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Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles. Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums. Services and programs include:

• A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels

• Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis

• Caregiver respite and support

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

• Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection

• Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers

• Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program

• Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection

Provides door-to-door transportation rides. Volunteer opportunities and training is available to those interested in being a driver. Transportation rides are for:

• Medical and other health appointments

• Shopping and errands

• Social and congregational events

NOTE: Rides are not wheelchair accessible

Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles. Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums. Services and programs include:

• A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels

• Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis

• Caregiver respite and support

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

• Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection

• Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers

• Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program

• Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection

Offers various ways to volunteer within the community including: ?- Chore services

• Friendly visitation/phone call

?- Transportation 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

Offers volunteer opportunities. Volunteers assist clients by providing transportation, friendly home visits, mentoring children as a Big Brother or Big Sister, and helping with annual Sharing Tree and Food Basket projects.

Offers one-way and round-trip rides locally and out-of-town for seniors, able to be used up to twice a week, or three times a week for medical appointments

Volunteer commitments are individualized. Volunteering opportunities include:

• Chore/Housekeeping

• Errands/Shopping

• Friendly Visit

• Handyman/Yardwork

• Respite

• Transportation

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clients Older adults may also use this service to access medical, dental, personal appointments, and congregate dining

Offers one-way and round-trip rides locally and out-of-town for seniors, able to be used up to twice a week, or three times a week for medical appointments

• 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

Transportation and companionship provided on an ongoing basis to isolated seniors.

Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles. Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums. Services and programs include:

• A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels

• Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis

• Caregiver respite and support

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

• Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection

• Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers

• Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program

• Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection

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

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clients Older adults may also use this service to access medical, dental, personal appointments, and congregate dining

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.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clients Seniors may also use this service to access medical, dental or personal appointments, and congregate dining

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

Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles. Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums. Services and programs include:

• A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels

• Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis

• Caregiver respite and support

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

• Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection

• Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers

• Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program

• Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection

Offers volunteer drivers who provide safe, affordable, and flexible supplemental transportation for worship services, medical appointments, access to Metro Transit, shopping local businesses (grocery stores, food shelves), community services (volunteer or social events), and running errands. Volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles and have passed a background check. Volunteer opportunities include driver, dispatcher, sponsor, and rider registrar.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clients Older adults may also use this service to access medical, dental, personal appointments, and congregate dining

Volunteers assist with various services, including Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Meals on Wheels, Senior Café, Home Safety Visits, Family Access Center, fundraising and visibility events, and Board of Directors opportunities.

• Assurance/friendly visit calls

• Caregiver Respite Volunteer

• Child care

• Companionship visits

• Event planning/fundraising

• Food box assembly

• Food box/Meals on Wheels delivery driver

• Food distribution

• Food donation pick up

• Grocery shopping

• Handy worker

• Home safety check

• Household helper (housekeeping)

• Interpreter

• Laundry helper

• Lawn mowing/yard work

• Packing/moving

• Painting

• Paratransit driver/transportation

• Snow removal

• Student tutor

• Technology 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

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

Provides opportunities for older adults to use their skills, talents, and life experiences to support people in their community. Functions as a large volunteer network connecting older adults with meaningful service roles. Volunteer opportunities include driving, escorting, children and youth services, education and mentoring, environmental projects, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and museums. Services and programs include:

• A Matter of Balance: Education series that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels

• Bone Builders: Exercise and nutrition program to prevent and manage osteoporosis

• Caregiver respite and support

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

• Friendly Visiting: Companion program for adults age 60+ offering peer support and social connection

• Living Well programs: Including Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, and Chronic Pain

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Self-care education for family caregivers

• Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Strength, balance, and fitness program

• Telephone Reassurance Program: Regular check-in calls to support safety and social connection