UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
FULL - State Fair Parking Attendant
If you enjoy directing traffic, taking people’s money, and telling people to park wherever you want them to, perhaps you should consider this volunteer opportunity. Booth Brown House, a shelter for youth, turns its yard into a parking lot during the Minnesota State Fair and needs your help in order to raise needed funds. 3 people are needed for each shift. Volunteers should be able to stand and walk around the parking lot to direct cars.
Dates: August 26 – September 6
Times: 8 a.m. – Noon, Noon – 4 p.m., 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Booth Brown House, St. Paul
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FULL - Tailgate Party Server
You can help Salvation Army supporters enjoy a Twins tailgating party at The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center by helping to serve food, run carnival games, set up and take down event stations. The party is part of The Salvation Army and Minnesota Twins “Home Game to End Homelessness” fundraiser and will feature free barbecue and beverages, a live DJ, carnival games, Twins tattoos, a silent auction, and a live broadcast of the Twins game on Harbor Light’s big screen. Up to 20 volunteers are needed, and children can volunteer if supervised by an adult.
Date: Thursday, September 2
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. (volunteers can stay later to watch the game on the big screen)
Location: The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, Minneapolis (free parking will be at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center with shuttles to Harbor Light)
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Carnival Game Safety Supervisor
The Salvation Army in Maplewood will be hosting a community carnival for the neighborhood with lots of entertainment options for kids. Step right up for your chance to supervise inflatable stations such as bouncy castles, obstacles, slides, and more. At least 8 volunteers are needed for each shift, and the minimum age is 13 years old. All volunteers are welcome to enjoy the free food and games before or after their shift.
Date: Saturday, September 11
Times: 1 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 – 6 p.m.
Location: Salvation Army Lakewood Worship and Service Center, Maplewood
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Coats for Kids
Imagine you’re 12-years-old and without a coat. And it’s winter. Can you see yourself shivering in the cold? Imagine that your family visits a Salvation Army Coat Boutique and is assisted by a friendly volunteer who hands your parent a warm coat, just your size. Now imagine being the volunteer who collected, sorted, and helped distribute that coat. Can you see the delight and hope that giving that coat brings? Each year, thousands of children residing in the metro area – from infants to 18 year-olds – receive a warm coat for the winter through Coats for Kids. And you can be the one to help put the coat in their hands and a smile on their face.
Coat Sorter
Help sort coats by size and gender. You may need to help unload coats off of the truck or van. All coats must be counted after sorting, and then boxed up. Some lifting is involved and you will be on your feet most of the time. Up to 6 volunteers are needed per shift. Volunteers should be at least 14 years old.
Dates: October 7 & 15
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 2445 Prior Ave, Roseville
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Coat Boutique Set-Up Volunteer
Help set-up Coat Boutiques at distribution sites. Unload and hang coats on the racks. 2 - 7 people are needed at each site, depending on the location.
Date: Wednesday, October 27
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Coat Boutique Distribution Volunteer
Volunteers will escort and assist parents in selecting coats for their children. 5 - 17 volunteers per shift (depends on location). Volunteers taking the last shift of the day will also assist with tearing down the coat boutique (dismantling racks, packing up hangers, etc). Minimum age is 16.
Date: Thursday, October 28
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 12:45 p.m. - 5 p.m., 4:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Below are the locations for the coat boutique. Some sites do not have a shift for set-up or a 3rd shift for distribution. Click on the location below to learn more about each shift and to register online.
St. Paul Citadel Worship and Service Center
401 W. 7th St., Saint Paul
St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center
1019 Payne Ave., Saint Paul
Lakewood Worship and Service Center
2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood
Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center
1604 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
Minneapolis Parkview Worship and Service Center
2024 Lyndale Ave. N, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center
2727 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis
Noble Worship and Service Center
10011 Noble Pkwy, Brooklyn Park
Harvest Worship and Service Center
10347 Ibis St. NW, Coon Rapids
