A volunteer connection service that allows individuals to get connected to opportunities for nonprofits to achieve their missions to lend a helping hand in a variety of different capacities in Steele County

Fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise money for operations. Monetary donations and memorial gifts help support operations cost of the shelter. See website for a list of needed supplies Volunteer opportunities also available. Examples of tasks include: - Feeding animals - Cleaning dog cages, cat cages, and cat roaming rooms - Walking dogs - Doing laundry - Facility maintenance such as shoveling snow or mowing the lawn

- 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

Volunteer fire station

Senior companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated To be a senior companion: - Be 60 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 12 hours each week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve - Enjoy sharing yourself and your lifetime of experience with others Service Sites: - Red Lake Nation - Northland Apartments - Beltrami County Public Health - Bemidji Senior Center - Leech Lake Health Division - Baker Park

Group meets in the City Hall Council Chambers. Volunteers are needed to serve on the commission. NUHRC MISSION: To secure for all individuals equal opportunity to employment, housing, public accommodations, public service and education; and to secure full participation in the affairs of this community by assisting the State Department of Human Rights and by advising the City on long range programs to improve human relations in the City.

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 10-15 hours a week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve

- Teaches fire prevention at elementary schools during Fire Prevention Month in October - Volunteer firefighting opportunities

Non-professional services provided: - Errand running and shopping assistance - Friendly visiting - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Mail management and personal correspondence - Telephone reassurance - Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc. Transportation to appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping: - No fee - donation accepted - Must have 2 days advance notice - NOT wheelchair accessible - Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service available depending upon need 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.

Provides scholarship monies to support community scholarship programs by: - Raising scholarship money - Coordinating other local scholarships - Providing a single application process - Maintaining preferential collegiate partner connections - Providing fundraising event volunteer opportunities

Fire station with 30 volunteer firefighters

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Volunteer Services, Student volunteers. They provide a variety of volunteers opportunities at Grand Itasca that assists patients, their families and staff.

- Housing based on need with little or no interest and at no profit - Partners with family to build or renovate simple, decent, affordable housing - Before moving in the family contributes labor and funds for taxes and insurance - Family support during partnering year - Donations accepted for funds and building equipment - Volunteer opportunities including flooring, handywork, masonry, painting, roofing, and lawn care - Not a short-term solution

Annual celebration of community volunteers giving "One Day to Help One Another." Traditionally the second Saturday in October. Projects typically include: - Small painting projects - Raking leaves - Washing windows - Cleaning gutters - Moving boxes or furniture - Yard work - Housework - And much more

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 15 to 20 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

- 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 ?

AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects volunteers with meaningful opportunities at nonprofits in Itasca and Koochiching Counties that best suit the volunteer skills, interests and schedule while serving the nonprofit's mission. Volunteers experience the health benefits of volunteering while making a difference in the community and agencies benefit by well-matched volunteers serving their mission. Benefits to volunteering through RSVP include supplemental insurance coverage, recognition events and awards, and modest mileage reimbursement.

A Guardian Ad Litem provides advocacy for children by gathering information to make recommendations in court regarding their best interests. Most of these cases are related to allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, family violence, or marital dissolution proceedings.

On-call fire station providing fire suppression and rescue services