How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Tax help
Prepare + Prosper provides free tax preparation and financial services to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. Assist in the 2022 tax season. Several in-person and remote roles to choose from. No tax experience necessary. prepareandprosper.org/
ESL Classroom aide
RSVP Greater Twin Cities needs to help adult immigrants and refugees improve their ability to speak, listen, read and write English. Work with teacher to provide individualized attention to students during class time and help with large and small group activities. Daytime or evening. Metro locations. voamnwi.org/rsvp-greater-twin-cities
After-school support
Tutor north Minneapolis children in grades 1-12 with emphasis on mathematics. Monday through Thursday, 3-5 pm. Duration, days and times of commitment flexible. stolaflutheran.org/
Physical activity help
Reach for Resources serves individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Help with a variety of physical activities — yoga, bowling, basketball, dance, hiking and more. reachforresources.org/
Patient/family support
Help the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation by serving on a committee that provides mentoring, social gatherings, informational resources and more for patients and families affected by sarcomas. Monthly meetings, with other gatherings throughout the year. reininsarcoma.org/
Hymn sing accompanist
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington needs a pianist for Wednesday morning spiritual care programming in the care center. preshomes.org/
Driver
Living Well Disability Services supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience wellness in all areas of their lives. Help ensure that people can make it to family gatherings and appointments throughout the metro area. Scheduling is on an on-call/as-available basis. Background and driving record checks required. Accessible vehicle training provided. livingwell.org/
Meal servers
Help prepare and serve meals at Catholic Charities in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul while providing a warm greeting to guests and support for staff. cctwincities.org/
Clothes shopper
Project for Pride in Living seeks personal shoppers for the Ready for Success program. Assist shoppers in finding and choosing appropriate clothing. South Minneapolis. Must have weekday availability. ppl-inc.org
Soup's on
Soup for You is a soup kitchen operating out of the basement of the old Bethany Church in Minneapolis. Vaccinated volunteers are needed to serve a diverse demographic, welcoming guests, taking orders and serving. Good people skills are helpful. Shifts are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. More information can be found on the Facebook page, Soup for You Cafe.
Sewing assistant
Bundles of Love provides clothing, bedding and baby care items for infants in need. Help sew and knit, and assist with events, fundraising and administration. bundlesoflove.org
Find more:
Hands-on Twin Cities offers a range of opportunities. Learn more about which groups need volunteers at handsontwincities.org or 612-379-4900.
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