Accepts donated adult and children's clothing and household items including kitchenware, linens, books, and CDs, which are available for sale to the community. Provides merchandise at thrift store prices. Assistance with the cost of purchases is available through case management staff. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

The Habitat ReStore sells gently used and new building materials, tools, and furniture at a discount to the community. Inventory is donated by community businesses and individuals. Proceeds support local Habitat for Humanity repair and construction projects. Items accepted include cabinets, furniture, doors, hardware, kitchen and bath fixtures, light fixtures, lumber, flooring, and more. Donation pick-up is available by appointment and donations can be brought to the drive-thru during business hours. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Volunteers to provide hands-on animal care such as grooming, exercising, and socializing the animals while they wait for their new homes, in addition volunteers assist with kennel cleaning, general housekeeping, and customer service. Other volunteer opportunities include off-site adoption events, photography and data entry for the organization's website, yard work, building maintenance, fundraising events, grooming, humane education and pet visits at schools and daycares, senior care pet therapy visits, veterinary medicine, and dog walking. For Pets' Sake Thrift volunteers help run the gently used pet supply store that is open three days a week. Animal Transporters must be 16 years of age or older. Volunteers are generally put on a call list and are contacted when transportation needs arise. Common transport needs include bringing shelter pets to and from local veterinary clinics. Foster care homes ?- Volunteer homes are needed to foster dogs and cats. Most situations involve pregnant and nursing animals, but sometimes it is for an animal recovering from an upper respiratory infection (similar to a cold) or an injury. - If you are interested call the shelter and ask for the foster care coordinator or applications are on the website. - Looking for people to be put on a list for situations where someone is being called to active military duty and can't find anyone to take care of their pet while they are gone. - Looking for homes to foster animals in disaster situations when people are without a place to stay such as if their house burns or they are evacuated for other reasons.

Volunteers are needed in many areas. Shelter volunteer positions: - Cleaning - Child tutoring - On-call advocacy - Food delivery - Food service - Childcare Resource center volunteer positions: - Childcare - Cleaning - Educational empowerment tutor General opportunities: - Administration - Fundraising Professional volunteers: - Hair stylists - Massage therapists - Helping professions

Thrift store with a full range of inventory including: - Low-cost, donated seasonally appropriate clothing for women, men, and children - Household goods, appliances, kitchenware, and furniture - Items such as cribs and changing tables are sometimes available - Books, toys, games, and jewelry - Sports equipment, bikes, and other usable items - Computers and computer monitors - Volunteer opportunities Does not accept tires, TVs, or any item that has been exposed to mold, mildew or cigarette smoke. For a complete list of donations accepted, visit website.

Offers volunteer opportunities for: - Clothes Closet - Food Shelf - Operation Joy: During the seasonal months there are several volunteer positions for pajama cutting/sewing, quilt-making, book collection, and more

Provides support through education, empowerment, protection, and advocacy services. Services include: - 24-hour crisis support line - Advocates that includes a Spanish speaking advocate - Educational presentations - Legal options and advocacy - Limited emergency safe housing - Restraining Order assistance - Safety planning - Support Group: Offers a Spanish speaking support group - Systems coordination and referrals to resources - Transportation - Volunteer opportunities for those interested in providing transportation, community outreach, staffing information booths, fundraising, quarterly newsletter, and serving on the Board of Directors

Accepts donations of clean, undamaged, gently-used: - Antiques - Artwork - Baby equipment (excluding car seats, cribs, and any recalled items) - Bedding, linens, and towels - Books - Board games, puzzles, and toys - CDs and DVDs - Clothing - Crafting supplies - Furniture - Musical instruments - Small household/kitchen supplies - Tools and sporting goods - Please call ahead if you have unusual items Cannot accept or resell the following: - Large appliances - Car seats and cribs - Construction materials - Electronics - Mattresses and box springs - Sleeper sofas - Waterbeds - Broken or chipped dishware - Text and reference books - Any items with holes, mildew, tears, stains, etc. Non-acceptable items can sometimes be donated to a local partner agency upon request. Volunteer opportunities available.

Offers member benefits on resources such as: - 10% off of every purchase at One More Time thrift stores in Isle and Mora - 55+ Defensive Driver discount program refresher course - Discounted legal assistance with participating attorneys - Discounted Medicare and Social Security counseling fees - Discounted ShredRight secure document shredding service - Free notary public services - Newsletter "Echoes" six times a year to members - Serve on the board as an officer or representative of their county Also help bring public attention to social and economic issues affecting older adults and advocate for effective solutions.

- Animal caregivers - Animal foster caregivers - Fundraising opportunities - Walking dogs and socializing cats

- Ambassador: Greeting visitors at History Center events; representing the History Center at county fair and other events; ticket takers - Archives and Library: Inventory; patron assistance; record gathering and computer entry; scanning and digitizing - Collections: Artifact rehousing and cleaning; inventorying and cataloging - Concessions: Handling money and food at Roosters baseball home games - Exhibits: Construction and fabrication; proofreading; research - Indoor Work: Assistance with mailings; data entry; front desk assistant; gallery and archive light cleaning; gift shop assistant - Outdoor Work: Lawn mowing; seasonal clean up; snow plowing; tilling - Storytelling: Mayowood docent and tour assistant; museum gallery docent; Stoppel Farm docent; trolley tour docent

- Activity hosts - Art instructors - Fitness instructors - Greeters - Team members - Technology learning center instructors

Provides supportive services for individuals who have experienced the loss of a beloved companion animal. Services include: Chat Room: Offers free, scheduled, live sessions online in a group chat platform with trained volunteer pet loss specialists who are available to offer support for those grieving the loss or anticipating the loss of a beloved companion animal. Online Video Support Group Program: An online group video session hosted by a pet loss grief support specialist. Provides a safe and private space to meet others who are going through similar loss of a beloved companion animal. Visit website to view the video support group schedule. Directory of Services: Provides a comprehensive listing of service providers who are local and online that provide animal chaplain services, animal hospitals, in-home euthanasia, no-charge support groups, partnerships, pet cemeteries, pet loss counselors, pet loss support groups, and other resources. Online Guides and Recommended Readings: Information and guides to help individuals understand the grief journey, cope with grief, and understand euthanasia. Lists a selection of books that cater to all groups and backgrounds to help individuals heal. Volunteer Opportunities: Individuals can become a trained volunteer to host chat rooms and other administrative positions. Volunteers must complete an APLB Pet Loss Grief Specialist training and participate in a brief internship program prior to starting.

Grace Place provides a thrift store offering baby clothing, limited supplies of maternity clothing, children and adult clothing, baby equipment, furniture, household goods, and crafts supplies. The store is run by volunteers and proceeds fund Grace Place programs. The store accepts gently used clothing, household items and furniture (please note that furniture is accepted by appointment only).

Thrift stores in southeastern Minnesota where individuals can find clothing, furniture, household goods, and more. Item donations help fund local programming.

Trained advocates providing information and resources to people over the age of 60. The goal is to assist residents in finding resources to stay in the home and find possible options for alternative living situations. Helps with services such as: - Assist with plans for recreational activities - Caregiver education and support - Caregiver relief - Community education - Consumer protection - Deliver home meals and work with nutrition sites - Forms assistance - Health care directives - Home visits - Medicare Part D enrollment - Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors (NAP) - Partners with Senior Linkage Line and Area Agency on Aging - Scams/fraud - Senior legal rights - Transportation resources - Volunteer recruitment and training

Provides volunteer opportunities, educational programs, senior dining, social, and recreational activities.

Accepts donations of money and supplies including: - Fleece tie blankets - Pillows - Quilts - Twin bedding appropriate for children ages 2 - 17 - Twin bed sheets - Twin comforters - Twin mattress pads Provides a twin bed frame, box spring, twin mattresses, mattress pad, bedding, new pair of pajamas, and dental kit delivered to a child's home. Assistance is limited to one in a lifetime. Volunteer opportunities include bed delivery and in-home setup as well as fundraising activities.

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals looking to support the mission and vision of Winona Volunteer Services. Opportunities are available in the food shelf, loading dock, clothes shop, reception desk, and home delivered meals.

- Comfort cart (hand out items like magazines, earbuds, lip balm and eye masks) - Department specific help (Cancer Center, endoscopy, Joint Trails Unit and radiation therapy) - Escorting patients or concierge - Gift shop - Help desk (greet guests and answer questions) - Mailings and special office projects - Patient advocate (ask what patients need to make their stay more comfortable) - Piano playing - Popping popcorn in cafeteria - Quilt making, book bag assembly - Saint Joseph's Medical Center Auxiliary fundraising for special projects that improve patient care and comfort, and provide scholarships to nursing students

Sells and accepts donations of gently used clothing, household items, toys, books, furniture, etc. Proceeds from sales provide employment for adults with disabilities. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Connects individuals who want to volunteer with non-profit organizations who need volunteers. - Background checks (if necessary) - Recognition of volunteers - Recordkeeping of organizations needs and volunteer talents - Recruitment of mentors - Recruitment of volunteers

Volunteer opportunities including: admitting, book cart, central supply, chaplaincy, coffee shop, family service, flower delivery, gift shop, hospice Duluth, hospitality care, information desk, ICU waiting area library, messenger service, nursing units, patient services, physical medicine, surgical waiting, urgent care, and others.

Disaster services: Prepare and serve cold and hot meals and beverages to victims and workers at area disasters. Counsel and console victims; help with some disaster clean-up projects. Soup kitchen: Set tables, do simple food preparation, clean as needed, serve food, accompany driver on food donation pickups, and sort food donations. Thrift store: Help hang and shelf merchandise. Clean, bag merchandise, and assist desk clerk as needed. Thanksgiving dinner: Help prepare and serve dinner on Thanksgiving Day at the Corps building Christmas program: Help with the Toy Shop at Christmas

Chore Services - Chore Day: One-time outside yard work with group - Home Modification: Basic home maintenance tasks - In-home chores/homemaker services - Mowing/shoveling Companionship - Caregiver support - Friendly phone call - Friendly visit/respite in-home visiting Education Juniper Class Instructor: Teach evidence-based classes, requires certified training Transportation - Driver - Duluth: Bring someone to a medical appointment or other meetings - Driver - Two Harbors: Bring someone to a medical appointment or other meetings - Grocery delivery - Meals on Wheels delivery