Participate in a pilot project to support pollinators in Pool 2 by planting native seed mixes. This project aims to raise awareness of environmental issues such as riverbank and island erosion and sedimentation.

Help clean and enhance Island 828 to promote its use by paddlers. Volunteers will clean sandy beach areas and former campsites, focusing on cleaning up makeshift fire pits and installing new fire rings.

As an Adopt-a-Park volunteer, you will be notified first by email when new projects come up that focus on your selected park. Opportunities include picking up trash, maintaining trails, improving park features, and reducing invasive species.

Enjoy the outdoors while assisting park visitors with questions, directions, and providing an extra support measure in case of emergencies. Teams include Ski, Mountain Bike, Greenway & Park Trail, Dog Park, or Equestrian.

Help maintain areas planted with native grasses and wildflowers in highly visible areas. Opportunities include the new Holland Lake Pollinator Garden, the Visitor Center Backyard and Boathouse, and Holland Lake Bay.

Event Volunteers assist in setting up and tearing down events, engage with the public about the rescue's work, and may bring their Dane as an ambassador. They help ensure events run smoothly and support fundraising efforts.

Transport Volunteers pick up Great Danes and transport them to foster homes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. They work with the Transport Coordinator to ensure safe and efficient transport of the dogs.

Foster Mentors educate assigned foster homes on the foster process and rules, connect fosters with resources, and maintain communication with foster homes. They report incidents to the Director of Foster Homes and require excellent communication and organizational skills.

Home Visit Volunteers assess potential adoptive homes by visiting applicants, observing their environment, and determining suitability for a Great Dane. They ensure the home meets the specific needs of the breed.

Photography Volunteers take high-quality photos of foster Danes for adoption profiles, helping to introduce the dogs to potential adopters. Their work is crucial in showcasing the dogs' personalities and aiding in their adoption.

Assist in organizing and managing fundraising events to support the Eagan Debate and Speech teams. Volunteers will help with event planning, coordination, and execution to ensure successful fundraising efforts.

Assist with organizing and managing adoption events, including setting up, interacting with potential adopters, and ensuring the safety and well-being of animals during the event. Volunteers should have good interpersonal skills and a passion for animal welfare.

Volunteers will correspond with incarcerated individuals, offering companionship and emotional support through letters. This role helps to reduce feelings of isolation among prisoners.

Mentors provide guidance and support to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Volunteers will help mentees navigate challenges and build a stable life post-release.

Learn to use scanners to digitize photos and documents for the Burnsville Historical Archive. This role is crucial for preserving historical materials and making them accessible online.

Interview individuals with stories about Burnsville to capture personal histories and enrich the community's historical narrative. This role involves reaching out to community members and conducting interviews.

Take photos or videos around Burnsville to capture the essence of the community. These visual materials will be used to enhance the historical archive and online presence.

Engage with the community by liking or sharing Burnsville Historical Society's postings on Facebook. Help spread the word about Burnsville's rich history and foster community engagement.

Write articles for the Burnsville Wiki to document and share the community's history. This role involves researching historical materials and crafting engaging articles for the website.

Assist in the operation of a monthly food pantry that provides supplemental nutrition to immigrants and other community members in need. Volunteers will help organize and distribute non-perishable food items.