Greet and assist clients in shopping and weighing their food. Provide a non-judgmental, compassionate experience to those in need.

Greets clients, answers phones, schedules appointments, and performs data entry. Help maintain a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Pack and deliver food for up to three families in the areas of Chaska, Chanhassen, Carver, and Victoria. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of food items.

Assist with fundraisers, food drives, marketing, newsletters, website updates, and donation thank you's. Volunteers help raise awareness and support for the food shelf's mission.

Be part of a group of individuals who come in weekly to clean the building. Volunteers help maintain a welcoming and hygienic environment for clients and staff.

Assist in receiving, weighing, and sorting food donations and deliveries, and restocking store shelves. Volunteers ensure the efficient operation of the food distribution process.

Pick up grocery items from local grocery stores and restaurants. Volunteers help maintain a steady supply of food for the shelf.

Practice your friendly and helpful greeting skills in this position. Your primary responsibility includes answering the phone, greeting visitors, and assisting guests as they research and view displays and explore Chaska history.

Assist with decorating or as a program or tour leader. This role is perfect for those with limited availability who want to contribute to events and programs at the Chaska Historical Society.

Learn the collection development process of the History Center. You will archive photographs or artifacts while teamed with an experienced volunteer to build a legacy of resources for future researchers.

Team up with others interested in sharing Chaska's history. This role requires an artistic eye, problem-solving skills, clear communication skills, and the ability to work with others.

Assist or lead activities such as crafts, games, music, yoga, and much more! Dig into your creative side and help us put together fun events like Halloween party, formal dances, etc.

Support individuals and staff at community outings by pushing wheelchairs, walking with clients, etc.

Assist with various events such as the annual Gala in the Gardens, Taste and Toast, 5K walks, holiday markets, and art fairs. Volunteers help with registration, greeting guests, and behind-the-scenes preparation.

Volunteers are needed to support youth education programs serving over 40,000 children annually. Former teachers are encouraged to apply, and additional training will be provided. Volunteers also assist with adult education programs on plant-related topics.

Volunteer with the Plant Conservation Program to maintain a seed bank for imperiled plants, study Minnesota's terrestrial orchids, and conduct field studies. Tasks include cleaning seed collections, conducting research, and collecting data.

Assist in organizing and executing the annual Shakopee Senior Graduation Party, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for graduates. Volunteers are needed for various tasks including setup, event management, and cleanup.

The Shakopee Fire Department employs a small contingent of full-time firefighters, as well as a larger staff of paid-on-call firefighters who are responsible for responding to emergency calls and attending training and drills, on an average of five to 10 hours per week. Paid-on-call firefighters are generally hired each spring. If you are interested in applying at that time, visit the City of Shakopee's Employment page or sign up to be notified when applications are being accepted. Firefighters in uniform BENEFITS •Starting wage of $15/hour •Paid training •Pension benefits of $8,800 per year of service (Fully vested after 20 years) •Leadership opportunities •Serve your community | Requirements: *Must be 18 years of age or older *Must be able to understand spoken and written English language *Possess a valid driver's license *Reside within a 10 minute response time of a Shakopee fire station *Must be able to maintain an attendance record of 35 percent for emergency calls and drills The selection process includes an oral interview, background check, physical agility testing, and psychological, medical and drug testing. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Join our team in keeping our roads clean and safe by participating in our highway cleanup events. Volunteers will help pick up litter and ensure the roads are tidy, contributing to a safer environment for all.

Participate in our monthly community meal project by helping prepare and serve meals to those in need. Volunteers will work as a team to ensure a welcoming and nourishing experience for all attendees.

To protect life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties, under the direction of district command staff. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Essential Functions • Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. • Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required. • Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. • Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. • Operates radio and other communication equipment. • Provides “first responder” emergency medical services. • Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. • Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to district equipment. • Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment, cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. | Requirements: Minimum requirements are: o High School Diploma or GED equivalent o Must be at least 18 years of age o Valid Drivers License Desired Knowledge: o Working knowledge of driver safety, working knowledge of first aid. o Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment. o Qualified in the application of standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques. o Ability to perform strenuous work for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme height, intense heat or cold, noise, smoke, or obscured vision during fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials, medical response, and training. o Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. o Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. o Effective written and oral communication skills. o Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public. o Must be able to pass a medical exam and the District physical ability test. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Write grants to help draft proposals so Hope House can stay funded. Connect us to community members or resources like other non-profits, granting organizations, or people or schools who you think would be interested in learning more about Hope House.

Help plan an event or volunteer at one. We have an upcoming event in Chanhassen in September 2024.

Provide a meal for 8, which can be homemade, store-bought, or restaurant take-out. This helps the staff focus on teens. Meals can also be dropped off for the freezer to be enjoyed at a later date.

Assist in the survey and treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil in Bay Lake. Volunteers will help in identifying and tracking infestation sites as well as participating in treatment processes.

Volunteers are needed to help with weeding, landscaping, and planting in the memorial gardens. Your efforts will help maintain a peaceful and beautiful environment for families to remember their loved ones.

Long Lake Fire covers the areas of Long Lake, Orono, and part of Medina and Lake Minnetonka out of two stations. One station located in Long Lake and the other in Navarre (Orono). The department runs approximately 400 calls for service per year. | Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old Must live or work within ten minutes of either station. Must pass physical and mental health exam. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Our dogs would love to find you! We are often in need of strangers to 'get lost' for our K9 Teams. Training locations are outdoors, and you must be dressed for the weather conditions and wear shoes you can walk in. You should be able to walk a minimum of ½ mile, and be prepared to wait at the end of the trail for anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours.

We are looking for compassionate volunteers to help in the care of our animals. Responsibilities include observing the well-being of the animals, cleaning stalls, refreshing water bowls, and maintaining the cleanliness of the sanctuary. Volunteers must be comfortable with physical tasks such as bending, scooping, and lifting hay bales.