Group Volunteer Opportunities - Catholic Charities

Work in classrooms to assist teachers with projects and activities, decorate for events and sort donations. Northside Child Development Center, Minneapolis

Plan and organize a themed party or activity for youth that incorporates snacks, crafts and games. Northside Child Development Center, Minneapolis

Serve as an elderly companion, enabling full-time family caregivers to take a much-needed break. Caregiver Support and Senior Care Management, Twin Cities

Assist with distribution of fresh produce with your group of four on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Branch I, Minneapolis

Assist elders with various fix-up projects including lawn care, household chores, raking or snow shoveling. Caregiver Support and Senior Care Management, Twin Cities

Assist individuals in need with various fix-up projects including lawn mowing, raking, snow shoveling and various other maintenance activities. Caregiver Support and Senior Care Management, Twin Cities
Assist with various interior painting projects including walls and door frames. Volunteers are asked to provide one to two gallons of paint and painter's tape. All other supplies are provided. Exodus Residence,Minneapolis
Help with general landscaping and mulching or donate flowers to plant around the grounds. St. Joseph’s Home for Children, Minneapolis

Teach a skill, craft or recreational activity to children, based on your knowledge and interest. St. Joseph’s Home for Children, Minneapolis
Develop engaging activities for low-income male and female residents (arts and crafts, exercise or movie programs, to name a few). Exodus Residence, Minneapolis
Develop activities to engage residents who are in the late-stages of chronic alcoholism (arts and crafts, exercise or movie programs, to name a few). Glenwood Residence, Minneapolis
Assist and encourage the development of social support and recreational or hobby-type activities in this structured housing facility. Evergreen Residence , Minneapolis

Prepare and serve a meal for 200-250 individuals (food purchase appreciated). Training and assistance with meal planning is provided. Breakfast 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. or lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Branch III, Minneapolis
Prepare and serve a meal for 55 individuals (food purchase appreciated). Kitchen staff will provide assistance. Breakfast 7 a.m. – 9 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., or dinner 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Family Service Center, Maplewood
Prepare a small meal to be served at 8 p.m. for 200-250 homeless individuals. Volunteers are asked to purchase food for the meal. Secure Waiting Space, Minneapolis
Prepare and serve a meal for approximately 300 homeless and near-homeless clients (food purchase appreciated). Breakfast (weekends only) 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., lunch (daily) 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., dinner (daily) 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Dorothy Day Center, St. Paul

Assist low-income seniors with moving, packing, unpacking and sorting in the event of a move. Caregiver Support and Senior Care Management, Twin Cities

Shopping Assistant

Partner with another person to accompany an elder on shopping trips, or shop on their behalf. Caregiver Support and Senior Care Management, Twin Cities

Dress as a holiday character and visit with children during the holidays. Northside Child Development Center, Minneapolis

Special Talent Teacher

Share and teach your artistic skills or talents to a diverse group of students. Northside Child Development Center, Minneapolis

Work in pairs to assist staff in transporting children to medical and dental appointments. St. Joseph’s Home for Children, Minneapolis (position currently filled)

Catholic Charities of St. Paul & Minneapolis - 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - 612-664-8500