As a Family Support Volunteer, you will provide respite and support to families with extraordinary needs. Volunteers are expected to engage with children and assist in various activities to help alleviate the daily challenges faced by these families.

Assist with lighting setup, cable repair, and strike assistance to ensure optimal lighting for performances.

Assist in promoting performances and events through various media channels, enhancing community engagement.

Assist in crafting, organizing, and managing props for performances, ensuring all items are ready for use.

Assist with ticket sales, check-in guests, and provide information about seating and event details.

Logistics volunteers assist with the setup and organization of the camp, ensuring smooth operations throughout the event. This role is crucial for the success of the camp.

Help build and assemble stage sets, working with a team to create the physical environment for performances.

Manage the concessions stand, handle cash transactions, and ensure a pleasant experience for patrons purchasing snacks and beverages.

Assist in costume construction, maintenance, and organization, ensuring all costumes are performance-ready.

Assist patrons in finding their seats, distribute programs, and provide general information about the performance and venue.

Greet youth, assist with administrative tasks, and support meal service at the Drop-In Center. This role is crucial for creating a welcoming environment for the youth.

Intake, sort, and stock donated items for the pantry and closet. Volunteers will help maintain the organization’s inventory and ensure that supplies are readily available for youth in need.

Help prepare and serve dinner to youth visiting the Drop-In Center. This role involves engaging with the youth and ensuring they have a positive dining experience.

Support the setup and maintenance of exhibits at the Anoka County Historical Society. Volunteers will help with organizing materials, guiding visitors, and providing information about the exhibits.

Assist in gathering and documenting the stories of Vietnam veterans from Anoka County to ensure their experiences are preserved and shared. Volunteers will conduct interviews and help with archival processes.

Reading Mentors are volunteers who are paired with a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader for weekly reading sessions. Mentors are required to commit to volunteering on a weekly basis for the same day and time for a minimum of 8-12 weeks.

Consider making a difference by driving seniors and veterans to and from medical appointments. This role provides essential support to those in need.

RSVP volunteers provide companionship for family caregivers. Volunteers socialize, play cards, and games, share a movie, or listen to music with the caregiver’s loved one while the caregiver receives respite.

Technology Assistants help patrons use computers and other technology at the library. Duties include helping patrons log on to public computers, assisting with printing, scanning, and photocopying, and helping users with digital library services.

Materials assistants help keep the library neat and orderly with tasks such as putting carts of items in proper order, stamping, sorting, counting, or cleaning, preparing items for the book sale, and pulling items from shelves to fill hold requests.