Find Service Opportunities

You can pledge volunteer hours with any 501(c)3 nonprofit organization—including one with which you already volunteer.

Things to consider:

• You can volunteer with familiar organizations—or seek new volunteer opportunities
• If you’re currently a volunteer, your hours can be counted in this drive
• Service must be done outside of regular workday or classroom hours
• Participation is completely voluntary
• Partake in activities that are remote or practice CDC recommended safety practices related to COVID-19 (i.e.: social distancing, mask wearing, etc.)

If you're seeking volunteer opportunities, please visit the following websites:

Crookston

• UMC Resource Page: Volunteer Opportunities in Crookston
  Provides a list of local organizations that may be in need of volunteer assistance.
• Red River Valley Retired Senior Volunteer Program
  The Retired and Senior Volunteer program of the Red River Valley connects adults age 55 and over with service opporunities in their communiteis that match their skills.

Duluth

• UMD KirbyLead Volunteer Opportunities
  Offers a list of volunteer opportunties in the Twin Ports area. 
• Head of the Lakes United Way Volunteer Center
  Local organizations with volunteer needs updated regularly.

Morris

• UMM Center for Community Partnerships
  The Office of Community Engagement seeks to engage members of the broader community and the University of Minnesota, Morris students, faculty, and staff in reciprocal, meaningful course-based and co-curricular partnerships. 

Rochester

• UMR's Community Engagement Resource Page
  UMR's community engagement resource pages lists opportunities in the Rochester area and beyond. In addition, the page lists additional resources to assist in finding community service opportunities. 
• United Way of Olmsted County
  The United Way of Olmstead County provides a number of ways to get involved in the Rochester community.

Twin Cities

Faculty, Retirees, Staff and Students

• HandsOn Twin Cities
  HandsOn Twin Cities is a nonprofit organization committed to facilitating meaningful volunteerism, education and leadership development in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• University Retirees Volunteer Center
  The University Retirees Volunteer Center acts as a referral service for volunteers of all ages—with or without a University of Minnesota connection—who seek a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience with University colleges and departments, as well as with many Twin Cities' agencies.
• VolunteerMatch
  VolunteerMatch strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect.

Students

• Center for Community Engaged Learning
  The University of Minnesota Community Service-Learning Center offers advising to students and student groups who want to volunteer at organizations outside the University.
• Community Engagement Scholars Program
  The Community Engagement Scholars Program supports the University of Minnesota's mission of public engagement and outreach by fostering connections between the University, its students, and their community.