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.

Cars for Homes: Habitat for Humanity accepts vehicle donations (including recreational vehicles) to help fund housing projects Volunteers: Anyone with desire to help, committed, dependable, willing to learn new things -all skill levels welcome

Provides community education about domestic violence, intimate partner violence, healthy relationships, and other abusive behaviors to the public. Offers information and tips on the website about helping someone who is experiencing abuse, electronic device safety, effects on domestic violence on children, dating and teen violence, and family and friends of victims of domestic violence. Southern Valley Alliance offers awareness training presentations and builds relationships with community partners about domestic violence, education to youth, inform neighbors, and other community groups. Volunteer opportunities are available to anyone interested. A variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Positions include Crisis Line Advocate, Community Outreach, Court Advocate, Support Group Facilitator, Office Support, Pop-Up Volunteer, Set Up and Tear Down, Child Care Provider, and more.

- Assist in health care departments - Chaplaincy - Gift shop - Office support - Pet therapy - Piano playing - Wayfinding (navigating assistance)

Volunteer opportunities that support A Place For You include: - MealTrain meal preparation volunteer - Recreational/social activities participation - Shelter advisory board - Staff support volunteer - Volunteer driver

A public library offering: - Books, audios, E-books, DVD's, and large print materials for checkout - Coffee bar and Wi-Fi access - iPad and computer for personal use - On-site used bookstore - Printers and fax machines - Story time, summer reading programs, and other library events - Volunteer opportunities through the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library (JFHML) Friends Foundation

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

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

Government, social service, health departments, and school districts along with parents, private agencies business and community groups collaborate to make existing services more available and responsive to families Offers: - Training on relevant topics - Volunteer opportunities - THRIVE parent education, information, resources, and referrals for children with challenging early childhood behaviors - Youth program committee with youth representatives to give feedback on existing programs - Substance use prevention committee - Tobacco use prevention committee

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.

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

- Board of Directors - Building and remodeling - Coaching, mentoring, and befriending families to become homeowners - Cooking and baking meals and snacks for volunteers on construction sites - Family Selection Committee - Finance Committee - Planning and carrying out special events - ReStore sales clerk and donation processing

- Funding for critical needs, hospice services, equipment, and facility updates - Health Care Education Scholarships for Hutchinson Hospital and Clinic employees and community members enrolled in health care related education ?- Special Projects funding - Volunteer opportunities for fund raising projects including fundraising events and pledge drives and serving on Board of Directors ?

Secondhand store: - Appliances - Clothing - Electronics - Household items ?- Other material goods at lower than retail prices - Toys - Used furniture *No used beds or TVs accepted

- - Administrative - - Certified therapy dog program - - Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - - Emergency department - - Gift shop - - Medical/surgical unit - - Orthopedic rehabilitation - - Same day surgery - - Allina Health Cancer Institute

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 - Curated listing of recommended readings on various pet and animal topics such as pet loss and euthanasia - Information directory: 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 video support group program: An online group video session hosted by a pet loss grief support specialist that 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. - Offers volunteer opportunities including hosting 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.

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.

Individuals, community groups, and businesses can support victims of domestic violence by donating materials or volunteering. Available volunteer positions range from court advocacy to roles in maintenance, mentorship, office assistance, public speaking, reception and transportation support. All items should be new or gently used. Bedding and Household Items: - Standard size pillows - Twin blankets - Twin Bedding - Towels and wash cloths - Cooking utensils - Pots and pans - Cookie sheets - Toilet paper - Paper towels - Air mattresses Infants and Toddlers: - Baby teething rings, pacifiers, bottles, bibs - Diapers, sizes 4, 5, and 6 - Pull-ups - Disposable wipes - Baby bottles - Baby Monitors - Baby formula - Pedialyte - Clothes - Boys underwear - New Car Seats Children's enrichment center items: - Family board games - Card games (Uno, playing cards, memory, etc.) - Barbies, baby dolls, Infant toys, dump trucks - Art supplies (paints, brushes, colored pencils, glitter, stencils, markers) - Office paper, colored construction paper, butcher paper - Combined easel/chalkboard - School supplies Transitional clients moving out: - Hangers - Kitchen mat - Soap dispenser - Dishes - Cups/mugs - Silverware - Pots/pans - Coffee maker - Microwave - Toaster - Blender - Can Opener - Peeler - Cutting boards/cutting mats - Toilet paper - Toilet brush - Plunger - Towels - Shower curtain - Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms - Curtain rings - Curtain liner - Wastebasket - Personal care items Pet Supplies: - Dog collars - Dog and cat harnesses - Dog and cat food/treats - Dog and cat grooming combs/brushes - Litterbox liners - Cat litter Other Items: - Large bottles of shampoo, soap, face wash - Band aids - Hair products for women of color - Feminine hygiene products - Bus Tokens (Dial-A-Ride) - Gift cards for gas, retail stores, or groceries - Books (adult and child) - Paint By Number (for adults and children) - Ladies business attire - Ladies bathrobes - Household tool kits - Women's 1x pants, pajamas, hoodies - Women's tennis shoes & sandals size 8, 9, 10 - File-type organizers - Planners All cell phones are accepted, including cell phones without chargers or accessories, and broken cell phones. If a phone can't be converted, it is recycled. To donate, simply drop off or mail cell phones to the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center

- 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

- Accept donations of clothing and household goods that are clean and in good condition - Clothing - Household items - No large appliances or furniture - Run by volunteers - Small appliances

Provides two thrift store locations open to anyone in need. The thrift stores have items for sale including: - Antiques - Baby items - Books - Clothing of all sizes - Furniture - Household items Other services: - Accepts donated items during business hours. Accepts new and gently used clothing, books, household or baby items, and furniture year-round. - Volunteer opportunities for short-term and long-term positions

- Thrift store offers low-priced, gently used clothing for sale to the public - Accepts new and gently used clothing and household goods. Does not accept electronics or appliances, used toys, or furniture. - Volunteer opportunities available as sorter, stocker, or cashier

CHUM welcomes volunteers to help with: - Event planning and support (various events year-round) - Food shelves (drivers; unloading, sorting, and stocking shelves) - Gardening (various locations) - Moving (furniture donation pickup) - Office Support (data entry and mailing) - Property and equipment (cleaning, painting, etc.) - Second Saturdays - monthly opportunities (ongoing or one-time) to volunteer with others; projects vary - Serving meals at various sites

- Chair Massage: Volunteers provide a 20 minute chair massage. Volunteers must be a licensed massage therapist. Massage chairs provided. Schedules are flexible. - Hand Massage: Volunteers provide a 10-15 minute hand massage to guests and caregivers generally over a 2 hour time period. Individual training and materials are provided. Schedules are flexible. - Office Support: Volunteers greet guests and visitors, answer phones, prepare materials for guest arrivals, and provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the front desk. Individual training is provided. Schedules are flexible. - Tour Guide: Since a tour is mandatory prior to staying at Gift of Life Transplant House, tour guides provide a tour of the house, including information about guidelines and expectations. Individual training is provided. Schedules are flexible.

- Drivers for transportation program. Drivers must have a clean driving record, be willing to contribute 1-2 hours per ride, and can provide assistance through flexible scheduling based upon their availability. - Gala Volunteer Coordinator assists the Committee Chair by providing with assistance in procuring volunteers to support the Gala, as well as to coordinate those volunteers. - Group Respite volunteers who aid with facilitation of Group Respite activities, providing clients with additional one-on-one assistance. - In-kind donations for silent auction, PPE, and necessary office supplies. - Mailing volunteers assist with mailings that occur on a semi-annual basis. - Male respite care 2 - 5 hours per week - Office and Development volunteers can provide clerical assistance in organizing event-related files and folders, making calls, writing and sending thank you cards, etc. - Receptionist - Silent Auction Volunteers work with 10-20 assigned/self-selected businesses/individuals in the community who are able to provide Elder Network with donated goods or services for their silent auction at the annual gala in September. - Social Media Volunteers help to develop content for social media account by collecting client testimonials, taking photographs, and helping draft content for the social media posts. - Socialization volunteers for friendly visitor program 1 - 2 hours per week - Technology assistance program volunteers to teach seniors how to use tablets to converse on Zoom and other digital platforms 1 - 2 hours per week