HandsOn Twin Cities

06/05/2026

Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Pride Festival in Loring Park, supporting everything from entertainment stages and info booths to parade support, water stations, vendor load-in, and more. Volunteer opportunities run from Monday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 30. Whether you can give a few hours or several shifts, your time helps create a welcoming and joyful experience for the community!

Volunteer Opportunities WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE VOLUNTEER TENT! Are you looking to give back to the community you love? Do you have a few hours to spare? Every year it takes hundreds of volunteers to make Pride happen all year round and we are looking for them. From helping with setting up to lining up...

05/27/2026

Earlier this month, we held our first 2026 Connected for Change event, Connected for Change: Finance, HR & Strategy Day. 30 pro bono volunteers came to share their expertise with 8 nonprofits working to strengthen their impact and operations. Together, volunteers and nonprofits collaborated on projects like financial modeling and forecasting, succession planning, inventory management systems, and communication and culture strategy. Thank you to the volunteers who generously shared their skills and expertise, and to Art, Heart & Hoofbeats, Avivo, Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley, Bricks to Bread, Family Media Network, FamilyWise, Living at Home Network, and WithAll for their partnership throughout the process.

We’re also grateful to our sponsors, Allianz, Ameriprise, Best Buy, and Thrivent, for helping make this day of volunteerism and community impact possible.

05/20/2026

Help bridge the summer grocery gap in our community by hosting a food drive for Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP). Between May and August, donations to the IOCP food shelf drop significantly, making community support especially important during the summer months. Gather coworkers, friends, neighbors, or family members to host a food drive and collect needed food shelf items and help ensure local families in need continue to have access to essentials. https://handsontwincities.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1260917

05/19/2026

Help create more inclusive and accessible literacy experiences with Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute’s Leaders Are Readers program. They are seeking ASL volunteers to support children, families, and community members during monthly reading events through communication support, participant engagement, and accessible learning activities.

This is an opportunity to support youth literacy, inclusion, and community connection while helping ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants feel welcomed and supported. https://handsontwincities.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1261849

05/15/2026

Help create a joyful and welcoming experience for families at People Serving People’s Family Fun Event on May 27. Volunteers are needed to support activities like arts and crafts, face painting, games, and more for families enrolled in their early education programs. From setup to activity support and cleanup, volunteers play an important role in making this celebration possible for up to 100 families. https://handsontwincities.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1256087

05/13/2026

Celebrate culture, community, and connection at People Serving People’s American Indian Heritage Day on May 21. Volunteers are needed to help support family activities, event stations, and create a welcoming experience for families staying at People Serving People and Saint Anne’s Place, and families who enrolled in the Early Learning Center. This celebration honors one of the communities most represented within the shelter and brings families together through food, activities, entertainment, and joy. Volunteer shifts are available. https://handsontwincities.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1256083

05/07/2026

Thank you to the Treasure Island team, volunteers, families, and community partners for their meaningful Week of Impact during National Volunteer Week. In partnership with HandsOn Twin Cities, volunteers packed snack packs for Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, assembled pet dental kits and handmade toys for River Bluff Humane Society, created school supply kits and encouragement cards for surrounding school districts, helped care for wildlife spaces at Carpenter Nature Center on Earth Day, contributed to affordable housing efforts with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity, and supported Hastings Family Service in serving their community by prepping for their summer meal distribution program, sorting donated clothes, and repacking bulk produce.

From supporting youth and families to caring for animals and community spaces, this week showed the power of people coming together to strengthen communities. Thank you to every volunteer and partner who made it possible.

04/21/2026

Thank you to HB Fuller volunteers for showing up in big ways last week for their Make a Difference Day. Across the Twin Cities, over 130 volunteers supported four local nonprofits through hands-on volunteer projects that made a meaningful impact in the community. Volunteers assembled rocket mounts and completed “salt sorting” for Starbase Minnesota, Inc. - St. Paul, organized materials at Leonardo's Basement, cleaned up indoor and outdoor spaces at The Salvation Army's Booth Brown House - Youth Housing Services, and planted and sorted seeds and seedlings with Appetite For Change to support access to fresh food. We are grateful for the energy and teamwork that went into each project and the impact it will have across our community.

04/15/2026

Do you want to bring people together to serve the community? HandsOn Twin Cities is hiring a Corporate Project Planner, who will design and lead hands-on volunteer projects that connect companies with nonprofits. From kit assembly to large-scale service events, your work will directly support community needs and create meaningful volunteer experiences. Learn more and apply:

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Position Title: Corporate Project Planner (full-time, salaried)Reports to: Director of Corporate ProjectsLocation: Hybrid workplace with an average of 2-3 days in the office per week. HandsOn Twin Cities is located in Saint Paul, MN.Who We AreAs a 107-year-old volunteer center, Hands...

04/14/2026

There are thousands of opportunities to take action during Global Volunteer Month! Explore a variety of options to uncover an opportunity that aligns with your passions, talents, and availability. From environmental opportunities in celebration of Earth Day to supporting youth and seniors, choose how you can make an impact!

Volunteer Environmental Opportunities to Celebrate Earth Day Food Insecurity/Access Support Youth Support Seniors Pro Bono Opportunities Team Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Virtually/From Home Family-Friendly Opportunities