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

Volunteer opportunities include: 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.

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

- Angel's Attic Gift Shop: Greet and assist customers in making purchases - Courage Kenney Rehabilitation Institute: Provide a clean, sanitary, and well-stocked environment - Diagnostic Imaging Reception Desk: Greet and assist patients - Information Desk: Provide patients and visitors with a greeting and assistance in finding their destination - Virginia Piper Cancer Institute: Serve as a goodwill ambassador in the cancer center

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

- 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

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

- 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

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

- 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

Volunteer opportunities include: - Clerical: Help with filing and other administrative tasks - Hospice: Patient companionship, respite for family/caregivers and/or clerical duties - Long-term Care: Activities and/or visitation with residents

- Bring donations to donation door D, located on the southeast side of the building, closest to Tenvoorde Ford. Do not leave donations outside the doors. Donations must be collected and weighed by Catholic Charities staff to ensure food safety standards and inventory tracking. - Receipts are available. - Accepts the following new or gently used items for donations for Basic Everyday Essentials: - Accessories: scarves, hats, mittens, backpacks, small luggage - Baby items: clothing, blankets, crib sheets, bottles, bibs, baby food, and formula - Kitchen items: pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware, and cookware - Men, women, and children's clothing; greatest need for adults who are tall and larger sizes - Shoes - Small kitchen appliances: toasters, blenders, mixers, coffee makers - Towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets, bed pillows - Accepts the following items for donations for the Food Shelf: - Feminine hygiene products - Fresh produce (including home-grown) - Laundry detergent - Non-perishable food items - Personal care items: deodorant, shaving lotion and razors, shampoo/conditioner, soap, and toothpaste Volunteer positions: - Emergency Services Food Shelf - Emergency Services Basic Everyday Essentials - Individual, group, and student opportunities and court-ordered community service - Senior dining/Meals on Wheels: deliver meals, prepare food, set up dining sites for meals, serve meals, clean up after meals and clerical tasks - Student interns

- Assist Hospice patients and families - Assist in the health care departments - Greet and escort patients and visitors - Help coordinate fundraising events and projects - Help with administrative work - Provide pet therapy - Stock supplies - Volunteer in a gift shop

Volunteer opportunities including: - Administrative/communication: Board of Directors, communications, data entry, event planning, and graphic design - Client work: Advocacy assistant, childcare volunteer, language interpretation, and support group facilitator - Community outreach/Public speaking - Maintenance/cleaning/organizing: Cleaning projects, donation assistant, handi-person, landscaping, and meal preparation, serving and cleaning

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

- Education department with classes for children, families, and adults such as outreach programs, evening classes, computer classes, and field trips throughout the world - Guided tour program for parties of 15 or more - Hands-on exhibits and galleries - Museum exhibits in paleontology, biology, technology, geography, physics, anthropology, and the environment; traveling exhibits every 4 months - Performances augmenting science exhibits - Self touring with special help for persons with disabilities - Special group arrangements for visits, meetings, and conventions with use of space provided where possible - Volunteer opportunities as exhibit interpreters and demonstrators (full training program), clerical, etc. - William L. McKnight 3M Convertible IMAX Dome Omnitheater with films shown on a 90-foot screen from floor to overhead and on all sides of the audience

- 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.

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

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

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

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.

- 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

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

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