Type Of Work - Special Event Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

General Description: LINC-TC needs assistance with hospitality work including purchasing, setting up, and cleaning up refreshments at the beginning of several different regular meetings that we host. Purchases will be reimbursed. One group meets once a quarter during a weekday, either 9 – 12 or 1 - 4. Another group meets one Saturday every 2 months from 8 – 3.  Other events  occur on Saturdays from 9-noon.

Type Of Work - Prayer Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: anytime!

General Description: LINC-Twin Cities has as one of its core values "responsively prayerful." Volunteers are invited to pray with us for specific needs as they arise.  If you would like to be contacted with the specific needs that we are raising up to God, please click on the "Tell Me More" button below to be added to a group that receives these prayer requests and praises.

Thank you for your support of LINC-Twin Cities as we present our prayers and petitions to God!

Type Of Work - Food Service
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: anytime, as soon as possible

General Description: 363 Days is an organization dedicated to assembling sandwiches that will eventually be fed to the hungry and homeless in our metro area.  A retired schoolteacher, Mr. Allan Law, distributes these sandwiches to 500 people every day of the year.  Volunteers (individuals, families, and groups) of all ages are needed to assemble sandwiches. Sandwiches will then need to be dropped off at one of their 7 drop off sites in the metro area.  

Type Of Work - Medical Ministry
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 3:15-7:15 p.m.

General Description: Sole Care for Souls is a Christian-based program that provides free foot care for the homeless and poverty stricken.  Volunteers are needed to assist those providing foot care in St. Paul from 3:15-7:15 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Mondays monthly.  Assistants prepare foot soaks and help the clients feel welcome and comfortable through casual and hospitable conversation. Direct contact with the clients' feet is not a part of this role.  A commitment of at least once every 4-6 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Medical Ministry
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

General Description: Sole Care for Souls is a Christian-based program that provides free foot care for the homeless and poverty stricken.  Volunteers are needed to assist those providing foot care in Minneapolis from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.  Assistants prepare foot soaks and help the clients feel welcome and comfortable through casual and hospitable conversation. Direct contact with the clients' feet is not a part of this role.  A commitment of at least once every 4-6 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Medical Ministry
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

General Description: Sole Care for Souls is a Christian-based program that provides free foot care for the homeless and poverty stricken.  Volunteer medical professionals (LPN, RN, PA, MD) are needed to provide medical foot care in Minneapolis from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.  This consists of trimming nails, reducing corns and calluses, and treating athlete’s foot. Direct contact with the clients' feet is a part of this role.  A commitment of at least once every 4-6 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Medical Ministry
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 3:15-7:15 p.m.

General Description: Sole Care for Souls is a Christian-based program that provides free foot care for the homeless and poverty stricken.  Volunteer medical professionals (LPN, RN, PA, MD) are needed to provide medical foot care in St. Paul from 3:15 - 7:15 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays monthly.  This consists of trimming nails, reducing corns and calluses, and treating athlete’s foot. Direct contact with the clients' feet is a part of this role.  A commitment of at least once every 4-6 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Driver
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 10:30 a.m. - noon

General Description: Dinner at Your Door is an ecumenical, non-profit, community service program that delivers prepared meals to shut-ins in the northwest suburbs (Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, eastern Plymouth, and Robbinsdale).  Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver a midday meal to shut-ins in the northwest suburbs, weekdays from 10:30-noon.  All drivers must have a current driver's license and insurance.  A commitment of at least once a month or as an occasional substitute is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - ESL Classes
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

General Description: Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT) is a Christian-based program that exists to be a blessing to the Somali community and local churches by bringing Somalis and Americans together in English language learning and friendship, through English classes and one on one tutoring.  Volunteers are needed to teach English and befriend Somali students, investing in them to make them successful in reaching their goals. Teaching of groups takes place in a structured classroom environment, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Lead classroom teachers should have English Language Learning training and experience. A minimum commitment of six months is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Tutoring
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays

General Description: Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT) is a Christian-based program that exists to be a blessing to the Somali community and local churches by bringing Somalis and Americans together in English language learning and friendship, through English classes and one on one tutoring.  Volunteers are needed from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to tutor and befriend Somali students in English, investing in them to make them successful in reaching their goals. No experience needed - just a willingness to learn and make friends. Shadow an experienced tutor and see if it’s a good fit before making a six-month commitment (preferred). Tutoring takes place in a structured classroom environment, under the direction of an experienced teacher.   Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Tutoring
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 6-8 p.m. Mondays

General Description: Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT) is a Christian-based program that exists to be a blessing to the Somali community and local churches by bringing Somalis and Americans together in English language learning and friendship, through English classes and one on one tutoring.  Volunteers are needed Mondays from 6-8 p.m. to tutor and befriend Somali students in English, investing in them to make them successful in reaching their goals. Tutoring takes place in a structured classroom environment, under the direction of an experienced teacher.   No experience needed - just a willingness to learn and make friends. Shadow an experienced tutor and see if it’s a good fit before making a six-month commitment (preferred). Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Advocacy
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: especially need weekday morning volunteers

General Description: Home Free is a shelter in Plymouth that provides safe temporary housing, support, and information for women and children escaping violent living situations.  Individual volunteers are needed to support staff.  This ranges from providing advocacy and answering the crisis line to helping with tasks associated with shelter living.  A commitment of at least once every 1-2 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Work With Children
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: varies

General Description: Home Free is a shelter in Plymouth that provides safe temporary housing, support, and information for women and children escaping violent living situations.  Individual volunteers are needed to provide childcare for shelter residents.  This consists of providing children's activities, one on one or in groups.  Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Painting
Participation/Age Requirement - Group Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: varies

General Description: Home Free is a shelter in Plymouth that provides safe temporary housing, support, and information for women and children escaping violent living situations.  Groups of volunteers are needed to redecorate a bedroom at the shelter - paint provided!  Groups will need to provide other items.  Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Collection Drive
Participation/Age Requirement - Group Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: varies

General Description: Home Free is a shelter in Plymouth that provides safe temporary housing, support, and information for women and children escaping violent living situations.  Groups of volunteers are needed to do a collection drive for needed items, such as used cell phones, diapers, personal care items, etc.  Groups should call Kari at 763-559-9008 for a list of current needs, or you may submit contact information and questions by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Collection Drive
Participation/Age Requirement - Group Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: varies

General Description: Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility is a short-term correctional facility (a.k.a. "the Workhouse") for male and female offenders who are serving court-ordered sentences up to one year.  When residents have fulfilled their sentencing, they leave with whatever clothing they wore upon entering the facility, the clothes they were wearing at the time of sentencing.  Many do not have the local support to provide seasonally appropriate clothes. Groups of volunteers are needed to do a collection drive for warm clothing  items, such as larger sized pants, belts, socks, shoes, and winter coats.

Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Connie Meyer at 612-596-0089.

Type Of Work - Landscaping
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: mornings/afternoons

General Description: Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility is a short-term correctional facility (a.k.a. "the Workhouse") for male and female offenders who are serving court-ordered sentences up to one year.  Volunteers are needed to maintain flower beds around the facility and at the driving range at their facility in Plymouth on Tuesday mornings and afternoons.  Volunteers often work alongside residents to weed, prune, and maintain the landscape as needed. The time commitment for this opportunity may be more up front, but then scale down to 1-2 hours/week.  Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Connie Meyer at 612-596-0089.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: mornings/afternoons

General Description: Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility is a short-term correctional facility (a.k.a. "the Workhouse") for male and female offenders who are serving court-ordered sentences up to one year.  Volunteers are needed to provide general office work (typing, filing, using computer software, answering phones, sorting mail, data entry, etc.) at the Plymouth  facility on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and afternoons.  These roles can be adapted to suit the interest and motivational level of each volunteer.  Work alongside residents is optional.  A commitment of 4 hours/week is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Connie Meyer at 612-596-0089.

Type Of Work - Mentoring
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: flexible

General Description: World Relief Minnesota is a refugee resettlement agency working in community with the local Christian Church, to transform refugees economically, socially, and spiritually.  Volunteers are needed to walk alongside a refugee trying to navigate the overwhelming demands of American life for the first time.  Some examples of things you can do to befriend a refugee: show them how to pay bills, how to make appointments, how to grocery shop; take their kids to the zoo; carve pumpkins with them; learn about their culture, and teach them about yours.  Most volunteers begin serving in one specific capacity (e.g. driver to grocery store), but their impact will grow as trust and friendship builds with the refugee family.  A minimum 3 month commitment is requested, visiting the family once a week at a time that works for your schedule.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Katie Day at 612-746-5634.

Type Of Work - Food Shelf Assistance
Participation/Age Requirement - Age 15+ or ages 10-14 (with parent)
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: weekdays, 9pm-1pm, 1-5pm, 4-8pm

General Description: PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a community-funded social service agency based in Golden Valley that provides families in need with food, financial assistance, transportation and other services in times of financial hardships.  Volunteers are needed one shift at least every other week to work in the food shelf sorting and stocking food as well as assisting families with grocery shopping and checking out.  A commitment of at least 3 months is preferred, but students needing to fulfill a smaller number of service hours are also welcomed.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Diane at 763-432-4207 or derickson@prismmpls.org.

Type Of Work - Retail
Participation/Age Requirement - Age 15+ or ages 10-14 (with parent)
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: weekdays, 9pm-1pm, 1-5pm, 4-8pm

General Description: PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a community-funded social service agency based in Golden Valley that provides families in need with food, financial assistance, transportation and other services in times of financial hardships.  Volunteers are needed one shift at least every other weekto work in the thrift store, sorting and hanging clothes, assisting customers, and ringing sales on the cash register.  A commitment of at least 3 months is preferred, but students needing to fulfill a smaller number of service hours are also welcomed. Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Diane at 763-432-4207 or derickson@prismmpls.org.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Age 16+
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: weekdays, 9pm-1pm, 1-5pm

General Description: PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a community-funded social service agency based in Golden Valley that provides families in need with food, financial assistance, transportation and other services in times of financial hardships.  Volunteers are needed for one shift at least every other week to help with administration needs - answering phones, scheduling appointments, data entry, and filing.  A commitment of at least 3 months is preferred, but students needing to fulfill a smaller number of service hours are also welcomed.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Diane at 763-432-4207 or derickson@prismmpls.org.

Type Of Work - Driver
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: flexible, during normal work hours, weekdays, 8:30am-5:00pm

General Description: World Relief Minnesota is a refugee resettlement agency working in community with the local Christian Church, to transform refugees economically, socially, and spiritually.  Volunteers are needed to provide transportation for some of the numerious appointments that new refugees must attend, ranging from going to the Social Security office or registering for school.  Often this requires a volunteer to pick up the refugee from their home, take them to the appointment, and then help them fill out any necessary paperwork (as most refugees have limited English), and then drop them back at home.  This is one of our most common needs and a way to experience a fun cultural excahnge and participate directly in resettlement services.  A minimum 3 month commitment is requested, and if you are available even two times monthly, we can schedule client appointment times around your schedule.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Katie Day at 612-746-5634.

Type Of Work - Collection Drive
Participation/Age Requirement - Group Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: flexible, during normal work hours, weekdays, 8:30am-5:00pm

General Description: World Relief Minnesota is a refugee resettlement agency working in community with the local Christian Church, to transform refugees economically, socially, and spiritually.  Volunteers are needed to gather basic needs items and in so doing help meet the practical needs of newly arrived refugee families. This might take the form of a resource drive (i.e. school supplies, kitchen items, or other gifts in kind), a welcome kit (all the basic household necessities that are needed to start a new home), or buying groceries (either items off a list or donating gift cards to WRM).  Refugees often arrive with only one bag of possessions and do not receive public assistance and food stamps until a full month after their arrival, so thse gifts of love make a huge difference for families.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Katie Day at 612-746-5634.

Type Of Work - Refugee Resettlement
Participation/Age Requirement - Group Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: flexible, but need some team members with availability during normal weekday work hours, M-F, 8:30-5:00

General Description: World Relief Minnesota is a refugee resettlement agency working in community with the local Christian Church, to transform refugees economically, socially, and spiritually.  A team of volunteers is needed to walk alongside a refugee family for the transitional first year of their new life in America, providing material support, time and other intangible resources, and friendship to the refugee family.  Churches/small groups participating in this Refugee Life Ministries (RLM) program receive training in cross-cultural communication, background information on the ethnic group of the refugee family, and how to form a team within a church to successfully assist with resettlement without volunteers being overwhelmed. RLM teams carry an intense commitment for the first 90 days as they assist the family with resettlement services, but this commitment lessens significantly as the family becomes more self-sufficient and as friendships build.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Katie Day at 612-746-5634.

Type Of Work - Retail
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Weekdays/Saturdays

Time of Need: Mondays-after Oct. 11 (10-9), Tues-Fri (4-9), Sat (10-5)

General Description: Bethesda Thrift Shop is a resale shop whose proceeds provide for the Christ-centered services (curriculum, etc.) used by developmentally disabled residents of Bethesda Lutheran Communities group homes.  Volunteer sales floor clerks are needed Monday-Saturdays to provide customer service, maintain clothing racks, and put out merchandise.  A 6 month commitment of at least once/week is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Pat at 952-939-0988 or minnetonkabethesdathrift@hotmail.com.

Type Of Work - Retail
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Weekdays/Saturdays

Time of Need: Mon,  Fri. or Sat. (10a.m.-4p.m.)

General Description: Bethesda Thrift Shop is a resale shop whose proceeds provide for the Christ-centered services (curriculum, etc.) used by developmentally disabled residents of Bethesda Lutheran Communities group homes.  Volunteer clothes sorters are needed to sort, tag and price clothes according to company guidelines in the back room.  A 6 month commitment of at least once/week is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Pat at 952-939-0988 or minnetonkabethesdathrift@hotmail.com.

Type Of Work - Retail
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: Tuesday-Saturday, 10a.m. - 4 p.m. (& Mondays after Oct. 11)

General Description: Bethesda Thrift Shop is a resale shop whose proceeds provide for the Christ-centered services (curriculum, etc.) used by developmentally disabled residents of Bethesda Lutheran Communities group homes.  Volunteer receiving workers are needed to receive donations, sort, and price clothes according to company guidelines.  A 6 month commitment of at least once/week is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Pat at 952-939-0988 or minnetonkabethesdathrift@hotmail.com.

Type Of Work - Specialized
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: flexible

General Description: Bundles of Love helps local families by providing bedding, clothing and baby care products to needy and sick babies. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to sew, knit, or crochet baby clothing and bedding, using our supplies or yours.  Volunteers of all ages are welcome to lend their skills, which may be done at your own home around your own schedule, or you may use the supplies and space in the New Brighton building.  Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Teresa Wilts at  763-783-7876.

Type Of Work - Janitorial
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: flexible

General Description: Bundles of Love helps local families by providing bedding, clothing and baby care products to needy and sick babies. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to do light vacuuming, mopping of the floor, wiping tables, and cleaning the restroom at our New Brighton workspace.  Keeping our work space clean will help us keep the baby clothes and layettes clean and provide a good working environment for those that sew and assemble bundles at our workspace.  Volunteers aged 18 and up are needed once monthly.  If more people volunteer, the frequency could be spaced out among the entire group of cleaners!  Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Teresa Wilts at  763-783-7876.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: weekdays

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteer donation clerks are needed to sort and inventory material goods at both their locations in North and South Minneapolis.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: weekdays

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteers are needed 1 day a week for one or more 2 hour shifts in the call center to answer and track incoming calls at both their locations in North and South Minneapolis.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Advocacy
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: on your own time

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteers may work around your own schedule to recruit volunteers to our variety of opportunities, using your network or web connections.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Work With Children
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Weekdays/Saturdays

Time of Need: Mon & Thur (8-noon or 1-4 p.m.) or Mon evenings

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteer children's ministry assistants are needed to assist in children's programming, teaching, playing, reading, or joining in occasional field trips. A volunteer commitment of one shift/week is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Work With Children
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Evenings

Time of Need: Thurs, & Sat (7-8 p.m.)

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteer children's ministry assistants are needed to assist or lead children's chapel night, which can include a Bible lesson, in/outdoor activities and singing.  A volunteer commitment of one shift/month is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Special Event Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Family Opportunity
Date/Time Needed - Evenings

Time of Need: Tuesdays (7-8 p.m.)

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  The Healing House serves women and mothers with children and hosts a weekly "Life in the Spirit" night, where volunteers interact with residents around a planned fun evening in.  Volunteer activity planners are needed to plan sober fun activities for single women or for moms and children.  Great opportunity for a women's group or families. Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Weekends

Time of Need: Sundays (9-1 p.m.)

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteer Sunday morning house assistants are needed to oversee residents as they come and go from church.  A committment of 1 Sunday monthly is requested.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: Tues, Wed, or Fri (9:15-10:30 a.m. or 1:30-2:45 p.m.)

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteer study lab monitors are needed to oversee men doing their studies, take attendance, and keep the room quiet.  A preferred commitment of once/week is requested.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Administration
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: 9a.m. - 5 p.m.

General Description: New Life Family Services serves people through locations in Anoka, Richfield, St. Paul, & Minneapolis and exists to honor the sanctity of human life by assisting clients with life-affirming decisions with the love and compassion of Christ.  Volunteer office assistants are needed for a 4-hour shift weekly to support the office in various ways, such as answering phones, greeting clients, serving and counseling clients in our Parenting Plus Program, and assisting with light clerical and administrative tasks (specific responsibilities vary by office location).  A commitment of at least 1 year is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Advocacy
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: flexible

General Description: New Life Family Services serves people through locations in Anoka, Richfield, St. Paul, & Minneapolis and exists to honor the sanctity of human life by assisting clients with life-affirming decisions with the love and compassion of Christ.  Volunteer church partners are needed to act as a liaison between your congregation and New Life.  This involves promoting special events and communicating the needs and services of New Life to your congregation.  A commitment of at least 1 year is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Prayer Support
Participation/Age Requirement - 18 +
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: determined by volunteer

General Description: New Life Family Services serves people through locations in Anoka, Richfield, St. Paul, & Minneapolis and exists to honor the sanctity of human life by assisting clients with life-affirming decisions with the love and compassion of Christ.  Volunteer prayer partners are invited to join our prayer team and be involved in weekly prayer for our needs.  This does not involve a travel commitment.  A commitment of at least 1 year is preferred, and volunteers must sign a confidentiality agreement and statement of faith.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Collection Drive
Participation/Age Requirement - 18 +
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: determined by volunteer

General Description: New Life Family Services serves people through locations in Anoka, Richfield, St. Paul, & Minneapolis and exists to honor the sanctity of human life by assisting clients with life-affirming decisions with the love and compassion of Christ.  Office supply donors are needed to supply office supplies depending upon our current monthly needs.  Volunteers would receive a monthly e-mail indicating our current needs.  Please consider supporting New Life in this capacity as our current needs are high. Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Housing Rehabilitation
Participation/Age Requirement - 16+
Date/Time Needed - Weekdays/Saturdays

Time of Need: Tuesdays-Saturdays (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

General Description: Urban Homeworks is a faith-based housing organization that has rehabilitated and constructed scattered, small, multi-unit and single-family housing in the Twin Cities since 1995. Their mission is to perpetuate the hope of Jesus Christ through innovative community development that produces dignified housing for low income families, a strategic network of good neighbors and the redemptive development of real estate.  Volunteers (typically groups of 10-15 or more per site) are needed for a full or half day at your convenience to rehab houses, ranging from demolition, landscaping, and painting to skilled carpentry and finish work.  A $250 donation per group, per day is requested to help with the many expenses involved and to be able to pass on much needed affordability to the low income families that we serve. Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Volunteer Manager Jon Lundberg at 612-703-9093 or jon@urbanhomworks.org

Type Of Work - Advocacy
Participation/Age Requirement - 18 +
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: anytime before November 20

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteers may work around their own schedule to be an advocate for the ministry by securing door prize items for the silent auction portion of our Fashion Show fundraiser on November 20.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Special Event Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Age 20+
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: around your own schedule, before November 20

General Description: Metro Hope Ministries is a recovery ministry serving men, women, and mothers with children.  Their mission is to bring people in bondage to life-controlling habits to Jesus Christ and to equip them to lead Godly lives.  Volunteers may work around your own schedule to be an advocate for the ministry and secure business sponsorships leading up to our Fall Fashion Show fundraiser on Nov 20th.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Mary Akehurst at 612-721-9415, ext. 103.

Type Of Work - Special Event Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 12
Date/Time Needed - Weekends

Time of Need: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

General Description: Faith Lutheran Church is a community of everyday people seeking to be on God's mission in South Minneapolis. They are committed to engage their community and to bring the love and service of Jesus into the world around them.  Volunteers are needed for a one hour shift of their Block Party between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, to meet/greet attendees and be available to help where needed.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Special Event Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 12
Date/Time Needed - Weekends

Time of Need: 10-11 a.m./ 3-4 p.m.

General Description: Faith Lutheran Church is a community of everyday people seeking to be on God's mission in South Minneapolis. They are committed to engage their community and to bring the love and service of Jesus into the world around them.  Volunteers are needed for a minimum one hour shift of their Block Party from 10-11 a.m. and from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, to set up or take down tables/chairs. This need is for a group able to lift and carry about 10 tables and some chairs for outdoor setup, plus some overhead 10X10 canopies.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Special Event Support
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Weekends

Time of Need: 10-11 a.m./ 3-4 p.m.

General Description: Faith Lutheran Church is a community of everyday people seeking to be on God's mission in South Minneapolis. They are committed to engage their community and to bring the love and service of Jesus into the world around them.  Volunteers are needed for a minimum one hour shift of their Block Party from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, to man the inflatable bounce house kids toy. This consists of working with another adult, letting kids in and out.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - ESL Classes
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Week Days

Time of Need: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 10-11:30 a.m.

General Description: Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT) is a Christian-based program that exists to be a blessing to the Somali community and local churches by bringing Somalis and Americans together in English language learning and friendship, through English classes and one on one tutoring.  Volunteers are needed one day weekly to tutor and befriend Somali students in English, investing in them to make them successful in reaching their goals. Tutoring takes place in a structured classroom environment, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m.  No experience needed - just a willingness to learn and make friends. Shadow an experienced tutor and see if it’s a good fit before making a making a commitment of one month (preferred). Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Painting
Participation/Age Requirement - 18 +
Date/Time Needed - Saturday

Time of Need: September 25, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

General Description: Hearts and Hammers is a private non-profit organization that provides free exterior painting and home improvement assistance to senior and physically disabled homeowners in the Twin Cities, enabling these deserving homeowners to continue living independently, in homes that are weatherproof, safe and secure.  Assistance is completed by teams on program days twice a year. Volunteers are needed to partner with a team from Pub & Putt Classic on Saturday, September 25 for a home in the midway area of St. Paul to paint the exterior of a house and possible additional grounds work.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Team Captain Nick Petersen at 612-202-3541.

Type Of Work - Housing Rehabilitation
Participation/Age Requirement - 12+
Date/Time Needed - Saturday

Time of Need: September 25, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

General Description: Hearts and Hammers is a private non-profit organization that provides free exterior painting and home improvement assistance to senior and physically disabled homeowners in the Twin Cities, enabling these deserving homeowners to continue living independently, in homes that are weatherproof, safe and secure.  Assistance is completed by teams on program days twice a year. Volunteers are needed to partner with a team from Pub & Putt Classic on Saturday, September 25 for a home in the midway area of St. Paul to clean, fix and reattach gutters to the house.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Team Captain Nick Petersen at 612-202-3541.

Type Of Work - Landscaping
Participation/Age Requirement - 12+
Date/Time Needed - Saturday

Time of Need: September 25, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

General Description: Hearts and Hammers is a private non-profit organization that provides free exterior painting and home improvement assistance to senior and physically disabled homeowners in the Twin Cities, enabling these deserving homeowners to continue living independently, in homes that are weatherproof, safe and secure.  Assistance is completed by teams on program days twice a year. Volunteers are needed to partner with a team from Pub & Putt Classic on Saturday, September 25 for a home in the midway area of St. Paul to perform light yardwork, such as weeding and removal of  3-6 root balls of plants in the yard.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Team Captain Nick Petersen at 612-202-3541.

Type Of Work - Medical Ministry
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Weekends

Time of Need: 12:15 - 4:00 p.m.

General Description: Sole Care for Souls is a Christian-based program that provides free foot care for the homeless and poverty stricken.  Volunteer medical professionals (LPN, RN, PA, MD) are needed to provide medical foot care in S. Minneapolis from 12:15-4:00 p.m. on Sundays, October through April.  This consists of trimming nails, reducing corns and calluses, and treating athlete’s foot. Direct contact with the clients' feet is a part of this role.  A commitment of at least once every 4-6 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Medical Ministry
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 18
Date/Time Needed - Weekends

Time of Need: 12:15 - 4:00 p.m.

General Description: Sole Care for Souls is a Christian-based program that provides free foot care for the homeless and poverty stricken.  Volunteers are needed to assist those providing foot care in S. Minneapolis from 12:15-4:00 p.m. on Sundays, October through April.  Assistants prepare foot soaks and help the clients feel welcome and comfortable through casual and hospitable conversation. Direct contact with the clients' feet is not a part of this role.  A commitment of at least once every 4-6 weeks is preferred. Those interested should submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below.

Type Of Work - Retail
Participation/Age Requirement - Individuals Over Age 16
Date/Time Needed - Anytime

Time of Need: Wed. (10-4 p.m.), Fri. or Sat. (4-9 p.m.) (& Mondays after Oct. 11)

General Description: Bethesda Thrift Shop is a resale shop whose proceeds provide for the Christ-centered services (curriculum, etc.) used by developmentally disabled residents of Bethesda Lutheran Communities group homes.  Volunteer cashiers are needed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays to provide customer service, run the register, handle cash, keep the front end clean, and put out merchandise.  A 6 month commitment of at least once/week is preferred.  Those interested can submit contact information by clicking on the "tell me more!" button below or you may directly contact Pat at 952-939-0988 or minnetonkabethesdathrift@hotmail.com.