Volunteer: Door Ministry VolunteerAbout the Program This program provides emergency cash assistance in the form of gift cards and vouchers. The assistance can only be accessed once per quarter and is intended to provide a safety net for our neighbors in need. What You'll Do Check phone messages, return calls and set up appointments for clients Meet with clients, establish or establish their paperwork, dispense gift cardsTime Commitment Tuesdays and Thursdays, half-days either morning or afternoon. What We're Looking For Minimal computer and phone skills Comfort interacting respectfully and warmly with families from diverse cultural backgrounds No prior experience required, just a willingness to serve!Why It Matters Helping our neighbors through tangible works of mercy reminds them that they have personal dignity, and a place in a caring community. Your help will be appreciated. Agency: Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota About the Program This program provides emergency cash assistance in the form of gift cards and vouchers. The assistance can only be accessed once per quarter and is intended to provide a safety net for our neighbors in need. What You'll Do Check phone messages, return calls and set up appointments for clients Meet with clients, establish or establish their paperwork, dispense gift cardsTime Commitment Tuesdays and Thursdays, half-days either morning or afternoon. What We're Looking For Minimal computer and phone skills Comfort interacting respectfully and warmly with families from diverse cultural backgrounds No prior experience required, just a willingness to serve!Why It Matters Helping our neighbors through tangible works of mercy reminds them that they have personal dignity, and a place in a caring community. Your help will be appreciated. Agency: Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55902 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Rochester Catholic Charites Overnight ShelterWe are looking for Volunteers to help our staff and guest. Two shifts available 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM or 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM Assist with either opening or closing the center. Occasional daytime opportunities for cleaning and organizing the center. Contact Doreen Coleman at (507) 721-9207 Agency: Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota We are looking for Volunteers to help our staff and guest. Two shifts available 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM or 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM Assist with either opening or closing the center. Occasional daytime opportunities for cleaning and organizing the center. Contact Doreen Coleman at (507) 721-9207 Agency: Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55904 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Grocery Delivery DriverAbout the Program This program provides monthly grocery kits to refugee families in the Rochester area. Many families in our community are still navigating difficult circumstances and working toward stability, and access to nutritious food is a critical part of that journey. These grocery deliveries are a tangible way to show up for our neighbors so that they know their community is still here to support them.What You'll DoPick up pre-packed grocery kits (two boxes per family) from the Catholic Charities office in Rochester when the delivery truck arrivesDeliver kits directly to assigned refugee families at their homesCoordinate delivery times with families as needed to accommodate their work schedulesTime Commitment Deliveries take place on the second Thursday of each month, May through September (5 deliveries total), beginning at 9:00 AM at the Catholic Charities office. We hope volunteers can commit to the full five-month program, but we welcome those who are only available for one or two months as well.What We're Looking ForA valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with space for grocery boxesComfort interacting respectfully and warmly with families from diverse cultural backgroundsNo prior experience required, just a willingness to serve!Why It Matters For many refugee families, these grocery deliveries are more than food. They're a sign that their community cares. Your time and effort make a real difference.
Agency: Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota About the Program This program provides monthly grocery kits to refugee families in the Rochester area. Many families in our community are still navigating difficult circumstances and working toward stability, and access to nutritious food is a critical part of that journey. These grocery deliveries are a tangible way to show up for our neighbors so that they know their community is still here to support them.What You'll DoPick up pre-packed grocery kits (two boxes per family) from the Catholic Charities office in Rochester when the delivery truck arrivesDeliver kits directly to assigned refugee families at their homesCoordinate delivery times with families as needed to accommodate their work schedulesTime Commitment Deliveries take place on the second Thursday of each month, May through September (5 deliveries total), beginning at 9:00 AM at the Catholic Charities office. We hope volunteers can commit to the full five-month program, but we welcome those who are only available for one or two months as well.What We're Looking ForA valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with space for grocery boxesComfort interacting respectfully and warmly with families from diverse cultural backgroundsNo prior experience required, just a willingness to serve!Why It Matters For many refugee families, these grocery deliveries are more than food. They're a sign that their community cares. Your time and effort make a real difference.
Agency: Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Sep 10, 2026 Zip Code: 55902 Allow Groups: No |