General Volunteer Opportunities

Dive into a world of meaningful impact with our diverse array of volunteer opportunities! Our student organization is your gateway to engaging with the local community and making a difference. Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation, mentoring youth, or supporting underserved populations, we have something for everyone. Join forces with like-minded peers, gain valuable experience, and leave a lasting mark on the world around you. From one-time events to ongoing commitments, our platform connects you to a variety of rewarding experiences that align with your interests and schedule. Step up, lend a hand, and become a catalyst for change today!

Organization Name	Description of Volunteer Duties	Contact Information
American Cancer Society	Volunteer drivers are needed for the American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program, which provides free rides to treatment for cancer patients.	Jodi Federspiel jodi.federspiel@cancer.org 563-588-6652
Big Brother Big Sister of the Village Family Life Center	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.	Susan Smith 701-451-4900 More Information
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley	Volunteer opportunities vary but include working and playing alongside youth, interior and exterior maintenance, and office support.	Sara Granger saragranger@bgcrrv.org 701-235-2147 Volunteer Link
Child Evangelism Fellowship of F/M	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	Shari Wagner shari@ceffm.org 701-318-0458
Churches United for the Homeless	Serving meals organizing donations helping at our pantry's	Volunteer Link
Conversations to Remember	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:https://conversationstoremember.org or email: Razia Shaik razia.shaik@conversationstoremember.org
Emergency Food Pantry	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	Jeff Peterson contact@emergencyfoodpantry.com 701-237-9337
Eventide	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	Human Resources hr@eventide.org 218-291-2290 Volunteer Link
Fargo Elim Rehab and Care Center	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	Molly Mertes Molly.mertes@cassialife.org 701-271-1982
Friends of the Fargo Public Library	📚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.	Perry Bekkerus, Book Store Manager - pbekkerus2@me.com https://www.friendsfpl.org/
Fraser, Ltd.	We have many internship and volunteer opportunities available within all of our programs at Fraser.	Krista Bergren kbergren@fraserltd.org 701-232-3301
Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley	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.	Darrell Costain, D-a-costain@msn.com 701-730-4575 2600 3rd Ave N in Fargo furnituremissionrrv.org
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County	Church tour guide Gift shop/admissions attendant	Kevin Wander Kevin.Wander@hcsmuseum.org 218-299-5511 Ext 6731 Volunteer Link
Homeward Animal Shelter	Animal Socializing Housekeeping/Laundry Receptionist & Data Entry	Thea Stetz volunteer@homewardonline.org Volunteer Link
HOPE, Inc. Adaptive Sports & Recreation	Assisting events Track meet Fashion show Sled hockey jamborees More as they arise	Kelly Buhr kelly@hopeinc.org 701-866-9002
Hospice of the Red River Valley	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.	Carrie Forbes Hogan carrie.hogan@hrrv.org 701-356-1620 Volunteer Link
Muscular Dystrophy Association	One-off, in-person events Golf events Galas Marathons MDA Muscle Walks Virtual Volunteer Opportunities MDA Pinup Campaign Summer Camp Volunteers	Jenna Sachman volunteerprogram@mdausa.org Volunteer Link
NDSU Goods for the Herd Food Pantry	Checking in guests Unloading food products Picking up food products Organizing pantry shelves	ndsu.goodsfortheherd@ndsu.edu
New Life Center	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.	Melissa Mathew melissa.mathew@fargonlc.org 701-532-4445 Volunteer Link
New Roots Midwest	Help with our English Language classes for immigrant adults. They happen Saturdays and Sundays from 4-6pm.	Dr. Lisa Arnold lisa.r.arnold@ndsu.edu
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead	Phone Advocates Front Desk Coverage Child Care Attendents Event Assistance Resource Room Coordination Office Cleaning Pet Fostering	Nicole Nimens nicolen@raccfm.com 701-293-7273 Volunteer Link
Red River Zoo	Cleaning buildings Event help General construction projects	Alison Chesser alsion@redriverzoo.org 701-277-9240 x305 Volunteer Link
River Keepers	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.	Kim Radebaugh kimberly@riverkeepers.org 701-356-8915 Volunteer Link
Seeds of Hope Food Pantry	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.	14 Center Ave E, Dilworth, MN, 56529 https://www.destiny-outreach.org/seeds-of-hope-food-pantry
SENDCAA South Eastern North Dakota Community Action Agency	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)	Cate Meyers catem@sendcaa.org 701-232-2452
The GOD'S CHILD Project	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.	Alyza Streeter alyza.streeter@GodsChild.org 612-351-8020 Volunteer Link
The Perry Center	Organizing donations that come through Organizing our baby boutique Cleaning/general maintenance Outdoor work Cooking a meal with residents Teaching a class	Amber Douglas amber@perrycenter.org 701-212-1825 Volunteer Link
West Fargo Park District	Helping at special events Coaching Assisting with classes Helping with projects Groundskeeping Many More	Brooke Zarling brooke@wfparks.org 701-433-5360

General Volunteer Opportunities

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