include: moving boxes, carting items, opening boxes, stocking items on shelves, cleaning, and taking out recycling.

Click this link to the SignUp Genius webpage to sign up for a volunteer timeslot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4faeae2ca7ffc07-volunteer#/  

We also accept food donations such as non-perishable food items and other goods such as personal care items, diapers, and wipes. Donations can be dropped off during our open hours, listed on our website below.

The Huskies Food Pantry is located in the Hill Hall, Rm. 190 (exterior main entrance between Case & Hill Halls). Please check our website for hours:

Website:  https://www.stcloudstate.edu/huskiesfoodpantry/ 

foodpantry@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5693

You can assist staff in presenting creative and stimulating curriculum activities while at WACOSA. You can also staff and clients when accessing community activities.

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday at all our sites.

Applicant Screening Process:
*Application
*Criminal Background Check
*Interview
*Orientation
*Position-specific training

Use your skills, talents, and interests to teach or assist clients’ creative, stimulating and varied skills. Possible classes include Sewing, Creative Movements and Dance, Woodworking, Leather-Crafting, Photography, Decoupage, Bogus Paper Painting, Introductory Music, Self Defense, Knitting, Cooking, Poetry, Healthy Eating, Yoga, Walking, Meditation.  

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday at all our sites.

Applicant Screening Process:
*Application
*Criminal Background Check
*Interview
*Orientation
*Position-specific training