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Doing a small task can have a big impact.

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Opportunities

Outdoor chores
Volunteers are needed throughout the spring, summer, and fall to help with yard clean-up, garden prep, raking, and other outdoor projects on an “as needed” basis. There are also ongoing, recurring seasonal opportunities for lawn mowing and snow removal.

Home maintenance
Volunteers with skills in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and painting help with home maintenance.
Volunteer handypeople are only assigned projects that do not require a licensed professional or permit.

Technology support
Tech-savvy volunteers with patience and a passion for helping older adults can support regularly scheduled one-on-one clinics in various locations. Help with everything from texting, email, and video calls to device setup and security, adjusting features and functions, troubleshooting, and more.

Administrative support
Come in to our Minnetonka office to help with mailings, data entry, research projects, phone calls, and more.

Volunteer Requirements
Must be 16 or older to volunteer alone. Individuals volunteers must complete a background check and provide references as you may occasionally have access to sensitive information about our clients.

Ready to get started?

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

First Name*

Last Name*

Pronouns

Street Address*

City*

Zip Code*

Primary Phone

Are you age 16 or over?YesNo

We welcome youth volunteers as young as age 7 when accompanied by an adult!

Email Address*

Emergency Contact Information

Contact Name*

Relationship

Emergency Contact Email*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Reference Information

A minimum of two references are required; at least one must be a professional reference. We will contact your references to help us assess personal traits such as sense of responsibility and compassion for working with older adults. References are required because you will be working with older adults and/or may occasionally have access to sensitive information.

Professional Reference #1

Name*

Relationship*

Please provide either email or phone so we may contact your reference

Phone

Reference #2 (professional or personal)

Name*

Relationship*

Please provide either email or phone so we may contact your reference

Phone

Reference #3 (professional or personal)

Name

Relationship

Please provide either email or phone so we may contact your reference

Phone

How would you like to help?

Volunteer Position of Interest *Administrative / Office Support (as needed basis)Handy-Person (as needed basis)Technology Support/Digital Handy-Person (ongoing need)Fall Leaf RakingSpring Yard Clean-upGardening or WeedingLawn Mowing (seasonal commitment)Snow Removal (seasonal commitment)Other

Check ALL that appeal to you!

Other skills you may have

Do you have a preferred location to volunteer in?

Tell Us About Yourself

Tell us about your availability (days of week, time of day)*

For example: “Monday Mornings” or “Weekends Only”

Tell us a bit about your volunteer experience, occupation, and/or educational background*

How did you hear about us?*

If “other”, please list your referral source

Does your company or organization have a community giving program tied to your volunteer opportunity or employee donation?*YesNoI'm not sure

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Why 2,173 people volunteered with us for 24,163 hours last year

Keeping Seniors at Home

95% of those using our HOME Program say that the service, including support from volunteers, helped them stay in their homes longer.

Two women sitting at a desk in front of tablets. One woman is teaching the other how to use a feature on the tablet.

On Your Own Time

It shouldn’t be a hassle to give back to your community, which is why we work around your schedule, not the other way around.

In Your Own Area

Our volunteers help seniors stay in the communities they love, including yours, which means our opportunities are close to home.

Questions? Contact a Volunteer Coordinator

For opportunities in Hennepin County:
Call Mindy Anderson at 952-767-7894,
or email scsvolunteer@seniorcommunity.org.

Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County

For opportunities in Sherburne & Wright County:
Call Stacie Wenndt at 763-231-6283,
or email hometeam@seniorcommunity.org.

The cities of Becker, Big Lake, Elk River, and Zimmerman in Sherburne County and the cities of Albertville, Buffalo, Hanover, Monticello, Otsego, Delano, and St. Michael in Wright County