Our volunteers need to be background checked and VIRTUS trained. You can find more info about that HERE, or by reaching out to Environmental Safety Coordinator, Jamie Pohl at [email protected].
Check these links to find parish opportunities for involvement:
1. TreeHouse Support Outreach
2. Loaves and Fishes.
3. Mary’s Place Homeless Shelter is in need of VOLUNTEERS to help children with their homework/reading!
They are seeking compassionate volunteers willing to work with these children one-on-one to encourage their education, and make a lasting impact. Anyone 16 or older can volunteer. Contact Kathy Klement at [email protected] or 612-596-3418.
4. CAP Agency in Shakopee (food shelf, thrift store, etc).
5. Archdiocesan Missions.
6. BrainPower in a BackPack
If you are interested in helping out with a pick up and delivery to one of District 191's middle or elementary schools or with a distribution, please click the link below.
7. 191 Community Pantry / Fresh Produce
As the school year ends and summer begins, volunteers are needed to help out at with the 191 Community Pantry at Diamondhead Education Center, Door 9, Pleasant Avenue Entrance with the following:
191 Community Pantry Volunteer Sign Up Link
8. Arc Minnesota
Arc Minnesota, thrift and donation village, are happy to announce they are opening the Arc's Value Village Thrift Stores and seeking volunteers. Volunteer shifts are available daily 10am-12PM, 1-4PM, and 4-6PM. Shifts can be customized for groups to meet their needs in most cases. If you wish to volunteer, sign up HERE.
*Arc’s Value Village welcomes youth volunteers ages 8 years and older. Youth aged 8 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult at a ratio of 6 youths to 1 adult. This is for the safety of all.
9. Sleep In Heavenly Peace (SHIP) A volunteer organization that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor.