Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

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!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

We are in need of a group to help load and haul our collected poptabs to the local Recycling Center.  Individuals with a truck is preferred for ease of loading, hauling and unloading.  Would work best with 2 trucks, or taking 2 trips.

Date and timeframe are open for scheduling discussion.

Volunteers must be able to lift 35-40 lb boxes of poptabs

Do a home painting DIY for an elderly neighbor!

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

Assist Rochester seniors with interior house painting or exterior deck pressure washing and staining. Projects range in size, and prior painting experience is preferred. You can check out current requests here: Painting Opportunities

How to join our Volunteer Team:

It is easy to sign-up! Please go to our website and click on the VOLUNTEER button in the top right corner.
You can also reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or give us a call at 507-287-2010.

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!   

Volunteers with knowledge of exercise training and techniques and experience in weight training are needed to assist EA Therapeutic Health Staff with this group class geared toward adults.  Focus is on strength, weightlifting, endurance and cardiovascular fitness needed for off-season training.

Monday and Wednesday

3:20-4:10 pm

September 1-October 29, 2025

Tuesday and Thursday

3:20-4:10 pm

September 2-Ocotber 30, 2025

Please reach out to Jill Harkness, Volunteer Coordinator, at jill@chooseea.org or refer to the EA Therapeutic Health website at www.ChooseEA.org for more information about volunteer opportunities and the volunteer application process.

Family Service Rochester is looking for volunteers to help with lawn mowing and essential yard maintenance.

Volunteers are matched with a client and assist that specific homeowner for the summer. This program helps your neighbors to stay safe and independent in their homes! Some homeowners have lawnmowers for volunteers to use and others don’t. If you don’t have your own, or can’t transport one, we’ll match you with someone that has a mower or supply one for you to use for the season.

Lawn mowing is usually completed every 7-14 days, depending on the amount of rain, how fast or slow the grass is growing, etc. If you know that you’ll be out of town or unavailable for a period of time, let us know, and we will find an alternate volunteer to help mow during that time.

Don't have the capacity to commit to the whole summer? That's just fine! Let us know when you're available to help mow, and we will add you to our 'subs' list. 

Questions about volunteering? Email us at volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or call 507-287-2010

Are you available for a quick, hands-on task that supports United Way of Southeast Minnesota’s fundraising efforts? We’re looking for a Community Auctions Volunteer to help us keep our auction tables looking sharp and running smoothly. 

This essential volunteer helps us raise over $1,000 each month through our partnership with Community Auctions! 

Time Commitment:  

A flexible, weekly volunteer project that must be completed by Thursday each week (you can choose to complete it on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday; whatever works best with your schedule!)  

30 minutes to one hour (depending on the location spread) each week  

Minimum of four weeks (one month) commitment  

Initial training provided – approximately 30 minutes   

Volunteer Requirements 

Must have a valid driver’s license or alternative transportation method to reach four to five locations throughout Rochester each week.  

Must commit to a minimum of four weeks (one month) of volunteering after receiving initial training. 

Mileage reimbursement provided at the current IRS set reimbursement rate, for travel to locations from United Way office. Must submit United Way reimbursement request form monthly to receive mileage reimbursement.  

What You’ll Do 

Visit four to five local businesses each week with pre-set up silent auction tables.  Complete a simple table refresh to keep our auction tables organized and up to date.  

Volunteer Tasks:  

1. Take photos of any bid sheets with bidder information; remove any scribbled or irrelevant sheets.  

2. Replace old bid sheets, straighten pens, and tidy the table.  

3. Upload the photos and log the number of bid sheets in the Community Auctions portal.  

4. Take a photo of the refreshed table and upload it to the portal.  

5. Log and report any issues (such as damaged or missing items) in the portal comments and notify us so we can follow up with Community Auctions.  

6. Once all locations have been refreshed, submit the action in the Community Auctions portal to ensure all uploads are recorded properly.  

7. Repeat this process for each of the four to five locations.  

Interested?  

Contact Sam Lewis, Development Operations Coordinator, at saml@uwsemn.org or 507-287-2487 for more information or to start volunteering.  

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.

Use your crafty skills to bring joy and comfort to our patients.

Sew and/or knit various items including blankets, gift packages for newborns that include burp cloths and baby hats, tummy pillows, toe cozies and more. These items are distributed to patients to provide comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

This opportunity can be done on site or from the comfort of your home.

Duties include:
* Sewing/knitting, cutting, measuring, packing

Role requirements:
* Friendly, reliable, patient and respectful.
* Able to follow direction and enjoy teamwork. (if joining sewing group)
* Submitting to a background clearance. (if on site)
* Immunization/Vaccination protocols apply (on-site)

How to apply:
Apply online by going to www.olmmed.org/become-a-caregiver/volunteer-application

You don't need to be a sewer to join. Volunteers are also needed to cut materials, stuff pillows, and other projects.

Please note: this is not a group for learning how to sew/knit; existing volunteers are not providing instruction.

Before creating any items, please contact 507.292.7210 or volunteer@olmmed.org for patterns and drop off directions.

Volunteer Greeters set the tone for the patient experience at OMC. When walking into our facilities, our caring, knowledgeable and thoughtful greeters help patients and their families with finding their physician, understanding safety and protocols when necessary, and assisting patients out of the facility. This may include pushing wheelchairs.

Greeting is done anytime Monday thru Friday typically between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Women's Health Pavilion at our hospital on 4th Street SE. The Greeter position is also available on the Hospital side, near Cafe 49.

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

Elder Network's Wish List Items

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.

Elder Network would like you to consider donating supplies which help support our essential programs and services for seniors and their caregivers in Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties. We are in need of:

Financial donations and grocery store gift cards are always appreciated, as these allow us to buy for other specific needs such as other essential office supplies.

Thank-you for helping us allocate our funding to our programs and services. 

United Way of Southeast Minnesota Is an organization that connections people to resources. We focus on the building blocks of a good quality of life, education being one of those. We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities!   

This volunteer opportunity calls for stocking our local mini libraries with donated children’s books.. By keeping mini libraries stocked with books we are  inspiring readers and expanding access to books. .    

This volunteer opportunity is one you can do whenever works for your schedule! Your time commitment could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule so please specify how you would like to be engaged on this project.   

Books will be available at the United Way service building located at 903 West Center Street suite 100. Please schedule book pick up from our office. Here’s a guide to help you get started: 

Locating Mini Libraries in Rochester, MN:

To find a mini library near you, please follow these steps: click here for the map tool

1. Enter Your Zip Code or "Rochester, MN": Use the search bar on the map tool.

2. Locate the Nearest Mini Library: The map will display the mini libraries closest to your entered location.

3. Select Your Preferred Mini Library: Click on a library marker on the map to view more details or directions.

For more information, contact our Impact Operations Associate, Zeni Aly at 507-287-7877 or zenia@uwolmsted.org. Thank you for giving back to your community!

You do not have to be a computer whiz to help adults who are new to computers learn to operate a mouse, check their email, find a website, etc. This a great opportunity to use your knowledge to help adult learners meet their educational goals. The teacher describes this volunteer position as being "a guide on the side" for some students who need a little extra direction. Operates under the direction of the classroom teacher. Hours: 1 day/ week for 1 hour (9-10a m or 3-4 pm). 

Bundles of Love provides diaper bags filled with 28+ baby items given to MN families/babies in need. Volunteers are needed to sew baby garments including gowns, sleepers, bibs, burp cloths, onesies, diaper bags, etc.  If you can't sew we still need your help to cut fabric using available patterns. Work at home as your schedule allows or join us at our workroom at Assisi Heights Tuesday mornings 9:00-12:00 or Wednesday afternoons 1:00-5:00.  All the supplies and sewing machines are provided.  Donations for diapers (size 1), baby wash, baby wipes are accepted. Fabrics needed are baby appropriate knit fabric for sleepers and gowns, heavier fabric like upholstery or denim for diaper bags, soft acrylic yarns for afghans/sweaters and flannel for receiving blankets and bibs. Contact us at sharon.landsworth@bundlesoflove.org for further information.

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. 

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 

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

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

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. 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.

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!

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

If interested please contact John Volesky jvolesky@hiawathahomes.org

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!

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. 

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).

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. 

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! 

You can help make a difference in the life of a senior in need! Family Service Rochester is a non-profit organization providing seniors with assistance such as transportation, friendly visits, light housekeeping, yard work and repairs by connecting volunteers with those that need help.

Volunteers set their own schedule and decide what days and how many hours they can help.

Application Process

We ask volunteers to complete a 3-step application process that includes a background check, watching a short orientation video, and signing a confidentiality/privacy policy statement. Once these three steps 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!

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.