Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

Did you know for teenagers, car crashes are the leading cause of death? MADD needs people like YOU who are passionate about empowering families and creating safer roads in your community! As a Underage Drinking Prevention Coordinator, you will equip parents and youth with the crucial information, tools, and resources needed to make informed decisions on their health and safety.

Underage Drinking Prevention Coordinator (Ages 18+):

Presentations can be scheduled to fit your schedule and travel reimbursement is available to all volunteers. Virtual opportunities are also available.

Click to start saving lives today! Apply online at https://madd.org/volunteer

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!

Do you know how to get that small repair, to-do list done around the house?
And are you looking for a way to help others in a flexible way that fits your schedule?

Family Service Rochester is actively seeking volunteers with the necessary skills and experience to help seniors and those with disabilities!

As a handy worker volunteer, you will help make minor repairs and safety corrections to the homes of older adults and those with disabilities. Typical projects include:

You do not need to be able to do all of these types of projects. Your ability to do ANY of these tasks would be a huge help to a senior in your community.

Supplies will be provided by the consumer, and volunteers only need to bring their tools.

How to join our Volunteer Team:

It is easy to sign-up! Please go to  https://familyservicerochester.galaxydigital.com/ and click on the VOLUNTEER NOW button!
You can also reach out to our Volunteer Recruitment Team at volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or give us a call at 507-287-2010.

**Volunteer would need to complete a background check prior to volunteering. 

Family Promise runs a shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Rochester, MN. We are able to serve 3 families at a time. We have an on-going need for the following in-kind donations:

- Bus Passes

- Clorox Wipes

- Garbage Bags (13 Gallon)

- Tupperware all sizes

- New Pillows

You can drop these items off at our shelter Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 4pm or email Demery @dmaughan@fprochestermn.org

Family Promise is looking for active committee members for the following committees:

Event Planning

Human Resources

Volunteer Relations

Technology

These committees generally meet once a month or as needed. Time is decided by each committee. 

Please contact Erin Sinnwell, Executive Director of Family Promise Rochester, for more details on any of these committees at esinnwell@fprochestermn.org

The holiday season is a time for festivities and family. It’s also a time for giving. This year, you can give a meaningful gift that helps people through some of life’s toughest moments. From helping people impacted by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting lifesaving blood donations, you can make a difference. The need for volunteers remains critical and constant during the holiday season.

Consider giving the gift of time with one of our urgently needed volunteer opportunities:

Disaster Action Team

Every 8 minutes the Red Cross responds to a disaster and it’s the compassionate volunteers, who make our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering possible.  When you become a volunteer, you’re helping to turn tragedy into hope.

Blood Donor Ambassador

Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our Blood Drives to help save lives.

If interested Click Here to apply or visit www.redcross.org/givetime

For questions or more information email mndakvolunteer@redcross.org or call 612-463-6587

Help your community out by resolving to volunteer on the disaster action team!

To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a disaster response.

Responsibilities:

Disaster Action Teams provide emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. 

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

1. Supporting the annual goals and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
2. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.
3. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
4. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program.

Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.

Time Commitment:  Preferred four 6-hour on-call shifts per month. Shifts are 6 am - Noon, Noon to 6 pm, 6 pm to Midnight and Midnight to 6 am.

Qualifications:

• Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision. 
• Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity. 
• Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals. 

To get started Click Here. Once there scroll down to DAT (Disaster Action Team Member) and select Apply Now!

If you have any questions please email us at mndakvolunteer@redcross.org or call 612-463-6587

Volunteers offer spiritual support to patients, family members, caregivers, staff, and others. Certified clergy or lay persons may provide visits. Spiritual care services include, but are not limited to, communion, companionship, spiritual counseling, last rites, prayer, and baptism.

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

Have you ever walked into a large building and felt lost? Would you have loved someone in the lobby to answer your questions and guide you to your destination?

Check-In Assistants help patients and their families find appointment locations, to understand any safety protocols that may be in place, guide patients through the virtual check-in at our kiosk, and assist patients in, out and around the facility. This may include pushing a wheelchair.

Available hours are Monday – Friday between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM at our Northwest & Southeast Clinics.

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

The look on a patient's face when a beautiful therapy dog comes into their room is priceless. Stress and anxiety wash away. They instantly forget what they are doing; forget they are in a hospital. Be a part of bringing that joy and comfort to our patients.

Requirements:
* Canine Companion teams must be certified through a nationally accredited therapy dog organization and maintain that certification with the nationally accredited certifying organization at all times while volunteering at OMC.
* Continued compliance with all rules, policies, procedures and protocols of that nationally accredited organization is required.
* Participate in OMC general orientation
* Adhere to immunization/vaccination protocols regarding COVID, Influenza and TB.

If this opportunity interests you, please visit our website to complete a Volunteer Application. You will be contacted within 24 hours. Volunteer Application (olmmed.org)

Any questions, please contact the Community & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 292.7210 or volunteer@olmmed.org

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)

Friendship Place volunteers reach out to the children and families who live in southeast Rochester. The population we serve is composed mostly of Somalis, Hispanics, African Americans, and Asians. Many are refugees from war; others are migrants or people who have moved to Rochester from other parts of the U.S. in search of a better life. We seek to demonstrate the love of Christ by our actions in service to them all.  Volunteers act as tutors, mentors, teach basic skills or simply read with children.

Program Director – Greg Parker and David Miller
1429 4th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-8791 • friendshipplace10@gmail.com

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.

Help keep a senior in their own home by completing household maintenance and repair chores that they can no longer perform.

You may help with jobs such as: minor carpentry, painting, window washing, leaf raking, and other seasonal jobs.

Elder Network is looking for individuals who are willing to provide transportation for seniors to their vital medical, dental, chiropractor, physical therapy appointments and support groups. Many area seniors do not have friends or family who can drive, and can not afford private transportation. You can make a huge difference in someone's life by simply giving them a ride! Volunteers set their own schedules, choose the area in which they would like to volunteer, set limits on trip length, and choose how often they volunteer.

The Rochester Area ReStore collections donations that will provide much needing funding for the Rochester Area Habitat For Humanity.

The Habitat Restore has a variety of needs for individuals including:  donations receiving, donation processing, testing items, floor stocking and donation pick up. 

This is an opportunity to get your hands dirty or keep them clean while working in a fun environment for a great cause.

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.

Elder Network is recruiting 1-3 volunteers to support our daily receptionist needs. We offer a friendly and supportive staff, and meaningful tasks to support our work with clients and caregivers, in a pleasant environment. Days and hours are flexible to the volunteer’s availability but a consistent schedule is desirable.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Elder Network, the Volunteer Receptionist is responsible for these office tasks.

Duties include:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required

Helpful Skills (not required)

*Background check required.

Working Schedule:  Flexible

Office hours are M – Th, 9am – 3pm; Fri 9am-1pm

We currently do not have coverage on Fridays or on Mondays-Thursdays, from 2:30-3:00 pm. We can always use help around the office during the these other days and hours, however.

Office location:

1130-1/2 7th St. NW, Suite 205

Rochester, MN

Contact:  Kathy Scheid, Executive Director

507-285-5272

Friendly Visitors support seniors with social interaction and connectedness. The Visitors program provides weekly socialization through having someone in home conversing with and engaging an older adult. Phone calls have also been a requested means of receiving services for some clients. This helps avoid loneliness, isolation and supports positive mental wellness. Visitors can visit over the phone, but in-person visits are requested most frequently.

Please call Betsy at 507-251-0867 or email her at betsyq@elder-network.org for interest in volunteering in Olmsted County. For interest in volunteering in Winona County, please email danellel@elder-network.org or call Danelle at 507-452-0580. Elder Network staff can assist interested volunteers in completing the necessary forms. Background checks are required for all volunteers through the Elder Network and can be completed with the assistance of Elder Network staff.

Elder Network is looking for volunteers who are interested in teaching seniors how to use tablets to converse on Zoom and other digital platforms. Volunteers will also assist individuals with questions and guidance on using tablet applications to improve their communication with friends and family, connect with medical providers, use email to communicate with others, order groceries online, and access other important resources that they have been going without. Volunteers meet with clients in-person for 1-2 hours each week, according to what works for the volunteer's and the client's schedules.

The Elder Network is interested in partnering with tech-savvy volunteers who could assist with providing technical education for clients for 1-2 hours per week, according to the schedule of the volunteer. Please call Kyle or Donna for interest in volunteering with this program: 507-285-5272. Also, you can email donnap@elder-network.org if you would like to learn more. Elder Network staff can assist interested volunteers in completing the necessary forms. Background checks are required for all volunteers through the Elder Network and can be completed with the assistance of Elder Network staff.

Elder Network is looking for one or more dedicated social media volunteers to help implement our newly developed social media plan! The ideal candidate for this position would:

This need could be served at the office or virtually, after the volunteer has been trained. Interested candidates can reach out to Elder Network by phone at 507-285-5272 or through emailing Becca at beccah@elder-network.org

The SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class is a strength, balance, and fitness class which meets two times per week for one hour. The exercises can be done seated or standing. The class includes aerobics, balance exercises, strength training with dumbbells and ankle weights, and stretching exercises. We have morning & afternoon classes to fit into your availability.  There are several leaders per class so there is a lot of flexibility to fit each volunteer's schedule.

We are looking for interested individuals to be leaders and back up leaders. Please contact for more information about the class and volunteering.

No prior exercise facilitator experience is needed.  We provide training, ongoing support and a detailed manual of exercises.  

The opening of the Day Center at The Salvation Army coincides with the opening of a resource room for those in need of clothing, shoes, underwear, socks, and hygiene supplies. We are seeking volunteers willing to help us sort and organize donations to this space as they come in during the day. 

Hours are flexible. Our social services center is open from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. 

The Salvation Army Store in Red Wing, MN, is looking for volunteers to assist with accepting and sorting donated items, and keeping the sales floor clean and organized. The store is open from 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday.

This volunteer opportunity is crucial to the success of our social services center here in Rochester, MN. Volunteers help clients to navigate basic questions about salvation army services, and help our front desk staff with tasks like laundry and transferring phone calls. 

Our social services center is open from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Hours for this volunteer need are flexible. All training is provided on site. 

Please call 507-288-3663 with any questions.

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.

Volunteer painting project in SW Rochester at a group home for women who have disabilities in the community.  

2 walls and ceiling trim needs painting.  

Bear Creek Services will supply the paint and painting tools. 

We need a few volunteers to do the actual painting / taping.

Join us at the Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore!
Help customers shopping on the sales floor, process donations in the back room, assist our truck driver in picking up donations, or spend time as a cashier! The ReStore has so many ways that people can get involved in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity no matter their skill set or ability. All training is provided. 

When are you available to volunteer?
Volunteer shifts are flexible, and you can set up a regular schedule or sign-up as you're able. The following times are when volunteers help the ReStore "the store that builds homes"!

Tues. 12p - 4pm
Wed. 9am - 6pm
Thur. 9am - 6pm
Fri. 9am - 6pm
Sat. 9am - 4pm

The Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore collects donations that will provide much needed funding for building and repairing homes in our communities. Affordable housing is something that is out of reach for over 12,000 Rochester Area Residents. 

Together, we can help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live!

Have you installed new flooring? Are you finishing your basement? 

Habitat homes are constructed in part by volunteer labor and skilled contractors. Share the skills you already have, or learn new skills. Enjoy the physical labor and know you are helping a family in need. 

Building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter

No construction experience is needed
Training and tools provided on site

Work days are Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Saturdays are possible)
You can sign up for a whole day (9am-4pm)  and half day options are also available
Volunteer Registration is required. 

Ready to volunteer or learn more?

 Email: volunteer@tworivershabitat.org

If willing to help volunteer please contact John Volesky jvolesky@hiawthahomes.org

If interested please contact John Volesky jvolesky@hiawathahomes.org

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

Be BOLD! We are looking for some special people who care about this community's young people and want to make a difference in a young life. As a Bolder Options mentor you will introduce your mentee to healthy lifestyle activities as well as exciting adventures and experiences including hiking, fishing, painting, orchards and so much  more! If you like sports, running, biking, hiking, geo-caching or just enjoy being active, you will make a great mentor! Mentors spend 2-4 hours a week in a mix of one on one activities with their youth and group events put on by Bolder Options staff. You will not be doing it alone - our staff will guide you through a curriculum addressing all of these areas and you will have all the support and tools you need to be successful. At the end of your year together, you will attend a graduation ceremony in which all of your achievements will be celebrated! Mentoring is one of the most effective ways to give back, and we promise you will get more out of it than you will put in!  

The Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP) is where private attorneys agree to take cases for full-representation or, on a Limited Scope basis, for clients who have been screened through the Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC) intake process and need representation in a matter that is not an area of LAOC expertise; where there is a conflict of interest with LAOC and the client; or when LAOC attorneys are not able to take on additional cases and the client needs immediate assistance.

All areas of expertise welcome!

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC) sponsors a landlord tenant hotline for anyone in the community who has a question about the rights and responsibilities of rental property.

LAOC is looking for volunteers to staff the hotline.  Volunteers are trained by LAOC and staff the hotline for a week at a time.  Generally volunteers spend anywhere between 1 and 3 hours a week returning calls.

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. 

Anyone who can help with content twice weekly on our facebook and instagram page. This will be for Monday and Friday. 30 minutes for each day. 

Do you want to help with lifesaving blood collections? Volunteer at blood drives throughout the Southeast MN area! 

The American Red Cross has a high-priority need for Blood Donor Ambassadors to continue delivering services to our communities.

These volunteers welcome visitors to blood drives, follow COVID-19 safety procedures, help donors check in and encourage them to rest after their donation. We can use your help right now!

Click Here to sign up or learn more.

If you're interested or have questions, please contact Volunteer Services (mndakvolunteer@redcross.org; 612-463-6587).

When you give your time as a volunteer with St. Croix Hospice, you join a team of individuals dedicated to providing patient-centered care and comfort during advanced-stage illnesses. Hospice volunteers offer companionship, compassionate help and support for patients and their loved ones when they need it most. Volunteers provide an empathic, respectful, and caring presence for patients and their loved ones.

The St. Croix Hospice team provides exceptional hospice care with an emphasis on quality of life. Our holistic care model offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support uniquely tailored to a patient’s individual needs and wishes. When you join our team as a volunteer, you’re making a difference in the lives of individuals and families right in your own community.

Our virtual volunteers provide support to hospice patients virtually via computer and/or phone by checking on their supply, medication and equipment needs, and provide companionship by visiting with the patient and their loved ones creating a lasting bond. Tuck-In Volunteers will help with anticipating patient, family and caregiver needs and filling requests to set them up with what they need for the best quality of life.

Schedules are very flexible! Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Hospice volunteers serve as supportive companions and patient advocates.  Hospice volunteers can assist with a few light household tasks, read to a patient, play a game, write letters, converse, facilitate legacy/memory making activities, listen, provide vigil, respite or other meaningful interactions.  Hospice volunteers are also needed to assist with clerical tasks in the office and providing grief support for the surviving families and community.  All Mayo Clinic Hospice Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older and are provided with a robust and comprehensive training to help you feel confident in your abilities to offer supportive presence to hospice patients and bereaved.  If you'd like to apply, please visit https://volunteer.mayoclinic.org/. For more information about the rewarding opportunities that await you, please contact Mayo Clinic Hospice at 507-284-4002.

Hospice pet therapy volunteers are teams of an adult and a certified therapy animal who are sensitive to the needs of hospice patients and families. Hospice volunteers serve as supportive companions and patient advocates.  Hospice pet therapy volunteers can visit with patients, converse, facilitate legacy/memory making activities, listen, provide vigil or other meaningful interactions. All Mayo Clinic Hospice Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older and are provided with a robust and comprehensive training to help you feel confident in your abilities to offer supportive presence to hospice patients and bereaved. If you'd like to apply, please visit https://volunteer.mayoclinic.org/. For more information about the rewarding opportunities that await you, please contact Mayo Clinic Hospice at 507-284-4002.

This position assists low and moderate income , elderly and disabled taxpayers with filing federal and state tax returns (MN, WI, and IA). The  Greeter role includes:

- Welcomes clients and checks them off on the schedule sheet

- Ensures clients are helped in an appropriate order

- Keeps information flowing to clients in the waiting area

- Distributes intake forms and surveys to clients

- May assist with re-scheduling clients as necessary

- Makes notifications of missed appointments on schedule sheet

- May attempt to phone clients who are late for an appointment.

Training for this role consists of a four-hour training session that occurs in early January.  

This position assists low and moderate income , elderly and disabled taxpayers with filing federal and state tax returns (MN, WI, and IA). The role involves"

- Prepares tax forms using web-based software provided

- Asks taxpayers tax-related questions to prepare an accurate return

- Answers a taxpayer's tax-related questions, and  explains the tax return

- Works within defined scope of program which places restrictions on returns that can be prepared to ensure we do not prepare returns for which we do not have effective training. 

Orientation is provided for new volunteers in the fall and training for this position occurs in December and January and generally involves 40 hours of in person or remote training plus approximately 25 hours outside of class.

Preparation of returns occurs from February 1st to April 15th with volunteers proving from 4-8 hours per week.  Volunteers are able to  choose their level of commitment and are able to travel. 

Looking for phone or interview skills? The Red Cross has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! If you enjoy speaking to interesting people and want to volunteer from home, join our Volunteer Screening Team. Bonus if you can speak a second language!

Screening Team members seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest and what position they would find most meaningful. Screeners use their understanding of the volunteer and match it with the needs of the organization, connecting volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited

Questions? Contact MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org or call 612-463-6587

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Any questions or to learn more please email MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org or call 612-463-6587

Our Life Enrichment Program gives our individuals served a much needed socialization and integration avenue at ABC. Life Enrichment is a recreation and leisure program where individuals served and staff do a number of activities like coloring, signing, dancing, playing games, but also go on day trips to places like the Mall of America, Oxbow Park, and Bowlocity. 

We are looking for long-term volunteers that can help assist our Life Enrichment Program in helping with those previously mentioned activities. 

Must be 18 years or older. All volunteers are subject to a background check and will require two hours of training before they can begin volunteering.

Whether it’s providing companionship to a person in the final months or weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, providing assistance in the office or helping with community outreach, the contributions of volunteers are an essential part of Interim HealthCare's Hospice Program.

Hospice volunteers are at the heart of our goal. Serving people at the end of life’s journey allows hospice volunteers in Olmsted County to make a difference to someone in need every day.

Being a hospice volunteer, is an intensely rewarding experience. Once you complete the required pre-training interview and orientation, you'll be ready. Surviving family members or friends wishing to join the volunteer staff will be strongly encouraged to wait a minimum of one year following the death of their loved one.

Communities across the nation have been experiencing school shutdowns due to COVID-19. Studies of student absences, summer learning loss, and prolonged school closures suggest that losing time in school sets students back academically. Living Room Tutors is here to alleviate some of those negative ramifications of being away from the classroom. 

You can get help by becoming a volunteer tutor. Sign up and you will be joining a group of student change-makers making a significant impact on their communities. Sign up through the link on our website, or this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMu7tdJ03ja_amcxHRt9zCnoQI_Jf7kBOLeXbp4kDqY6C1og/viewform

This form allows us to learn more about prospective Tutors and Tutees. Here, we learn what subject areas Tutees need support in and what subject areas tutors are comfortable helping in.

Once signed up, LRT will match you with an appropriate tutee and alert you through an email when your match is made. 

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.

Seasons Hospice is in need of volunteers that are licensed Cosmetologists to assist our patients with haircuts. Please complete application on our website www.seasonshospice.org or contact Chris Humble at 507-285-1930 ext. 1201.

St. George Soccer Academy is looking for volunteer to help coach kids soccer. 

Do you like playing soccer with young kids. Do you have time on Friday at 6:00 pm to couch kids age 4 - 17. 

We have a group of kids who enjoy playing soccer and would like to be trained at Watson filed every Friday. 

We have a pile of sand that has been delivered for our playground sandboxes.  The kids have hauled some, but we need more help!  Our need is for the sand to be shoveled into wheelbarrows and moved to the sandboxes.  

Our Companion Volunteers make a difference by providing assistance and friendship to adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. We help these adults remain independent in their homes instead of having to move to more costly institutional care. Companions give families or professional caregivers a much needed time off from their duties, run errands, and often provide friendship for their clients.

***NEW-- You can now serve as little as one client a week! That's only 3 hours of your time a week, that makes all the difference in the world for our clients! Or if your looking to volunteer more, you can serve up to 5 clients a week!  

All of our volunteers receive a small stipend and mileage reimbursement for their time and dedication to our programs! 

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! 

The Public Health Services Advisory Board acts as a community based advisory board for both Public Health and the County Health Board on emerging and ongoing public health topics.

To apply for a volunteer position on the Public Health Services Advisory Board, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form. If you have any questions, email AdministrationClerical@co.olmsted.mn.us.

Are you an Olmsted County resident? Does local government interest you? Olmsted County invites you to participate in your local government by volunteering for service on a board, commission, or committee.

Boards, committees, and commission members aid the governing process by keeping Olmsted County in touch with the ideas and attitudes of its residents. They help provide direction for the allocation of funds, the provision of human services, and the protection of residents, property, and our natural resources. Your input is vitally important to the success of our county.

Current vacancies include:
◼️ Community Services Advisory Board
◼️ Environmental Commission
◼️ Extension Committee
◼️ Human Rights Commission
◼️ Olmsted County Zoning Board of Adjustment
◼️ Parks Commission
◼️ Public Health Advisory Board

Apply online: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-board-application

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.

Step Up to SIT is seeking high-school students and other community volunteers willing to babysit for healthcare and other essential workers in need of childcare! Matching individual volunteers to babysit one single family limits transmission and allows our essential workers to continue to do their jobs.

Volunteers OR parents seeking childcare may use the sign up form to provide contact information, schedule availability, general location, COVID health risks, references, etc. One question asks if the person babysitting is willing to volunteer their time to lessen a family’s financial strain. If they respond yes, they are matched with a family needing a volunteer. We also have a live google form if people would like to submit their volunteer hours for recognition/confirmation of volunteer work! 

Sign up form link for Rochester MN: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwB-D4uCl_cjKEn9Kd1r8xgFqkteCAckUtZpaJZrSo0xQO6g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Step Up to SIT is a community-based affiliation that is not supported or operated by a nonprofit organization.

LRT is looking to recruit students K-12 students that want to volunteer their time as an online tutor. Based on your liabilities and preferences, we will match you to a fitting tutee. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing prolonged school closures, many students are experiencing disruptions in their academic trajectories. LRT is hoping to mitigate some of those negative repercussions by connecting volunteer student tutors to students in need of tutoring.

Tutors OR those looking to receive tutoring services can sign up at livingroomtutors.org

Do you love children? Do you like mentoring and tutoring kids of all ages? Do you have a special skill set?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then becoming a Foster Grandparent Volunteer maybe right for you! We currently need Foster Grandparent Volunteers in Rochester & Stewartville!

Our Foster Grandparent Volunteers serve at a variety of locations throughout the region. The volunteers go to these sites and are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.  

Volunteers serve at local organizations that:

All you need to join is the ability to give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future. If you’re 55 or older and want to share your experience and compassion, you have what it takes to be a Foster Grandparent.

Requirements: Volunteers have to be willing to serve at least 10 hours per week (schedules are flexible-- you set the hours that work best for you) and are 55+ years old. Our volunteer undergo background checks and we provide any training required. In return for your time and commitment, you will receive a small stipend, mileage reimbursement, ongoing training, and recognition.

Are you looking to better yourself, your community, and make a change to the world?!

Join JCI Rochester! 

We are a movement of active young citizens ages 18 to 40 who are dedicated to creating positive change in our communities around the world. In more than 5000 communities across nearly 120 countries, our members are recognized for embracing new ideas, collaboration, and diversity. We demonstrate passion and courage to address the most critical challenges of our time. We empower young adults by developing their skills, knowledge, and understanding enabling them to stand up, make informed decisions, and lead their community to take concrete action for sustainable impact.

Imagine receiving the news that you are in need of a transplant.  In addition, you are told you need to travel to another city/state or even country in the hopes of receiving the Gift of Life.  A majority of our guests are scared and feel alone when they first come to Gift of Life Transplant House.  Thankfully there is hope.  We at Gift of Life Transplant House do everything we can to alleviate as much stress from our guests as possible.  We provide a safe, supportive home where they are surrounded by people that understand.  

Are you someone that enjoys providing comfort to others?  What is more relaxing than a hand massage?  Not only do our Hand Massage volunteers offer relief and comfort to the guests at Gift of Life Transplant House but they also offer companionship.  

Training is provided and schedules are flexible!

Imagine receiving the news that you are in need of a transplant.  In addition, you are told you need to travel to another city/state or even country in the hopes of receiving the Gift of Life.  A majority of our guests are scared and feel alone when they first come to Gift of Life Transplant House.  Thankfully there is hope.  We at Gift of Life Transplant House do everything we can to alleviate as much stress from our guests as possible.  We provide a safe, supportive home where they are surrounded by people that understand.  

You can be a part of making a difference in someone's life by volunteering as a Tour Guide.  All potential guests must have a tour of the facility to learn the rules and function of the house prior to their first stay.  We looking for people with dynamic personalities to give an informative guided tour of Gift of Life Transplant House.  Our tour guides are responsible for providing the tours and answering any questions regarding the house, costs, background, rules, etc.

Training is provided.  Shifts are available Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

We are seeking individuals in Wabasha with a valid driver's 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.