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Volunteer Transportation - Central Community Transit

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

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Ride Programs

Volunteer Opportunities - Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota

- 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

What's Here

Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Local Automobile Transportation
Bulk Mailing Volunteer Opportunities
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Computer Literacy Volunteer Opportunities
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Transportation - Central Community Transit

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

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Ride Programs

Volunteer Opportunities - Faith in Action - Dodge County

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

What's Here

Handyworker Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Lawn Care Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Transportation - Central Community Transit

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

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Ride Programs

Volunteer Opportunities - Community Partners - Two Harbors

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

What's Here

Lawn Care Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities
Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer Services of Carlton County - VSCCI

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

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities - Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota

- 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

What's Here

Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Local Automobile Transportation
Bulk Mailing Volunteer Opportunities
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Computer Literacy Volunteer Opportunities
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities

Caring Companion Program - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

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.

What's Here

Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Housekeeping Assistance
Friendly Visiting

Caring Companion Program - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

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.

What's Here

Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Housekeeping Assistance
Friendly Visiting

Volunteer Opportunities - A Place for You - East Central Minnesota

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

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Homeless Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
Board/Committee Member Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Preparation/Serving Volunteer Opportunities
Recreational Activities Volunteer Opportunities

Caring Companion Program - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

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.

What's Here

Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Housekeeping Assistance
Friendly Visiting

Volunteer Driver Program - Semcac Community Action Agency - Kasson

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

What's Here

Senior Ride Programs
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Volunteer Opportunities - Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota

- 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

What's Here

Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Local Automobile Transportation
Bulk Mailing Volunteer Opportunities
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Computer Literacy Volunteer Opportunities
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Driver Program - Semcac Community Action Agency - Owatonna

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

What's Here

Van/Bus Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Ride Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities

County Transit Service - Pipestone County Transit System

County-wide transportation

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs

Volunteer Opportunities - Marshall County Social Services

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

What's Here

Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
Conversation Partner Volunteer Opportunities
Holiday Related Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities

Neighbor to Neighbor Companions - Lutheran Social Services - Southeast Minnesota

Neighbor to Neighbor Companions offer assistance with daily activities and appointments, a link to the community, and an opportunity for friendship. Services include: - Transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, and social activities - Assistance with correspondence, such as paying bills - Help with simple household tasks - Friendly visiting and advocacy to assist the client in staying independent and healthy Lutheran Social Services is actively seeking volunteers for this program. Volunteers receive a monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement.

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Visiting
Senior Ride Programs
Housekeeping Assistance
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

Services - North Shore Area Partners

Public Programming: Workshops, Meals On Wheels delivery, Coffee Connection (Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 12 pm), weekly activities (education hour, arts and crafts, games, and more), Bone Builders (Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am), Finland Community Senior Meal (2nd Wednesday 11:30 am - 1 pm), non-medical nail care and blood pressure clinics (3rd Thursday 9 am - 3 pm), monthly foot care clinics (call for dates). Resources: Technology support (Tech Tuesdays - volunteer-led assistance Tuesdays, 11 am - 2 pm) and referrals, free tax preparation (VITA), Medicare workshops (during open enrollment), legal kiosk, medical equipment loan closet, and Per Mar medical alert system setup. Volunteer Opportunities: Casual volunteer, Driver, friendly visitor/caller, fundraising volunteer, garden helper, governance volunteer, pet therapy volunteer, program assistant or leader, tax helper, and tech support volunteer.

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities
Podiatry/Foot Care
Older Adults
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Age Peer Networking
Home Delivered Meals
Workshops/Symposiums
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Hair and Nail Care
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Information Technology Management Support
Personal Finances/Tax Assistance Volunteer Opportunities
Tax Preparation Assistance

Transportation - VINE Faith in Action

Provides transportation to older adults ages 60 years and older and on a limited basis and individuals ages 60 years and under who are living with a disability. VINE's trained and insured volunteers provide rides to people for: - Shopping and errands - Social and congregational events - Medical and other appointments - Rides are not wheelchair accessible. Rides are door-to-door.

What's Here

Senior Ride Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities

Supportive Services - Benedictine Living Community - Cold Spring

Provides the following services that increase an individual's opportunity to stay in their own home or apartment: Support planning: - Assistance in identifying services and ways to remain at home longer - Planning for the future as people age or disabilities progress - Ongoing support Friendly visiting: - Volunteers visit with seniors, caregivers and other people facing difficult life situations, sharing their joys and trials Chores - Snow removal - Yard work Transportation: - Providing rides for those who are unable to drive or have no means of transportation Housekeeping: - Laundry - Cleaning the home Note: There may be a waitlist for homemaking services depending on volunteer availability Simple Home Repair: - Provides seniors and people with disabilities who need help with simple home repair and modification Volunteer options available for people interested in assisting with homemaking, snow removal, and transportation.

What's Here

General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs
Housekeeping Assistance
Homemaker Assistance
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Ride Programs
Friendly Visiting
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Snow Clearance Volunteer Opportunities
Yard Maintenance

Volunteer Opportunities - Family Service Rochester

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

What's Here

Handyworker Volunteer Opportunities
Tutoring Volunteer Opportunities
Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Preparation/Serving Volunteer Opportunities
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Child Care Volunteer Opportunities
Donations Pickup Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Delivery Volunteer Opportunities
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Computer Literacy Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities
Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Lawn Care Volunteer Opportunities
Snow Clearance Volunteer Opportunities
Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
Painting/Wallpapering Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities

Transportation Services - Westonka/Hennepin County and Carver County - WeCAB

A network of 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. Provides rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, depending on volunteer driver availability. Volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles and have passed a background check. There is a rider handbook, and a volunteer driver application and handbook available on the website. Volunteer opportunities include: driver, dispatcher, sponsor, and rider registrar.

What's Here

General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Companion - Aitkin County CARE, Inc.

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

What's Here

Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Companion Program

Volunteer Program - Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center

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

What's Here

Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities
Domestic Violence Volunteer Opportunities
Data Entry/Word Processing Volunteer Opportunities
Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Behind the Scenes Volunteers
Direct Service Volunteers

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