Volunteer Opportunities From: Northfield Shares

Volunteer: Be a Snow Angel! - Shoveling for a Neighbor

Help an older or disabled neighbor with snow shoveling this winter and be their "Snow Angel!" Volunteers are assigned to clear the sidewalks and driveway of the same home after each snowfall this winter.

Don't have the capacity to commit to helping after each snowfall? We're also looking for snow subs to help when available!

If you would like more information about this request, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!


Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Help an older or disabled neighbor with snow shoveling this winter and be their "Snow Angel!" Volunteers are assigned to clear the sidewalks and driveway of the same home after each snowfall this winter.

Don't have the capacity to commit to helping after each snowfall? We're also looking for snow subs to help when available!

If you would like more information about this request, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!


Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Socialize & Give a Caregiver Respite

Caregiver Respite ensures caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available.
Trained volunteers provide non-medical companionship, supervision, and a friendly face for older adults and those with disabilities, allowing their primary caregiver some time away for work, family, and rest. 

Often times, people living with disabilities or memory loss and their caregivers have limited social contact outside their families. Volunteers are welcomed as friends, and relationships develop; caregivers begin to cope better with daily stress, and thus the whole family is served. Volunteers are paired with a family and serve 4 – 16 hours a month, although there is no minimum or maximum amount of time that can be donated.
This time can be spent painting, listening to music, doing puzzles, and socializing in other amazing ways!

Respite Care
Respite care volunteers offer quality companionship to someone with memory impairment or a chronic condition. This allows the primary caregiver to take a few hours off to attend to their needs. This has several benefits as it gives the primary family caregiver time:

To enjoy other activities like lunch with a friend or other social outings. To run errands or make appointments without feeling rushed. To take a break, both mentally and physically.

Respite care volunteers typically provide respite to their assigned family for 2-4 hours weekly or every other week.

Training
Respite Volunteer Training is offered to support respite volunteers. The training only takes 2 hours, and the education explores HIPAA and client confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, and respect. It also includes case examples, caregiving-centric issues, and dementia education. Upcoming trainings are posted here: FSR Volunteer Events

Matching Process
Neighbors Helping Neighbors takes great care to match a volunteer and family. The Volunteer should feel comfortable handling the Care Receiver’s level of functioning. The Care Receiver should feel comfortable and respected by his/her new Volunteer companion.

Questions?
Call 507-287-2010 or email volunteers@familyservicerochester.org  

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Caregiver Respite ensures caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available.
Trained volunteers provide non-medical companionship, supervision, and a friendly face for older adults and those with disabilities, allowing their primary caregiver some time away for work, family, and rest. 

Often times, people living with disabilities or memory loss and their caregivers have limited social contact outside their families. Volunteers are welcomed as friends, and relationships develop; caregivers begin to cope better with daily stress, and thus the whole family is served. Volunteers are paired with a family and serve 4 – 16 hours a month, although there is no minimum or maximum amount of time that can be donated.
This time can be spent painting, listening to music, doing puzzles, and socializing in other amazing ways!

Respite Care
Respite care volunteers offer quality companionship to someone with memory impairment or a chronic condition. This allows the primary caregiver to take a few hours off to attend to their needs. This has several benefits as it gives the primary family caregiver time:

To enjoy other activities like lunch with a friend or other social outings. To run errands or make appointments without feeling rushed. To take a break, both mentally and physically.

Respite care volunteers typically provide respite to their assigned family for 2-4 hours weekly or every other week.

Training
Respite Volunteer Training is offered to support respite volunteers. The training only takes 2 hours, and the education explores HIPAA and client confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, and respect. It also includes case examples, caregiving-centric issues, and dementia education. Upcoming trainings are posted here: FSR Volunteer Events

Matching Process
Neighbors Helping Neighbors takes great care to match a volunteer and family. The Volunteer should feel comfortable handling the Care Receiver’s level of functioning. The Care Receiver should feel comfortable and respected by his/her new Volunteer companion.

Questions?
Call 507-287-2010 or email volunteers@familyservicerochester.org  

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Household Helper - Housekeeping for a Senior

We are seeking volunteers to help with light housekeeping/cleaning for our senior consumers.

Some housekeeping tasks include: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, helping with laundry, cleaning bathrooms or kitchens… it really varies by the consumer and their needs.

Flexible schedule. Volunteer would coordinate with the client the date/time that would work. Volunteers are able to donate whatever time works with their schedule.

Sign-up Process:
We ask volunteers to complete a volunteer profile in our Get Connected Volunteer Portal. It has a 6-step profile creation process that includes background check, orientation video, and the signing of a confidentiality/privacy policy. Once your qualifications are complete, you will be ready to be matched and to start volunteering!

Questions?

If you would like more information, please contact one of our Volunteer Engagement Team Members at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you! 


**Paid Household Helper positions also available, starting at $16.50/hr. Please apply if interested:
https://familyservicerochester.applytojob.com/apply/iMC17wqKV2/Housekeepers?source=Our Career Page Widget

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

We are seeking volunteers to help with light housekeeping/cleaning for our senior consumers.

Some housekeeping tasks include: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, helping with laundry, cleaning bathrooms or kitchens… it really varies by the consumer and their needs.

Flexible schedule. Volunteer would coordinate with the client the date/time that would work. Volunteers are able to donate whatever time works with their schedule.

Sign-up Process:
We ask volunteers to complete a volunteer profile in our Get Connected Volunteer Portal. It has a 6-step profile creation process that includes background check, orientation video, and the signing of a confidentiality/privacy policy. Once your qualifications are complete, you will be ready to be matched and to start volunteering!

Questions?

If you would like more information, please contact one of our Volunteer Engagement Team Members at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you! 


**Paid Household Helper positions also available, starting at $16.50/hr. Please apply if interested:
https://familyservicerochester.applytojob.com/apply/iMC17wqKV2/Housekeepers?source=Our Career Page Widget

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fall Yard Clean-up Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to help senior homeowners clean-up their yard this Fall!

Seasonal yard work includes:

Leaf rakingGutter cleaning Window washing Power Washing home/deck Deck staining Weeding Tree/bush trimming and more

If you would like more information on volunteering please reach out to a member on our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteers are needed to help senior homeowners clean-up their yard this Fall!

Seasonal yard work includes:

Leaf rakingGutter cleaning Window washing Power Washing home/deck Deck staining Weeding Tree/bush trimming and more

If you would like more information on volunteering please reach out to a member on our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Our Community Foundation Committees and Board

Are you interested in learning more and helping guide the work and impact of Northfield Shares, Our Community Foundation? 
Let us know you'd like to get involved.  SImply email info@northfieldshares.org and identify which committee is of interest to you.

Education & Engagement of Our Community
Finance and Investment
Governance
Grants


Organization: Northfield Shares

Are you interested in learning more and helping guide the work and impact of Northfield Shares, Our Community Foundation? 
Let us know you'd like to get involved.  SImply email info@northfieldshares.org and identify which committee is of interest to you.

Education & Engagement of Our Community
Finance and Investment
Governance
Grants


Organization: Northfield Shares

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Power of Produce Club

Every market kids have the chance to do a fun educational activity about agriculture and healthy eating and when they've completed the activity they earn a token worth $5 to spend on fresh fruits or veggies.  This might be a market scavenger hunt or a guess the veggie game or even making ink stamps out of different veggies available at the market.  We have a list of ideas for you, or you can come up with your own.  Tools and materials are provided as well as a tent and table and you get to spend the day working with kids and providing fresh, healthy food to families which also supports our local growers!

Organization: Riverwalk Market Fair

Every market kids have the chance to do a fun educational activity about agriculture and healthy eating and when they've completed the activity they earn a token worth $5 to spend on fresh fruits or veggies.  This might be a market scavenger hunt or a guess the veggie game or even making ink stamps out of different veggies available at the market.  We have a list of ideas for you, or you can come up with your own.  Tools and materials are provided as well as a tent and table and you get to spend the day working with kids and providing fresh, healthy food to families which also supports our local growers!

Organization: Riverwalk Market Fair

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Group & Team Volunteering Opportunities!

Is your business, church, school, or team looking for a way to volunteer locally as a group?

FSR's Neighbors Helping Neighbors program has ways your team can get involved and assist local seniors to stay safe and independent in their homes. We are currently seeking groups of 5 to 12 individuals who are interested in helping with yard work for clients in Northfield. Tasks may include:

Planting & Moving PlantsWeeding Garden PrepRaking & Bagging LeavesTree & Shrub TrimmingWindow Washingand More

If you would like more information on any ways your team can volunteer please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-361-0442 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!


*Group leader will need to complete a volunteer profile and background check.

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Is your business, church, school, or team looking for a way to volunteer locally as a group?

FSR's Neighbors Helping Neighbors program has ways your team can get involved and assist local seniors to stay safe and independent in their homes. We are currently seeking groups of 5 to 12 individuals who are interested in helping with yard work for clients in Northfield. Tasks may include:

Planting & Moving PlantsWeeding Garden PrepRaking & Bagging LeavesTree & Shrub TrimmingWindow Washingand More

If you would like more information on any ways your team can volunteer please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-361-0442 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!


*Group leader will need to complete a volunteer profile and background check.

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Friendly Visiting Volunteers Needed

By volunteering as a friendly visitor or companion, you can make a positive difference in the life of a senior who's 60 or better.

Senior companion volunteers offer socialization, conversation, hobby sharing, and more. This friendly visiting helps older adults stay active, healthy, and help them to continue living independently at home.

Weekly or bi-weekly visits can keep older adults feeling well — both physically and mentally. Through in-home visits, just a couple hours at a time, you can help offer assistance by: 

Being a friend who listens and offers encouragement. Sharing hobbies and interests such as playing cards, going for a walk, watching a movie/show, or doing a puzzle. Providing non-medical support - helping an older adult run errands, get to medical appointments, go grocery shopping, etc. Providing a break for family caregivers.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!


Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

By volunteering as a friendly visitor or companion, you can make a positive difference in the life of a senior who's 60 or better.

Senior companion volunteers offer socialization, conversation, hobby sharing, and more. This friendly visiting helps older adults stay active, healthy, and help them to continue living independently at home.

Weekly or bi-weekly visits can keep older adults feeling well — both physically and mentally. Through in-home visits, just a couple hours at a time, you can help offer assistance by: 

Being a friend who listens and offers encouragement. Sharing hobbies and interests such as playing cards, going for a walk, watching a movie/show, or doing a puzzle. Providing non-medical support - helping an older adult run errands, get to medical appointments, go grocery shopping, etc. Providing a break for family caregivers.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!


Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Drive a Senior to an Appointment

Are you looking for a simple way to help someone in your community? Are you a safe driver?

Becoming a volunteer driver is an opportunity that can really make a difference in the quality of someone's life! Our team of volunteers help seniors and those with disabilities stay mobile with ride assistance.

Transportation is an essential need among older adults in our community, and it is the most requested senior independence service. Many seniors are no longer driving but still have doctor appointments to get to and errands to run. You can assist these individuals by volunteering! 

As a volunteer driver, you choose when to help with transport requests if they fit with your schedule and transport the consumer to and from their location in your own vehicle. Most transportation requests are for medical appointments, but we also accept transport requests to grocery stores, churches, community centers, banks, hair salons, shopping centers, and social events.

If you would like more information about this request, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org 

Thank you for considering this opportunity! 


Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Are you looking for a simple way to help someone in your community? Are you a safe driver?

Becoming a volunteer driver is an opportunity that can really make a difference in the quality of someone's life! Our team of volunteers help seniors and those with disabilities stay mobile with ride assistance.

Transportation is an essential need among older adults in our community, and it is the most requested senior independence service. Many seniors are no longer driving but still have doctor appointments to get to and errands to run. You can assist these individuals by volunteering! 

As a volunteer driver, you choose when to help with transport requests if they fit with your schedule and transport the consumer to and from their location in your own vehicle. Most transportation requests are for medical appointments, but we also accept transport requests to grocery stores, churches, community centers, banks, hair salons, shopping centers, and social events.

If you would like more information about this request, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org 

Thank you for considering this opportunity! 


Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lawn Mowing - Help a Senior Neighbor

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors program is looking for volunteers to help with lawn mowing and essential yard maintenance.

Volunteers are matched with an older adult and assist that specific homeowner for the summer. This program helps your neighbors to stay safe and independent in their homes! Some homeowners have lawnmowers for volunteers to use and others don’t. If you don’t have your own, or can’t transport one, we’ll match you with someone that has a mower or provide one at the client's home for the summer.

Lawn mowing is usually completed every 7-14 days, depending on the amount of rain, how fast or slow the grass is growing, etc. If you know that you’ll be out of town or unavailable for a period of time, let us know, and we will find an alternate volunteer to help mow during that time. 

Don't have the capacity to commit to the whole summer? That's just fine, too! Let us know when you're available to help mow, and we will add you to our subs list!

Questions about volunteering? Email us at volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or call 507-287-2010.

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors program is looking for volunteers to help with lawn mowing and essential yard maintenance.

Volunteers are matched with an older adult and assist that specific homeowner for the summer. This program helps your neighbors to stay safe and independent in their homes! Some homeowners have lawnmowers for volunteers to use and others don’t. If you don’t have your own, or can’t transport one, we’ll match you with someone that has a mower or provide one at the client's home for the summer.

Lawn mowing is usually completed every 7-14 days, depending on the amount of rain, how fast or slow the grass is growing, etc. If you know that you’ll be out of town or unavailable for a period of time, let us know, and we will find an alternate volunteer to help mow during that time. 

Don't have the capacity to commit to the whole summer? That's just fine, too! Let us know when you're available to help mow, and we will add you to our subs list!

Questions about volunteering? Email us at volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or call 507-287-2010.

Organization: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rice County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help a person with special needs & work with horses!

Join us for a season of fun and smiles!

We are in need of volunteers with horse experience (to assist with leading horses) and with those that want to help out our riders (horse experience is not required!)

Our primary need is to assist our riders with their adaptive horseback riding lesson. Sidewalkers stay near the rider, giving assistance by supporting them on the horse, giving cues on tasks, and reinforcing the instructor's lessons. Horse experience is not necessary, just the willingness to work near them and the ability to walk in an arena or on the trail for an hour at a time.

We also need those with horse experience to assist by leading our riders in class.

Our classes are held Mondays through Thursdays only. May through Halloween we have afternoon / evening classes (3:30 pm - 8 pm). We are flexible in the times that our volunteers come out - so we will love the help, even if it is just an hour or 2.

Our riders love to come out and enjoy their time with horsie friends, please come out and join us to make their experience safe and enjoyable!

We will have an online and an in-person training session before classes begin, We will schedule the time when we get you scheduled.

Organization: Majestic Hills Ranch

Join us for a season of fun and smiles!

We are in need of volunteers with horse experience (to assist with leading horses) and with those that want to help out our riders (horse experience is not required!)

Our primary need is to assist our riders with their adaptive horseback riding lesson. Sidewalkers stay near the rider, giving assistance by supporting them on the horse, giving cues on tasks, and reinforcing the instructor's lessons. Horse experience is not necessary, just the willingness to work near them and the ability to walk in an arena or on the trail for an hour at a time.

We also need those with horse experience to assist by leading our riders in class.

Our classes are held Mondays through Thursdays only. May through Halloween we have afternoon / evening classes (3:30 pm - 8 pm). We are flexible in the times that our volunteers come out - so we will love the help, even if it is just an hour or 2.

Our riders love to come out and enjoy their time with horsie friends, please come out and join us to make their experience safe and enjoyable!

We will have an online and an in-person training session before classes begin, We will schedule the time when we get you scheduled.

Organization: Majestic Hills Ranch

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55044

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seasonal Decorating

We are looking for creative individuals and groups to share the hope and joy of the Seasons and upcoming holidays as a volunteer. From the first decoration to the last, volunteers make the daily events truly spectacular! We are looking for some assistance in Seasonal decorations to make our resident's lives as wonderful as possible. Please join us in creating peace of mind for those we serve and for giving our residents moments of joy. 

Organization: Three Links

We are looking for creative individuals and groups to share the hope and joy of the Seasons and upcoming holidays as a volunteer. From the first decoration to the last, volunteers make the daily events truly spectacular! We are looking for some assistance in Seasonal decorations to make our resident's lives as wonderful as possible. Please join us in creating peace of mind for those we serve and for giving our residents moments of joy. 

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Painting Nails

Brighten a resident’s day by painting a resident’s nails in the color(s) they choose while building relationships and making a difference! Bring your artistic talent!

Organization: Three Links

Brighten a resident’s day by painting a resident’s nails in the color(s) they choose while building relationships and making a difference! Bring your artistic talent!

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Music needed!

 Do you have musical abilities? Our residents are ready to listen and applaud! Come share your musical talents with us! You can make a difference in the lives of others and bring them so much joy!! 

Organization: Three Links

 Do you have musical abilities? Our residents are ready to listen and applaud! Come share your musical talents with us! You can make a difference in the lives of others and bring them so much joy!! 

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Make a connection, enrich a life

Come make a difference in the lives of others! Visit with a resident and make connections. Enjoy participating in activities together, visiting, or sharing a story. We would love for you to join our volunteer team in following our mission statement of creating peace of mind for those we serve! 

Organization: Three Links

Come make a difference in the lives of others! Visit with a resident and make connections. Enjoy participating in activities together, visiting, or sharing a story. We would love for you to join our volunteer team in following our mission statement of creating peace of mind for those we serve! 

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Love to travel? Have Collections to Share? Have stories to tell?

We are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers or volunteer groups to have fun with our residents sharing presentations of traveling, stories of their life, experiences, and knowledge, and sharing their love of their collections (From squirrels to spoons)! Come join us in our mission statement of creating peace of mind for those we serve! 

Organization: Three Links

We are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers or volunteer groups to have fun with our residents sharing presentations of traveling, stories of their life, experiences, and knowledge, and sharing their love of their collections (From squirrels to spoons)! Come join us in our mission statement of creating peace of mind for those we serve! 

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Looking for simple seasonal Centerpieces!

We are looking for Simple decorative seasonal centerpieces for our dining room tables ; Spring, summer, fall, winter! Share your artistic talent with our wonderful residents!

Organization: Three Links

We are looking for Simple decorative seasonal centerpieces for our dining room tables ; Spring, summer, fall, winter! Share your artistic talent with our wonderful residents!

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Looking for FUN! Love to play BINGO! Love to make a difference??

Looking for FUN! Love to play BINGO! Love to make a difference?? We are looking for friends and visitors to assist residents in playing BINGO! Have a blast assisting others in playing a game they LOVE and make a difference in the lives of others! 

Organization: Three Links

Looking for FUN! Love to play BINGO! Love to make a difference?? We are looking for friends and visitors to assist residents in playing BINGO! Have a blast assisting others in playing a game they LOVE and make a difference in the lives of others! 

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Evening Front Desk Help

We are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to help us at our front desk for a few hours. Duties may include directing visitors where to go, Greeting residents and visitors and sorting mail.  Flexible hours are available! Come join us in our mission statement of creating peace of mind for those we serve! 

Organization: Three Links

We are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to help us at our front desk for a few hours. Duties may include directing visitors where to go, Greeting residents and visitors and sorting mail.  Flexible hours are available! Come join us in our mission statement of creating peace of mind for those we serve! 

Organization: Three Links

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Serve on Your Community Foundation's Board of Directors and/or Working Committees

Northfield Shares, our community foundation, invites individuals to join its board of directors and working committees. Our board helps shape the foundation’s future, which, by extension, impacts the quality of life in Northfield. We are looking for board members who care about Northfield and are enthusiastic about continuing to grow the impact in Our Community.   The board is broadly representative of our community and members draw on their professional and lived experience to guide the operations and financial health of the foundation. 

Northfield Shares is the only nonprofit organization in the area that is exclusively focused on establishing a long-range foundation for community vibrancy and vitality.

Current committees include, Governance, Finance  & Investment, Grants, Education & Engagement - all with an eye toward developing long term endowment funds to support  and impact the vibrancy and vitality of our community.  

Please send an email of inquiry/interest to info@northfieldshares.org. 

Organization: Northfield Shares

Northfield Shares, our community foundation, invites individuals to join its board of directors and working committees. Our board helps shape the foundation’s future, which, by extension, impacts the quality of life in Northfield. We are looking for board members who care about Northfield and are enthusiastic about continuing to grow the impact in Our Community.   The board is broadly representative of our community and members draw on their professional and lived experience to guide the operations and financial health of the foundation. 

Northfield Shares is the only nonprofit organization in the area that is exclusively focused on establishing a long-range foundation for community vibrancy and vitality.

Current committees include, Governance, Finance  & Investment, Grants, Education & Engagement - all with an eye toward developing long term endowment funds to support  and impact the vibrancy and vitality of our community.  

Please send an email of inquiry/interest to info@northfieldshares.org. 

Organization: Northfield Shares

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help A Great Day Farm grow its inclusive community garden!

We’re looking for volunteers to help us plan, build & maintain our inclusive community garden!

Our focus is on ensuring that this garden is accessible to all and we'll be accomplishing this by designing with inclusion from the start. Accessibility elements we are thinking about include hard-packed pathways, raised beds with options for wheelchair tuck-under access, nearby shade and more. Whether you have gardening expertise, accessibility experience, a new desire to learn about gardening/accessibility or even a brown thumb, we welcome you!

General Timeline:
Now through March: identifying plants, collecting seeds, designing dream garden beds
March - April: detailed garden layout, building mini greenhouses, refining designs
April - May: building garden beds, laying pathways
Early May: spring clean-up at the farm
Late May: plants in ground, community gardening sessions

We are committed to making gardening accessible, inclusive and FUN! We would love to hear from you. 

Organization: A Great Day Farm

We’re looking for volunteers to help us plan, build & maintain our inclusive community garden!

Our focus is on ensuring that this garden is accessible to all and we'll be accomplishing this by designing with inclusion from the start. Accessibility elements we are thinking about include hard-packed pathways, raised beds with options for wheelchair tuck-under access, nearby shade and more. Whether you have gardening expertise, accessibility experience, a new desire to learn about gardening/accessibility or even a brown thumb, we welcome you!

General Timeline:
Now through March: identifying plants, collecting seeds, designing dream garden beds
March - April: detailed garden layout, building mini greenhouses, refining designs
April - May: building garden beds, laying pathways
Early May: spring clean-up at the farm
Late May: plants in ground, community gardening sessions

We are committed to making gardening accessible, inclusive and FUN! We would love to hear from you. 

Organization: A Great Day Farm

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Be a Senior Friend

We are looking for Senior friends to provide companionship to our residents through conversation, games and shared interests. Sign up today to meet our amazing family of residents!

Organization: Elysian Senior Homes of Northfield

We are looking for Senior friends to provide companionship to our residents through conversation, games and shared interests. Sign up today to meet our amazing family of residents!

Organization: Elysian Senior Homes of Northfield

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Musical Talent

We are looking for individuals to share their musical talents of any kind with our residents.  Get your practice in while making the residents smile :)

Organization: Elysian Senior Homes of Northfield

We are looking for individuals to share their musical talents of any kind with our residents.  Get your practice in while making the residents smile :)

Organization: Elysian Senior Homes of Northfield

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Homemakers needed - P-T work.

Caring, Responsible HOMEMAKERS needed! General housekeeping, errand assistance, and companionship for senior citizens in their homes. Supplies are provided. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel within 20 miles from your home. Flexible schedules! Call Jessie Filter at Aging Services for Communities at 507-364-5663 Ext. 2 or apply at www.aging-services.org

Organization: Aging Services for Communities

Caring, Responsible HOMEMAKERS needed! General housekeeping, errand assistance, and companionship for senior citizens in their homes. Supplies are provided. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel within 20 miles from your home. Flexible schedules! Call Jessie Filter at Aging Services for Communities at 507-364-5663 Ext. 2 or apply at www.aging-services.org

Organization: Aging Services for Communities

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Drivers needed for seniors/disabled to medical appointments.

Aging Services for Communities is looking for drivers to help seniors and people living with disabilities get to and from their medical, dental, and mental health appointments.

Drivers use their car, and receive the federal mileage rate, plus stipends if available. Schedules are flexible.

This is a great way to give back to the community to those who need transportation! This is curb-to-curb assistance. You are not required to get out of the car. The clients must be able to get in and out of the car themselves. 

Call Aging Services at 507-364-5663, extension 1 for transportation, or check them out online at Aging-Services.org.

Organization: Aging Services for Communities

Aging Services for Communities is looking for drivers to help seniors and people living with disabilities get to and from their medical, dental, and mental health appointments.

Drivers use their car, and receive the federal mileage rate, plus stipends if available. Schedules are flexible.

This is a great way to give back to the community to those who need transportation! This is curb-to-curb assistance. You are not required to get out of the car. The clients must be able to get in and out of the car themselves. 

Call Aging Services at 507-364-5663, extension 1 for transportation, or check them out online at Aging-Services.org.

Organization: Aging Services for Communities

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 56069

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Drivers needed for seniors/disabled to medical appointments.

Aging Services for Communities is looking for drivers to help seniors and people living with disabilities get to and from their medical, dental, and mental health appointments.

Drivers use their car, and receive the federal mileage rate, plus stipends if available. Schedules are flexible.

This is a great way to give back to the community to those who need transportation! This is curb-to-curb assistance. You are not required to get out of the car. The clients must be able to get in and out of the car themselves. 

Call Aging Services at 507-364-5663, extension 1 for transportation, or check them out online at Aging-Services.org.

Organization: Aging Services for Communities

Aging Services for Communities is looking for drivers to help seniors and people living with disabilities get to and from their medical, dental, and mental health appointments.

Drivers use their car, and receive the federal mileage rate, plus stipends if available. Schedules are flexible.

This is a great way to give back to the community to those who need transportation! This is curb-to-curb assistance. You are not required to get out of the car. The clients must be able to get in and out of the car themselves. 

Call Aging Services at 507-364-5663, extension 1 for transportation, or check them out online at Aging-Services.org.

Organization: Aging Services for Communities

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt a grandparent

Looking for families or individuals to visit with a residents 2-4 times a month. 

Organization: Northfield Retirement Community

Looking for families or individuals to visit with a residents 2-4 times a month. 

Organization: Northfield Retirement Community

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Volunteer

Ruth's House is looking for someone to maintain 2 raised beds. These are unplanted beds currently looking for someone to take on the project of planting, watering and staying on top of wedding for the summer. 

Organization: Ruth's House of Hope

Ruth's House is looking for someone to maintain 2 raised beds. These are unplanted beds currently looking for someone to take on the project of planting, watering and staying on top of wedding for the summer. 

Organization: Ruth's House of Hope

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Carleton College Garage sale volunteer

Project Friendship is looking for volunteers to help at the annual carleton college garage sale. Volunteers are needed May 30-June 15th.  The actual sale is June 20-22nd.   This is a HUGE endeavor and we need over 150 volunteers!!  

Link for the volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FA4AF2BA5F94-49742335-lighten#/

Organization: Project Friendship

Project Friendship is looking for volunteers to help at the annual carleton college garage sale. Volunteers are needed May 30-June 15th.  The actual sale is June 20-22nd.   This is a HUGE endeavor and we need over 150 volunteers!!  

Link for the volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FA4AF2BA5F94-49742335-lighten#/

Organization: Project Friendship

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Construction Volunteer

Rice County Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help with our construction. 

You do not need construction knowledge to work on our sites.  We have Site Supervisors and a lot of knowledgeable regular volunteers to guild you on site.  Habitat homeowners work along side of the volunteers while building their homes.  And lunch is provided for the day. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 to work on our sites. 

 

So come help build with us and be a part providing affordable houses for families in need. Please sign up on our website: habitatricecounty.org

Organization: Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Rice County Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help with our construction. 

You do not need construction knowledge to work on our sites.  We have Site Supervisors and a lot of knowledgeable regular volunteers to guild you on site.  Habitat homeowners work along side of the volunteers while building their homes.  And lunch is provided for the day. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 to work on our sites. 

 

So come help build with us and be a part providing affordable houses for families in need. Please sign up on our website: habitatricecounty.org

Organization: Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Usher and Box Office - Northfield Arts Guild Theater

You can usher for a theater production, a 411 concert, Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Concert, or special event. No training needed.  You'll be given guidance by the box office personnel the night of the event.  It's a great way to see live entertainment at no cost AND support the arts.

We also need Box Office help for all of the above.  You will need training by the Guild to volunteer for this position.  Just an hour of your time - we can schedule training per your schedule!

 

Organization: Northfield Arts Guild

You can usher for a theater production, a 411 concert, Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Concert, or special event. No training needed.  You'll be given guidance by the box office personnel the night of the event.  It's a great way to see live entertainment at no cost AND support the arts.

We also need Box Office help for all of the above.  You will need training by the Guild to volunteer for this position.  Just an hour of your time - we can schedule training per your schedule!

 

Organization: Northfield Arts Guild

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Northfield Arts Guild Theater Committee Member

Join a 7-10 member Committee with the following goals: assist and support the management, promotion and and advocacy of the Guild Theater.  Attend monthly meetings (9 out of 12 are required).  Take on a specific role in the furtherance of the above goals (props management, costume management, media promotion, party planning, and secretary, building maintanance, light/sound management)

Organization: Northfield Arts Guild

Join a 7-10 member Committee with the following goals: assist and support the management, promotion and and advocacy of the Guild Theater.  Attend monthly meetings (9 out of 12 are required).  Take on a specific role in the furtherance of the above goals (props management, costume management, media promotion, party planning, and secretary, building maintanance, light/sound management)

Organization: Northfield Arts Guild

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteers wanted in the food shelf

Please see our volunteer page for more details and to sign up:

 

https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=p0q78t55a6r08u

 

 

Organization: Community Action Center

Please see our volunteer page for more details and to sign up:

 

https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=p0q78t55a6r08u

 

 

Organization: Community Action Center

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer for the Carleton College Garage Sale!

Project Friendship is looking for volunteers to help set up the Carleton College Garage sale!   You can sign up here for a time to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848A4AF22A2FC1-carleton

 

 

Organization: Project Friendship

Project Friendship is looking for volunteers to help set up the Carleton College Garage sale!   You can sign up here for a time to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848A4AF22A2FC1-carleton

 

 

Organization: Project Friendship

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Meals on Wheels Drivers

Meals on Wheels Monday - Saturday, Lunch hour shifts 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Pick up prepared meals at the hospital and deliver to community members per specified route. Drivers can volunteer 1x a month or 1x a week, whatever works with your schedule.  We are also looking for substitute drivers to be added to a call list. These drivers can help when a regular driver is not available or has to cancel.   Must have your own transportation. 

Apply online at:

Volunteer Opportunities | Northfield Hospital & Clinics

or call 507-646-1036

Organization: Northfield Hospital + Clinics

Meals on Wheels Monday - Saturday, Lunch hour shifts 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Pick up prepared meals at the hospital and deliver to community members per specified route. Drivers can volunteer 1x a month or 1x a week, whatever works with your schedule.  We are also looking for substitute drivers to be added to a call list. These drivers can help when a regular driver is not available or has to cancel.   Must have your own transportation. 

Apply online at:

Volunteer Opportunities | Northfield Hospital & Clinics

or call 507-646-1036

Organization: Northfield Hospital + Clinics

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Wild Ones Count!

Wildlife Counts with Sharing Our Roots

Volunteer opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about

Minnesota’s native species.

Looking for

2-4 volunteers who can help us collect bird and amphibian data at the Sharing Our Roots Farm

(4905 315 th St. W).

WildlifeCounts is a citizen science wildlife monitoring project that seeks to document the return
of wildlife to the Sharing Our Roots Farm, educate on the importance of wildlife on agricultural
lands and offer conservation tools to farmers and landowners who wish to preserve biodiversity
on their farms. Each year, we catalog the presence of birds and amphibians to understand the
impacts of our regenerative practices on native species.

Watch our Volunteer Page for future opportunities.


Contact the coordinator, Rocky Casillas Aguirre, to participate in this Wildlife Counts project directly at

rocky@sharing-our roots.org

Rocky Casillas Aguirre | Executive Director| Sharing Our Roots| 507-786-9900

 

Organization: Northfield Earth Day

Wildlife Counts with Sharing Our Roots

Volunteer opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about

Minnesota’s native species.

Looking for

2-4 volunteers who can help us collect bird and amphibian data at the Sharing Our Roots Farm

(4905 315 th St. W).

WildlifeCounts is a citizen science wildlife monitoring project that seeks to document the return
of wildlife to the Sharing Our Roots Farm, educate on the importance of wildlife on agricultural
lands and offer conservation tools to farmers and landowners who wish to preserve biodiversity
on their farms. Each year, we catalog the presence of birds and amphibians to understand the
impacts of our regenerative practices on native species.

Watch our Volunteer Page for future opportunities.


Contact the coordinator, Rocky Casillas Aguirre, to participate in this Wildlife Counts project directly at

rocky@sharing-our roots.org

Rocky Casillas Aguirre | Executive Director| Sharing Our Roots| 507-786-9900

 

Organization: Northfield Earth Day

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer in the beautiful Carleton Arboretum

Coming soon...We will have our dates up soon but may not have all the details filled out. Please Check out our Events Calendar to learn more!    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Arboretum is open to the public at this time everyday from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Fires are not allowed anywhere and our dog on leash policy will be strictly enforced.  

Organization: Northfield Earth Day

Coming soon...We will have our dates up soon but may not have all the details filled out. Please Check out our Events Calendar to learn more!    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Arboretum is open to the public at this time everyday from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Fires are not allowed anywhere and our dog on leash policy will be strictly enforced.  

Organization: Northfield Earth Day

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Adopt-A-Catch Basin

Adopt-a-Catch Basin and help reduce flooding and improve water quality of nearby surface waters, by keeping it free of leaves, debris and litter! An often overlooked piece of street infrastructure, catch basins play a crucial role in removing excess rainwater from our streets and keeping our communities safe from flooding. By cleaning our catch basins before and after rain events, in the fall to remove leaves, and in the winter to remove snow and ice, and keeping our catch basins clear, our water bodies clean, and our neighborhoods vibrant places to live, work and play.

Individuals, families, youth organizations, businesses, schools, anyone over the age of 18 can sign up to help. Individuals under the age of 18 can assist in cleaning catch basins, however they must be accompanied by an adult.

More information https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/1408/Adopt-A-Catch-Basin-Program

Sign up directly on the website for this Adopt- a- Catch- Basin opportunity at

https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/1408/Adopt-A-Catch-Basin-Program

Contact Cole Johnson | City of Northfield | Water Quality Technician | 507-645-3071

Organization: Northfield Earth Day

Adopt-a-Catch Basin and help reduce flooding and improve water quality of nearby surface waters, by keeping it free of leaves, debris and litter! An often overlooked piece of street infrastructure, catch basins play a crucial role in removing excess rainwater from our streets and keeping our communities safe from flooding. By cleaning our catch basins before and after rain events, in the fall to remove leaves, and in the winter to remove snow and ice, and keeping our catch basins clear, our water bodies clean, and our neighborhoods vibrant places to live, work and play.

Individuals, families, youth organizations, businesses, schools, anyone over the age of 18 can sign up to help. Individuals under the age of 18 can assist in cleaning catch basins, however they must be accompanied by an adult.

More information https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/1408/Adopt-A-Catch-Basin-Program

Sign up directly on the website for this Adopt- a- Catch- Basin opportunity at

https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/1408/Adopt-A-Catch-Basin-Program

Contact Cole Johnson | City of Northfield | Water Quality Technician | 507-645-3071

Organization: Northfield Earth Day

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lunch Provider for Our Construction Volunteers

   We are in need of volunteers that would like to help feed the construction volunteers.  If you are interested in being contacted this summer to become a lunch provider, please sign up with the Google Form:  I Want to Bring a Meal

Would you like to help Rice County Habitat for Humanity but don't really feel comfortable with construction?  We are looking for volunteers who would like to feed the construction volunteers lunch on the site.

Rice County Habitat for Humanity will provide all of the paper products, plastic utensils and even the beverages. Our lunch providers  provide a main meal (hotdish, soup, sandwiches..) a side dish and dessert.  We do not have serving utensils on site so please bring your own.  

Our meal providers arrive around 11:50 AM and are ready to serve lunch at 12:00 PM.  You will need to stay through lunch to clean up.  You are welcomed to eat with the construction crew.  We build Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  

Be a part of Habitat for Humanity.  Bringing a lunch to our crew not only fills their bellies, but also their souls. 

Organization: Rice County Habitat for Humanity

   We are in need of volunteers that would like to help feed the construction volunteers.  If you are interested in being contacted this summer to become a lunch provider, please sign up with the Google Form:  I Want to Bring a Meal

Would you like to help Rice County Habitat for Humanity but don't really feel comfortable with construction?  We are looking for volunteers who would like to feed the construction volunteers lunch on the site.

Rice County Habitat for Humanity will provide all of the paper products, plastic utensils and even the beverages. Our lunch providers  provide a main meal (hotdish, soup, sandwiches..) a side dish and dessert.  We do not have serving utensils on site so please bring your own.  

Our meal providers arrive around 11:50 AM and are ready to serve lunch at 12:00 PM.  You will need to stay through lunch to clean up.  You are welcomed to eat with the construction crew.  We build Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  

Be a part of Habitat for Humanity.  Bringing a lunch to our crew not only fills their bellies, but also their souls. 

Organization: Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55021

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Construction Site Host

We are really excited to get folks back on site.  To prepare, we're asking for people to sign up to be a Site Host.  If you have a spirit of hospitality this is a perfect role for you!  You'll greet people as they come to the site, make sure they've signed the right paperwork, get them connected with a crew leader, welcome the lunch provider and help set up/clean up and make sure every one is busy and having a good time!  If you're interested but have questions, call Jodi, 507-323-5167 or contact her HERE.  And don't worry - we'll do a training before you're on site! If you would like to be a Site Host you can sign up HERE. 

Organization: Rice County Habitat for Humanity

We are really excited to get folks back on site.  To prepare, we're asking for people to sign up to be a Site Host.  If you have a spirit of hospitality this is a perfect role for you!  You'll greet people as they come to the site, make sure they've signed the right paperwork, get them connected with a crew leader, welcome the lunch provider and help set up/clean up and make sure every one is busy and having a good time!  If you're interested but have questions, call Jodi, 507-323-5167 or contact her HERE.  And don't worry - we'll do a training before you're on site! If you would like to be a Site Host you can sign up HERE. 

Organization: Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55021

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Visitor Services

Do you have a friendly, welcoming attitude and a desire to meet people from all over the world? Visitor Services at the Northfield Historical Society is the place for your talents! Your role would place you at the front desk of the museum to manage store operations and encourage people to visit the museum. You'll have the chance to answer questions about the town and its history, recommend places to shop and eat in town, and check out the merchandise. Volunteering at the business in the center of the town will give you a new sense of community!

Organization: Northfield Historical Society

Do you have a friendly, welcoming attitude and a desire to meet people from all over the world? Visitor Services at the Northfield Historical Society is the place for your talents! Your role would place you at the front desk of the museum to manage store operations and encourage people to visit the museum. You'll have the chance to answer questions about the town and its history, recommend places to shop and eat in town, and check out the merchandise. Volunteering at the business in the center of the town will give you a new sense of community!

Organization: Northfield Historical Society

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057-2018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Use your financial skills to support affordable housing in Northfield

We are now recruiting for new board members for 2 year terms 2022-2023 (1 annual meeting in the Spring)

Help With Community Awareness and Advocacy

Are you looking to learn more about the importance of affordable housing in your community? Do you have experience in finance or board service? Consider joining a Community Advisory Board.

Community Advisory Board members help to advance the goal of creating and sustaining homes for all. Board meetings are a unique opportunity to connect with CommonBond staff, residents, and other community members to learn firsthand about the successes and challenges our housing communities are facing.

As a board member you will review the financial audit for a housing community and attend the annual meeting, scheduled between April and June during regular business hours. We are looking for volunteers with finance or board service experience but anyone with an interest in board service or affordable housing is encouraged to apply.  The enrollment process consists of an application and phone interview.

Organization: CommonBond Communities

We are now recruiting for new board members for 2 year terms 2022-2023 (1 annual meeting in the Spring)

Help With Community Awareness and Advocacy

Are you looking to learn more about the importance of affordable housing in your community? Do you have experience in finance or board service? Consider joining a Community Advisory Board.

Community Advisory Board members help to advance the goal of creating and sustaining homes for all. Board meetings are a unique opportunity to connect with CommonBond staff, residents, and other community members to learn firsthand about the successes and challenges our housing communities are facing.

As a board member you will review the financial audit for a housing community and attend the annual meeting, scheduled between April and June during regular business hours. We are looking for volunteers with finance or board service experience but anyone with an interest in board service or affordable housing is encouraged to apply.  The enrollment process consists of an application and phone interview.

Organization: CommonBond Communities

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Project Friendship Mentor - Driver

Project Friendship is looking for a volunteer to pick up a college mentor from Carleton college on Thursdays at 3:20pm and bring him to Greenvale Elementary to meet with his little buddy at the after school program.   Then return the mentor at 4:30pm to Carleton college.   This takes place every Thursday afternoon during the school year starting March 30th.

 

Organization: Project Friendship

Project Friendship is looking for a volunteer to pick up a college mentor from Carleton college on Thursdays at 3:20pm and bring him to Greenvale Elementary to meet with his little buddy at the after school program.   Then return the mentor at 4:30pm to Carleton college.   This takes place every Thursday afternoon during the school year starting March 30th.

 

Organization: Project Friendship

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteer

Duties include answering the phone, light cleaning/organizing, the opportunity to provide fun, engaging activities for the women and/or children, occasional office tasks, and logging in-kind donations.

Organization: Ruth's House of Hope

Duties include answering the phone, light cleaning/organizing, the opportunity to provide fun, engaging activities for the women and/or children, occasional office tasks, and logging in-kind donations.

Organization: Ruth's House of Hope

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55021

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Free Bookshelf Stocking

Provide access to books for young readers in our community! 

We have 15 FREE community bookshelves that needs stocking each month! 

Practically contact free volunteer opportunity! Pick up the books at the Northfield Community Resource Center during business hours and deliver books to each location.

Ensure shelves are neat and inviting to kids! 

Organization: Northfield Promise Reading Team

Provide access to books for young readers in our community! 

We have 15 FREE community bookshelves that needs stocking each month! 

Practically contact free volunteer opportunity! Pick up the books at the Northfield Community Resource Center during business hours and deliver books to each location.

Ensure shelves are neat and inviting to kids! 

Organization: Northfield Promise Reading Team

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Poster Distributor

We have posters to hang for our exhibitions, performances and special events nearly every week! If you are available to hang posters around town, we'd love to have any amount of time you can afford. Please contact Megan Proft at megan@northfieldartsguild.org for more information or to volunteer!

Organization: Northfield Arts Guild

We have posters to hang for our exhibitions, performances and special events nearly every week! If you are available to hang posters around town, we'd love to have any amount of time you can afford. Please contact Megan Proft at megan@northfieldartsguild.org for more information or to volunteer!

Organization: Northfield Arts Guild

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Driving Practice

TORCH is seeking volunteers to help students obtain driving practice after school or on weekends to be prepared for their license exam. Students may or may not have access to a car, but it would vary on a case by case situation. 

Organization: Northfield Community College Collaborative

TORCH is seeking volunteers to help students obtain driving practice after school or on weekends to be prepared for their license exam. Students may or may not have access to a car, but it would vary on a case by case situation. 

Organization: Northfield Community College Collaborative

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Used A Bit Shoppe

The Used a Bit Shoppe could use your help.  Volunteer shifts are usually 2-4 hours and training is provided.  Help take in items, price and display them and cashier.  Assist customers in finding the perfect item! 

Organization: FiftyNorth

The Used a Bit Shoppe could use your help.  Volunteer shifts are usually 2-4 hours and training is provided.  Help take in items, price and display them and cashier.  Assist customers in finding the perfect item! 

Organization: FiftyNorth

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tutor

Help tutor students in various college subjects. 

Organization: Northfield Community College Collaborative

Help tutor students in various college subjects. 

Organization: Northfield Community College Collaborative

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55057

Allow Groups: No