Whittier Volunteer Hub
Follow the links to connect directly with organizations offering volunteer opportunities in Whittier:
Category |
Organization |
Volunteer Openings |
More Info |
Link |
Arts |
Art Buddies |
Mentor |
Weekly one-on-one after-school art program. |
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Arts |
Hennepin History Museum |
Inventory collections, event help |
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Arts |
Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Visitor Experience Volunteers |
volunteers connect visitors with the museum’s collection, programs, and amenities |
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Education |
Reading Partners |
Whittier Elementary Literacy Tutoring |
Weekly one-on-one literacy training during school hours. No formal training needed. Must be 14+ to volunteer. 100+ tutors needed. |
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Education |
Tasho Community |
Tutoring for Somali youth |
Somali youth tutoring |
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Events |
Whittier Alliance |
Eat Street Food, Music, & Arts Festival |
Many volunteer opportunities available! |
Email: info@whittieralliance.org |
Neighborhood Trash Clean-Up |
Whittier Alliance |
Trash and Graffiti Clean-up |
WA has trash grabbers, bags, and gloves for community members who want to help with trash cleanup around Whittier at any time. |
Email: info@whittieralliance.org |
Human Services |
Simpson Housing |
Meal preparation and service, basic supplies drive, youth mentorship, and more. |
Shelter, support, and advocacy for community members experiencing homelessness. |
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Human Services |
Loaves & Fishes |
Meal Planning Meal Preparation Meal Serving & Clean Up Guest Hospitality |
Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit meal program serving hot, nutritious meals to those in need in seven MN counties. |
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Human Services |
Signe Burckhardt Manor |
Lead Weekend/Evening Recreation Groups Assist with Grounds Keeping Provide 1-on-1's |
Signe Burckhardt Manor is an assisted living establishment that provides support and encouragement for Seniors. *Volunteer application and background check necessary* |
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Human Services |
St. Stephens Human Services |
Prepare healthy snack packs Coordinate meal groups Evening shelter volunteer |
St. Stephens envisions a community in which housing instability is rare, brief, and non-recurring, ending homelessness as we know it. |
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Mentorship |
Big Brothers Big Sisters |
Mentor |
Mentor at a local school or be matched with someone in your community. |
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Mentorship |
Bolder Options |
Mentors, event volunteers, bicycle repair volunteers |
Bolder Options engages youth and mentors in goal setting, physical activity, tutoring and community involvement to build confidence, maximize potential, and encourage healthy life skills. |
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Recreation |
Whittier Park |
Coaching & Gardening Volunteers |
Coach a sports team or help garden at the park! |
Email rlewis@minneapolisparks.org |
Housing |
Whittier Alliance |
Whittier Housing Issues Committee |
Organize to support new and preserve existing affordable housing, shape new developments, engage residents. |
Email: kaley@whittieralliance.org |
Housing |
Whittier Alliance |
Assist WA Staff in finding apartments for current Whittier residents and families or those hoping to move to Whittier |
FRAYEO assists low-income families in finding affordable housing in Metro area. |
Email: Fartun@whittieralliance.org |
Employment Services |
Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization (FRAYEO) |
Job searching, mock interviews, resume building, career path counseling |
Assist in helping job-seekers find employment that works for them, Assist in building resume for low income families and more |
Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/73321696784164 or Email: info@frayeo.org |
Health Insurance Access |
Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization (FRAYEO) |
Affordable Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance |
Assist low-income families in applying for affordable health insurance, walking them through their eligibility and plans. |
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Economic Empowerment |
Somali American Women's Action Center (SAWAC) |
Sewing class instructors or assistants |
Help teach Somali women (primarily) to sew as a means of earning a living |
lmallery@sawac-mn.org |