Volunteering Made Easy, Impact Made Forever
Volunteering Made Easy
United Way of Central Minnesota helps bring our community hallmark-type events that engage volunteers with our greatest needs. These annual volunteer opportunities offer a nice framework for companies to go beyond Workplace Giving and connect their culture with immediate impact. It’s also a great way for families, service groups, churches, or anyone looking to benefit from getting involved locally to help drive change.
Volunteer Action Center
Every task force has a headquarters and rallying point. United Way of Central Minnesota is no different. Our Volunteer Action Center offers volunteers a home base for all volunteer efforts. It’s a central hub for connecting with other volunteers, hosting events and is the home to Keshia's Closet, a supply closet for needed items.
Keshia's Closet
Keshia's Closet is a free, volunteer-run, supply closet filled with clothing, food, hygiene products and other essentials. The closet is located in the United Way of Central Minnesota's Volunteer Action Center year-round for those experiencing financial hardship or crisis in central Minnesota.
Leading, Learning, Lending
Our opportunities for individuals to serve on boards are a great way to call on people’s greatest strengths and natural interests while at the same time, benefiting some of our organization’s greatest needs. From event planning to capital fundraising to affinity group specialty programming, our committees are wide and diverse and always looking for support.
DIY Volunteering Opportunities
Pillow Packs
Grab a pillowcase and fill it with toiletries for local kids and teens in need.
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DIY Volunteering Opportunities
Keshia's Closet
Donate new or gently used clothing and supplies year-round to those experiencing financial hardship or crisis in central Minnesota.
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Baskets of Hope
Package some basic house supplies for local families moving out of shelters and into permanent housing.
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Feed Our Families
Take some breakfast, lunch, or dinner supplies and package them together for a quick and easy meal that a local family or child can enjoy.
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Kindness Kits
COVID-19 has left our older friends fellingisolated and lonely. Cheer them up by creating a Kindness Kit to show thatsomeone cares.
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Homeless Care Packages
Find a shoebox and fill it with toiletries and other basic necessities for homelessindividuals and community members living in shelters or transitional housing.
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Cards of Kindness
Make some cards for local veterans, nursing home residents, hospital patients, or troops overseas.
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