Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of services in communities throughout Minnesota.

We are also in need of items to support our services. You can learn more about how to donate items to meet the needs of our neighbors by visiting our in-kind giving opportunities page.

Central MN

Child Care Provider for Families Experiencing a Crisis

St. Cloud
Support families experiencing a crisis by providing a safe and temporary place for children age 12 and younger. Must be a licensed provider – child care, foster care or child care center.

Phone Volunteers for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Answer calls from parents requesting emergency child care for children age 12 and younger. Volunteers must pass a background check and have a smart phone.

East Central MN

Housing Services in the Brainerd and St. Cloud Areas

Donate items to support LSS Housing Services program participants.

Northeast MN

Child Care Provider for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Duluth Area
Support families experiencing a crisis by providing a safe and temporary place for children age 12 and younger. Must be a licensed provider – child care, foster care or child care center.

Phone Volunteers for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Answer calls from parents requesting emergency child care for children age 12 and younger. Volunteers must pass a background check and have a smart phone.

South Central MN

Child Care Provider for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Mankato Area
Support families experiencing a crisis by providing a safe and temporary place for children age 12 and younger. Must be a licensed provider – child care, foster care or child care center.

Phone Volunteers for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Answer calls from parents requesting emergency child care for children age 12 and younger. Volunteers must pass a background check and have a smart phone.

Twin Cities

Child Care Provider for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Wright County
Support families experiencing a crisis by providing a safe and temporary place for children age 12 and younger. Must be a licensed provider – child care, foster care or child care center.

Phone Volunteers for Families Experiencing a Crisis

Answer calls from parents requesting emergency child care for children age 12 and younger. Volunteers must pass a background check and have a smart phone.

Statewide

Caregiver Support Volunteer

Various locations available.
We are seeking volunteers to provide support to caregivers and older adult family members.

Foster Grandparent

Various locations available.
Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring services.

LSS Meals Community Dining Center Volunteer

Various locations.
Assist with bagging meals, setting up and/or cleaning-up the dining room, packing meals on wheels bags, dishwashing, and kitchen preparation work and/or clean up.

LSS Meals Food Transport Driver Volunteer

Various locations.
Transport meals from kitchen/reheating locations to satellite locations. Load/unload bulk food containers or packaged meal trays into/out of vehicle.

LSS Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Various Locations.
Deliver hot, nutritious meals and perform a safety check for older adults who might be unable to leave their homes. Plus, stay social as volunteers personally greet and get to know each older adult they serve.

LSS Meals Volunteer Outreach/Advocate

Various locations
Get connected by networking and doing volunteer outreach/recruitment within your community to share about LSS Meals’ volunteer opportunities. Activities might include flyer distribution or public speaking.

Neighbor to Neighbor Companion

Various locations available.
We are seeking volunteers to provide companionship to older adults. This program is open to all age groups and receives a monthly stipend.

Senior Companions

Various locations.
We are seeking volunteers to provide companionship to older adults. Tax-free stipends and travel reimbursement are provided to volunteers of this program.

Voter Outreach Fellow

Various locations.
The Voter Outreach Fellow will volunteer and engage in voter outreach, education, and assistance.