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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.
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.
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Older Adults
Volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
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.
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.
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Home Rehabilitation Services
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Housekeeping Assistance
Telephone Reassurance
Volunteers
In Home Meal Preparation
Senior Ride Programs
Residential Snow Shoveling
Friendly Visiting
Yard Maintenance
- Teaches fire prevention at elementary schools during Fire Prevention Month in October
- Volunteer firefighting opportunities
- Teaches fire prevention at elementary schools during Fire Prevention Month in October
- Volunteer firefighting opportunities
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Volunteers
Fire Services
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
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
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Domestic Violence Volunteer Opportunities
Behind the Scenes Volunteers
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Direct Service Volunteers
Data Entry/Word Processing Volunteer Opportunities
Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer fire station
Volunteer fire station
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Fire Services
Fire Services Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
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.
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.
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Podiatry/Foot Care
Personal Finances/Tax Assistance Volunteer Opportunities
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Hair and Nail Care
Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities
Age Peer Networking
Older Adults
Direct Service Volunteers
Home Delivered Meals
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Information Technology Management Support
Workshops/Symposiums
Provides the following services:
- Placement of volunteers 55 of age and older in assignments within local non-profit agencies
- On-going support to all volunteers
Provides the following services:
- Placement of volunteers 55 of age and older in assignments within local non-profit agencies
- On-going support to all volunteers
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Volunteer Training
Volunteers
Older Adults
RSVP Program
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
One-to-one mentoring program which matches volunteer adult mentors to young people
One-to-one mentoring program which matches volunteer adult mentors to young people
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Volunteers
Children of Single Parents
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
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
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
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Volunteers
Senior Companion Program
Older Adults
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Visiting
An organized community program that makes annual appeals to the general public for funds which are used for the ongoing operational support of local social and health service agencies.
An organized community program that makes annual appeals to the general public for funds which are used for the ongoing operational support of local social and health service agencies.
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Federated Giving Programs
Volunteers
On-call fire station providing fire suppression and rescue services
On-call fire station providing fire suppression and rescue services
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Fire Services Volunteer Opportunities
Fire Services
Volunteers
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.
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.
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Volunteers
Human Relations Groups
Provides volunteer opportunities within the Edina Public Schools
Provides volunteer opportunities within the Edina Public Schools
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Direct Service Volunteers
Field Trip Aide Volunteer Opportunities
Reading Encouragement Volunteer Opportunities
Tutoring Volunteer Opportunities
- 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
- 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
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Volunteers
Lawn Care Volunteer Opportunities
Handyworker Volunteer Opportunities
Painting/Wallpapering Volunteer Opportunities
Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs
Roofing Volunteer Opportunities
Flooring/Tiling Volunteer Opportunities
Masonry Volunteer Opportunities
Low Income
Sweat Equity Programs
- 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
- 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
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Donation Drop Off Points
Electronics/Small Appliance Donation Programs
General Appliance Provision
Antique Donation Programs
Bedding/Linen
Thrift Shops
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
General Clothing Donation Programs
Volunteers
General Clothing Provision
Kitchenware
A volunteer connection service that allows individuals to get connected to opportunities to build a strong community. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission and make a lasting difference.
The Volunteer United website has hundreds of volunteer opportunities to choose from, allowing individuals to select a cause that they are passionate about. The service matches people to volunteer projects with United Way partners across the nine-county metro area.
United Way hosts community-wide volunteer projects in the greater Twin Cities area.
A volunteer connection service that allows individuals to get connected to opportunities to build a strong community. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission and make a lasting difference.
The Volunteer United website has hundreds of volunteer opportunities to choose from, allowing individuals to select a cause that they are passionate about. The service matches people to volunteer projects with United Way partners across the nine-county metro area.
United Way hosts community-wide volunteer projects in the greater Twin Cities area.
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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Volunteers
Fire station with 30 volunteer firefighters
Fire station with 30 volunteer firefighters
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Fire Services
Fire Services Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
- 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
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- 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
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Private Foundations
Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
Board/Committee Member Volunteer Opportunities
Scholarships
Pledge Drive Volunteer Opportunities
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
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
Categories
Friendly Visiting
Older Adults
Volunteers
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
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
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
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Senior Companion Program
Older Adults
Volunteers
Friendly Visiting
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.
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.
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Volunteers
Auxiliaries
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
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
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Volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
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
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
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Scholarships
Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities
Young Adults
Adolescents
High School Students
Volunteers
Offers year round sports training and competition in: - Bowling
- Swimming
- Poly-hockey
- Cross-Country skiing
- Track and Field
- Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Bocce Ball Will be merging ages 8 - 18 (school age) and over 18 in September Volunteer opportunities for persons over 16 years of age Minnesota State Office 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 550 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (800)783-7732 (612)333-0999
Offers year round sports training and competition in: - Bowling
- Swimming
- Poly-hockey
- Cross-Country skiing
- Track and Field
- Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Bocce Ball Will be merging ages 8 - 18 (school age) and over 18 in September Volunteer opportunities for persons over 16 years of age Minnesota State Office 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 550 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (800)783-7732 (612)333-0999
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Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Softball
Cross Country Skiing
Track and Field
Basketball
Sporting Event Monitor Volunteer Opportunities
Golf
Olympics/Olympics Style Competitions
Behind the Scenes Volunteers
Bowling
Developmental Disabilities
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
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
Categories
Animal Foster Care/Rescue Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
Animal Food/Supplies Donation Programs