How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Help Neighborhood Network for Seniors provide a lift 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
MENTOR STUDENTS
Minds Matter Twin Cities prepares high-achieving high school students for college success and beyond. Mentors needed for students approaching the college selection and application process. Mentors must be college graduates. Opportunities on Saturdays, three to four hours a week, September through May. mindsmattermn.org
BE A FRIEND
Hammer Residences supports individuals with developmental disabilities. Be matched with an individual, meet with them about once a month. Enjoy a variety of activities together. Numerous metro locations. hammer.org
SCHOOL KITS
Help Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners serve the west metro. Group will collect grade-specific supply kits for students returning to school in the fall. Staff can assist you in determining appropriate items. iocp.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
GREETER
Help Memorial Blood Centers in locations across the metro area. Ensure that donors’ first impressions of the center and donation process are positive. Welcome donors, verify their files and explain the donation process. mbc.org
ARTS ASSISTANT
Royal Guard Performing Arts has programs that combine the marching arts industry (marching band and color guard), music education and the performing arts. Board and committee members, drivers, event coordinators, cooks, sewers and event management. royalguard.org
SHELTER ASSISTANT
Assist the Animal Humane Society with tasks like washing dishes, doing laundry, maintaining toys and more. Flexible scheduling. Four metro area locations. animalhumanesociety.org
HELP SENIORS
Help at Your Door performs fix-it tasks in client homes. Painting, minor carpentry, installation of window coverings and a variety of “odd jobs” needed. Will be matched according to your skills, availability and geographic preferences in the metro area. helpatyourdoor.org
FAMILY CENTER
Work with Legacy Family Center to help focus on West African immigrant and refugee families with a variety of programs — education, workforce development, wellness and social service connections. Work in the office, for events, handle social media and more. legacyfamilycentermn.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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