How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Living Well Disability Services provides residential and customized services to people impacted by disabilities. Assist in group homes in the metro area for fall yard work. Raking, trimming, weeping. livingwell.org
PACKING BOXES
Help the Salvation Army in the food pantry. Pack boxes, unload food deliveries and stock shelves. Multiple locations in the metro area. Numerous weekday shifts. salvationarmynorth.org
DELIVER MEALS
Open Arms of Minnesota prepares and delivers meals to people suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Opportunities are for farm workers — composting, seeding crops, mulching, weeding and harvesting. Several locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Afton. Flexible scheduling. openarmsmn.org
BOARD MEMBER
Gifts for Seniors supports isolated seniors through social visits. Assist by serving on the board of directors. giftsforseniors.org
THRIFT STORE
Help Christian Life Ministries New Day Thrift Store sort donations, price merchandise and tag clothes at the thrift store in Little Canada. Children under 13 may volunteer with an adult. Flexible scheduling. Proceeds benefit the New Day Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. clmonline.org
MODEL RAILROAD
The Twin City Model Railroad Museum provides fun for all ages. Assist with open hours, events, cleaning and maintenance, social media and more. St. Paul area. tcmrm.org
OUTDOOR ASSISTANT
The Tips Outdoors Foundation provides fun hands-on outdoor educational experiences for youth and families. They train Certified Outdoor Mentors who share their outdoor skill and knowledge of traditional outdoor activities with youth and families to help build family values. tipsoutdoors.org
TUTORING
Assist New Directions Youth Ministry to tutor north Minneapolis children grades 1-12 with emphasis on mathematics. Monday through Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Duration, days and times of commitment flexible. stolaflutheran.org
DRIVERS
Help Neighborhood Network for Seniors provide transportation to medical appointments. Or deliver groceries or run errands for a St. Paul senior who is living independently but unable to drive. Four hours a month can help an older neighbor continue living in the home they love. Flexible scheduling. neighborhoodnetworkforseniors.org
YOUTH MENTOR
Assist Bolder Options two to four hours a week for one year. Engage in running and biking activities with your mentee. Learn to live a healthy lifestyle together. bolderoptions.org
LEARNING ASSISTANT
SparkPath (formerly Success Beyond the Classroom) works to ignite curiosity and learning among students through various events and conferences. Examples: Knowledge Bowl, Young Authors Conference and Creativity Festival. Wide range of opportunities available. sparkpath.org
CAREER ASSISTANT
Achieve Twin Cities helps inspire and equip young people for careers, college and life. Seeking people from a wide range of professional backgrounds to share their expertise with high school students at various career events. achievetwincities.org
COMMUNITY ASSISTANT
StartAnew works with BIPOC women and girls who have been impacted by the justice system. Reunite families, eliminate recidivism and allow women to become role models in their communities. Numerous opportunities available. startanewmn.org
STORE SUPPORT
Assist Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners in Resale Select. Sort and process donations (basic clothing and household items) and help with projects in the Resale Store. Plymouth location. iocp.org
Find more
Thousands of volunteer opportunities are available in the Twin Cities for adults and youth, groups and families. Visit the HandsOn Twin Cities website at handsontwincities.org.
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