SOCIAL SERVICES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Food Shelf Helper
Prepare well-balanced food bags and distribute the bags to families waiting for their orders. Help unload donations and stock shelves. Keep food pantry clean and remove expired products. Be able to lift at least 30 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Dates: Year round, Monday – Friday
Time: 3 hours or more between 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Locations: St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville
Meal Service Assistant
Assist in preparing, serving and cleanup of meals at our Harbor Light Center, The Salvation Army's homeless shelter in downtown Minneapolis. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served everyday, year round. Individuals or groups of 5 - 6 volunteers are welcome.
Qualities desired: Feel compassion for others; sensitive to issues of homelessness and aware of diverse cultural backgrounds and differences; must be 16 or older; if under the age of 18, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Dates: Year round, Sunday – Saturday
Times: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4 – 7 p.m.
Location: Harbor Light Center, Minneapolis
Caseworker
In Buffalo, The Salvation Army’s emergency services program’s purpose is to meet the immediate needs of clients in Wright and Sherburne counties. Areas of assistance include rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food, clothing, furniture, transportation and other miscellaneous emergency services. As a caseworker volunteer you will meet with families and individuals who have appointments at our emergency service office, assist with initial intake forms and provide a listening ear.
Dates: Year round, Monday - Friday
Time: Flexible, office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Typically 2 – 5 hours per week
Location: The Salvation Army Wright/Sherburne County Social Service Office, Buffalo
To apply for any of the volunteer opportunities, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.
