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.

Assist in the Saturday program by supporting teachers and helping students with their lessons. Volunteers will engage with students to foster a love of learning and assist in various academic enrichment activities.

Help sort and organize clothing donations for distribution to those in need. Volunteers assist in maintaining the clothing area and ensuring items are ready for clients.

Assist in organizing and distributing food to individuals and families in need. Volunteers help with stocking shelves, sorting donations, and assisting clients with their food selections.

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.

Join us in preserving Minnetonka's history by volunteering your time and skills. Whether you can help with events, collections, or outreach, your involvement will make a difference in our community.

•Responds to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials and emergency medical assistance to the public. •Responds to emergency incidents, which involves getting to the scene quickly and safely, with the proper protective equipment. •Rescues individuals from fires and other emergency situations. •Contains and extinguishes fires, places hose lines and ladders, directs and operates nozzles and ventilates structures. This may involve working inside, outside and on top of burning and/or smoke filled structures. •Performs salvage and overhaul operations which may include placing salvage covers, removing excess water, opening walls and ceilings, removal of debris and covering openings in a structure. •Renders emergency medical treatment commensurate to their level of training and certification to injured or ill victims. •Operates fire department apparatus and equipment in accordance with fire department protocol and with due care for the safety of personnel, citizenry and property. •Assists at hazardous materials and technical rescue incidents to a level commensurate to their training. •Prepares, inspects and cleans equipment to ensure its proper functioning. •Maintains and improves rescue and firefighting knowledge and skills. Attends internal and external training and maintains familiarity with fire department protocols, equipment operating procedures and the city street system. •Maintains facilities and performs housekeeping duties as directed. •Works duty crew shifts, drills, meetings and other details as assigned. •When no officer is available, he/she may be called upon to supervise other firefighters. •Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. | Requirements: •18 years of age or older •High school graduate or equivalent •Valid MN driver’s license •Live within 15 minutes of a Minnetonka fire station •Ability to carry out responsibilities and provide good communications in a calm, positive and professional manner under emergency conditions •Successfully pass a thorough background check •Successfully pass the Fire Department-sponsored pre-membership physical examination, psychological test, pulmonary function test and physical agility test | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Join us in organizing and managing fundraising events to support our mission. Gain experience in event planning and execution while contributing to a great cause.

Help us spread the word about our mission and events through various marketing channels. This role involves creating content and engaging with our community online.

Help ensure and plan the future of Yarnover by joining the Yarnover Committee. The committee meets virtually approximately once a month.

Engage with communities and individuals to promote our services and mission. This role involves networking and building relationships to expand our reach.

Assist in the daily operations of our organization, ensuring smooth processes and efficient management. This role is vital to maintaining our service quality.

Join the Mooney Lake Association as a board or committee member to help support the vision and mission of the organization. Volunteers are essential in planning and executing projects that monitor water quality and manage aquatic plants, algae, and invasive species.

The MKG is looking for a fun and talented individual to take over the Marketing Director role for our social media posts and communication with volunteers for events. This is a three-year term and may serve two terms. You will be a member of the board of directors for the guild.

Do you have a knitting tip or trick you’d like to share? A story about a trip that involved knitting, a yarn shop, a fiber festival, or other fiber-related activities? A personal story about knitting and your life? Or another idea that would be of interest to Guild members?

Let's Read Tutors work with young children to develop their reading skills and foster a love for books. Volunteers engage children in reading activities and help them improve their literacy skills.

Volunteers are needed to participate in usability sessions aimed at improving the library's website. This role involves providing feedback and suggestions based on user experience.

As a Tech Help Tutor, volunteers assist library patrons with technology-related questions and issues. This role requires a good understanding of computers and software to help users navigate their devices effectively.

Volunteers in this role provide academic support to students in various subjects. Tutors help students understand their homework and improve their study skills in a supportive environment.

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