PHONE HELP
Assist Second Harvest Heartland by working with senior clients by phone for the Senior Hunger program. Take registrations, answer questions, troubleshoot issues. Weekly three-hour shift for six months in Brooklyn Park. Learn the applicable computer programs. volunteer.2harvest.org
HOUSING HELP
Catholic Charities Endeavors Residence in Minneapolis provides homes for adults. Help with activities that provide benefits to individual residents and the community. Knowing Spanish is a plus. Flexible scheduling. cctwincities.org
ESL TEACHER
Help Literacy Minnesota teach adults who are learning English, computer skills, preparing for citizenship or the GED. No experience or diploma needed; training provided. Must be 18 or older. Two to three hours a week for at least three months, evenings in south Minneapolis. literacymn.org
CAMPING
Camp Odayin operates specifically for children with heart disease. Cabin Counselors needed for residential camps in Crosslake, Minn., and Elkhorn, Wis. Counselors work in pairs and live in a cabin and supervise a group of six to eight campers. Training for the five-day camp session is provided. Full medical staff assistance on site. Variety of dates and age groups. campodayin.org
MARCHING BAND
Royal Guard Performing Arts has programs that combine the marching arts industry (marching band and color guard), music education and the performing arts. Variety of roles, board and committee members, drivers, event coordinators, cooks, sewers and event management. royalguard.org
FOOD SHELF
Help Good in the Hood with its Foodshelf-in-a-Box program. Set up, distribute boxes. Several monthly occasions — one to eight volunteers needed for each. goodinthehood.org
HORSES
Assist River Valley Riders in providing therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs. Horse leader and side walker needed. No experience is required — just a willingness to learn. Must be comfortable around horses. Training provided. rivervalleyriders.org
CAFÉ AND GIFTS
Work at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul in the cafe and gift shop. Learn how to use the cash register, scoop ice cream and maintain the shop. Morning and afternoon shifts, weekdays. lyngblomsten.org