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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

The AmeriCorpsSeniors-Arrowhead Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages older adults ages 55 and older in volunteer services to meet community needs and to provide an experience that enriches their lives. Arrowhead Volunteers promotes volunteering by assisting people of all ages, including families, to find volunteer opportunities in their communities. It also provides education and information, networking meetings, and sponsors volunteer events like the annual Volunteer Fair, Purple Ribbon Recognition, and Hall of Fame Volunteer Awards. Volunteers serve Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties, including the City of Duluth, through nonprofit organizations and health care facilities, including schools, libraries, hospitals, tourist attractions, nursing homes, animal shelters, food shelves, and a variety of other community programs. Volunteer opportunities involve helping children to read, delivering Meals on Wheels, preserving the natural environment, providing tourist information, friendly visiting, and more. Each volunteer is asked to give 48 or more service hours during the year.

Provides the following supportive services: - Adopt-a-Grandparent - Assisted Transportation - age 60 and older - Caregiver support - Chore services - Eldercare - Family Caregiver - Friendly visits and phone calls - Furniture for Families - Grocery shopping - Home accessibility accessories installed - grab bars - Household goods - Lawn mowing, leaf raking, snow shoveling - Light housekeeping - Living with Memory Loss (for those who are living with memory loss) - Medical appointments - Medical equipment - Minor home repairs - Necessary errands - Parkinson's - Seasonal yard work - Support for seniors to remain living at home as long as possible - Volunteer opportunities - Youth mission work

Refugee resettlement services include: - Assistance in networking throughout the community - Budgeting orientation - Cultural and employment orientation - Intake orientation - Medical access - Reception - Recruitment and training of volunteers - School registration - Stable housing Donations of household items are accepted: - Children's Welcome Baskets: Donors may express their creativity to create age-specific baskets for infants and toddlers, grade school youth, teens and adults - Cleaning Supplies Baskets: Create a "Bucket Basics" by filling a trash can with dish soap, laundry detergent, mop and broom, shower curtain with rings, sponges and paper towels, toilet paper and trash bag - Needed Basic Household Items: Bathroom rugs and mats, can openers, glassware, comforters and large blankets, kitchen and bathroom towels, kitchen tables and chairs, lamps with shades, large kitchen trash can, mattresses/box springs (gently used), pots and pans, sheet sets, shower curtains with rings, silverware, and sofas - Refurbished Computer and Internet Funds - Rental Assistance/Utility Fund - Shopping Cart Fund - Survival Kits: 60 watt light bulbs, alarm clock, children's Tylenol and adult Tylenol, envelopes, first aid kit, flashlight, key chains, new pillows, nightlights (children's and adults), postage stamps (10 per bag), thermometer and wallet Volunteer opportunities: - Donation collections: Organizes donation drives for items in order to meet the needs of families or to stock up CCRRP supplies - Driving teachers: Assists a client in learning how to drive, help study for permit test and help client practice for driving - English as a second language tutors: Helps with English lessons at the family's home - Family mentor: A volunteer is involved with a family about a month after arrival and once per week afterward. This time can include practicing English, taking them to the grocery store, or just chatting about life in the U.S. Commitment to the family is three months. Preferred group of 2-3 people, with friends, family or co-workers - Grocery shopping groups: Assists in purchasing basic food items to be available the day or night refugee families arrive into the U.S - Special projects: Engages volunteers in special projects to benefit the program which uses their skills and talents. Contact CCRRP with ideas for special projects. Background check, training and volunteer orientation required for some volunteering opportunities.

- 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

Provides volunteers to help seniors in the community with daily tasks, encouragement to remain active, errands, transportation, and other services. Also provide companionship to seniors. Caring companion volunteers are adults 50 and older.

Senior Companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated - To be a Senior Companion: - Be 55 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 10 hours each week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve - Good driving record and reliable vehicle Location site: - Aitkin County Health & Human Services

An independent living community for older adults ages 62 and over, offering services and amenities, including: - 28 private unfurnished apartments, including 18-bedroom apartments, ten 2-bedroom apartments, and one 2-bedroom suite - Complimentary washer and dryer on every floor - Emergency response pull cord in each apartment - Heated underground parking - Light housekeeping services - Meals available at extra cost - Pet-friendly apartments upon arrival - Secure building - Stove and fridge in each apartment Volunteer opportunities include arranging activities, running errands, or visiting with residents.

Adopt-a-block volunteer program: Raking, shoveling, and home repairs. Mentor program: Connects mentors in the community to work with residents to coach, counsel, teach, or model successful behaviors. Mentors are asked to commit to 1 year, 8 hours per week. Never Again, ex-offender services: Part of the housing with services program, these services focus on supporting long-term change. Includes career assistance. Spiritual fishing trips/retreats: Take residents on fishing adventures that double as spiritual retreats. Veteran Outreach: Shelter or transitional housing, support groups for things like alcohol and drug use, and medical appointment transportation.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region offers school-based and community-based programs. Big Brothers, Big Sisters, or Big Couples act as a mentor and a role model by being a friend to a child; volunteers are carefully screened prior to being matched. Child and mentor spend 2 to 3 hours a week together. Volunteers are asked to make a one year commitment and children with disabilities will be served.

Mentoring program serving youth (ages 5-17) in Meeker County

Non-professional services provided: - Errand running and shopping assistance - Friendly visiting - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Mail management and personal correspondence - Repairs and minor maintenance of home and yard, including snow removal. There is insurance coverage for volunteers during the times they are providing CREST services.?? - Telephone reassurance - Transportation is available for appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping. Request for transportation must be done 2 days in advance and are not wheelchair accessible. Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is available depending on need. No fees and donations are accepted. - Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc.

The AmeriCorpsSeniors-Arrowhead Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages older adults ages 55 and older in volunteer services to meet community needs and to provide an experience that enriches their lives. Arrowhead Volunteers promotes volunteering by assisting people of all ages, including families, to find volunteer opportunities in their communities. It also provides education and information, networking meetings, and sponsors volunteer events like the annual Volunteer Fair, Purple Ribbon Recognition, and Hall of Fame Volunteer Awards. Volunteers serve Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties, including the City of Duluth, through nonprofit organizations and health care facilities, including schools, libraries, hospitals, tourist attractions, nursing homes, animal shelters, food shelves, and a variety of other community programs. Volunteer opportunities involve helping children to read, delivering Meals on Wheels, preserving the natural environment, providing tourist information, friendly visiting, and more. Each volunteer is asked to give 48 or more service hours during the year.

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

Assisted living for adults ages 62 and older who no longer want to live on their own but aren't in need of 24 hours/7 days a week skilled nursing care. Services and amenities include: - 30 private unfurnished apartments, including 29 1-bedroom and 1 2-bedroom apartment - 3 meals a day available for an additional cost - Assisted living services as needed, including bathing, grooming, and dressing - Bed-making services - Emergency response pendants to call for help 24 hours/7 days a week - Full housekeeping and laundry - Medication set-ups, reminders and administration - On duty care staff 24 hours/7 days a week - Pet friendly apartments upon approval - Physician who makes "house calls" by request - Registered nurse (RN) on duty 5 days a week and on call 24 hours/7 days a week - Resident-controlled heat and air conditioning in every apartment - Stove and fridge in each apartment - Wander Guard System: Bracelet that lets staff know when residents are by a door - Volunteer opportunities available including calling bingo, running errands, nail care, hair care or visiting with residents.

Mentors can be Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Couples, or Big Families Target children include those who: - Exhibit poor social skills - Have few friends their own age - Lack adequate support and attention of a stable adult - Struggle academically - Have a parent/guardian who is or has been incarcerated - Have a family member in the military - Are eligible for free or reduced lunch - Have older siblings who have had significant problems with social or community adjustments - Are living in a single, separated, divorced or remarried family situation - Have a poor self-concept - Are dealing with the loss of or serious illness of a family member Mentoring programs include: Bigs on Campus Initiative: Volunteers spend time with their mentee twice a month over the lunch hour on a local college campus (St. Cloud State, Saint Ben's/Saint John's, or St. Cloud Tech & Community College). Matches spend time together on-campus only attending events, exploring, touring academic departments, and doing fun activities. Community-Based Program: this program allows the volunteer ("Big") to spend one-to-one time with his or her Little brother or Little Sister ("Little") out in the community or at home. Bigs spend 1 hour two to four times per month with their Littles and are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year to their relationship with the expectation that they keep in touch via phone or mail over the summer months. School-Based Program: while participating in our school-based program, the volunteer (Big) and their Little spend time one-to-one at the child's school. Bigs spend 1-2 hours per week with their Littles and are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year to their relationship with the expectation that they keep in touch via phone or mail over the summer months. School districts currently served include: - Foley - Holdingford - Pierz - Rice - Sartell - Sauk Rapids - Saint Cloud Site-Based Program: The volunteer spends time with their 'Little' at a designated site in the community. Activities can be one-to-one or involve other matches and may include various sports, board/video games, and crafts Sports Buddies Initiative: Volunteers and their mentee are paired up based on their mutual love of sports. Bigs and Littles only spend time together at agency-sponsored activities. 1 to 2 events per month are planned and all activities are centered around sports: going to local sporting events, attending sports clinics, playing games, and more.

Matches youth ages 7 - 17 with adult volunteers for one-on-one, community based mentoring. Matches are made based on complementary interests, personality, goals, identity and lived experiences. The agency with their community partners offers a diverse array of free and low-cost activities for mentors and mentees to do together. Program advocates provide ongoing, wrap-around support for mentor-mentee matches, checking in with enrolled families and mentors about once a month, with more frequent email communication about upcoming activities and events. Youth can stay enrolled in the program until they graduate from high school or turn 18 (whichever is later). Minimum of one-year commitment from both mentors and enrolled youth. Mentors are expected to spend 4 - 6 hours per month with their mentee.

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

Telecare provides telephone reassurance to people living alone (i.e. homebound and elderly) who might require medical or emergency care. Volunteers provide daily phone contact to people who live alone and who feel reassured by outside contact. Clients call into Telecare between 8 am and 10 am every day. If a call is not received, a check-up call is placed promptly and if there is no response a relative or neighbor is contacted or, if necessary, the police are notified.

- 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

Provides an adult to youth mentoring program where children and youth are matched with an adult in Martin County. Girls are matched with female adults and boys are matched with male adults. Either may be matched with volunteer couples or families.

Offers various ways to volunteer within the community including: ?- Chore services - Friendly visitation/phone call ?- Transportation assistance

The AmeriCorpsSeniors-Arrowhead Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages older adults ages 55 and older in volunteer services to meet community needs and to provide an experience that enriches their lives. Arrowhead Volunteers promotes volunteering by assisting people of all ages, including families, to find volunteer opportunities in their communities. It also provides education and information, networking meetings, and sponsors volunteer events like the annual Volunteer Fair, Purple Ribbon Recognition, and Hall of Fame Volunteer Awards. Volunteers serve Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties, including the City of Duluth, through nonprofit organizations and health care facilities, including schools, libraries, hospitals, tourist attractions, nursing homes, animal shelters, food shelves, and a variety of other community programs. Volunteer opportunities involve helping children to read, delivering Meals on Wheels, preserving the natural environment, providing tourist information, friendly visiting, and more. Each volunteer is asked to give 48 or more service hours during the year.

Volunteers are used to assist clients in providing transportation, providing friendly visits in the client's home, being a mentor to a child in need as a big brother or sister, and assisting in the annual Sharing Tree and Food Basket Projects that are organized through Marshall County Social Services

Volunteer commitments are individualized. Volunteering opportunities include: - Chore/Housekeeping - Errands/Shopping - Friendly Visit - Handyman/Yardwork - Respite - Transportation