Needs From: Head of the Lakes United Way

Enjoy speaking with interesting people? Want to volunteer from home? The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to phone screen new volunteers. The Volunteer Screener gathers relevant information about prospective volunteer candidates while assessing which positions volunteers are best suited for. If interested, please contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org.

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to join our Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Team. DMH volunteers provide compassionate care to victims and fellow Red Cross volunteers following disasters. Whether it is providing coping & recovery tips or lending a listening ear, DMH volunteers help people on what’s often the worst day of their lives. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

Disaster Action Team

Every day people are forced from their home due to fires, storms and other disasters. Single- and multi-family fires account for 90% of disaster responses. Compassionate and committed Disaster Action Team volunteers respond day and night to meet the immediate needs of their neighbors. Volunteers carry out 90% of the service provided by the American Red Cross, so it goes without saying without volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do. Currently our teams are stretched thin, while the demand for our service is growing. We strive to respond consistently in a proactive, timely and meaningful way, making service available to everyone who needs assistance. Please view the video linked HERE which highlights the important work of Disaster Action Team volunteers. Both online and in-person training opportunities are available. All training is provided free of charge.

For more information contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

Be part of our work to help save millions of lives each year by volunteering as a blood donor ambassador and welcoming donors who give the gift of life.

Blood donor ambassadors welcome donors to blood drives and provide friendly support before and after they give. This can include helping donors to register, answering their questions and assisting them at the refreshments table.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role: https://youtu.be/gC4Me4dL-IY. Training is free, but the support you provide is priceless. Make a difference by joining the American Red Cross to collect lifesaving blood to those in need.  

We ask that someone interested in volunteering for this position is able to commit to at least four shifts a year (average shift is 5-6 hours). Training will be provided.

For more information contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

An hour of your time can put over $1000 into the hands of a person experiencing poverty. Join our volunteer community this January-April to help low-income community members receive free tax filing assistance. Volunteer from home or in-person, your choice. 

Have experience filing taxes or willing to learn? Tax Preparers work closely with clients (from home or in-person) to understand their situation, offer tax knowledge, and prepare taxes. Even if you have no desire to file taxes our site has multiple office communication opportunities.   

College Credits available!!

Trainings: Virtual trainings will be offered from December to January. Contact us for more details. 

Overall Commitment: Expect to commit 5-10 hours to training and 4 hours a week January 27th - April 18th. 

Next Steps:

- View our volunteer video here.

- Respond to this need below if you are interested in learning more!

Maintain Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in CORE's lending closet. Responsible for keeping the equipment and records of the DME lending closet in order. Carefully looking over & cleaning equipment to assure it is in good working order. Maintaining inventory list of equipment.  Alert committee chair to equipment that needs to be repaired, replaced or disposed. 

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that’s fun, meaningful, and uniquely local?

Join the team behind Doors Open Duluth, a free event that gives the public behind-the-scenes access to fascinating Duluth places —from historic buildings to creative spaces to manufacturing hubs and more!

The event will take place on October 4th, and it relies on the support of volunteers like you.

Most volunteers serve a 4-hour shift at one of the participating venues, greeting visitors, sharing event info, and helping people get the most out of their experience. It’s a fun, flexible way to connect with your community—and explore parts of Duluth you might not otherwise see! Ready to sign up or want to learn more?

How Can We Involve YOU at Lincoln Park Middle School?

Please see our Website for all of our Current Volunteer needs and if you're interested, fill out our interest form or contact Our Volunteer Coordinator Cassie Seeley Directly, at cassie@duluthcsc.org

Currently looking for

Afterschool Club & Activities Volunteer needed at Lincoln Park Middle School.

Interested in doing fun and energizing activities with 6-8th graders such as Dungeons & Dragons Club, Anime Club, Intramural sports, Weightlifting, Basketball Club, Diamond Dotz, Guitar Club, Green Earth Club (and many more) or looking to become a tutor and mentor for our students? Your interests, skills, openness, energy, and presence is what we are looking for to make a huge difference for our students and our Community School! Afterschool Clubs and Activities are recurring on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00- 4:25 pm. We are looking for additional volunteer mentors and tutors to help expand and shape our enrichment program to 4:30-5:30 pm M,W,Th and Tuesdays from 3:00-5:30 pm. Please let us know your volunteer availability (your duration, time, and commitment)

Afterschool Snack Distribution Volunteer Needed At Lincoln Park Middle School.

 Snack is a big deal for our middle schoolers after school! Are you interested in taking a stroll through our beautiful school, interacting with some awesome students, and supporting an important part of our programming? We are looking for snack distribution volunteers available from 3:00-4:15 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year. Please let us know your volunteer availability (your duration, time, and commitment)

We also look forward to collaborating with you! Partners and Knowledge Keepers in our Community Needed At Lincoln Park Middle School...

Do you or your organization have a shared mission to engage young people in learning about culture, or a particular topic, skill, or career path? We are always looking for Community Partners, individuals and organizations, to connect with about enriching classrooms and after school learning experiences.  You might be the spark that our young people need!  Please let us know how we can reach out to you or your group/org, your availability (your duration, time, and commitment, any skills/interests you’d like to utilize, and any accommodations. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to collaborating with you!

Looking to take your hobbies to the masses? Can you teach a fun class to a group? We are looking for you.  Contact us with your ideas to help us create a wonderful center for gathering.

A Spooktacular Saturday at Fairlawn Mansion is a community Halloween event inside the historic Fairlawn Mansion. Families are invited to Fairlawn to play games, do crafts, win prizes, and participate in a costume contest. Volunteers would help run game stations for kids and help pass out candy.

The St. Louis Historical Society collects, presents and preserves knowledge of the history and prehistory of both the county and region.  We operate a museum and support research and archive work.

Volunteers help support our mission and work.  Typical volunteer positions may include the following categories:

Visit our website to view a more detailed summary of volunteer positions. While scheduling is flexible for most roles, a regular commitment is highly appreciated. Please note that available opportunities vary based on current projects, exhibits, and events.

Give & Get is a Saturday event that is open to the public at all of our office locations. This is for community members that may not have the ability to utilize our Donated Equipment Program during weekday hours. We're bringing people together to donate and pick up durable medical equipment-like walkers, wheelchairs, and more-that might otherwise end up in landfills. Instead, this equipment will find new homes with those who need it most.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to roll up their sleeves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you're a people person, a detail pro, or just love staying active while doing good, there’s a role for you!

Your Role as a Volunteer:

Greeting community members

Cleaning and sanitizing of the equipment

Help organize items

Light maintenance on items

Are you a caring, positive adult looking to make a difference in the life of young person in either Twin Port? Consider becoming a mentor! 

Mentor North matches youth between the ages of 7 and 17 with adult mentors based on complementary interests, personality, preferences and goals.

Currently we have a high need for mentors that are into sports.  Are you into fishing, soccer, gymnastics, running or football?  We may have a great mentee match for you. 

Are you a caring, positive adult looking to make a difference in the life of young person in either Twin Port? Consider becoming a mentor! 

Mentor North matches youth between the ages of 7 and 17 with adult mentors based on complementary interests, personality, preferences and goals.

Learn more by visiting mentornorth.org to explore ways to get involved. 

Mentoring is not just for the youth - it promotes friendship, community engagement, and mutual learning for both the mentor and mentee!

The Duluth Bethel is recruiting up to 8 new members to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for the community and are interested in supporting the Duluth Bethel as a non-profit organization providing substance use disorder services and correctional halfway house services to individuals looking to change their lives. 

Primary duties:

Our Board is responsible for the purpose, programs and public accountability of the nonprofit organization

Members would:

Attend monthly board meetings, read background information and reports provided prior to Board meetings Membership on one committee of the Board- Finance, Marketing, Program                                                   
Represent the organization in the community and enhance the public image                                                   Engage in strategic planning sessions as needed                                                                                                  Monitor and evaluate the job performance of the Executive Director

Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 3:30pm-4:30pm Committee meetings are on either the second or third Thursday of the month.

We are seeking applicants with diverse perspectives and experiences as well as experience in the following areas:

Duluth Bethel complies with applicable federal civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disabilities, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We receive donated durable medical equipment. It needs to be cleaned and often will get minor repairs to ensure it's in the best shape donate to a person or family that needs it, at no cost!

This can include but isn't limited to: walkers that need new feet, wheelchairs that need replaced armrests or new wheels, power chairs that need batteries replaced, and rollators that need new breaks. You can usually find that duct tape needs to be removed from everything!  We do live in MN and that seems to be the answer to all things broken.

If you like to make repairs and a big difference, please join us today! 

The Duluth Children's Museum is recruiting a new board member to join our Board of Directors. 

Members of the board of directors are trustees who act on behalf of an organization's constituents, including service recipients, funders, members, the government and taxpayers. The basic responsibilities of the board of directors include, but are not limited to:

-Determining the organization’s mission and purposeSupporting and evaluating the chief executive with the goals of the organization in mind.

-Ensuring effective organizational planning.

-Determining which of the organization’s programs are consistent with its mission and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs.

-Securing adequate financial resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.

-Assisting in the development of the organization’s annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.

-Defining prerequisites for potential new board members, orienting these new members, and periodically evaluating performance.

-Adhering to legal and ethical standards and norms.

-Clearly defining and articulating the organization’s mission, accomplishments and goals to gain support from the community and enhancing the organization’s public image.

Overall, board members have a duty of loyalty to the organization, its staff and other board members. While differences of opinion will likely arise, board members should keep disagreements impersonal. By practicing discretion and accepting decisions made on a majority basis, the board can accomplish unity and confidence in its decisions.The board of directors should be open to self evaluation and regularly review their own composition to ensure constituent representation, board expertise and commitment. Boards also are responsible for evaluating and determining compensation for the executive director. Board members perform their responsibilities through regular meetings and a committee structure that is appropriate for the size of the board and organization. Board members are responsible for arriving at meetings well-prepared and ready to engage in thoughtful dialogue.

The Duluth Children's Museum is wrapping up a strategic planning process focused on laying out a plan of action for the next three-five years. DCM board members will be a vital part in assisting the museum team in accomplishing our new goals to better serve our local community.

Volunteers are needed every weekend beginning Saturday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., through Sunday, November 9. Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning, with lunch served in the afternoon. In addition, volunteer shifts will be held every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., starting September 24.

Duluth Community School Collaborative is looking for School Year, Evening Volunteers, for Our Community Site Leadership Meetings

Volunteers needed to help serve food, help with childcare, and support the event where needed from 5-7 pm

Location - Myers Wilkins Elementary school 1027 N. 8th Ave E, Duluth, Mn 55805

When- Once every month or every other month during the 2025-2026 school year (we can discuss dates once the school year progresses)

Time- 5-7 pm

What- Myers Wilkins Site Community Leadership Meeting Volunteer

Expectations for Volunteer 

This is a Volunteer need the Whole School Year September 2025 - May 2026

CONTACT CASSIE OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER cassie@duluthcsc.org Thank you for volunteering and as always, have a great day!

Stone Soup is a pay-as-you-can cafe dedicated to increasing access to healthy food in the Chequamegon Bay. We are open for lunch every Saturday and Sunday 11am-2pm for nutritious community meals. Our space is also available for groups and meetings. Our priority is to welcome everyone, regardless of ability to pay!

Volunteers help our kitchen managers prep food on Fridays, help serve lunches on Saturdays and Sundays either in the kitchen helping plate food and do dishes, or as a server who takes orders and delivers food. We also rely on volunteers to help with cleaning tasks, laundry, and run certain errands like filling water jugs from the artesian well, and donating produce or foodstuffs from their own garden or pantry!

Volunteer with our high schoolers this 2025-2026 School Year. As a volunteer, you will support us in hosting a high-quality summer program for teens meant to increase their sense of belonging and engagement with their school.

The program will run Monday-Thursday from 315pm -530pm at Denfeld High School Sept. 2025-May 2026

We need volunteers who can consistently attend programs at least one day week-to-week. This is important because volunteer presence is most beneficial to youth when they see the same volunteers every week and can build relationships with those volunteers. However, if you have differing availability and would like to volunteer, please reach out as there may still be opportunities in the program that fit with your schedule.

Types of things we need volunteers for:

* Engaging with students

* Tutoring in various subjects

* Sharing an activity/hobby with students Volunteer commitments:

* Show up in-person for the students regularly

* Submit to a background check

* Personal commitment to anti-racism and the mission, goals, and philosophy of the Duluth Community School Collaborative. 

*Volunteers are supervised by the Denfeld Full-Service Community School Coordinator.

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please fill out the form linked under "Volunteer" on our page https://www.duluthcsc.org/support or click the "I Want to Help" button on this page. If you have questions about this or other volunteer opportunities, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Cassie Seeley at cassie@duluthcsc.org and she'll help you and get you on your Volunteer path wit DCSC

Myers-Wilkins, 2025 -2026 School Activities Volunteer Needed with DCSC Duluth Community SChool Collaborative 
Come Volunteer with our kids during After School programs/clubs at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School!

As a volunteer, you will support us in hosting high-quality clubs/programs for kids meant to increase their sense of belonging and engagement with their school.
The clubs/programs run: Mondays thru Thursday from 2-415 Pm. We need volunteers who can consistently attend session days or one of the days weekly for the whole time. This is important because volunteer presence is most beneficial to kids when they see the same volunteers every week and can build relationships with those volunteers.

Volunteers are supervised by the Myers-Wilkins Youth Development Coordinator.
Types of things we need volunteers for:
● Engaging with kids
● Leading or Co-lead in your area of interest or expertise
● Supporting students during activities
● Supporting students during activity rotations
● Supporting staff at Myers-Wilkins

Volunteer commitments:
● Show up in-person for the students weekly
● Submit to a background check
● Personal commitment to anti-racism and the mission, goals, and philosophy of the Duluth Community School Collaborative

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please fill out the form linked under "Volunteer" on our page https://www.duluthcsc.org/support. If you have questions about this or other volunteer opportunities, contact Cassie at Cassie@duluthcsc.org

Food Delivery / Food Distribution Volunteers needed in the Duluth Schools

Duluth Community School Collaborative is Looking for Volunteers to help with WHATTT?

 Organize the food items from our delivery at Lincoln Park Middle School as per each schools list, then help deliver items to our High School and Elementary School.

Volunteer Duties

CONTACT CASSIE OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER cassie@duluthcsc.org Thank you for volunteering and as always, have a great day!

This program needs motivated volunteers that like fruits and veggies and food prep for the start up of the 2025-2026 School year 

Time Frame- Mondays and Wednesdays 2-4 pm (CAN VARY) -we work with your schedule!

As a FFVP volunteer, your daily tasks would include:

Volunteers are needed at 2 pm to prepare food until about 3 or 4 pm (varies)no more than two hours.

Volunteers may choose one or two days/week.

We seek 2 volunteers per day who can commit to at least one day/week with few or no absences.

If you are interested in Volunteering, please go to our Duluth Community School Collaborative website and fill out our volunteer form and we will get in touch with you within a few days. You can directly email our Volunteer Coordinator Cassie Seeley at cassie@duluthcsc.org aswell and she can direct you in the next steps. Thank you.

Interested in organization?

Supporting the organization of our Lincoln Park Middle School Clothing and Supply Closet is needed !!!!

Duluth Community School Collaborative is in need of Volunteers to help sort, organize, label bins, make sure clothes are clean, make an inventory list, all in our pantry at LPMS. This is a great volunteer activity for someone wanting to support the community.

We are looking for volunteers that could come one time a month for a few hours

Duties would be :

We can accommodate to your schedule

Time frame allowed for this volunteer opportunity

Hoping to find Volunteers for the upcoming school year. 2025-2026

If you are interested in Volunteering, please go to our Duluth Community School Collaborative Website and fill out our volunteer form and I will get in touch with you within a few days. You can directly email our Volunteer Coordinator, Cassie Seeley at cassie@duluthcsc.org as well and she can direct you in the next steps. Thank you.

Volunteers are needed in all aspects of the Museum and are essential to the achievement of our mission: to connect people to Northwoods nature through educational experiences that inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility. No matter your interests or skillset, we can find you a place at the Museum! Volunteer opportunities change seasonally and can include assisting/leading children's or adult programming; staffing our front desk as a docent; stewarding our native plant gardens; assisting with our annual exhibit's construction/deconstruction; helping at our several summer fundraising events; and so much more!

Fill out our volunteer application here

See current volunteer opportunities here

Interested in volunteering? Please call the Museum at (715) 798-3890 or email info@cablemuseum.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are an upscale thrift shop staffed by volunteers and proceeds support Chequamegon Humane Association.

Things are growing in our garden…including weeds! On Mondays through August and September, we’ll be working on the Superior YMCA Community Garden. Duties include weeding, harvesting, socializing and enjoying the beautiful weather! We need your help to keep our garden beds growing strong. Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.
Age Requirements: All ages welcome! We just ask that youth under 13 have adult supervision.
When: Mondays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in August and September
Where: The garden is located right next to the parking lot at the Superior YMCA | 9 N 21st Street, Superior

Are you looking for a rewarding position working with youth? If so, we are looking for YOU! Steve O’Neil Apartments is looking for volunteers for their after-school youth program. We work with families transitioning from homelessness to stabilization in our permanent housing. The goal of our after-school program is to provide a safe and structured space that promotes learning through play to build competency in social-emotional learning, life skills, and academics while creating family and community connections. Our program runs Monday-Thursday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The after-school program works with 5-25 youth ages 6-17 who live in the building.

In this position, you would be responsible for building relationships with the youth in our program by doing activities together, such as crafts, playing games, reading, etc. Ideally, you would volunteer on a regular schedule to build those relationships (helping one time or more per week for an hour or more). You will be supervised and coached by the Youth Development Coordinator, along with other staff.

To apply, please visit our website. Once we receive the application, it will be reviewed by the Youth Development Coordinator, who will contact you to set up a meeting to talk about the position. If you are offered the volunteer position and accept, a background check will be done.

We look forward to meeting you, and thank you for considering working with the youth at Steve O’Neil Apartments!

Duluth Playhouse is always looking for ushers for our Main Stage, Youth Theatre, and Underground productions. Ushering is a great way to support your local theatre and see a show for free! 

Requirements: Attend usher training and fulfill a minimum of 4 usher shifts per season. During usher training you will:

Did you know for teenagers, car crashes are the leading cause of death? MADD needs people like YOU who are passionate about empowering families and creating safer roads in your community! As a Underage Drinking Prevention Coordinator, you will equip parents and youth with the crucial information, tools, and resources needed to make informed decisions on their health and safety.

Underage Drinking Prevention Coordinator (Ages 18+):

Presentations can be scheduled to fit your schedule and travel reimbursement is available to all volunteers. Virtual opportunities are also available.

Click to start saving lives today! Apply online at https://madd.org/volunteer

Did you know for teenagers, car crashes are the leading cause of death? MADD needs people like YOU who are passionate about empowering families and creating safer roads in your community! As a Underage Drinking Prevention Coordinator, you will equip parents and youth with the crucial information, tools, and resources needed to make informed decisions on their health and safety.

Underage Drinking Prevention Coordinator (Ages 18+):

Presentations can be scheduled to fit your schedule and travel reimbursement is available to all volunteers. Virtual opportunities are also available.

Click to start saving lives today! Apply online at https://madd.org/volunteer

Our drive-through food shelf occurs outside our facility in Duluth each Tuesday and Friday from 9:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Volunteers help us get food ready to be distributed and load food into our visitors' vehicles.

No long-term commitment required. 

Aspirus St. Luke's Hospice is looking for volunteers to help provide an atmosphere of warmth, care and understanding to patients and their families. . The companionship and support volunteers provide our program is invaluable.

Hospice volunteers can provide a variety of services to help support and comfort patients and their families. These services can include:

St. Luke’s Hospice Duluth is always looking for individuals to help make a positive difference in the lives of others. If you are searching for a valuable, heartfelt, rewarding role and a chance to help others in our community, please consider becoming a volunteer!

Organization: MNeurodivergent
Location: Duluth, MN (some remote work; local presence encouraged)
Schedule: Flexible, approx. 6–8 hours/month
Volunteer Opportunity Type: Leadership / Community Engagement

MNeurodivergent is looking for a caring, organized volunteer to serve as a Regional Event Coordinator in Duluth, MN. This leadership role helps build social connections among neurodivergent adults in the community. You'll plan local events, support other volunteers, and foster an environment where everyone can feel welcome and accepted.

If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing activities, and creating inclusive spaces, this role is a meaningful way to make a difference.

Coordinate social events like game nights, casual meetups, or coffee chats for neurodivergent adults

Support and mentor volunteer Event Organizers and Event Co-Hosts

Serve as the main contact for local participants and volunteers

Ensure events are welcoming, inclusive, and aligned with our values

Communicate with MNeurodivergent’s Events Committee to share updates and receive support

Friendly and reliable

Good communicator and organizer

Passionate about inclusion and accessibility

Lived experience with neurodivergence is welcome, but not required

Familiarity with Duluth is helpful

Must be 18 or older

Around 6–8 hours per month

Flexible scheduling

No long-term commitment required—volunteers can step back at any time with notice

MNeurodivergent is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that creates welcoming spaces for neurodivergent adults to connect and thrive. We are led by neurodivergent people and believe in building communities where everyone belongs.

Ready to join us?
Visit: https://mneurodivergent.org/volunteer-positions/
Or email: volunteer@mneurodivergent.org

MNeurodivergent is looking for a volunteer Event Organizer in Duluth to help us build inclusive, welcoming spaces for neurodivergent individuals. In this role, you’ll plan and host local social gatherings like game nights, casual meetups, or sensory-friendly activities that bring people together. Volunteers choose event times and locations that work for them and receive full support from our Events Committee, including training, templates, and mentorship. No previous event planning experience is necessary—just a desire to foster connection and community in Duluth’s neurodivergent population.

To learn more or sign up, visit https://mneurodivergent.org/volunteer-positions/ or email volunteer@mneurodivergent.org.

MNeurodivergent is a Minnesota-based nonprofit creating safe, peer-led spaces where neurodivergent people can connect, belong, and thrive.

Today’s teachers receive very little money to spend on supplies to enhance the learning experience. Consequently, many teachers spend their own money (as much as $800 a year) for basic needs such as paper, glue sticks, art supplies and more.

Companies to Classrooms Duluth addresses this problem in a unique way. Donations of excess supplies from local businesses and individuals are collected and displayed in a “free store” for teachers.  You can help us by organizing a supply drive or dropping off any of the items form the list below:

Donations can be dropped off on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm.

Volunteer and help older adults and caregivers in your community!

As a Senior LinkAge Line volunteer, you will learn new skills, meet new people, gain a greater sense of purpose, and much more - all while giving back to your community. 

You can volunteer locally and do community outreach, help people with Medicare, help people complete forms and applications, or give educational presentations. 

Once you complete a successful background check and training, you’ll receive a certification as a State Health Insurance & Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor. After that, you will continue to receive ongoing support, guidance, and training. 

If you are interested in a rewarding volunteer opportunity or for more information, please call the Senior LinkAge Line at 800.333.2433.

Thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 20th. Volunteers on all 5 lakes and in all 8 Great Lakes states will join people worldwide caring for their local waters.  

If you would like to host a clean-up for a shoreline or beach in your community, Schedule your cleanup today! 

Hosting your own shoreline cleanup is fun, easy, and rewarding. All you have to do is pick a beach and invite your friends, colleagues, or community members! 

Do you have questions or want to chat about becoming a Team Leader? Join a short Team Leader training on Tuesday, July 15, at 1:00 pm Eastern / noon Central, Wednesday, August 13, at 7:00 pm Eastern / 6:00 pm Central, or Wednesday, August 27, at 1:00 pm Eastern / noon Central. 

P.S. Can’t make it September 20? You’re welcome to host a cleanup any day that works for you! 

The Bob Tavani House for Medical Respite in Duluth provides a safe place for individuals experiencing homelessness to recover after a hospital stay. We offer a comfortable environment with private rooms, nutritious meals, and caring staff.

But we need your help!

Volunteer to cook dinner at the Bob Tavani House*! You pick the day – once a month or more often if you'd like. Dinners typically serve 5 to 7 individuals. We provide supplies and training. We appreciate those who can make a regular commitment to our residents. You don't need to be a chef, just someone who cares about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

Join our volunteer team and share your culinary talents (or just your willingness to help!)

It is our organizing principle and our privilege to be “people for people who need people.” 

Visit our website to learn more about our organization. 

*Meals can be prepared on-site in our kitchen, made in your own home and brought to the house, or even picked up from local restaurants. We are grateful for the help.

*Please note, we will be starting up our volunteer dinner program again in September, 2025.  If you respond to this need, we will follow up with you about volunteering this fall.

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You can make a difference in your community! Become a True North AmeriCorps member today. 

Fall 2025 positions now available! Choose to serve anywhere from 15-35 hours/week depending on the site!

As a member, you will help enhance long-term education equity outcomes through teaching and increasing interpersonal skills and social competencies in students grades K-8. Members are placed a youth-serving agencies including schools, non-profit organizations, and out-of-school time programs in St. Louis, Cook, and Lake County. Members facilitate interventions to help build positive relationships, provide academic enrichment, and teach individualized skill building with students that have been identified as needing extra support. You will help expand the capacity of site staff to support varying needs identified in students. 

Members receive a monthly living stipend of up to $2,600/month as well as an education award upon successful completion of the program. There are also insurance benefits and childcare assistance available to full time members. 

This program is a great fit for anyone who enjoys working with the community and wants to make a difference in the lives of youth!

To learn more and apply, visit duluthymca.org/tnac

Our Volunteer Driver Program would not be possible without the dedication of its volunteer drivers.

Volunteer drivers provide a non-emergency portal to portal transportation for elderly and disabled passengers to medical appointments and back home. 

Volunteers help clients stay connected with their doctors and community and remain independent. Time and commitment levels are up to the volunteer (once a week, once a month, on call, or as needed). Assignments are half-day, morning or afternoon.

Additional Requirements: Volunteer drivers use their vehicle (which needs to be in good working condition) to provide this transportation and are required to have proof of valid automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license on file at all times with our agency.

We’re looking for volunteers to assist in our Child Care Center.  This program serves pre-school age children year-round.  Volunteering with the preschool program involves caring for and encouraging play with young children.  Children begin their lives by playing.  From their play activities, they learn about the world around them and the skills they need to grow.  Volunteers support and extend play through conversations and guiding interactions between children.  Volunteers can also help with various activities from reading a book to a child to assisting with food during mealtimes.    Minimum age to volunteer is 13.  Must be interested in and enjoy working with children of preschool age.
Commitment: Minimum of 20 hours total or once a week for six weeks to create more stability for youth in program (or something close to this).
Location/Program Sites: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA
Days & Times: Volunteer shifts are available between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Join in on this amazing opportunity to volunteer your time with Nourish, an initiative of the nonprofit Duluth Center for Women and Children. You will be working alongside The First Ladies of The Hillside to help unload a delivery truck of Second Harvest food for our food box program. 

We will meet at Community Action Duluth (the delivery entrance on N 25th Ave W) and work together to unload a food delivery truck. Many hands make light work!

Website: Nourish

Feel Free To Sign Up As Much As You Want!!!

Our Goal: Provide Sustainable Healthy Meals to those in Duluth, specifically the Twin Ports area on a pay what you can basis.

This is a wonderful opportunity to create hope, strength and joy for a child with a critical illness! Wish granters sign up to grant the wish of a child in their area, meet the child and their family, help the child determine their heartfelt wish, and then stay in contact to keep their spirits up while staff work on the logistics of the wish! Wish granting volunteers work in teams of two or three to plan and help fulfill each wish and have the opportunity to make the wish as unique as each child. Wish granters also act as the liaison between the family and the Foundation and assist in seeking goods for the child’s wish. 

Training is provided, and is flexible with your schedule.

Share calming music with cancer patients and their families. Volunteers are welcome to bring instruments that can be played at a low volume or to play our baby grand piano.  

Volunteers will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of students in our summer school-age child care program.  Volunteers serve as role models and extra support for the students and staff working on academics and engagement in program activities and clubs.  Ages of youth served: grades K-5.  Minimum age to volunteer is 15. 
Locations: Lester Park, Homecroft and Laura MacArthur
Commitment: Minimum of 20 hours total or once a week (to create more stability for youth in program).
Days & Times: Volunteer opportunities available Monday-Friday from June 16-August 19.  The program runs from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and we’ll take volunteers anytime. 

Food for good!  The Duluth Y is assisting with community food distribution through Family Meal Kits.  Each meal kit includes two healthy recipes and all the ingredients needed for a family of 4 to make 2 complete meals.  We need help packing, distributing food and breaking down boxes.  We can take a max of 2 volunteers for this opportunity each week.  There isn’t a minimum age to volunteer but youth under age 12 must have an adult present.

Meal Packing & Distribution:

When: Thursdays between 3:00-4:30pm

Where: The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown
Click here to sign-up for a spot for May-August.

Learn .  Grow.  Thrive.
Volunteer to read to kids in our preschool childcare center.  Books will be available for you to read or feel free to bring one of your own! 

When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30-10:00 a.m.

Where: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center | Community Room
Click here to reserve a spot.

We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy tinkering with things and working on maintenance projects. Come with experience or an interest in learning from our Maintenance Team. Volunteers have an opportunity to work with everything from landscaping and painting to building maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn life-long skills like how to use tools, grounds work and maintaining equipment. Minimum age to volunteer is 15.
Location/Program Sites: Downtown YMCA and the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever we have someone available on our maintenance team.

With 150,000 square feet between the Downtown Y and the Y in Hermantown, we have a lot of space to take care of!
Projects include things like cleaning, organizing spaces, painting and light maintenance. No prior experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty! There is no minimum age to volunteer, however, we ask that youth under 13 have adult supervision.
Click here to view projects, dates, times and to sign-up!

Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, selling concessions, assisting staff with activities like dodgeball, bingo, etc., along with clean-up.  A great volunteer would be someone who really enjoys interacting with tweens and teens.  Teen nights at the Y are for youth ages 10-17 and happen the last Friday of each month from 5:30-8:30 p.m.  Minimum age to volunteer is 18.

When: May 30 | June 27 | July 25 | August 29

Location: The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown

Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.

Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) is a non-profit sexual violence crisis center in southern Saint Louis County, MN that provides free and confidential services to victim-survivors, their family, and friends ages 13 and up. PAVSA’s vision is the elimination of sexual violence in southern Saint Louis County. Our mission is supporting victim-survivors and their family and friends, educating and building awareness in the community, and advocating for social change in the systems that interact with victim-survivors. The following values guide our work: confidentiality, inclusivity, resiliency, and community-mindedness. All services are free, confidential, trauma-informed, and driven by victim-survivors’ choices.

We are seeking community members who are committed to our mission and values to serve on our Board of Directors. The Board needs a diverse set of skills and backgrounds to ensure broad, relevant, diverse ideas and representation. Prior board experience is a plus but not required. This is a volunteer opportunity and no compensation will be paid. 

Primary Duties:

Eligibility Guidelines:

Join in on this amazing opportunity to volunteer your time with Nourish, an initiative of the nonprofit Duluth Center for Women and Children. You will be working alongside The First Ladies of The Hillside to help prepare and distribute healthy meal kits to the community. 

MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE SHORT SAFETY VIDEO BELOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

LINKS: the first link will take you to our website and the second link will be a short video about food safety, please watch if you are going to sign up!!

Join in on this amazing opportunity to volunteer your time with Nourish, an initiative of the nonprofit Duluth Center for Women and Children. You will be working alongside The First Ladies of The Hillside to help prepare and distribute healthy meal kits to the community. 

MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE SHORT SAFETY VIDEO BELOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

LINKS: the first link will take you to our website and the second link will be a short video about food safety, please watch if you are going to sign up!!

Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This free workshop will focus on how to grow garlic. The last of our common crops series and last workshop of the season: growing garlic. This unique and delicious crop is planted in the fall and overwinters in your garden. Help put Eco3 2026 garlic crop in the ground and learn best practices for planting, harvesting, curing, and more. No registration required.

The Eco3 Urban Farm strives to provide agricultural education, community building, and increased food access to our Lincoln Park and Duluth community.

To learn more and see other events, visit: https://www.ecolibrium3.org/farm/.

Help provide food to local community members!

The Community Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that brings fresh produce, pantry staples, and more to communities around Duluth that have limited access to fresh food.

General volunteer opportunities may include helping our team clean, organize, and prepare for the mobile market.

Mobile market or grocery giveaway volunteering will include helping set up, packing pre-orders, restocking products, directing shopper traffic, and answering customer questions. This event is commonly noisy and busy.

Click here to sign up.

Rock Steady Boxing offers boxing-inspired fitness classes for people with Parkinson’s disease. The goal is to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s. Volunteers are needed to help assist the boxers in wrapping hands, putting on boxing gloves, assisting boxers in getting up and down off the floor, explaining modifications and keeping morale of classes positive. No experience necessary. We’re looking for people who are compassionate and engaged. Minimum age to volunteer is 16.
Location/Program Sites: Downtown YMCA
Days & Times: Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 9:45-11:15 a.m.

How would you serve?

Our Goodwill organization serves 29 counties across Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. Board members may be located in any of the following areas in our territory: 

Minnesota: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Lake, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine (northern half)

Work Projects at Camp Miller

A full day of FEEL GOOD labor!  Between 340 acres and about 35 structures, we have an endless amount of work projects at camp.  We can find a project to fit all ages and ability levels-from the littlest litter-picker-uppers to skilled carpenters.  We have something for everyone!  A great opportunity for college student organizations, families, scout or 4H groups, adult service clubs, companies, church groups and more! 

Age Requirements: Most projects can accommodate various ages including youth.

When:We are really flexible and will find a date and time that works best for your group.

Where:YMCA Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, MN Camp Miller is located about 45 minutes south of Duluth.

We’re looking for volunteers to assist in our Early Childhood Development Center (otherwise known as the ECDC).  The ECDC serves infants, toddlers and pre-school age children year-round.  Volunteering with the ECDC involves caring for and encouraging play with infants and young children.  Children begin their lives by playing.  From their play activities, they learn about the world around them and the skills they need to grow.  Volunteers support and extend play through conversations and guiding interactions between children.  Volunteers can also help with various activities from reading a book to a child to assisting with food during mealtimes.  Minimum age to volunteer is 16.  Must be interested in and enjoy working with children ages zero to five years.
Commitment: Minimum of 20 hours total or once a week for six weeks to create more stability for youth in program (or something close to this).
Location/Program Sites: The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown
Days & Times: Volunteer shifts are available between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday

Do you love office work?  We have a gig for you!  Assist with one of the most essential departments at the Y:  Development!
We’re looking for a volunteer to help with mailings, correspondence, databases and organization.  A good fit for this position would be a volunteer with a positive attitude who has great organizational skills, is welcoming and kind.
Location/Program Sites: Downtown Duluth
Commitment: Once per week for 2-3 hours
Qualifications: Ability to use Word and Microsoft Excel. Excellent typing skills & keen attention to detail and punctuation.

Therapy animal visits have a tremendous impact on patients, families, and staff. Essentia Health facilities in Duluth and Superior would love to have more therapy animal teams join us!

Therapy animals must be certified by Alliance for Therapy Dogs, Pet Partners, or Therapy Dogs International.

Whether you and your pet are interested in regularly scheduled visits or occasional special events, we would love to work with you. 

Share the beauty and healing qualities of music with oncology patients at Essentia Health. Pianists are needed for brief, but regularly occurring volunteer shifts with a gorgeous view of Lake Superior. Our patients enjoy music from a variety of instruments that can provide calming and moderate volume music. We are proud to offer a baby grand piano for pianists.

Set the tone for a good experience for patients and families at Essentia Health by welcoming patients and offering to direct them to appointments or services.

Wayfinders are needed in the beautiful new St. Mary's Medical Center. 

Key Responsibilities

Floor assistant volunteers are a key part of the team, and support the work of staff in the new St. Mary's Medical Center. This role is an ideal way to learn about career paths in healthcare, and be part of the effort to provide care and service to our patients. 

Our general medical, ICU, coronary, neurotrauma, and orthopedics floors are all in need of volunteer support. 

Key Responsibilities

Time Commitment

Weekly volunteer shift of 2-4 hours, depending on volunteer availability.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

This position requires volunteers to be on their feet, standing or walking for the majority of a given volunteer shift. Bending and light lifting.

Support

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and nursing staff can support volunteer and answer question as they arise

Benefits

Drop In Respite. Taking care of a loved one takes a massive toll on the caregiver. Help them be able to get some quality respite care ensuring their loved ones are safe, well cared for, and are enjoying their time with others. Help with snacks, meal assistance, conversation, games, and puzzles. The effect you can have on your neighbor’s lives is endless. Sites will be in Ashland, Washburn, and Cable. 

Come out to Washburn to help maintain the school district’s existing school gardens that include a vegetable garden, orchard, bioswale, butterfly garden, habitat field, high tunnel, school forest, and aquaponics lab on the grounds of the Washburn School District. Volunteers will work the full-time district garden caretaker in all parts of care of this area.  From mowing, weeding, trimming, building raised beds, mulching, planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting vegetable, trees, and native plantings.  Get your hands dirty to help continue to provide this important resource for the school staff, students, and community. 

Volunteer Pet Support Coordinator, it’s Meals on Wheels for pets. Help support the very loved pets of our Meals on Wheels community by ensuring their needs are met also. Help build network relationships and raise awareness in the community to bring in food, supplies, and other donation needs for these beloved pets.

The Duluth River Train/Lake Superior Mississippi Railroad depends on volunteers to operate its train rides along the St. Louis River as well as maintain the track and rolling stock. We offer volunteer opportunities for all abilities and interests:  Train Crew, Car Hosts, Ticket Agents, Narrator, Track Work, Marketing, Restoration, Repair and Mechanical.

AEOA's Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteer drivers. Consider becoming part of this very rewarding work helping seniors and people with disabilities maintain good health while remaining in their own homes.

You can volunteer to help with just one shift for 1.5 hours a week, or more, we will work with your schedule!

Please call Kirsten at 218-409-5991 if you are interested in helping out.

Provide transportation for folks 55+ to appointments in the Two Harbors and Duluth areas.  Most rides originate from Two Harbors.  Rides may be for medical, dental, vision, and mental health appointments happening Mondays - Fridays between 8am and 5pm.  We offer drivers fuel cards to help offset the fuel cost.  Drivers must be over 21, have a clean, reliable vehicle that is currently insured.  All volunteers will need to fill out an application that does include a limited background check.

Seeking Visiting Companion for Bob

Loneliness hurts our family and friends, fragments our neighborhoods, and erodes our own sense of purpose. But united, we can heal the loneliness and create more connected, resilient communities. Together, we can ensure no one faces loneliness alone, but instead finds belonging in the friendship we all deserve. We can make a difference one person at a time. Take Bob for instance who would love to find a Visiting Companion:

Bob is a delightful gentleman. He has a sparkling, friendly personality. He is easy to engage and has lots of interest, including Painting, watching westerns , and people in general and going places. He is willing and able physically to go outside of his home for say a scenic drive or for a friendly coffee and lunch. Occasionally, he may need a gentle nudge to keep his conversation on track or relevant, but Bob accepts redirection very well. Bob would prefer to be matched with a male companion.

If you would like to be Bob’s Visiting Companion, please call Emma at 612-746-0746 or email her at elucchesi@friendsco.org

The DECC is partnering with the YMCA and other non-profits on a volunteer opportunity in exchange for a monetary donation to the non-profit of their choosing. Opportunities include assisting staff in concessions, ushering, ticket taking, helping at the bars, greeting guests, etc. Shifts are typically 4-6 hours long and events range from hockey games, concerts, comedy shows, etc. Grab a friend and create a lasting experience for a great cause! The monetary donation the Y receives will go directly towards the Y’s Annual Support Campaign.
Click on this link to see the upcoming events!

Founded in 2002, the Superior Rivers Watershed Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Ashland, Wisconsin which engages watershed citizens as stewards of our clean water resources. We work to promote and protect clean water resources in Wisconsin’s Lake Superior basin. We envision a future where citizens are stewards of their watershed.

Support our work by joining our Fundraising Committee.  The committee plans how we will achieve our donation goals and then puts these plans into action.  Activities may include fundraising events, mailing campaigns, merchandise sales, talking one-on-one to businesses, and more. We have regularly scheduled meetings on the last Tuesday evening of each month but frequently come together between those scheduled meetings to get the work done.

Founded in 2002, the Superior Rivers Watershed Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Ashland, Wisconsin which engages watershed citizens as stewards of our clean water resources. We work to promote and protect clean water resources in Wisconsin’s Lake Superior basin. We envision a future where citizens are stewards of their watershed.

Support our work by participating in a fieldwork day in the Spring or Fall.  Visit a stream site to collect aquatic macroinvertebrates (aquatic bugs like dragonfly and mayfly larvae). All training and equipment provided.  Respond to this volunteer need now to get your training scheduled before our next fieldwork day.

Superior Rivers Watershed is non-profit organization based in Ashland, Wisconsin which engages watershed citizens as stewards of our clean water resources.

We have periodic group macroinvertebrate (aquatic bug) sorting and identification. We host these sessions in a lab at Northland College. For those who love this work, they're always welcome to take samples home to sort or identify outside of the group sessions.

This program serves school-age children September-June. Volunteering with the before school program involves caring for and encouraging play with youth. Volunteers support and extend play through conversations and guiding interactions between youth on the playground, in the gymnasium, and at activity centers in the cafeteria. Volunteers can also help with various activities from reading books to assisting with food during mealtimes. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Must be interested in and enjoy working with youth.
Commitment: Minimum of once a week to create more stability for youth in program.
Location/Program Sites: Cooper Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School, Northern Lights Elementary School, and Great Lakes Elementary School.
Days & Times: Volunteer shifts are available between 7:00a.m. to 8:15 or 8:40a.m. Monday through Friday

Do More.  Be More.
At the Y, we believe when people come together for a common cause, the whole community is strengthened. When you become a volunteer Coach or Assistant Coach, you have the opportunity to share your talents, strengths and gifts to develop skills & character in those who need it most (our kids!).
Volunteer coaching is a powerful opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a safe, healthy atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the benefits of physical activity and teamwork.  Minimum age to volunteer is 13.

Schedules rotate throughout the year and include sessions for the following sports:

o   T-Ball

o   Basketball

o   Indoor & Outdoor Soccer

o   Flag Football

o   Pickleball

o   Volleyball

o   Racquetball

o   Running Club

For more information or sign-up to volunteer as a coach, contact Shawn Pagnucci  | shawnp@superiorymca.org | 715.392.5611 ext.102

Kid’s Club Assistant (September-May)
Kid’s Club is a supervised play area for kids ages four months to eight years.  Volunteers are needed to make sure kids are having fun and staying safe.  Duties can include things like reading books to kids, holding babies, helping with art projects & doing activities with young children.  A great opportunity for someone who really loves getting down on the floor and playing with kids!  This position requires individuals to be outgoing, energetic and willing to engage kids ages four months to nine years.  Minimum age to volunteer is 13 years.
Program Sites: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA
Days & Times: Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Tues/Thursday between 4:45-7:00 p.m.

Commitment: Minimum of once per week for 10 weeks or a total of 20 hours to create more stability for youth in the program (or something close to this).

If you like to pop in a podcast and get down to work, this is the gig for you!  You can make a big difference at the Y.  You will help our staff interact with members and provide a safe and clean facility for all.  Duties at the Y may include things like wiping dust from surfaces, folding towels and organizing storage spaces.  Camp Tall Pines could include painting cabins, clearing trails, cleaning cabins, etc.  Minimum age to volunteer is 15.    
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA and Camp Tall Pines on Lake Nebagamon
Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever it fits your schedule

If you like working outside, this is the gig for you!  Summer help includes: watering, raking, weeding, mowing, trimming, pruning and picking up garbage.  Winter help includes snow removal of course!  Shoveling, plowing, etc.  You’ll get to use our snow removal equipment!  Minimum age to volunteer is 18.
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA
Days & Times: This opportunity mainly available in the summer and has flexible hours and can be done whenever the Y is open. 

Volunteer with Laundry Love Program!

Imagine how hard it is for people who are experiencing homelessness, to wash clothes & bedding.  As a special project, the Duluth YMCA is partnering with the Laundry Love program to help recruit volunteers.  Laundry Love is a national organization dedicated to providing laundry services to people with no and low income.  Laundry Love

volunteers assist with check-in, help people find open machines, plug quarters & visit with customers.  The customers do their own laundry.  This opportunity is more than just providing a place to help people clean clothes, but an opportunity to build and celebrate community.  There is no minimum age to volunteer, however, we ask that youth under 15 have an adult present.

When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 8:15-11:30 a.m.

Where: Spin City Laundry | 232 N Central Ave

Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.

Additional Notes: Most of the job can be done remotely, but may have to come on site for certain tasks. Hours are flexible. Can be open to duration of job/internship but looking for longer-term if possible. 

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”  -Joseph Addison

A great opportunity for a student org who isn’t able to volunteer in person but would still like to contribute!  We have a children’s book shelf at the Y that can never have enough books.  We collect gently used books for kids ages infant-teen.  Book Drives can be held any time of year and are an easy way to give back while making a huge difference in a child’s life.   

Animal Care Associates Interns are responsible for providing support to medical staff and the shelter veterinarian and administering care as appropriate to animals in the care of Animal Allies Humane Society. This is a great opportunity for individuals with an interest in animal welfare and/or medicine to learn valuable skills and gain experience in the fields.

Respond to this opportunity and we will follow up full details and next steps.

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. 

How to get started: Register online. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US and Canada will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. We also offer virtual Q&A sessions for volunteers. 

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. 

Register here to get started. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US and Canada will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your first impact in the Team LFL hub. 

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. We also offer virtual Q&A sessions where you can ask questions.

Help adults living with a disability experience the benefits of yoga by practicing mind-body concepts and practical exercises. Volunteers help participants experience a variety of yoga poses by adapting the poses to the participant’s abilities. All classes are taught by certified adaptive yoga instructors through True North Adaptive Yoga, a partnership with Northland Adaptive Recreation, Miller Dwan Foundation, and the College of St. Scholastica. Each class also includes an intentional social/community focus to foster relationships and fun.

“The fact that if I am not able to do one limb, someone is there ready to help me with it! It is unbelievable!” – Dawn Hiller, Adaptive Yoga participant

Responsibilities:

Locations/Days: offered this fall in two, 6 week sessions:

Benefits:

Adapted swimming lessons are led by a certified YMCA swimming instructor, with volunteers working one-on-one with children to help improve their swimming skills, learn water safety, and have a fun, social experience with their peers and other volunteers. No teaching experience is needed, you should be a confident swimmer and enjoy working with children. Volunteers are provided a tech t-shirt to wear while in the pool.

Responsibilities:

Benefits:

Training: Training is usually held the week prior to the first lesson (5:15-6:15pm)

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Minimum of one 6 - week session. Thursdays (day of week may be subject to change), 5:15 – 6:00 pm (suited up and ready to greet kids by 5:15, lesson is from 5:30-6:00pm). Offered in Spring and Fall.

If you’re a winter enthusiast (or an aspiring one), you can make a huge difference in someone’s life and have a blast as an adaptive Ski or Snowboard volunteer.

You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to make new friends and help others. You’ll have fun, embrace winter, and help someone who has a disability discover (or re-discover) the exciting world of snow sports - an activity they probably never dreamed they could do.

Since 1979, Northland Adaptive RecreationSki & Snowboard has been bringing outdoor, people-loving individuals together to volunteer and make the slopes available to everyone.

Northland Adaptive Recreation is seeking skiers and snowboarders to join our team of over 300 northland volunteers and make the most of the winter months! We also have positions off the slopes including check-in and equipment assistants. You will receive training on adaptive equipment and techniques for teaching skiers and boarders with disabilities. No prior teaching experience necessary. New volunteers start out as Assistant Instructors and are paired with experienced volunteer instructors, with a typical ratio of 2-3 volunteers per student. Our participants range from 6 to 60+ years of age. You will receive complimentary lift tickets while volunteering, however you do need to provide your own equipment and helmet. Starting age to volunteer is 16 years old.

You’ll have fun, make new friends, and introduce someone with a disability to the exciting world of snow sports. Come join our fun group of people and get outside this winter!

Program runs January – early March

*volunteers pick the weekly lesson day that works best in their schedule

*only Giants Ridge volunteers attend the training at Giants Ridge

New Volunteer Orientation is Thursday, November 14 at Spirit Mountain

“When Kevin would mention to family and friends that he was skiing, their reaction was pure amazement...which Kevin would always follow up with amazement in his voice, "I have THREE volunteers!" – Parent of adaptive ski participant

If you’re a winter enthusiast (or an aspiring one), you can make a huge difference in someone’s life and have a blast as an adaptive Ski or Snowboard volunteer.

You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to make new friends and help others. You’ll have fun, embrace winter, and help someone who has a disability discover (or re-discover) the exciting world of snow sports - an activity they probably never dreamed they could do.

Since 1979, Northland Adaptive Recreation Ski & Snowboard has been bringing outdoor, people-loving individuals together to volunteer and make the slopes available to everyone.

Northland Adaptive Recreation is seeking skiers and snowboarders to join our team of over 100 northland volunteers and make the most of the winter months! We also have positions off the slopes including check-in and equipment assistants. You will receive training on adaptive equipment and techniques for teaching skiers and boarders with disabilities. No prior teaching experience necessary. New volunteers start out as Assistant Instructors and are paired with experienced volunteer instructors, with a typical ratio of 2-3 volunteers per student. Our participants range from 6 to 60+ years of age. You will receive complimentary lift tickets while volunteering, however you do need to provide your own equipment and helmet. Starting age to volunteer is 16 years old.

You’ll have fun, make new friends, and introduce someone with a disability to the exciting world of snow sports. Come join our fun group of people and get outside this winter!

Program runs Jan – March

*volunteers pick the weekly lesson day that works best in their schedule

New Volunteer Orientation is Thursday, November 14 at Spirit Mountain

Ever wonder what happens to books when they are not used anymore? At the Vaughn Public Library in Ashland, they are sold to help raise money for running programs at the library. Come work at the Book Nook during one of its three open days per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) and sell books, sort books, and shelve books.

Writing is a difficult thing for many people. Use your skills to help with technical writing or grant writing at Bayfield County. Previous experience needed to fulfill this opportunity. Take what you have learned and use it to teach the next generation.

Social media continues to make waves around the world.  But what about in your backyard? Do you know social media and would like to help the staff of Bayfield County get the word out?  Be that advisor and guide the staff at Bayfield County in the new world of social media.  Examples needed to demonstrate experience.

Housing.  Planning. Development. Zoning code. These all make us think of my head hurting.  But if you want to make a difference to the future, being a zoning facilitator may be your opportunity.  Bayfield County is looking for that person to walk through the process of updating the zoning code.  Experience needed in meeting facilitation. An understanding of zoning and housing preferred. Take what you have learned and give it forward to the next generation.  

The American Red Cross is looking for help in a variety of positions.

Disaster action team who responds day or night to meet the needs of their neighbors. Training provided both on-line and in-person and are free of charge.

Shelter support team who supports the day-to-day activities within a shelter. The work may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within the shelter.

Disaster health services team is looking for licensed healthcare providers to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free on-line training can be counted towards your nursing continuing education units.

The Solid Rock, a homeless shelter for men, assist them in becoming self-sufficient through finding suitable employment and a permanent residence. Variety of opportunities available. Contact us today to see how you can support the Solid Rock.

Come volunteer in a range of jobs from behind-the-scenes office assistance to holding vigil during the last moments and reaching out to families afterwards. Every position is an integral in need helping our loved ones cross over. Come out to support Moment's Hospice in their crucial work.