HORSEBACK RIDING
Help River Valley Riders provide therapeutic horseback riding opportunities for people with special needs. Horse leader and side walker needed. No horse experience needed at these sessions, just a willingness to learn. Must be comfortable around horses. Training provided. rivervalleyriders.org
BUSINESS MENTOR
Meda works to help BIPOC entrepreneurs succeed. Business skills and willingness to mentor business clients on a pro bono basis is a plus. Need relevant business experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people. meda.net
FOOD SHELF
Keystone Community Services serves approximately 100 families every day. Assist in packing food boxes, unloading food deliveries, processing donations and stocking shelves. Weekdays, 8 a.m-.4 p m. Two- to four-hour shifts. keystoneservices.org
SNOW REMOVAL
Assist Wingspan Life Resources with driveways and sidewalks at group homes. Dates, locations and times are dependent on snowfall and house needs; 29 metro locations. Some equipment can be provided, but large groups may want to bring their own shovels. Individuals/groups. wingspanlife.org
MEAL DELIVERY
Help Open Arms of Minnesota prepare and deliver free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutrition needs of individuals living with serious and life-threatening diseases. Weekdays for one to two hours midday; Minneapolis and St. Paul. openarmsmn.org
MILITARY GROUP
Assist RSVP Greater Twin Cities with a group of 12 to 14 veterans who participate in a day-elder program. Facilitate a discussion of military memories. Hopkins location. voamnwi.org/rsvp-greater-twin-cities
GRANDPARENT
Help Neighborhood Network for Seniors to visit with seniors living independently. Assist with errands, listen, provide support or share a game of cards. neighborhoodnetworkforseniors.org
RECPTIONIST
Walk-In Counseling Center provides quality counseling to people with urgent needs. Coordinate services during clinic hours. Must have good interpersonal skills. Some background in psychology or social sciences is helpful. Commit to a regular evening or afternoon shift for at least six months. Minneapolis. walkin.org
COACH
Join the team at New Directions Youth Ministry in north Minneapolis. Coaches, teachers, drivers, equipment managers and team managers are needed. newdirectionsyouth.com
DRIVER
Assist Help at Your Door. Transport seniors to appointments or errands using your car. Drive as little as two times a month or as often as you'd like. helpatyourdoor.org
LIFE MENTOR
Help the Redemption Project to mentor men in prison. The program helps to reduce recidivism by offering mentoring opportunities and employment upon release. Communicate by email until release and then continue relationship in person. Training provided. redemptionproject.org
CARE FOR ANIMALS
Assist Ruff Start Rescue with foster homes for rescued animals. Love, feed, exercise and provide social interaction for pets. Take to vet appointments. Attend one adoption event a month. Regular reporting to staff required. ruffstartrescue.org
ARCHIVE ASSISTANT
Help Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul. Assist in developing and growing the historical archive. Digitize old photos and documents and other tasks related to archiving. Work with staff on protocol and techniques. hallieqbrown.org
DIGITAL LEARNING
Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota works to maintain the identity of the Vietnamese community while addressing basic economic, education and health needs of refugees and immigrants statewide. Assist students online or in person. Flexible schedule. vssmn.org
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