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Hopkins, MN 55305
Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine while helping older adults maintain "curb appeal" and keep their homes and property safe! Help with: Yard and garden clean-up, weeding Basic exterior maintenance and small painting projects Go solo or bond with family, friends and neighbors Youth ages 7 to 15 may volunteer with an adult. Ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own. Strengthen connections with your group Most group opportunities are best suited for teams of 4 - 6. If you have a larger group we'll split you into smaller teams and assign you to locations near one another to serve multiple seniors. Schools (elementary to college/university level) and home school groups Neighborhood associations and public services (police, fire, city council members, etc.) Lions and Rotary Clubs; American Legion Posts Faith communities Sororities and fraternities Scout troops & youth groups Corporations/businesses Sports teams We serve multiple cities throughout Hennepin County. Contact us or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to complete an online application form. Volunteers are also needed to provide ongoing, seasonal lawn mowing and weed trimming.
Date Posted: 2024-05-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Hopkins, MN 55305
Senior Community Services (SCS) is a leading nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of older adults and their caregivers. We believe that embracing inclusiveness-both internally and externally-is fundamental to earing the trust and loyalty of our employees, volunteers, partners, clients, and donors. We are proud of the services and programs we provide and strive to ensure we are communicating authentically with the diverse communities that we serve. With this in mind, we are onboarding digital handy people-volunteer-to help support the mission and vision of SCS. The main role is to provide technology support and education to adults aged 60 and older. Duties and responsibilities: *Schedule and coordinate service jobs *Tasks include, but are not limited to device troubleshooting focused on smart phones, PCs, tablets/visual equipment and other technical devices. *Diagnose access and device needs and discuss options with participants *Provide expertise on various software applications and programs *This position involves daytime availability to manage tech "clinics" in Brooklyn Park and Shakopee. *Spanish speaking is a plus.
Date Posted: 2024-04-07
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55426
Volunteer to help support our mission to empower people as they age. We are in need of volunteers with basic painting skills to complete small jobs for older adults across Hennepin County. Typical requests include garages, trim on homes, fences, etc. Clients provide all the supplies. Contact us or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to apply online! 952-767-7894 scsvolunteer@seniorcommunity.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
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Flexible Schedule
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Hopkins, MN 55305
Senior Community Services is recruiting a Digital Handyperson to provide technology support and education services to adults aged 60 and older. Device troubleshooting focused on smart phones, tablets, and laptops Diagnose access and device needs and discuss options with participants Provide expertise on various software applications and programs Must have the ability to be calm, patient, and compassionate in working with older adults and their caregivers. Contact us, or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to complete an application online.
Date Posted: 2024-05-16
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Minneapolis, MN 55419
Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine while helping older adults keep their lawn looking great! This service also provides social interaction and offers peace of mind for loved ones and caregivers. This is a seasonal commitment (generally May - November) and volunteers are expected to mow the lawn every 7-10 days (depending upon weather conditions), including basic trimming as needed. You must be: At least 16 years old Physically able to do the work (lift 20+ pounds, bend, stretch, etc.) Able to provide and transport your own equipment (lawnmower and weed trimmer)! We serve multiple cities in Hennepin County, and our highest need is currently in Minneapolis and Robbinsdale. Contact us or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to complete an online application.
Date Posted: 2024-05-16