General Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer drivers are needed for the American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program, which provides free rides to treatment for cancer patients.

Contact Information:

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

• Disaster Action Team (DAT) Responders
• Blood Donor Ambassadors
• Leadership and Management Roles

Contact Information:

Sean Kelly
sean.kelly2@redcross.org
701-840-7888

www.redcross.org/givetime

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.

Contact Information:

Susan Smith
701-451-4900

Big Brother Big Sister Information

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to earn volunteer hours this semester? Join the Bison Guides team - the friendly student leaders who help welcome future Bison to campus! Just 10 hours per semester: Discover NDSU, Group Visits, Student Panels, Saturday College Events.

Contact Information:

Kylee.Davis@ndsu.edu

Learn more or apply

Volunteer opportunities vary but include working and playing alongside youth, interior and exterior maintenance, and office support.

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

• 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

Contact Information:

Shari Wagner
shari@ceffm.org
701-318-0458

• Serving meals
• organizing donations
• helping at our pantry's

Volunteer Link

Conversations to Remember is a nonprofit dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens, including those living with dementia. We are reaching out to share our volunteering opportunity with your members. Our virtual visit program matches teams 2-3 college students with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and your members could really brighten their days just by speaking with them.

Register by filling out a volunteer interest form

or email:

Razia Shaik razia.shaik@conversations

• 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

Contact Information:

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

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

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

• Escort residents to worship services, scheduled activities and special events.
• Share coffee and conversation.
• Take a walk/wheelchair ride outside or around the facility.
• Assist residents in activities of their choice.
• Arts & Crafts with Residents (1:1 or group setting)
• Office assistance / organizing donations and activity supplies
• Reminisce and share stories with residents.
• Read to the resident.
• Listen/Play Music or Sing to/with the resident.
• Lead a group activity
• Write Letters or Keepsake Cards

Contact Information:

Molly Mertes
molly.mertes@cassialife.org
701-271-1982

Bi-Annual Book Sale Volunteers: Our popular book sales happen twice a year and are a fun, fast-paced way to get involved! Volunteers help with setup, organization, customer assistance, and clean-up. It's a great opportunity for individuals or small groups looking for a short-term commitment with big impact. Volunteers needed October 22-25, 2025.

Bookstore Attendants – Regular & Floater Shifts: Help keep our cozy bookstore, Second Editions, running smoothly! Volunteers assist with greeting visitors, organizing shelves, answering questions, and ringing up purchases. Whether you're looking for a regular shift or prefer to be on call as a floater, we’d love to have your help.

Contact Information:

Perry Bekkerus, Book Store Manager - pbekkerus2@me.com

Friends of the Fargo Public Library

We have many internship and volunteer opportunities available within all of our programs at Fraser.

Contact Information:

Krista Bergren
kbergren@fraserltd.org
701-232-3301

Seeking volunteers between the times of 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00 weekdays to help in a warehouse of gently used furniture.

Volunteers can help unload or put furniture together.

Contact Information:

Darrell Costain, d-a-costain@msn.com
701-730-4575
2600 3rd Ave N in Fargo

furnituremissionrrv.org

Volunteers interact with individuals with Down syndrome and help run different programs, such as GiGi's Kitchen, GiGi FIT, Achievers, music, theater, dance, art, and social programs.

Contact Information:

Cori Williams, cwilliams@gigisplayhouse.org, 701-551-7529

https://gigisplayhouse.org/fargo/volunteer/

• Museum Guide: church tours, gallery docents, and gift shop/admissions
• Comstock Gardener
• Archival Volunteer

Contact Information:

Nina Flippance
nina.flippance@hcsmuseum.org
Phone: 218.299.5511 ext. 6741

Volunteer Link

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

Contact Information:

Thea Stetz
volunteer@homewardonline.org

Volunteer Link

• Help us wash, polish and prepare donated jars to be used for floral arrangements.
• Lend a hand by picking up flowers from donors and delivering them to our shop.
• Help us create handmade, beautiful, one-of-a-kind bouquets. No floral experience needed!
• Bring a smile to the friendly faces in our community by hand-delivering bedside bouquets.

Contact Information:

nicole@hopeblooms.org

Volunteer Interest Form

Assisting events:

• Track meet
• Fashion show
• Sled hockey jamborees
• More as they arise

Contact Information:

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

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.

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

In-Home Respite: Volunteers provide companionship to an older adult in their home, allowing caregivers to take a break.

Group Respite: Volunteers offer support to older adults in a group setting, assisting with activities such as crafts, gentle exercise, music, and games.

Contact Information:

866-787-9802

Laura Wuflestad Laura.Wuflestad@LSSMN.org
Jim McKinstra Jim.McKinstra@LSSMN.org

Website: Become a Caregiver Respite Volunteer | Lutheran Social Service of MN

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

Contact Information:

Jenna Sachman
volunteerprogram@mdausa.org

Volunteer Link

• Checking in guests
• Unloading food products
• Picking up food products
• Organizing pantry shelves

ndsu.goodsfortheherd@ndsu.edu

• 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.

Contact Information:

Amy Rietveld
Amy.Rietveld@fargonlc.org
701-532-4445

Volunteer Link

Help with our English Language classes for immigrant adults. They happen Saturdays and Sundays from 4-6pm.

Contact Information:

Dr. Lisa Arnold
lisa.r.arnold@ndsu.edu

• Sex Education Classroom Assistant - provide support to the program Educator to prepare for each program/session and ensure a smooth program session
• Tabling/community engagement at community events to promote PPNCS services and programs
• Grassroots Organizing/election support (through the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund, Inc.)

Contact Information

Volunteer Interest Form

• Phone Advocates
• Front Desk Coverage
• Child Care Attendents
• Event Assistance
• Resource Room Coordination
• Office Cleaning
• Pet Fostering

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

• Cleaning buildings
• Event help
• General construction projects

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

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.

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

Volunteers needed to help with:

• Moving food and organizing food pantry
• Interacting and shopping with clients
• Weighing food
• Carrying food to client vehicles
• Cleaning the pantry.

Contact Information:

14 Center Ave E, Dilworth, MN, 56529

Seeds of Hope Food Pantry

• 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)

Contact Information:

Cate Meyers
catem@sendcaa.org
701-232-2452

Spread Your Sunshine is a Fargo-Moorhead nonprofit dedicated to creating joyful experiences and meaningful connections for children, families, and individuals who may be facing financial, health, or social barriers. We believe that joy is not extra. Joy is essential. Our volunteers help us bring that belief to life through community celebrations, meals, birthday surprises, holiday events, and other opportunities designed to make sure everyone has a chance to feel included and celebrated.

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, so volunteers truly make what we do possible! NDSU students can volunteer at individual events or get involved with us on an ongoing basis.

Contact Information:

Marisa@AddiesSunshine.org or 701-371-0796

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.

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

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

Contact Information:

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

Volunteer Link

Volunteer Duties: How You Can Help

Contact Information:

Wendy Allen
Wendy@WarmBlanketHugs.com

• Helping at special events
• Coaching
• Assisting with classes
• Helping with projects
• Groundskeeping
• Many More

Contact Information:

Brooke Zarling
brooke@wfparks.org
701-433-5360