General Volunteer Opportunities

Dive into a world of meaningful impact with our diverse array of volunteer opportunities! Our student organization is your gateway to engaging with the local community and making a difference. Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation, mentoring youth, or supporting underserved populations, we have something for everyone. Join forces with like-minded peers, gain valuable experience, and leave a lasting mark on the world around you. From one-time events to ongoing commitments, our platform connects you to a variety of rewarding experiences that align with your interests and schedule. Step up, lend a hand, and become a catalyst for change today!

Organization
Name
Description of
Volunteer Duties
Contact
Information
American Cancer Society
Volunteer drivers are needed for the American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program, which provides free rides to treatment for cancer patients.

Jodi Federspiel
jodi.federspiel@cancer.org
563-588-6652

Big Brother Big Sister of the Village Family Life Center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center serves young people from age five through young adulthood in one-to-one mentoring friendships. Bigs and Littles hang out 2-3 times a month for a few hours doing normal, everyday activities, like seeing a movie, doing homework, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out!

Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support Specialist who is always there to provide resources and support specific to the Little’s age. With a Big in their life, Littles in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are empowered to ignite their potential as they grow in their self-esteem, earn better grades, and develop a lifelong friendship with their Big.

Susan Smith
701-451-4900

More Information

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley
Volunteer opportunities vary but include working and playing alongside youth, interior and exterior maintenance, and office support.

Sara Granger
saragranger@bgcrrv.org
701-235-2147

Volunteer Link

Child Evangelism Fellowship of F/M
  • Coach/teach themed activities or sports for 1 week during the summer
  • Day camp: Camp counselor for 1 week at overnight camp
  • Teach or help at Good News Club - 1 day a week during the school year; ongoing, afternoons
  • Set-up or serve at events throughout the year - mostly evenings
Shari Wagner
shari@ceffm.org
701-318-0458
Churches United for the Homeless
  • Serving meals
  • organizing donations
  • helping at our pantry's

Roy Julkowski
royj@churches-united.org
701-936-2298

Volunteer Link

Emergency Food Pantry
  • Filling food baskets; includes filling based on customer requests on a menu
  • Warehouse; including sorting bread, produce, canned goods/etc., and prepacking goods for baskets.
  • Lobby intake
  • cleaning and organizing
  • data entry mailings
  • More as the needs arise

Jeff Peterson
contact@emergencyfoodpantry.com
701-237-9337

Eventide

Variety of Programs and Services

  • Share coffee and conversation.
  • Take a walk outside.
  • Assist residents in using the computer.
  • Assist with activities and special events
  • Gardening
  • Escorts to salon and wellness center
  • Office assistance
  • Special music
  • Educational programs
  • Escort residents to worship services
  • Pet visits

Human Resources
hr@eventide.org
218-291-2290

Volunteer Link

Fraser, Ltd.
We have many internship and volunteer opportunities available within all of our programs at Fraser.Krista Bergren
kbergren@fraserltd.org
701-232-3301
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
  • Church tour guide
  • Gift shop/admissions attendant

Kevin Wander
Kevin.Wander@hcsmuseum.org
218-299-5511 Ext 6731

Volunteer Link

Homeward Animal Shelter
  • Animal Socializing
  • Housekeeping/Laundry
  • Receptionist & Data Entry

Thea Stetz
volunteer@homewardonline.org

Volunteer Link

HOPE, Inc. Adaptive Sports & Recreation
  • Assisting events
    • Track meet
    • Fashion show
    • Sled hockey jamborees
    • More as they arise

Kelly Buhr
kelly@hopeinc.org
701-866-9002

Hospice of the Red River Valley

Patient Companionship, Respite or Vet to Vet volunteers needed

  • Reminisce and share stories.
  • Give Wheelchair Rides.
  • Read to the Patient.
  • Listen to Music or Sing to the Patient.
  • Write Letters or Keepsake Cards.
  • Support patients and the family by sitting with the patient so the caregivers can have a break.

Carrie Forbes Hogan
carrie.hogan@hrrv.org
701-356-1620

Volunteer Link

Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • One-off, in-person events
    • Golf events
    • Galas
    • Marathons
    • MDA Muscle Walks
  • Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
    • MDA Pinup Campaign
  • Summer Camp Volunteers

Jenna Sachman
volunteerprogram@mdausa.org

Volunteer Link

NDSU Goods for the Herd Food Pantry
  • Checking in guests
  • Unloading food products
  • Picking up food products
  • Organizing pantry shelves
ndsu.goodsfortheherd@ndsu.edu
New Life Center
  • Serving a meal in the kitchen
  • Sorting, testing
  • Pricing donations in our thrift stores
  • Donation pick-up drivers
  • Miscellaneous skills sets can also be helpful for providing professional services or teaching a valuable skill to our guests.

Melissa Mathew
melissa.mathew@fargonlc.org
701-532-4445

Volunteer Link

New Roots Midwest
Help with our English Language classes for immigrant adults. They happen Saturdays and Sundays from 4-6pm.
    Dr. Lisa Arnold
    lisa.r.arnold@ndsu.edu
    Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead
    • Phone Advocates
    • Front Desk Coverage
    • Child Care Attendents
    • Event Assistance
    • Resource Room Coordination
    • Office Cleaning
    • Pet Fostering

    Nicole Nimens
    nicolen@raccfm.com
    701-293-7273

    Volunteer Link

    Red River Zoo
    • Cleaning buildings
    • Event help
    • General construction projects

    Alison Chesser
    alsion@redriverzoo.org
    701-277-9240 x305

    Volunteer Link

    River Keepers

    Just as the Red River could not flow without a source, neither can River Keepers. We need volunteers year-round for a variety of opportunities to help the community learn, sustain, and enjoy the Red River. The more participation in River Keepers’ projects and committees, the larger the impact on the community. Volunteers can participate in one or more of our opportunities that interests them. This might involve a skill to develop, a hobby to enjoy or a new interest to explore.

    Kim Radebaugh
    kimberly@riverkeepers.org
    701-356-8915

    Volunteer Link

    S E N D C A A

    South Eastern North Dakota Community Action Agency

      • Building Boxes (they come flat and need to be folded)
      • Staging pallets of food (moving boxes of product to open pallets, opening the boxes for easier access)
      Cate Meyers
      catem@sendcaa.org
      701-232-2452
      The GOD'S CHILD Project

        Join us for an exciting ServiceTeam Experience in beautiful Antigua, Guatemala and change lives during a meaningful volunteer adventure vacation!

        Part of the trip is spent working on necessary home improvement projects such as building simple yet dignifying homes, pouring concrete floors in shacks (to reduce illness and infection), or laying water pipes along a mountainside trail.

        You will also spend time helping in our classrooms and helping the babies at Casa Jackson Hospital for Malnourished Children. There is no limit to what you can do to help. The rest of the trip is spent experiencing all the beauty and adventure surrounding you.

          Alyza Streeter
          alyza.streeter@GodsChild.org
          612-351-8020

          Volunteer Link

          The Perry Center
          • Organizing donations that come through
          • Organizing our baby boutique
          • Cleaning/general maintenance
          • Outdoor work
          • Cooking a meal with residents
          • Teaching a class

          Amber Douglas
          amber@perrycenter.org
          701-212-1825

          Volunteer Link

          West Fargo Park District
          • Helping at special events
          • Coaching
          • Assisting with classes
          • Helping with projects
          • Groundskeeping
          • Many More
          Brooke Zarling
          brooke@wfparks.org
          701-433-5360
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