Volunteer opportunities
AMERICAN RED CROSS Tom Bickford 821-3598
Office Assistant -Assist with phones; office appointments; greeting customers; mailings, etc. Monday - Friday. Flexible day/hours.
BRAINERD LAKES AREA EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION - Tammy 218-454-5445 tammyfilippi@charter.net
Cooking with kids initiative facilitators - Assist and facilitate a small group of young children (ages 3-5) in making a snack/meal. Training and hours are flexible.
BRAINERD LAKES CHAMBER of COMMERCE Miranda Anderson at 822-7110 or manderson@explorebrainerdlakes.com.
Membership Services Volunteer -The downtown Brainerd office is seeking a volunteer who can devote between 4-6 hours a week. Must have basic computer knowledge. A portion of these duties could be completed at the volunteer's home if desired.
BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY 829-5574
Senior Outreach Program -- Help the library by assisting in the delivery of materials (Large print books, audio books/player, and videos) to homebound seniors. You determine the days/times that will fit into your schedule. Contact Jane at 218-829-5574.
Library Aide -- Shelve books and other library materials. 2 hrs per day or week
Board member -- Friends of the Brainerd Public Library, an organization that supports and promotes Brainerd Public Library, is looking for individuals to serve on the Friends of the Library Board of Directors. Activities include the used book sale, author visits, and programming at the library. For more information call Friends President Dawn Stattine at (218) 829-4092 or Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Delahunt at (218)963-2699.
BREATH OF LIFE Bob Schricker 822-3296
Program Assistant - Assist with crafts, music, storytelling, reading, making cookies, clean-up, serving "goodies" and beverages. Answer the phone; assist elderly participants with coats and hats, walkers, canes and wheelchairs. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hours and days are flexible.
Driver -- Need volunteer drivers to pick-up/deliver clients to and from the program. No special license is needed and van is provided.
CENTRAL MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON AGING Brenda Wuebkers 1-800-333-2433 Brenda.Wuebkers@cmcoa.org
Information Advocate for Seniors - Volunteers are needed to provide advocacy on behalf of older adults and disabled persons through the Senior LinkAge Line by assisting Medicare Beneficiaries with Medicare counseling, medical billing errors, health care directives, prescription drug assistance, etc. Training is provided.
COMMON GOODS STORE/BRIDGES OF HOPE Natasha Leyk 824-0923 vista@bridgesofhopemn.org
Processing Room Assistant - Process donations, pick-up donations, restock sales floor, and other support to Common Goods staff. Monday - Saturday, anytime between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Flexible days and hours.
CONFIDENCE LEARNING CENTER Mary Harder 828-2344 ext 209, mary@campconfidence.com
Confidence Outdoor Aution Helper - Give of your heart - Run, Walk, Carry, Haul, Shop, Buy! September 17th 9-5:00PM (Set-up) September 18th 9-5:00PM Auction day
Program Assistant - Show our campers how much you care by assisting them with crafts, astronomy, fishing, climbing, holding or petting a live animal, singing around bonfire, playing guitar etc. Don't be afraid, we will make you feel right at home. Days 8:30-12:00PM, 12-5:00PM, evening 6:30-8:30PM Monday-Friday
CRISIS LINE & REFERRAL SERVICE Mary 828-4515, mary.crisisline@brainerd.net
Line Volunteer -To listen, ask questions and guide callers to local resources and empower them to call. Sometimes to be a listening ear. Two shifts per month. Shifts are: 8 a.m.-noon, noon -5 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.
CROSSLAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Jo Bierman 218-692-2825 jmbCLAHS@g.mail.com
Buildings & Grounds Assistants - Urgent need for volunteers to help the Building & Grounds Committee in general repair and maintenance of the museums 8 historic buildings and the museum grounds. April to mid-Oct. Hours: Flexible.
Weekend Volunteers - Needed Saturdays and/or Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. from May 29th until Sept 5th. Assist with showing visitors around the museum. Orientation provided by experienced volunteers.
Museum Spring Clean-up Helpers Groups or individuals - Help get the Crosslake Historical Log Museum ready for the summer season by helping clean and put the 8+ buildings back in order and tidying the grounds. Bring, blowers, cleaning rags, etc. (if you can) or just bring yourself and lots of energy and enthusiasm. Friday, May 7th 9:00 a.m. until finished.
CWC 4-H AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Mentors/Tutors - Join the 4-H after school program starting on Monday, January 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School. Help students with homework and involve them in civic activities.
CWC WING COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES Colleen 218-824-1287
Volunteer Drivers in the Crosby/Ironton Area - We are seeking volunteers in the Crosby/Ironton/Deerwood area to help people in those areas with transportation to/from medical appointments. Mileage reimbursement is provided and YOU choose which rides you would like to do.
CWC WING COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES Renee 218-824-1206
Office Assistant - Help with filing, copying and assembling packets. 4 hours per week. Schedule your own days and hours.
CROW WING COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 218-829-3268
Museum Greeter - Help out once a week or more in our museum. Flexible hours, shifts are 2 hours each or longer if you want. Depending on your interests, some options are: museum greeter, gift shop sales, answer phone, special projects, office help, and/or help at the County Fair in one of our buildings.
CUYUNA REGIONAL CARE CENTER Ali Engler 218-546-2302
Music - Perform live music for residents. One time monthly.
Card Player - Play cards with residents. Flexible to your schedule.
Shopper - Run errands for residents. One day a week.
Companion - Be a companion to a resident on outings with staff.
Craft person - Assist residents with crafts.
DORCAS Cathy Terhark 829-5065 or 828-2811
Thrift store associate - Help with unloading donations, cleaning, hanging, pricing and sorting. Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
DIAMOND WILLOW Tom Chesley 218-829-8652
Music - Piano/Organist - Perform live music for residents during a non-denominational worship service. Sunday afternoon 3:15 - 3:45PM
FAITH IN ACTION FOR CASS COUNTY 1-866-675-5432 or e-mail to cassfia@uslink.net.
"Neighbors helping Neighbors" - Compassionate volunteers are needed to assist seniors and adults with disabilities in Cass County to maintain their independence at home. Volunteers are needed to provide rides to medical appointments, errands, assistance with grocery shopping, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, minor home repair, building wheelchair ramps, household tasks, caregiver respite and support, as well as other types of friendly assistance. Volunteers are especially needed in the southern part of Cass County.
FOSTER GRANDPARENT/SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM Marcia Ferris 218-839-6650 Marcia.Ferris@lssmn.org
FGP- 1:1 attention to children in schools, Headstart, shelters, pre-schools. Age 55+, Tax-free stipend, meals, mileage and volunteer liability insurance provided. M-F, 15 hours per week.
SCP - Retirees helping at-risk seniors continue living independently. Age 55+, Tax-free stipend, meals, mileage and volunteer liability insurance provided. M-F, 15 hours per week.
GARRISON CAREGIVERS Marge Cekalla 218-678-3557,
Volunteer Coordinator needed - Coordinate volunteers from your home while at the same time helping to assure that volunteers are properly utilized.
GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA & WISCONSIN LAKES AND PINES Monica Husen 828-3515, mhusen@gslakesandpines.org
Leaders and Co-Leaders needed - To find out more call Monica Husen at Girl Scouts.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPICE PROGRAM Kris Kayser 218-851-1137
Hospice Volunteer - Provide in-home services to the terminally ill patient and their family, through listening, one to one visiting, reading and support. Days/hours to fit your schedule.
Office Assistants - Help with secretarial work in the Hospice office in Nisswa. Various days and hours.
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BETHANY Tina Dunlap 825-2504 tdunlap@good-sam.com
Bingo Volunteers - Mondays and Fridays at 2 p.m.
Gifts'n Goodies Volunteers - (Coffee Shop/Gift Shop) - Morning or afternoons
Dining Host/Hostesses - Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Devotions Accompanists - Substitutes
Hospitality Cart Host/Hostesses - Mornings or afternoons
Manicure/Nail Care Volunteers -
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SAMARITAN HOUSES Rita 218-855-6638 or 218-831-5606
Companion - Looking for caring volunteers to accompany residents to doctor appointments.
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WOODLAND Kris Matich 855-6618
Escort - Assist resident to dining room everyday. 7:15 a.m.-7:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-noon, and/or 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Bingo Assistant - Assist residents in finding, covering, and calling off Bingo. Fridays, 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Visitor -- Visit with residents on a one-on-one basis.
HALLETT COTTAGES ARBOR Sue Heglund 218-545-8534 sheglund@cuyunamed.org
Various Opportunities -- One-on-one visits, piano playing, sing-a-longs, reading to residents, craft projects, assisting residents on outings, musical performances, and table games. Opportunities for individuals and/or families, anytime of the day or evening. Organizations to sponsor monthly birthday parties.
HARMONY HOUSE OF BRAINERD Shelley or Sondra 828-4142
Friendly Visitor -Come to visit and be a friend to some of our residents.
Nail Care - Assist with "Fancy Fingers" (nail care). We provide all of the supplies. Time/day convenient to your schedule.
Gift of Music- Come to play the piano or whatever instrument you play!
Bible Study Group-Lead a group of residents in reading scriptures.
Talent - Whatever your talent is we would love to have you come and share it.
HEARTWOOD SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Sue Heglund 218-545-8534 sheglund@cuyunamed.org
Shuttle Drivers - We are in need of drivers for our in town Campus shuttle. Positions are available on Mon 12-4:00, Wed 9-2:00, Thu 7-12:00. You pick the best time for your schedule. Shuttle drivers will attend a 3 hour orientation class.
JUNIOR ACHIVEMENT Jessica Gangl 218-825-2308 Jgangl@jaum.org
Unlock a Lifetime of Potential In Just a Few Hours - K-4 in-classroom volunteers needed 1-hour a week for five weeks.
KINSHIP PARTNERS Brainerd 218-829-4606, Pequot (218)454-8016, Cuyuna 218-454-8014 or toll free 877-730-5437 mail@kinshippartners.org
Activity Assistant - Assist Kinship Partner kids with activities, such as art projects or making a snack, at one of the various stations.
Mentor - Spend 2-3 hours each week with a child doing everyday activities in your home or at community events. After school or weekends.
LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Kevin or Laurie 828-8517 laurie.ziebell@lakesareahabitat.org
Family Support Partners needed -Walk and work with a family as they learn how to become a responsible owner.
Retail/ReStore Staff - Help staff the following positions: cashier, sales clerk, and/or stock management. Stock management requires some lifting ability. Training provided for all positions. ReStore hours are Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.- 5p.m.and Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon. 3-6 hour shifts are available.
LAKES AREA RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT Stephanie Haider (612) 327-3162 stephhaider@aol.com
Facilitator -- Volunteers sought for justice project. Lakes Area Restorative Justice, a community directed, operated and supported nonprofit organization in Crow Wing County, is seeking volunteers to make a difference in a teenager_s life and to improve the community.
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER DeAnn Barry or Paula 218-829-9345
Front Desk Greeter - Volunteer at the front desk of the Senior Center for hour hours; 8 am to noon or noon to 4 pm. Duties include answering phones, greeting people and more.
Gift Shop Clerk - Display marketing and selling of hand crafted items to customs.
Donut Production Crew - Various volunteer jobs from frosting, running donut machines to boxing. Early Thursday mornings, but a great group to volunteer with! If you are interested in these or other volunteer opportunities, give us a call.
LSS SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Lucy Hanninen 824-6026
Kitchen help - Families or individuals of any age needed to help in the kitchen with the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center's Senior Citizen Meal Program.
Meals on Wheels Drivers - Deliver meals to shut-ins. These seniors need your smile and a hot meal. Drivers are needed for Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.
LSS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Adam Marcotte (218) 824-3770
Bicycle Recycling Program - The Bicycle Recycling Program is working with a number of local agencies to collect and recycle bicycles to the community. We hope to recruit between 8 - 10 adults who are mechanically inclined to work with 8-10 youth on these days. Our goal is to recycle 10-15 bicycles per repair day. We will supply the tools, bikes, youth, supplies, and parts. We also plan to provide lunch (probably pizza and pop). The hours of the repair days will be from 10:00-2:00.
MINNESOTAHELP NETWORK Sharon Notch (218)317-1010 or 1-866-333-2466 or sharonn@semcil.org .
Volunteers needed for the Minnesotahelp Network at the Brainerd Public Library Access Site, held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Assist consumers in accessing local resources, available benefits and information for persons with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, and veterans.
MOUNTED EAGLES Shirley Adolphson 320-692-4819, Toni Wasilensky 218-825-4944 or Toll Free at 888-828-9920
e-mail: info@mountedeagles.org website: www.mountedeagles.org
We need Individuals who are interested in volunteering to help teach therapeutic horsemanship and equine assisted activities to persons of all ages who face physical, mental, social and/or emotional challenges. Must be 14years or older. We train our volunteers so no horse experience is necessary. Program site is Spirit Horse Center, located 5 miles S of Brainerd on corner of 371 and 50th Ave. We operate every week on Tuesdays all day and Thursday evenings.
NORTHLAND ARBORETUM Peg Serani 829-8770
Information Desk and Outdoor Positions - Choose from any of these volunteer opportunities - instructors, trail maintenance, tree trimming, carpentry, front desk, sign making or security.
OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN for OLDER MINNESOTANS Jane Brink, 825-2005 jane.m.brink@state.mn.us
Advocate -Your task will be to help promote the well being and quality of life for residents in long-term care facilities through weekly visits. Dates and times are VERY flexible and complete training, mileage reimbursement, and support is top notch.
PEQUOT LAKES LIBRARY Nancy or Donna (218)568-6181 nkadams@uslink.net
Delivery person - The library is looking to expand our "Bring Me a Book Program." The volunteer would check out book bags and deliver them to working parents at a local workplace. Twice a month, approximately 2 _ hours.
Library Aide - Greet patrons, check books in & out, shelve books, basic computer knowledge. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
RESPITE & CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM Verna Toenyan 800-488-4146
Respite Care Volunteer - To stay with someone age sixty or older with a chronic health condition, providing visitation and safety, while the family caregiver takes a break and gets out of the home. Flxible days and hours.
RSVP VOLUNTEER SERVICES Mike Koecheler 218-824-1345 www.rsvpvolunteerservices.org
Visionaries - I am in need of volunteers to fill open positions with our non-profit partnership agencies. Whether you want to use your brain, back, or heart we have an opportunity for YOU! If you have any questions, or you are interested in other volunteer opportunities, please give us a call our check out our web-site. We specialize in matching the skills and talents of volunteers like you with needs in our community.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 181 Susan Rogers 454-6929, susan.rogers@ids181.org
Listen to or Read to students - Discover the fun of going back to school and helping kids with reading. 8:30 - 2:30 Mon - Fri. days, times number of hours are very flexible, one-on-one or in small groups.
Math - Using games or flash cards (instruction given) help students add, subtract, divide and multiply.
English - Help with spelling, printing and writing skills.
Classroom helper - Assist the teacher with whatever needs there are - cutting, sorting, working with kids, etc
Classroom grandparent - Many kids do not have their grandparents close by.
Times before TV - If you enjoy a craft or hobby that you did/do instead of watching TV ( butter making, quilting, stamp collection, etc) you are invited to share your skill with fifth graders at Forestview Middle School one time during the year
SPECIAL OLYMPICS - BRAINERD AREA LAKERS Doug Bolton 963-7332 debolton@charter.net
Coach - Coach adult athletes in Basketball, Aquatics, Bowling, or Track and Field. Sports seasons last eight weeks, with practices lasting 1 1/2 hours once per week. Training is provided by Special Olympics Minnesota staff. You must be at least 18 to coach.
Local Sports Management Team Member - Provide general management direction and administrative support to ensure the delivery of quality Special Olympics sports training programs and athlete competition events that are available to all eligible individuals in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Meet once per month. Specific sports knowledge not required.
ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER Deb 828-7610 deb.anderson@brainerdlakeshealth.org
Heart Center Host/Hostess - M-F 7:30 - 11:30 and 11:30 - 3:30 Helping people get to their destination, light office work and making conversation with patients.
Cancer Center Host/Hostess M-F 8:00 12:00 and 12:00 - 4:00 Desk work, answering phones, transporting patients where they need to go and discharging.
Companion Walker M,T, Th F for one hour. This individual walks with patients who need to take a walk and engage in conversation.
Endo Volunteer - Receptionist for the Endoscopy Department. 4 hours once a week.
Radiation Therapy Greeter -- Hours are noon - 3 p.m., any day Monday - Friday. Greet patients and visitors to Radiation Therapy. Offering coffee and transporting patients via wheelchair.
TRIAD / S.A.L.T. - Tina Elder / Becky Koecheler 829-4749
Core Management Team Member - TRIAD/S.A.L.T. is collaboration between law enforcement and adults 55 plus in the community who work together on a joint approach to crime issues that effect seniors. Provide general management/leadership direction and administrative support to ensure the delivery of quality programs to individuals in Crow Wing County.
UNITED WAY OF CROW WING & SOUTHERN CASS COUNTIES Sarah (218)454-0228 www.unitedwaynow.org
Associate -- We are looking for motivated youth and adults interested in marketing, planning special events, fundraising, etc.
WILD & FREE Dr. Deb Eskedahl 320-692-4180
Animal Transporter - Pick up injured or orphaned animals throughout Northern Minnesota and return to Garrison Animal Hospital. Days and hours variable.
Fund Raiser - Help with various fundraising events throughout the year. Days and hours variable.
WOMEN'S CENTER OF MID MN Julie Guth 828-1216 mmwomctr@brainerd.net
Fundraiser - Join one of fun, dynamic teams planning annual or one-time fundraising events. .Experience not necessary, but enthusiasm and organizational skills are a must. We also have openings for experienced grant writers.
Children's Mentor - If you like making kids smile, this is for you. Take your choice of playing games, reading, or doing crafts with resident children, toddler through teen. One to four hours weekly or bi-weekly.
Receptionist - Greet residents and visitors at our women's shelter, answer our multi-line phone and take messages. 2-4 hours per week. Choose your weekday and time between 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
YOUTH AS RESOURCES (YAR). Sarah (218)454-0228
Advocate - Recruiting adults and youth interested in philanthropy, funding community service projects and empowering you.
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Mike Koecheler at:
RSVP Volunteer Services
204 Laurel Street, Suite #11
Brainerd, MN 56401
824-1345 (Office)
824-1346 (Fax)
rsvp@co.crow-wing.mn.us