Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

Do you have time to share on Saturdays or Sundays between 11:15 am and 1:00 pm? Help deliver Meals on Wheels! 

Family Service Rochester coordinates Meals on Wheels 7 days a week, 365 days a year, but we're in need of help on the weekends! Volunteer once a week or once a month, it’s extremely flexible. We use an online volunteer portal where volunteers can sign up for open routes when it works with their schedule.

Meals on Wheels (MOW) volunteers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

You can see the available routes here: MOW Calendar

If you would like more information please contact one of our Volunteer Engagement Team Members at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org 

Thank you for considering this opportunity! 

**Volunteer must complete registration and background check prior to volunteering. 

Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious and wholesome food? Then join our team of Food Distribution Volunteers!

As a volunteer, you will work with a dedicated group of individuals to distribute food to those in need. You will be responsible for organizing and setting up food stations, sorting and distributing food items, and assisting clients with their selections. Your efforts will directly contribute to reducing food insecurity in our community and ensuring that families have access to the resources they need to thrive.

No prior experience is necessary, and we welcome volunteers of all ages above 18 years old. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact.

If you're ready to make a difference and help those in need, join us as a Food Distribution Volunteer today! 

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094cabac2fa6fa7-cfrnorth

Be the first friendly face our clients meet as you provide emergency food assistance to families living in Olmsted County.

In 2014 our intake volunteers served nearly 3700 different households a month! If you enjoy meeting new people and helping those in need, this would be the job for you. This position requires good people skills and basic computer skills.

Intake volunteers check clients in for their food shelf visit and verify demographic information in our computer database.  If you are 55+, please ask for AmeriCorps Seniors enrollment.

Hours Currently Available:

Wednesday: 8 - 11 a.m., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Would you like to make an immediate impact in your community? Channel One Food Shelf provides food for over 3,700 families in Olmsted County each month. Half of these are families with children. Do your part to eliminate hunger in your community by volunteering at our food shelf. We are looking for caring individuals to assist our clients with grocery selection, packing food, and stocking shelves.  If you are 55+, please ask for AmeriCorps Seniors enrollment.

Sign up for Orientation today:

 http://www.channel-one.org/volunteer/food-shelf-volunteers.php

Food Shelf Hours are 

Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Friday 8 a.m.- Noon

Current Available Hours include:

Tuesday: Noon - 2 p.m., 2  - 4 p.m.

Wednesday: 8 - 10 a.m., 4 - pm

Thursday: 8- 10 a.m., 4 - 6 p.m.

Family Service Rochester is partnering with other organizations across the community to distribute food to those in need.  

Pick up location: 1625 Highway 14 East, Rochester, MN 55904 (pull around to the back of the building & enter door)

Pick up time: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM - deliveries usually take between 1-1.5 hours

Distribution area: Mainly Rochester, but some deliveries are in Byron, Kasson, Stewartville, or Oronoco

**Bring a cooler if you have one, otherwise one will be provided for you (larger cooler preferred)

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or sign up to volunteer via the Volunteer Portal.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity

We are looking for volunteers to help us to restock our food shelf shelves with food items for families to select. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. 

Please connect with Steve.Friederich@usc.SalvationArmy.org with any questions about this opportunity. We are grateful for your incredible support. 

We are in need of fresh food items to keep in our Rocket Community Room.  The fresh food items may be taken home by students experiencing food insecurity at home, or eaten at school for kids who need a little more to get them through the day.  This may be a student who missed breakfast, has a very late lunch, or needs a small snack to tide them over.

Items we could use: cheese sticks, apples, cutie oranges, bananas, individual yogurt/GoGurts, hummus/pita snack packs, etc...  Really small items that will last a week in the fridge and be healthy and quick for a student to eat.

Please contact Mrs. Vasquez directly about this need so you can coordinate drop-off.
Erin Vasquez, 507.328.5292, ervasquez@rochester.k12.mn.us 

Looking for a way to make a positive impact in your community? Community Food Response is seeking dedicated volunteers like you to help sort and distribute food donations to families in need here in Rochester.

As a volunteer sorter, you will play a crucial role in helping us collect and organize donated food from local restaurants, groceries, hospitals, caterers, and more. Your efforts will directly contribute to reducing food waste and supporting families who are experiencing food insecurity.

Whether you're available to volunteer frequently or just occasionally, we welcome your help. Come by yourself, with a friend, or even a group - we would be thrilled to have you join us at our downtown distribution site on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.

No prior experience is necessary, just respond to this post to get connected with our site coordinator! We are delighted to have you help make a difference in our community. Join us today as a volunteer sorter at Community Food Response!

This opportunity is for customer service focused volunteers who are ready to greet and serve shoppers kindly and in a welcoming way. You will be responsible for assisting shoppers to their cars with their groceries, bringing carts back from the lot, and greeting shoppers as they come and go. 

Volunteers are required to view and go through all qualifications when they sign up for the Food Shelf.

Work schedule will be determined based on the availability of the volunteer. The Food Shelf is stocked and open to the public during the following hours:

Monday through Thursday:

8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday:

8:00am – 12:00pm

Click the following link to be directed to the Channel One Volunteer site: Food Shelf Greeter/Cart Attendant

Volunteers should arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled start time.

Volunteer needed:

Pamoja Women is looking for passionate individuals or group to help restocking food shelf every other  week the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Volunteers will unbox and shelve food items for families to select. Pamoja Women Food Pantry receive pallets at 9:30 am every other Tuesday and second and fourth Tuesday of the month. We can use your help unpacking and shelfing at 9:45 AM to make it ready for families to select and take food items. Your help from 9:45 am to 12:00 PM would be much appreciated. If you are interested or have any questions about this opportunity, please connect with Khadija Ali or Fatuma Ahmed .

Please note: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and can stand for long period of time. Also, this position requires some lifting; hence, we are hoping volunteers can lift 25 lbs and has no health restrictions to lift. 

Thank you in advance for your support.

Pamoja Women 

Khadija Ali: jijayarey@gmail.com

Fatuma Ahmed: fatuma87@gmail.com 

Housewarmers are the Heart of our Home, volunteering in three-hour hour shifts from 9:00am-10:00pm, 365 days a year. 

Housewarmers make a difference in many ways at the Ronald McDonald House, aiding in the cleanliness and home-like feel of the House for all of our guest families. Tasks include but are not limited to, greeting families and community donations at the door, answering the phone, assisting with cleanliness of the House (vacuuming, cleaning of kitchens, loading/unloading dishwashers, sanitizing, etc), helping with the upkeep of laundry (linens/blankets/dish cloths, etc), helping organize storage rooms, provide tours to guest families and visitors, etc. 

Housewarmers also have the option to learn how to become dinner hosts, front desk attendants and family activities volunteers! 

We require all interested individuals to complete a short online orientation. To become an official volunteer, you must pass a background check, and complete two in-person training sessions (2 to 3 hours each in length).

We utilize a self-scheduling program that allows our volunteers to soon up for 3-hourur shifts when it fits their schedule. This is really convenient if you are unable to commit to a specific day and time each week. We also have availability Monday thru Sunday from 8am-10pm. We ask for a commitment of 2 shifts per month. 

Please e-mail Meghan at mjirik@rmhmn.org, or call 507-361-2268 if you have any questions!

Patients and their families stay at Travis' House when they are in Rochester for evaluation or treatment of blood cancers. While staying at Travis' House, they have the option to ask for assistance with meal preparation. Sign up to bring them a meal and offload a portion of the stress these families are facing! 

Visit our website here for the most up to date offerings. 

Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to older adults in the Rochester community.

Meal pick-up is at 11:15 am on your delivery day. We deliver meals 7 days a week 365 days a year; volunteer once a week or once a month, it’s super flexible! We use an online tool where volunteers can sign-up for open routes when it works with their schedule.

Sign-up Process:
We ask volunteers to complete a volunteer profile in our Get Connected Volunteer Portal. It has a 6-step profile creation process that includes a background check, watching a short orientation video, and signing a confidentiality/privacy policy statement. Once your profile is created and qualifications are complete, you are ready to be matched and to start volunteering!

If you would like more information please contact one of our Senior Independence Team Members at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you!

Is your business, team, or group looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Family Service Rochester has a variety of ways your group can get involved and assist local seniors to stay safe and independent in their homes.

*Group leader would need to complete background check and set up a volunteer profile.

If you would like more information on any ways your team can volunteer please reach out to a member on our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you!   

We are looking for volunteers to help our staff and guests at the Rochester Community Warming Center. There are 2 shifts available; 7:30pm-10PM and 6:00am-8:30am. You will be helping out with entry or  exit of guests, food service, distributing blankets, and socially with guests. Volunteers are crucial to helping us create a sense of community in our Warming Center.

Contact Angie Rich  at arich@ccsomn.org or 507-459-6265 if you are interested or have any questions about volunteering or donating. 

We are currently recruiting "Grocery Group" volunteers for our Catholic Charites Warming center. providing meals or supplies to the homeless community. 

Grocery Groups volunteers help fundraise and organize grocery shopping trips to supply about a weeks worth of groceries to the warming center.  

This volunteer opportunity can be a family "group," an organization "group," or a parish "group." 

If you are interested in being on the email list for this volunteer opportunity please email Angie Rich arich@ccsomn.org or call 5074596265 she can provide you a current list of what needs they might have 

The RMHC Midwest | MN, WI, IA Meal Program is an opportunity for volunteer groups to plan and serve a healthy, balanced meal for our guest families. 

This is truly the best way to relieve an immediate need for our families, interact with them and provide a space for families to connect and build positive relationships with one another.

The House Meal Program offers children and families staying at the House the comfort of a warm and delicious meal, prepared with love from caring community members.

All meals must be prepared on site or catered in from a commercial kitchen.

Meal opportunities are available: Sunday through Thursday evenings - serve time 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m, with typical group commitment time from 4-8 pm.

Friday-Saturday brunch - serve time 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m, with the group typically here from 8 am-12 pm.

*If your group has interest in providing a meal outside of the regular serve time on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, please contact karnott@rmhmn.org to determine availability of alternate times.

Don’t have time to cook a meal on-site or participate in serving it?  No Problem!  Please reach out to karnott@rmhmn.org to find out more about how to sponsor a meal.

Maximum number of volunteers is 12 throughout the duration of the time on-site.

All volunteers must be 10 years of age or older with appropriate adult supervision

You can sign up your group to serve a meal here: Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest MN, WI, IA: Volunteer Your Group - House Meal Program

Please reach out to Katie Arnott or Meghan Jirik at KArnott@rmhmn.org or mjirik@rmhmn.org with any questions.

Memory Café is for those with dementia and their caregiver to meet in our community for casual conversation and interaction with other people struggling with memory difficulties. Our Memory Café in Rochester is open to anyone who is experiencing dementia, as well as their caregiver. We open this program to community members on a monthly basis, on the third Thursday of the month, from 2-3pm. The concept of Memory Café is to open a local, community hub that provides a welcoming and accepting nature for seniors with dementia. These individuals often face many isolating stigmas and stereotypes-preventing them from experiencing socialization opportunities that keep them in touch with their humanity. With the Memory Cafes, seniors with dementia can meet others going through similar experiences, while enjoying relaxing activities, crafts, drinks, and snacks. Their participation does not incur set fees, but rather they attend based upon their own, voluntary contributions. The Olmsted County Memory Café is held in Zadeo's Pizza in the Cub Foods Plaza, at 1021 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904.

Elder Network is seeking out community members who have time and talents to dedicate towards our Memory Café. Artists, musicians, crafters, and others who feel they have a skill or talent that could be used to assist us in delivering programs to seniors facing dementia, as well as their caregivers, are welcome to contact us at 507-285-5272 or melissas@elder-network.org. We would welcome your interest, and we would love to have your assistance with providing this enjoyable and relaxing time of socialization for these members of our community who often face isolation. Musicians who could play a few sets, artists that could provide craft programming for those with dementia, and others who are able to offer their time to our Memory Café on the third Thursdays of each month, from 2-3pm, are welcome to contact us with their ideas. We would love to brainstorm innovative programming with you to help serve our community. Experience with dementia is not necessary, as we can help you craft your skill to meet the needs of our clients.

The Elder Network is a 501(c)(3) human services agency that was formed in 1988, and was incorporated on May 28th, 1991. The mission of Elder Network is that, “Those 55 and better and their caregivers have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives.” We focus on helping seniors and caregivers to maintain their general health and well-being, including their mental health; and to maintain independence and quality of life in a safe, supported environment. 

Elder Network currently provides the following services: Companion Care, Respite Care, Friendly Visiting, Medical and Non-Medical Transportation, Senior Advocacy, PEARLs, Educational programs and groups such as Powerful Tools for Caregiving and Aging Mastery, our Technology Assistance Program, and Caregiver Support through REACH coaching, dementia and caregiver support groups, an art group, and a mindfulness group. Throughout the past 35 years of service, Elder Network has been dedicated to serving older adults and their loved ones, which include caregivers, family members, and friends. Through these 35 years of operation, Elder Network has committed resources to training staff, volunteers, clients, and community members on dementia, accessibility, diversity, end-of-life planning, grief support, suicide prevention, mental health in the aging population, and many other vital areas of service delivery that pertain to those 55 years of age and older.

Memory Café is for those with dementia and their caregiver to meet in our community for casual conversation and interaction with other people struggling with memory difficulties. Our Memory Café in Rochester is open to anyone who is experiencing dementia, as well as their caregiver. We open this program to community members on a monthly basis, on the third Thursday of the month, from 2-3pm. The concept of Memory Café is to open a local, community hub that provides a welcoming and accepting nature for seniors with dementia. These individuals often face many isolating stigmas and stereotypes-preventing them from experiencing socialization opportunities that keep them in touch with their humanity. With the Memory Cafes, seniors with dementia can meet others going through similar experiences, while enjoying relaxing activities, crafts, drinks, and snacks. Their participation does not incur set fees, but rather they attend based upon their own, voluntary contributions. The Olmsted County Memory Café is held in Zadeo's Pizza in the Cub Foods Plaza, at 1021 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904. 

The Co-Facilitator would need to be available for set-up, the program, and the event itself. We are seeking someone with either personal or professional experience working with others with dementia. A team player who can work with groups of 10-20 individuals and who can work to assist those with dementia and their caregivers to enjoy relaxing activities, crafts, and food set-up, would be our ideal candidate for this volunteer position. We will also provide additional training on working with those with dementia, as well as assisting caregivers of those with dementia. We will provide support of the co-facilitator in learning how to conduct the activities of each session. We will have pre-planned activities with the supplies and directions available, as well as another co-facilitator who is well-acquainted with the facilities, set-up, schedule, supplies, etc. to assist with each Memory Café. 

If you are interested in learning more about Memory Café, and/or the position of a co-facilitator for these events, please reach out to Elder Network by calling 507-285-5272, or by emailing us at melissas@elder-network.org. A background clearance will be required for all co-facilitators. Snacks will be served at each session, and additional opportunities for learning and growing in one's understanding of dementia and caregiving will be offered to co-facilitators and participants of the Memory Café.

Family Service Rochester has many family-oriented volunteer opportunities!

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or sign up to volunteer via the Volunteer Portal.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Through the Varsity Letter in Community Service (VLCS) program, United Way of Olmsted County partners with high schools in our coverage area- Dodge, Fillmore, Olmsted and Winona Counties- to recognize and reward students for their volunteer efforts in the community. High school students who volunteer 100 hours in one program year can earn their school varsity letter. With 52 weeks in a year, that is equivalent to about 2 hours per week!

We invite students to explore Get Connected for local volunteer opportunities. 

All supplemental materials including Requirements & Resources, Volunteer Hour Trackers, and FAQs are included in the application packet. 

Email Sonja Sommerfeldt, Impact Program Coordinator sonjas@uwolmsted.org with any questions. 

Senior Café is a gathering place for older adults where a nutritious mid-day meal is served with others.
Attendees enjoy meeting up with friends and participating in social activities that allow seniors to remain active and connected to the community while meeting their nutritional needs.

Senior Café takes place every Wednesday in Byron from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Volunteer Opportunities
We are seeking one or two individual volunteers who can help on a monthly basis, on weeks that work with their schedule. Volunteer tasks include setting tables, serving food to seniors, visiting and socializing, and meal cleanup.   

**Volunteer needs to be comfortable working independently, but staff are on site to assist.

Questions?
If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please get in touch with a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you!

Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to older adults in the Rochester community.

Meal pick-up is at 11:15 am on your delivery day. Meals are delivered 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can volunteer once a week or once a month, it’s super flexible! We use an online tool that volunteers can sign up for open routes when it works with their schedule.

*Saturday and Sunday drivers are where most of the need is currently.*

Application Process
We ask volunteers to complete an application process that includes a profile creation, background check, watching a short orientation video, and signing a confidentiality/privacy policy statement.

Questions?
If you would like more information please contact one of our Volunteer Engagement Team Members at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you!

Olmsted Medical Center strives to create a relaxing and caring environment for patients and guests. One way we do this is by offering complementary refreshments in our Outpatient Services waiting area.

This is offered Monday- Friday from 8:00am to 10:00am.

At the start of your shift, you will pick up the beverage cart from Café 49 at the main hospital entrance and take it to the 2nd floor Outpatient waiting area. You will help serve hot beverages and offer a small snack, help answer basic questions and offer directions within the hospital, sometimes even walking a person to their desired location. 

This is a low-stress volunteer position, but one that is vital to our mission of partnering for better health and better lives. 

If this opportunity interests you, please visit our website to complete a Volunteer Application: Volunteer Application (olmmed.org)

or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@olmmed.org or 507.292.7210

Ways to donate a meal for families in need at our shelter:

Your willingness to provide a meal (raw ingredients, prepared, delivered or monetary) is sincerely appreciated by staff and, greatly, by our guest families! Thank you! 

Click HERE to sign-up and get started!!! (sign up genius link)

Deliver hot, nutritious meals to people unable to prepare or access meals themselves. You may volunteer on regular (same day each week) or on-call (days may vary) basis. Flexible driving schedules are available weekdays as well as weekends.  Meal pickup at a central location using your own vehicle.

The Women's Shelter & support Center hosts a variety of support groups each week.  One of our newest groups, The Circle, is a group of creative support that combines a healing topic with a correlating creative activity.  During this hour-long group, we offer a refreshment to those who attend.  

The group meets each Wednesday afternoon.  If there are folks interested in donating a snack, it would be much appreciated.  Attendance is 5-10 individuals each week. 

If you are interested in donating, please contact the Group Facilitator at:   RoaE@womens-shelter.org

Thank you for supporting the healing journey of Domestic Violence Survivors.

The Salvation Army partners with Hy-Vee Crossroads to provide a free Bread Shelf in our community center so that no one who comes to The Salvation Army ever leaves hungry. 

We are looking for several volunteers willing to pick up bread, and deliver the bread to our community center before we open at 8am On Mondays and Fridays each week. 

Pick up from each location takes an average of 45 minutes. Volunteers are welcome to use Salvation Army vehicles to complete this task. 

Please contact Rebecca Snapp at 507-288-3663 ext. 3802 or Rebecca.Snapp@usc.SalvationArmy.org for more information about this need, and the service it provides to our community. 

Support Food Shelf shoppers through confident and professional hospitality that is accessible, culturally sensitive, and welcoming. 

Join a team that combines paid professionals and dedicated volunteers who lead by example, work hard, and maintain high standards for our facility and our services. Some work behind the scenes sorting, inventorying, and stocking food. Some support shoppers with non-judgmental, compassionate interactions. All of us want to be here to provide the best experience to our community. 

Our facility is clean, spacious, accessible, and easy to navigate with well-displayed food and easy to understand signage. 

Our services are confidential and focused on the needs of our shoppers.

Food is the valuable resource that brings our community together. We maintain food safety, food quality and source wholesome, nutritious food. We say all are welcome here by stocking food that appeals to diverse members of our community and meets cultural and religious dietary needs.

Help maintain a smooth flow of operation in the Food Shelf by taking responsibility for learning stocking guidelines and product layout.

Organize food and supplies in storage and stock shelves and displays in the Food Shelf.

Assist with merchandising (facing) and routine cleaning, such as emptying garbage, removing cardboard and packaging.

Support shoppers by answering questions about where food and items can be found, assist with reaching, lifting and packaging groceries as requested.

Positive, strengths-based customer service is expected.

Volunteers must be comfortable engaging with and supporting our culturally diverse community. 

Respect and always maintain shopper confidentiality.

Physical demands: standing, walking, bending, stretching, twisting and reaching. Able to lift up to 25 pounds and carry for short distances repetitively over the duration of a 4-hour shift.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Volunteers must be able to work on their own and be self-delegating. 

Close-toe shoes required.

Volunteers are required to view and go through all qualifications when they sign up for the Food Shelf.

Work schedule will be determined based on the availability of the volunteer. The Food Shelf is stocked and open to the public during the following hours:

Monday through Thursday:

8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday:

8:00am – 12:00pm

Click the following link to be directed to the Channel One Volunteer site: Shopper Support and Stocking (4hr)

Volunteers should arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled start time.

Positive, strengths-based customer service is expected.

Volunteers must be comfortable engaging with and supporting our culturally diverse community. 

Respect and always maintain shopper confidentiality.

Physical demands: standing, walking, bending, stretching, twisting and reaching. Able to lift up to 60 pounds and carry for short distances repetitively over the duration of a 2-hour shift.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Volunteers must be able to work on their own and be self-delegating. 

Close-toe shoes required.

Help maintain a smooth flow of operation in the Food Shelf by learning stocking guidelines and product layout.

Organize food and supplies in storage and stock shelves and displays in the Food Shelf.

Assist with merchandising (facing) and routine cleaning, such as emptying garbage, removing cardboard and packaging.

Support shoppers by answering questions about where food and items can be found, assist with reaching, lifting and packaging groceries as requested.

Support Food Shelf shoppers through confident and professional hospitality that is accessible, culturally sensitive, and welcoming. 

Join a team that combines paid professionals and dedicated volunteers who lead by example, work hard, and maintain high standards for our facility and our services. Some work behind the scenes sorting, inventorying, and stocking food. Some support shoppers with non-judgmental, compassionate interactions. All of us want to be here to provide the best experience to our community. 

Our facility is clean, spacious, accessible, and easy to navigate with well-displayed food and easy to understand signage. 

Our services are confidential and focused on the needs of our shoppers.

Food is the valuable resource that brings our community together. We maintain food safety, food quality and source wholesome, nutritious food. We say all are welcome here by stocking food that appeals to diverse members of our community and meets cultural and religious dietary needs.

Volunteers are required to view and go through all qualifications when they sign up for the Food Shelf.

Work schedule will be determined based on the availability of the volunteer. The Food Shelf is stocked and open to the public during the following hours:

Monday through Thursday:

8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday:

8:00am – 12:00pm

Click the following link to be directed to the Channel One Volunteer site: Shopper Support and Stocking (2hr)

Volunteers should arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled start time.

This opportunity is for customer service focused volunteers who are ready to greet and serve shoppers kindly and in a welcoming way.

This opportunity asks the volunteer to sit or stand behind our meat counter in the food shelf, greet customers, and hand the customer meat and other limited items depending on what they ask for.  

Positive, strengths-based customer service is expected.

Volunteers must be comfortable engaging with and supporting our culturally diverse community. 

Respect and always maintain shopper confidentiality.

Physical demands: standing or sitting for 2-hour shift.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Volunteers must be able to work on their own and be self-delegating. 

Closed-toe shoes required for safety.

Volunteers are required to view and go through all qualifications when they sign up for the Food Shelf.

Work schedule will be determined based on the availability of the volunteer. The Food Shelf is stocked and open to the public during the following hours:

Monday through Thursday:

8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday:

8:00am – 12:00pm

Click the following link to be directed to the Channel One Volunteer site: Market Counter

Volunteers should arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled start time.

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Rochester provides free, home-like accommodations for cancer patients who have to travel for treatment.  There are several ways volunteers can help with daily Hope Lodge operations such as preparing a dinner, providing entertainment, planning special events and activities, and improving the facility and grounds. 

If you are interested in volunteering we would love to talk to you!  Please click on the link below to sign up and register as a volunteer.

Sign-Up to Volunteer

Have you ever thought about getting more involved in the community but you aren't sure what you want to do?  Think about hosting a Cooking Up Hope event at Rochester Hope Lodge.  We are a lodging facility that offers housing for adults going through active cancer treatments at Mayo Clinic.

Cooking Up Hope Events can be hosted during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fill out this form and we will get in touch with you to set something up as soon as you would like to host an event!

Host a Cooking Up Hope Event

Do you like to cook or bake? Do you have a passion for making sure people don't leave hungry?

 Plan a meal and bring it to our volunteers working at the various project sites. We have volunteers of all ages that want to participate and support Habitat for Humanity, but their passion lies in food. 

We would love to coordinate with you to either purchase a meal on your behalf for the crews or to bring your sweet (or savory) treats as a fun element of the day. 

Gage Elementary has a beautiful family resource room designed to meet the needs of our students and families. It is kept stocked with clothing, food, hygiene, and household supplies to meet the needs of all at any time.

GAGE CURRENTLY IN NEED OF

ONGOING NEED

Winter Gear:

Hygiene Products:

Healthy Snacks:

Clothing:

School Supplies:

You can drop off donated needs at Gage Elementary (1300 40th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55904) Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm. Just leave them at the front office and let them know it's for the Community School resource room. Thank you!

Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

Meal pick-up is at 11:15 am on your delivery day. We deliver meals 7 days a week 365 days a year; volunteer once a week or once a month, it’s super flexible! We use an online tool that volunteers can sign up for open routes when it works with their schedule.

*Volunteer must complete registration and background check prior to volunteering.

If you would like more information please contact one of our Senior Independence Team Members at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you!

Support Youth
Improve your community
Increase your community awareness
Meet new people and build lasting friendships

Kiwanis has a variety of service projects throughout the year which include student literacy and recognition programs.

You are encouraged to join as a member or simply join as a volunteer for our service projects.  We offer you an opportunity for fellowship and an insight into community and current affairs at every weekly meeting and the satisfaction of using your experience, knowledge, and time in the service of your fellow citizens.

All are welcome to join our Sunrisers Kiwanis Club as we volunteer and/or meet at 7:00-8:00am each Tuesday at the Charlie's Eatery and Pub.

For more information you are encouraged to contact Tony Goergen at 507-990-9452 or tjgopher@gmail.com.

JM students are in need of usable water bottles to stay hydrated.  Due to COVID precautions we are using water bottles instead of the drinking fountain. 

Any water bottles are fine, but we have purchased $1 water bottles from WalMart that work great.

Donations can be brought to JM Main Entrance by the flagpole school days 7:30 - 4:00 and buzz the entrance bell.

The History Center of Olmsted County is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of events for this summer. Jobs and times vary, but we will work hard to ensure that we are pairing people up with a job and a time that works well for them! We are excited to be getting back outside this summer and welcome community members to come and volunteer with us to get outside, meet some new people and get involved in your own history! To keep up to date on our volunteer needs, make sure you check out our website: https://olmstedhistory.com/volunteer We have jobs and events to meet all interests and availabilities and look forward to working with you soon! 

We are seeking individuals with a valid drivers license and current insurance who are willing, on a volunteer basis without remuneration, to deliver hot meals to the homes of people who qualify for our service on the basis of income, age, disability or need. Regular and substitute drivers are needed.