Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Mower County

CLUES is looking for volunteers to help deliver food boxes to community members in the North East area through their food program.

Details:

• Volunteers will arrive at Door W5 in the West Building at Riverland Community College (next to Apple Lane Childcare Center)

• You will be provided with a delivery route

• Routes may change depending on volunteer availability

• Please clear space in your vehicle for at least 3 to 4 large boxes (approx. 24x18x18)

Thank you for helping support families in our community!

Contact Karla for questions at 612-439-9790 or krodriguez@clues.org

CLUES is looking for volunteers to help deliver food boxes to community members in the North West area through their food program.

Details:

• Volunteers will arrive at Door W5 in the West Building at Riverland Community College (next to Apple Lane Childcare Center)

• You will be provided with a delivery route

• Routes may change depending on volunteer availability

• Please clear space in your vehicle for at least 3 to 4 large boxes (approx. 24x18x18)

Thank you for helping support families in our community!

Contact Karla for questions at 612-439-9790 or krodriguez@clues.org

CLUES is looking for volunteers to help deliver food boxes to community members in the South East area through their food program.

Details:

• Volunteers will arrive at Door W5 in the West Building at Riverland Community College (next to Apple Lane Childcare Center)

• You will be provided with a delivery route

• Routes may change depending on volunteer availability

• Please clear space in your vehicle for at least 3 to 4 large boxes (approx. 24x18x18)

Thank you for helping support families in our community!

Contact Karla for questions at 612-439-9790 or krodriguez@clues.org

CLUES is looking for volunteers to help deliver food boxes to community members in the South West area through their food program.

Details:

• Volunteers will arrive at Door W5 in the West Building at Riverland Community College (next to Apple Lane Childcare Center)

• You will be provided with a delivery route

• Routes may change depending on volunteer availability

• Please clear space in your vehicle for at least 5-8 large boxes (approx. 24x18x18)

Thank you for helping support families in our community!

Contact Karla for questions at 612-439-9790 or krodriguez@clues.org

CLUES is looking for volunteers to help pack food boxes for community members through their food program.

Details:

• Volunteers will help assemble and pack food boxes for distribution

• This is a great hands on way to support families in need

• All supplies and instructions will be provided Thank you for helping make a direct impact in our community

Contact Karla for questions at 612-439-9790 or krodriguez@clues.org

*Please note that this volunteer opportunity does not compensate you for your tutoring services*

Our current tutors are supporting students on a weekly schedule. Hours are flexible, and current tutoring locations are at Austin Public Schools, the YMCA, or the Austin Public Library. 

Once you have registered to be a volunteer Aspire Tutoring tutor and you are not on our current tutor list, we will email you a tutor application/questionnaire for more information OR you can click the link to complete the application here https://airtable.com/app3CzHIhvZQWIhXa/pagqPzESUOSUWxOTL/form

For more information, please call Austin Aspires at 507-437-0920.

United Way’s Backpack Program provides weekend food for children in need. This Volunteer opportunity helps load and unload food totes containing easy-to-prepare meals and snacks for delivery to local schools.

Volunteer loading is open to all community members, including adults, students, and families, who are interested in helping with the Backpack Program.

** Loading & unloading takes place outdoors — please be sure to dress for the weather and wear appropriate outerwear. **

Tasks: Tote loading & unloading, lifting, bending, moving up and down stairs. 

Location: Austin Aspires Building, 318 North Main Street, Austin, MN 55912.

For questions, please contact Velerie at velerie@uwmower.org

The United Way's Backpack Program provides weekend food for children in need. Volunteers will pack child-friendly, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks into bags for discreet distribution.

This volunteer opportunity is open to all community members, including adults, students, and families, who are interested in helping with the Backpack Program.

Tasks: Food bag assembly, lifting, bending, and ensuring accuracy in packing.

Location: Austin Aspires Building, 318 North Main Street, Austin, MN 55912. 

For questions or to schedule a private packing date for a large group, please contact Velerie at velerie@uwmower.org

Help deliver food totes to local Austin schools so students can have food for the weekend. This is for delivering totes, not packing food.

You have three shift options to choose from: 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM

What to Expect:

Requirements:

Contact Velerie at 507-437-2313 or Velerie@uwmower.org

This a unique volunteer experience to gain experience and be a part of the Children's Dental Health Services clinical care team. The Clinical Support volunteer works closely with a Dental Hygienist to help organize the clinical care area before and after the family visit. You will help bring out designated supplies for each visit (these may include tooth brushes and other dental supplies). Volunteers will help interview children on their oral health habits and knowledge. This person will work closely with CDHS staff and the dental hygienist and support the activities of the clinic.

We are in need of individuals to help serve and clean up after our dinner meal. You will work with our Kitchen Coordinator throughout the evening.

Details: Serving consists of asking our participants their food selections then placing a serving on their tray. After serving is completed, you will be asked to help wipe down tables, chairs, kitchen counters, serve tables, wash dishes, put dishes away, possibly sweep the floor.

Requirements: Must wear close-toed shoes. Long hair must be pulled back and up into a ponytail. Must be able to stand entire shift. Client confidentiality is a must.

Arrival: When reporting to the Salvation Army, please come to the back door (This is on the North side of our building) Volunteer entry sign is posted on door - There are 3 steps leading up to the back door of our building - knock on the door and someone will let you in to the kitchen.

Volunteer drivers are needed to provide transportation for clients to medical appointments or errands using their personal vehicle. Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement at the current IRS business rate and can choose their available days and times.

Every day people are forced from their homes due to disasters. Single- and multi-family fires account for 90% of disaster responses. YOU can help us respond to disasters in your community. YOU can be there for the family in need. As a member of the Disaster Action Team you respond to emergencies, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

To learn more Click Here.

Questions or assistance email: MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org

Help coordinate disaster response efforts from the comfort of your home!

The Duty Officer plays a critical role in ensuring timely and effective disaster response. As a virtual volunteer, you’ll be the first point of contact for disaster notifications and will help dispatch teams to assist those in need.

What You'll Do:

What You’ll Need:

100% Virtual | Flexible Shifts | Make a Real Impact

If you're organized, calm under pressure, and want to make a difference from wherever you are, we’d love to have you on the team!

Click Here to learn more and sign up!

Questions or need assistance email: MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org

Volunteer would call senior citizens on Thursdays from 8am-9am to check on their well-being and safety. You can do this from your own home. The recipients of the calls love to talk about the weather and any upcoming events. If you would like more information, please call Melissa at 507-433-8376. 

Volunteer advocates allow CVRC to provide 24-hour (evenings, weekends, and holidays) assistance to victims of crime by answering our crisis line via a cell phone that we provide to you.

Volunteers will help provide support, information, referrals, and assistance to victims of many different types of crime. When on-going support is needed, our volunteers help provide a warm hand off to our in-office advocates, that will continue to provide support. With use of the cell phone provided, calls are answered in the comfort of your own home. During your volunteer time, a staff member is always available to answer your questions.

We will provide you with the tools and skills needed to prepare you for this opportunity. First, we will have you come to our office to shadow us to better understand the work we do. Then you will complete the online training and , some in-office training with us.

Please contact our office to request a volunteer application, meet with the volunteer coordinator to review requirements for volunteering, shadow in office, and complete the online and in-person training.

We are flexible in working with you so that you can volunteer when it works best for your schedule. 

We need volunteers for Bingo at Lansing Corners. We need volunteers to call bingo, sell bingo packets, meat boards & pull tab style racing. Selected volunteers must be 18 or over, and able to move around freely in a bar environment. Must be trustworthy and reliable. Each volunteer will get a free standard meal. Plan on about 2.5 hours on Wednesday evenings. Bingo is such a fun activity and we would love to have people who love to be around a fun environment to help us out. Volunteers are asked to contact the Mower Council for more information. 507-433-9609 or email us at mowercouncilhandicap@hotmail.com . 

United Way is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as Bus Aides for the Rainbow Route Preschool Bus. As a Bus Aide, you will help supervise and engage with preschool children during their ride to and from school. This is a fun and meaningful way to support young children while ensuring their safety on the bus.

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This role focuses on working with our youngest 4-H members, in grades K-2, providing hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity and skill-building. Responsibilities include: 

View the full role description here. Note: To be in this role, you must complete the Minnesota 4-H Volunteer Application process, which includes an application, a background check, and a Safety of Minors Orientation

If interested, contact Adam Stevermer, Mower County 4-H Extension Educator, at stev0421@umn.edu or 507-438-2394. 

Hospice volunteers serve as supportive companions and patient advocates.  Hospice volunteers can assist with a few light household tasks, read to a patient, play a game, write letters, converse, facilitate legacy/memory making activities, listen, provide vigil, respite or other meaningful interactions.  Hospice volunteers are also needed to assist with clerical tasks in the office and providing grief support for the surviving families and community.  All Mayo Clinic Hospice Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older and are provided with a robust and comprehensive training to help you feel confident in your abilities to offer supportive presence to hospice patients and bereaved. If you'd like to apply, please visit https://volunteer.mayoclinic.org/. For more information about the rewarding opportunities that await you, please contact Mayo Clinic Hospice at 507-284-4002.

Hospice pet therapy volunteers are teams of an adult and a certified therapy animal who are sensitive to the needs of hospice patients and families. Hospice volunteers visit with patients, converse, facilitate legacy/memory making activities, listen, provide vigil or other meaningful interactions. All Mayo Clinic Hospice Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older and are provided with a robust and comprehensive training to help you feel confident in your abilities to offer supportive presence to hospice patients and bereaved. If you'd like to apply, please visit https://volunteer.mayoclinic.org/.  For more information about the rewarding opportunities that await you, please contact Mayo Clinic Hospice at 507-284-4002.

Purpose of Link Crew

Link Crew is a program designed to empower Juniors and Seniors as role models for new students and Freshmen.  Link Crew is an important part of helping Freshmen transition to the high school and provides an opportunity for upperclassmen to develop their leadership skills. Through Link Crew, most students earn 17 hours of community service, but through special opportunities, some students earn more.

Mandatory Activities

The Hormel Historic Home is proud to share the history and architecture of the treasured home of George and Lillian Hormel.  Our tour guides lead guests in groups on tours through the rooms telling stories of the family and pointing out the unique architectural features.  A script is provided as well as family history to help guides become familiar and comfortable with the tour.