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Volunteer Opportunities

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Overnight Shelter (Rochester): Evening Check-In Help (daily 7:30pm – 10:00pm) Volunteers play an instrumental part in preparing the shelter for opening. Volunteers will assist guests with getting checked into the center and securing their belongings. Check-In volunteers may also support the guests by helping them get their laundry done or getting toiletries for a shower or just getting ready for bed. Serve dinner and complete some light cleaning and wiping down of the kitchen area. - Morning Exit Help (daily 6:00am – 8:30am) – Morning Volunteers help staff prepare the kitchen area for breakfast – setting up the cold cereal, instant oatmeal, and coffee. and help guests prepare their items to leave for the day.

Overnight Shelter (Winona) * CURRENTLY CLOSED - Accepting interested volunteers for next season Nov - March.

Day Shelter (Winona):
*Day Time (9am - 11am) Assist with setting up, serving, and cleaning up after breakfast as well as facilitating showers. Volunteers are also encouraged to spend time with guests through games, puzzles, or friendly conversation.

Refugee Services/Grocery Delivery Volunteer (Rochester): Help deliver monthly grocery kits to refugee families in the Rochester area. *Deliveries are on the 2nd Thursday of Each Month, May thru September (5 deliveries total), beginning at 9:00 AM at the Catholic Charities office.

Child and Family Services/Diaper Bank Distribution (Owatonna or Worthington): assist with diaper bank distribution at pop-up events in Southern Minnesota.
*Daytime business hours - 3 hr volunteer commitment Current Distribution Sites: Owatonna the 1st Tuesday of each month 12:30-3:30pm Worthington the first Tuesday of every month 11:30am-2:30pm

CARE (Worthington & Mankato Areas): volunteers are paired with those needing accompaniment and emotional support while they navigate the US immigration system
*Flexible hours

Active Aging Programs (20 Southern MN Counties): As an AmeriCorps Seniors grantees, we match those age 55+ to organizations in their area who are in need of volunteers, and we also seek volunteers to facilitate evidence based exercise & wellness classes and to lead financial coaching sessions.

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