Needs From: United Way of Central Minnesota Volunteer Connection

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Yes Network provides summer meals for kids at several District 742 schools, sites and neighborhoods. The meals are free-of-charge and help kids who don't have access to food during the summer get fed. 

Meals are served at Apollo High School, Tech High School, Great River Regional Library along with many other sites. Meals include hamburgers, chicken nuggets, orange chicken and rice, and chicken patties to name a few. 

The Yes Network is looking for volunteers to help our Cooks prepare meals for the kids during the summer.

Each volunteer would help prep veggies, fruits, breakfast items with the Cooks. Also, may need help in washing dishes. (If willing and capable)

Summer Program begins June 12 and runs thru August 11.

The Yes Network provides summer meals for kids at several District 742 schools, sites and neighborhoods. The meals are free-of-charge and help kids who don't have access to food during the summer get fed. 

Meals are served at Apollo High School, Tech High School, Great River Regional Library along with many other sites. Meals include hamburgers, chicken nuggets, orange chicken and rice, and chicken patties to name a few. 

The Yes Network is looking for volunteers to help transport from school to other sites. Ex. North Jr. High to Tech High School

Each volunteer would delivery to three to four sites each morning, Monday thru Friday and would receive training and support. Volunteers can participate Monday thru Friday - or just several days a week. 

Summer Program begins June 12 and runs thru August 11.

Volunteer Position Time Commitment:

Hours:

4 to 8 hours a month
Events are scheduled in advance (can work with your schedule)

Eligibility:

16 years or older, if under 18, must have permission from parent or legal guardian

Basic knowledge of smart devices, laptops and library desktop computers

Comfortable with /working knowledge of GRRL electronic resources such as reading apps, online catalog and databases.

Dependable transportation and phone number or email

Responsibilities:

Ability to convey a positive, friendly attitude

Ability to work with adults of all tech levels with patience and politeness

Computer, internet and mobile device skills

Willingness to use recommended training resources and handouts

Are you looking for a way to give back to our Nation's Heroes? Do you enjoy driving and visiting with others? If so, becoming a volunteer driver is just the volunteer assignment for you!

Volunteer drivers help bridge the gap between Veterans and the access to healthcare that they so greatly deserve. Volunteer drivers pick up Veterans in the community and transport them to their medical appointments. This volunteer assignment offers the most flexibility, yet is the most rewarding. As a volunteer driver, you'll receive assignment specific training and will be able to drive one of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) fleet vehicles at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Volunteer drivers are needed in all counties across Minnesota, however, the greatest need lies within - Benton, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties.

Please call the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (formerly, Voluntary Service) office at 320-255-6365 or email us at vhastcvavsstaff@va.gov for more information.

Serving Those Who Served

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to Veterans. We need you to join our team as a volunteer and honor our nation’s Veterans today! Volunteers are needed for various assignments throughout the health care system - everything from patient escorts, to dining room attendants, to patient and guest Ambassadors.  The demand for volunteer assistance continues to grow!

A volunteer role offers flexible scheduling, assignment specific training, and an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to our customers.  Please call the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (formerly, Voluntary Service) office at 320-255-6365 or email us at vhastcvavsstaff@va.gov for more information.

Homeless Helping Homeless members help each other find resources for food, clothing, transportation, housing, and employment. We have no dues or paid staff. Our officers and volunteers are mostly fellow members trying as best we can to help each other out. We depend mostly on in-kind donations of, rides, household items, furniture and gift cards. They have a variety of volunteer needs such as drivers, fundraising, writing grants, move furniture, organize donations and more! You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. Sign up and you will be joining a group of change-makers, a network strong enough to impact positive change in the lives of people. Visit www.HomelessHelpingHomeless.com to volunteer.

Homeless Helping Homeless residents and clients are in need of personal hygiene supplies such as:

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste - travel size

Deodorant

Shampoo - unused travel size/hotel soaps accepted

Soap/Shower gel - unused travel size/hotel soaps accepted

Hand Sanitizer

Bug Spray

Donations can be dropped off at the Lincoln Center - 630 Lincoln Avenue SE, St. Cloud

or sent to:

Homeless Helping Homeless

PO Box 475

Saint Cloud 56302

Or contact us to make a delivery at:

Phones 612-868-0465 or 320-309-2952

or Hfleegel@aol.com

Current Needs:

Cereal - Cocoa Crispies, Marshmallow Mateys, Fruity Pebbles, Dino Bites, or similar

Milk 

Insect repellent

Hand Sanitizer

Paper plates and bowls

Plastic forks and spoons

Donations can be dropped off at the Lincoln Center - 630 Lincoln Avenue SE, St. Cloud

or sent to:

Homeless Helping Homeless

PO Box 475

Saint Cloud 56302

Or contact us to make a delivery at:

Phones 612-868-0465 or 320-309-2952

Email: hfleegel@aol.com

Website: homelesshelpinghomeless.org

Homeless Helping Homeless is looking for:

Men's pants, sweatpants, shorts in sizes under 40.  

Mens and Women new or gently used clean underwear and socks

New or gently used shoes (no dress shoes please)

Raincoats or ponchos

People often come in with only what they are wearing which is often worn and dirty.

Donations can be sent to:

Homeless Helping Homeless

PO Box 475

Saint Cloud 56302

Or contact us to make a delivery at:

Phones 612-868-0465 or 320-309-2952

Email: hfleegel@aol.com

Website: homelesshelpinghomeless.org

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help the Alzheimer's Association provide consumer education. These volunteers deliver prepared presentations on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Ayaz at rayaz@alz.org or call our office at 320.257.0696.

We are looking for Garden Partners! This is a great opportunity to work in a vegetable and/or flower garden with a sister gardener. 

Time: Monday-Thursday morning beginning about 8:30am. Days and time are flexible. 

Contact Sister Jean at 320-363-7105 or jschwartz@csbsju.edu

St. Cloud Area School District 742 is committed to partnering with community volunteers, to help personalize instruction and enrich curriculum for all learners. District 742 offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups 14 years of age and older. Typically, volunteers are asked to commit to volunteering for a full school year or a minimum of 20 hours before leaving the program.

The Volunteers in Education (V.I.E.) Program is designed to focus on improving academic outcomes for students in our schools. Volunteers serve as adult role models to students while encouraging them to do well in school. There is no experience necessary to become a volunteer in education! V.I.E. offers training and orientation to ensure that volunteers are successful tutors for students.

V.I.E. volunteers are an important example and resource, they:

* Demonstrate that our community values children and education
Encourage students to do their best
* Show the importance of service to others
* Support the work of teachers and staff

All volunteers are asked to complete a Volunteer Information Form, Criminal Background Check and attend Volunteer Orientation. Field trip and special event volunteers are not required to complete orientation. 

Please click on the link below:

https://www.isd742.org/volunteer

Are you passionate about helping people?  Consider becoming a Direct Care Support Volunteer for Opportunity Matters!  DCS volunteers receive extensive training to become essential players of the OMI team.  After training, you will have the opportunity to provide hands on assistance to the individuals we serve by helping them with their program goals, assisting with tasks of daily living, or taking them out into the community for afternoon of fun! Direct Care Support volunteers help out at least for 2 hours - 3x monthly and are asked to commit to a 3 month commitment.  Volunteer during the day, evening or weekend or as your schedule allows. Opportunity Matters  is a non-profit Organization that provides residential care, short term crisis services, respite care, adult day,  and supportive living services to people with developmental disabilities. Contact Rhonda, Opportunity Matters at 320-240-1900 or rhondas@opportunitymatters.org

We are in need of volunteer drivers to bring people to doctors appointments that cannot drive anymore.  You choose your availability and where you go.

The American Red Cross needs eligible and healthy blood donors today! Patients are counting on lifesaving blood through this coronavirus pandemic. If you’re healthy and well, please schedule an appointment to give in the days ahead. You are strongly urged to make an appointment to provide lifesaving blood products to patients. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to make your appointment today. Please don’t feel discouraged if there isn’t an immediate appointment available, patients still need you and we will continue to face blood collection challenges for weeks and months during this crisis.

Align is looking for K-12 volunteers. Individuals will assist the grade level they are comfortable working with. 

The Lake Wobegon Regional Trail is Minnesota’s above-average trail.  It’s  65 miles long, 10 feet wide and paved end to end, waiting for you to explore on foot, by bike, rollerblade or snowmobile.

Adopting a mile OR TWO will assist the Parks Department in keeping the trail clean and notifying the department when there are fallen trees or other problems. 

For more information please follow the link provided.

https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/430/Lake-Wobegon-Trail

Tri-County Humane Society Donation Needs

TriCounty Humane Society is looking for the following donations: paper towels, face tissue, TP, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, liquid hand soap, dish soap and cat litter. Donations can be brought to the shelter. There is a donation box outside their front door during open hours. Currently they are open every day 12-5:00 pm.

Contact Tri-County Humane Society at 320-252-0896

Every weekday we provide a hot meal from a takeout restaurant for those living outside on the street in tents or in cars.- We serve it at Lake George near the warming center between 2:00 and 3:00. The cost is about $4 per person and we  have served up to 25 meals in a day.  If you are interested in providing a meal for one day that would be great. We would also like to expand it to weekends if possible.  Please call 612-868-0465 or 320-309-2952 if you would like to sponsor a day.  You get to choose the food and if you want to pick it up or have us do it. If you cannot afford to provide an entire meal consider a feeding a few at $4 each. Send your donation to PO Box 475 Saint Cloud 56302.

Feminine hygiene products - over 80% of our families are female head of household. 

Gas cards, Gift cards to Walmart, Cashwise/Coborns

Household supplies/ personal care products/ toothbrushes

Cleaning and sanitizing supplies 

educational games

Food donations: unopened and not expired

Assumption Community is searching for volunteers to call upon during special events and holidays.

Volunteers will help with tasks such as decorating and undecorating, prep, organizing and set up for special events.

Training will be provided

Tri-County Humane Society Foster Parents

When an animal is too young, sick, injured or just needs someone to teach them basic manners, foster parents help fill the gap between the time the animal is brought to the shelter and the time they are adopted.  Our foster program helps us save more lives! Apply online, https://tricountyhumanesociety.org/how-to-help/foster-care.html 

Contact Tri-County Humane Society at 320-252-0896

We are in need of volunteers to help prep the community lunch. This is a lite prep work and serving position, making salad, cutting fruit and or vegetables, rolling silverware, buttering buns or dishing dessert, assisting in the dining room, or filling water pitchers for the tables. Not much cooking involved with this position unless you want to assist the cook.

Our community lunch is served 11:30 to 12:45pm Monday Though Friday

We serve the volunteers and staff from 11:00-11:30, then open the doors to the public

Chose the day that works best for you

Volunteers are needed in to start between 7:30-9:00 AM and are done at 1:00

Openings on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday or can be trained and be on call.

We need help!  The parks department needs help monitoring our trail head and intersection signs.  Please bring comfortable hiking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a cloth, and windex.  Walk the beautiful trail and just quickly wipe down the trail intersections.  Choose your parks!

Fairhaven Mill Park

Heims Mill Canoe Access

Kraemer Lake- Wildwood

Lake Sylvia

Miller Landing

Quarry Park and Nature Preserve

Rockville County Park

Spring Hill County Park

Two Rivers County Park

Warner Lake County Park

If you take a peak at the weather prior to your ideal volunteer date please sign up on the following link.

https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stearns-county-mn/catalog

To provide assistance to the personnel managing projects for the Alzheimer's Association, Minnesota-North Dakota St. Cloud Office. Tasks could include: answering phones, making phone calls, data entry, and other office assistance. Flexible scheduling is available during general business hours.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Rebecca Ayaz at rayaz@alz.org or call our office at 320.257.0696.

Facilitate or co-facilitate an Alzheimer's Association-affiliated support group in your community for those caring for someone with dementia. Groups typically meet one or two times/month. Training will be provided. Support groups happen through out Minnesota.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Ayaz at rayaz@alz.org or call our office at 320.257.0696.

Walk to End Alzheimer's – Committee Member
Coordinate logistics, recruit new participants and sponsors, market the event, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and help ensure the event reaches fundraising goals. The committee meets monthly.

The event is Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Lake George. Funds raised are used towards the full mission of the Alzheimer's Association including: support, care, education and research. 

To learn more about the event, visit Walk to End Alzheimer's - St. Cloud.

Opportunity Matters is looking for a office assistant volunteer.  The volunteer is needed to help in our Administrative Offices with light office-related tasks.  General knowledge with computers is helpful for this role.

This volunteer opportunity is open to when the volunteer is available.  Opportunity Matters will provide any training that is needed for tasks.

Brighten someone's day by sharing your talent!

Looking for a rewarding opportunity where your time and energy can make a difference for children and families? Consider becoming a volunteer for the St. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. This family-focused service provides free, 24-hour hotline support to parents dealing with personal stress or crises, such as an illness, housing problems, divorce or separation, financial strains or other issues.

The Crisis Nursery needs volunteers like you to counsel and support families that call the hotline from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends. This opportunity allows you to determine your availability and dedicate as many hours as your schedule allows.

As a volunteer, you will answer the hotline from the comfort of your home. You will attend a two-hour orientation training with the facilitator and receive all the information you need to help families. The Crisis Nursery asks that volunteers be friendly, personable, professional and able to work under stressful situations.

Volunteering with the St. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery is an extremely rewarding opportunity that directly supports families in your community. You can make a significant difference in their lives by contacting Crisis Nursery today to volunteer!

For more information, contact Conni Orth at 320.654.1090 or email conni.orth@lssmn.org.

Help plant flowers in the spring, weed and water flowers throughout the summer.

Sisters in wheel chairs, using walkers or canes or have memory loss need help to arrive at their appointments for physical or occupational therapy, foot care and hair care. All appointments are inside our building. you need to be able to push wheelchairs, walk with Sisters using walkers and carry out a schedule.

Donate your vehicle to Tri-CAP to help a family in need of transportation. Tri-CAP sells donated vehicles to local low income residents. Donations are tax deductible. Tri-CAP accepts donated vehicles of any age and in almost any condition.

It's as easy as 1-2-3!

1.  Contact Tri-CAP at 320-251-1612 or visit www.tricap.org

2.  Set up a time to drop off your vehicle, or arrange for Tri-CAP to pick it up.

3.  Receive tax documentation.

Provide upbeat, positive customer service to all who enter WACOSA’s ThriftWorks! store.  Manage donation drop-off, including assisting customers with accepting donations, and providing receipts as directed by staff members.  Sort and/or price donations.  May include operating cash register and/or merchandising items on the store floor.

Shifts are available Monday through Friday between 10:00am – 7:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am – 5:00pm.  We ask that you volunteer for a minimum 2 hour shift. The day / time you are scheduled may vary according to your availability and the needs of our organization.  This volunteer position is available at 310 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN.
*** This position is available for groups of up to 10, with notice, and one-time volunteers.

Physical Requirements:
•Ability to utilize equipment and production facility in accordance with safety standards
•Ability to lift and carry 20 - 40 pounds along with intermittent bending, twisting, and reaching 
 

Applicant Screening Process:
*Application
*Criminal Background Check
*Interview
*Orientation
*Position-Specific Training

*This position is available for groups up to 10, with notice, and one time volunteers.