Volunteer

Volunteering Options in Central Minnesota

The instinct to help and support one another lives in all of us—it’s what makes a community truly strong.

Our central Minnesota community is full of individuals and groups who have dedicated their time to helping others. Catholic Charities offers volunteer opportunities for adults, students and groups at a variety of commitment levels. 

Individual Opportunities

One hour, one day, one week, one year—Catholic Charities has volunteers who have made many different commitments to helping others.


Generally, our volunteers are age 18 and older. Common volunteer opportunities include doing clerical work, working in one of our kitchens, or sorting and folding clothes. However, if you have special skills and talents that you would like to use, please tell us!


We ask all of our individual volunteers to fill out an individual registration form. You may click on the link below to access the online form.


Once we receive your application, we’ll give you a call to talk about how your unique skills and abilities can be best used.

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Group Opportunities

Catholic Charities has many opportunities for groups to volunteer for our programs. However, most opportunities take a bit of coordination; please email volunteer@ccstcloud.org to discuss your group’s skills and abilities. We’ll try to match them with Catholic Charities needs.


Past group activities have included:

  • Landscaping and yard work
  • Large-scale cleaning projects
  • Creating or assisting with decorations for an event
  • Coordinating a donation drive
  • Assisting in processing donations after a drive


Many more opportunities exist. Please our call volunteer coordinator to discuss how you can help make a different tomorrow in central Minnesota.

Student Volunteers

Many students have shared their time and talent with Catholic Charities. Their activities often fall into three different categories: required volunteering, group volunteering and internships.


Required COLLEGE CLASS Volunteering

For those who are required to volunteer for short periods of time, know that opportunities are at times limited—especially opportunities for client interaction. All opportunities are filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Email volunteer@ccstcloud.org soon for the best chance of fulfilling your requirement.


Group Volunteering

Catholic Charities has many opportunities for groups to volunteer for our programs. However, most opportunities take a bit of coordination, please email volunteer@ccstcloud.org to discuss your group’s skills and abilities and we’ll try to match them with Catholic Charities needs.


Internships

Internships are a fantastic way to both volunteer and learn. Visit our Internships page to learn more.

Senior Dining / Meals On Wheels

Catholic Charities offers senior dining and meals on wheels services at over 40 locations across the Diocese of St. Cloud.


Volunteers are needed to:

  • Deliver Meals on Wheels
  • Prepare food in kitchens
  • Set up dining sites for meals
  • Serve meals
  • Clean up after meals
  • Do some clerical tasks


Not all opportunities are available at all locations. Contact the Catholic Charities Senior Dining Site Coordinator at the location nearest you to learn about opportunities and to sign up to volunteer.

Senior Dining Site Locations

Emergency Services Volunteers

Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf relies on the assistance of more than 2,000 volunteers each year to provide its group of services. To volunteer at Emergency Services, fill out a volunteer registration form below. We will meet with you one on one to discuss confidentiality and other Emergency Services policies before scheduling you to volunteer.

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Foster Grandparent Program

Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program brings children and seniors together at schools and non-profit organizations throughout the Diocese of St. Cloud. Foster grandparents have the ability to use their time, skills and experience to help children learn. Foster grandparents give eight to 40 hours of service weekly or a minimum of 260 hours to a maximum of 2080 hours annually.

About Foster Grandparent Program

Court-Ordered Community Service

Open to individuals age 18+

Fulfill community service requirements by volunteering at Emergency Services. All court-ordered community service volunteers are required to complete an application and have approval prior to their first visit. To apply, please complete the application below. Once you submit your application, we will review and contact you with more information. Please note the submission of an application does not guarantee approval or placement.

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Contact Volunteering

Catholic Charities Volunteering

Stacy Lund, Director of Community Services

Email: volunteer@ccstcloud.org

Location

Catholic Charities
St. Cloud, MN 56301

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