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.

Southwest MN

Mankato REACH Resource Center Support

Help ensure young people have a safe, stable living situation and access to supportive resources.

Twin Cities

Make a Meal for Families at LifeHaven Transitional Housing

Life Haven provides short-term transitional housing to teen moms (ages 16-17) and their children who are experiencing homelessness. Providing a healthy and tasty meal is one way you can support these young families.

Meals for Safe House Emergency Youth Shelter

Safe House is an emergency shelter providing services for youth (ages 16-21) experiencing homelessness. Providing a healthy and tasty meal is one way you can support these young adults.

Provide Groceries for Metro Homeless Youth

Donate groceries and other items at our metro youth shelters and transitional housing program for minor moms and their families.

Statewide

Caregiver Support Volunteer

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

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.