K9 Kare Team volunteers commit to one shift per week for 6 months to supervise dogs during play and socialization at the training center. Both weekend and weeknight shifts are available.

Puppy Raisers welcome a service dog in-training into their home, providing love, guidance, and early training. They teach basic cues, take the dog in public, and submit weekly reports on the dog's behavior.

Help collect and distribute gently used or new school supplies for students of all ages. Volunteers will assist in organizing donations and preparing them for distribution.

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.

Done-In-A-Day volunteers participate in single-day projects such as events, fence building, painting, and kennel maintenance. This opportunity is ideal for groups wanting to make a meaningful impact without a long-term commitment.

Participate in organizing and managing a clothes and shoes drive. Volunteers will assist in collecting, sorting, and distributing donated items to those in need.

Provide transportation for animals to vet appointments from the shelter or foster homes. Ensure safe and timely transport of animals.

Assist in organizing and volunteering at events such as wine tastings, petting zoos, and spaghetti dinners to enrich the community and raise funds for the shelter.

Share posts on social media to help promote the shelter's activities and events. Engage with the community online to raise awareness and support for the shelter.

Assist with fixing odds and ends around the shelter, such as securing shelves and platforms. Ideal for individuals handy with tools and able to lend their expertise.

A Health and Welfare Attendant is responsible for feeding the animals and cleaning cages, litter, and floors. Once these tasks become routine, other responsibilities such as medicating animals may be added.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Publicity volunteers are responsible for communicating with groups, working with promotions, and gathering/administering surveys during the production.

Assist in lighting and sound tasks during shows. Responsibilities include programming lighting, setting lights, and running light and sound boards during shows.

Assist with building sets for the spring 2024 production of Bye Bye Birdie. No experience or knowledge of construction is required, and any help is appreciated.

Manage cast members backstage before, during, and after productions, ensuring they are ready for cues and maintaining order in the Green Room.

Paid-On-Call Firefighter for the City of Prior Lake Minnesota. | Requirements: Firefighters are selected through a competitive application process. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver license, reside within the Prior Lake Fire Department service area and live within a reasonable distance of Fire Station 1 or 2. All applicants must pass an interview process, a physical ability test, a criminal/DL background check, a pre-employment drug test, and an occupational physical. https://www.cityofpriorlake.com/government/jobs | Categories: Firefighter

Support the therapeutic riding programs by assisting instructors during lessons. Volunteers will help prepare horses and equipment, and provide support to riders during sessions.

Assist in the daily care and maintenance of the horses, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning stalls. Volunteers will also help with facility maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe environment for both horses and humans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escort residents to our Sunday morning worship services, providing companionship and support. This role is crucial in ensuring residents can participate in spiritual activities.

Assist the Therapeutic Recreation staff with simple resident nail care, providing a pampering experience. This is a great opportunity to socialize with residents.

Develop friendships with residents by visiting them, helping with letter writing, reading, and sharing interests. This role enhances the social well-being of our residents.

Enrich the lives of residents with your musical talents. Perform music to provide entertainment and joy to our community.

Visit designated residents with your canine companion. Pets are recognized as beneficial to residents, providing comfort and joy.

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.

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

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 in organizing and managing blood drives in collaboration with the American Red Cross. Volunteers will help with setup, registration, and providing support to donors during the event.

Volunteers are needed to assist in the preservation and restoration of vintage buses. This role involves hands-on work with the buses, helping to maintain and restore them to their former glory. Volunteers should have an interest in vintage buses or history.

Volunteers at the Rahma Clinic assist in providing free medical services to the community every Saturday morning. The clinic is open to everyone, regardless of race, color, or religion, and does not require any kind of insurance.

Join our editorial board to help us review, quality-check, and translate language materials. We need native people and linguists to review pages in one or more Indian languages for publication and to check language sites for accuracy.

Assist in searching the Internet for good Indian-language sites to link to and checking the links on the pages we already have. This role involves helping us work on our directory pages for hundreds of Amerindian languages.

Translate some of our site's pages into French or other non-native languages. This helps us reach Canadian First Nations who speak French better than English and increases our site's accessibility.

As a volunteer Ambassador for Believet™, you will spread awareness about our mission to help military personnel regain their freedom and independence. Ambassadors handle service dogs in training or Ambassador dogs at community events, presentations, and expo booth events.

Volunteers assist with various tasks including administrative support, kennel maintenance, media and marketing, and event planning. Background checks are required for certain positions.

Foster families care for puppies that grow into service dogs for veterans. Fosters can raise a puppy full-time or take service dogs in training on weekends to socialize them and expose them to new environments.

Assist residents with the outside garden, including watering, planting, and harvesting. This role supports residents in enjoying outdoor activities.

Visit with assigned residents to play games, read, go for walks, and do crafts. This role helps maintain an active and vibrant senior community.

Form a special bond with a resident by visiting regularly. This role is about building meaningful relationships and providing companionship.

Volunteers sort through donated clothes to ensure that our services embody our mission to offer abundance and solidarity. Opportunities are available at the Clothes Closet in Northfield.

Assist in monthly Saturday Fun Respite events and Wednesday activities like BINGO! Volunteers play an important part in the success of our organization and in the lives of our clients.

College students are paired with an LBSA client for weekly visits. This program fosters friendships and provides meaningful interactions for both students and clients.

Assist with planning, set up, clean up, and a variety of activities for events such as the Dinner Theater, Golf Tournament, Summer Fun Day, Flannel Gala, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, and LBSA’s December Gala.

Assist with setting up the festival on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, work in the information tent recording donations and answering questions, or help with closing the event on Saturday evening. Volunteers are essential to the success of the festival.

Join the Vintage Band Festival team to assist during the week before the festival and all day during the event. Volunteers are needed for various tasks, especially between 7 am and 10 am on July 31.

Provide a temporary home for rescued Pekingese dogs, offering care and attention until they are adopted. Responsibilities include addressing behavioral issues, administering medication, and participating in the selection of the dog's permanent home.

Assist in transporting Pekingese dogs to foster homes, veterinary appointments, or adoption events. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable handling dogs during transport.

Conduct telephone reference checks and personal interviews for potential adopters or volunteers. This role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Volunteers assist with food distribution on Thursdays, interacting with clients and ensuring smooth operations. Volunteers must be 18 or older for client contact roles, while those under 18 can help with non-client contact projects.

Assist with organizing and managing food drives to collect non-perishable food items. Volunteers help with sorting and storing donations, ensuring they meet the organization's guidelines.

Volunteer medical providers are invaluable partners and deliver critical services in our community. They help us extend our limited resources, providing a unique quality of care and building community within our clinic.

Receptionists are the first point of contact for patients and visitors. They manage appointments, handle inquiries, and ensure the smooth operation of the clinic's front desk.

Interpreters play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication between healthcare providers and patients. They help bridge language barriers and contribute to the delivery of culturally competent care.

Assist with the setup, coordination, and management of the Innovation & Research Forum event. Responsibilities include guiding attendees, managing registration, and providing support to event staff.

Deliver morning newspapers to patients, providing them with daily news and a friendly interaction to start their day. This role is perfect for early risers who enjoy making a positive impact.

Assist in stocking nursing supplies to ensure smooth operations in the healthcare facility. This role supports the healthcare staff and enhances patient care.

Engage with patients by reading to younger patients or making them smile. This role is ideal for those looking to explore a healthcare career or fulfill service-learning hours.

Assist in organizing and managing events such as the Minnesota State Championships Feis and Saint Paul Autumn Feis. Volunteers will help with event setup, registration, and coordination of activities throughout the day.

Volunteers are essential to Cornerstone, supporting their mission through various roles such as outdoor maintenance, administrative projects, and event support. Volunteers help strengthen and support the organization's comprehensive services.

Volunteers help divert good food from the landfill, sort through donated groceries, and ensure services embody the mission to offer abundance and solidarity. Opportunities are available at Northfield and Faribault locations.

Provide a temporary home for rescued Shih Tzus, including taking them to vet appointments, grooming, and helping them become adoptable. STRMN covers all necessary veterinary care, food, and supplies.

Provide short-term fostering for Shih Tzus when their regular foster parents are unavailable, typically for 1-14 days. This role supports the transition of dogs into permanent foster homes.

Assist with various youth programs supported by HCI, providing administrative and logistical support. Engage with youth and families to help facilitate program activities and events.

Assist in answering the 24-hour helpline for the Crisis Nursery, providing support to children in need. Volunteers are crucial in making a difference in the lives of children by offering a compassionate ear and guidance.

Volunteer to read in the classroom, chaperone field trips, or prepare classroom materials. This role supports early childhood education and helps create a nurturing learning environment.

Sustain and develop our programs through your expertise in development and grant writing. Volunteers will work closely with our team to secure funding and resources for our initiatives.

Duties include opening and closing the center, answering the phone, and helping patrons find their way around the center. New volunteers work with experienced volunteers. No experience is necessary, training will be provided.

Bring your expertise to making decisions on opportunities offered through in-person classes, webinars, and our bi-yearly conferences. Help shape the educational offerings of the society.

Assist in planning and coordination of fundraising efforts throughout the year. This role involves organizing events and campaigns to support the society's mission.

Volunteers help with flower pickup, deconstruction, arrangement, and other tasks to support the mission of delivering joyful arrangements to residents in Memory Care and Hospice. Volunteers work weekly to extend joy through recycled flowers.

Assist in organizing and supporting choir activities for individuals with dementia and their care partners. Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants can enjoy the transformative power of music.

MN Blind Hockey is looking for volunteers to support players on the ice during practices and games. Volunteers will assist players and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

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.

Assist the Edina Historical Society by donating objects, photographs, and documents related to the city of Edina. These items help tell the stories of Edina, including its homes, people, neighborhoods, schools, and more. Volunteers play a crucial role in expanding the collection with both new and old items.

Assist in creating and implementing programs that benefit fathers around the Minnesota area. Volunteers will help engage fathers and provide them with necessary resources.

Assist in classrooms at Fraser School by helping with art projects, supply gathering, and distance reading. Volunteers will support teachers and engage with children to foster a positive learning environment.

Serve as a sensory event volunteer, assisting with the setup and facilitation of sensory-friendly events. Volunteers will help create an inclusive environment for participants with diverse needs.

Become a buddy and share time and activities with residents in Community Living. Volunteers will engage in activities such as reading, games, and social events to enhance the residents' quality of life.

Join Windom neighbors every Monday from 6 PM - 7 PM for weekly neighborhood walks to meet neighbors, do trash pick-up, and deter crime by creating a friendly physical presence in Windom.

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.

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.

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

Assist with various administrative tasks and provide support to Veterans and staff at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Volunteers may help with event coordination, patient escorting, and general office duties.

Participate in the Armatage Green Team to promote a just, climate-resilient future through accessible action, education, and advocacy. Engage in environmental projects and community education efforts.

Join the Community Connectors Committee to plan events and activities that bring the neighborhood together and engage all community members. Meetings are held monthly to brainstorm and organize community-building initiatives.