Volunteer in Your Local Community

• Meal service assistance — individuals or groups (watch training video)
• Office Help
• Assist house keeping staff (sweeping, mopping, taking out garbage, laundry)
• Ourdoor cleaning and maintenance (sweeping, pick up garbabge, plant flowers, clear sidewalks)
• Sort clothes closet donations
• Shelter volunteer advocate
• Security/front desk assistant
• Assistant for donation of goods and services
• Assist with the coordination of music events
• Take part in a volunteer performance or artistic experience

Share the spirit of the season with others by serving a meal at our Salvation Army shelter in Minneapolis. Volunteers can help serve a meal on the days prior to and including the holiday. Space is limited to just 5 to 6 volunteers per shift. All meal-serving volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

• Thanksgiving Day at Harbor Light Center (Nov. 28)
• Christmas Eve at Harbor Light Center (Dec. 24)
• Christmas Day at Harbor Light Center (Dec. 25)

Become a bell ringer and help The Salvation Army fill our most important volunteer need during the holidays. You’ll raise an average of $30 per hour for year-round programs that provide food, clothing and shelter. Kettle shifts are available from mid-November to Dec. 24. You can volunteer alone or organize a group from your workplace, church, or family. Sign up now for your ideal time and location!

 Here are some additional ways to help:

• Sort coats and other seasonal donations
• Make bag lunches or serve supper for holiday employees