Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

Change begins with us, and change can happen at home, at your own pace and time! There are many ways volunteers young and old can contribute to the direct needs of our community, just by discovering what you can offer. From family-friendly activities to sustainability projects to virtual volunteering, there’s an opportunity for you. Learn more about how you can make a change in your community.

  • ERG Inspired Cooking Demonstration VIRTUAL Event

    Thurs, April 17, 12-12:30PM

    Recipe submitted by Laura Bravo, The Familia Network. Prepared by Gilles Stassart, Chefs of the Mills.​

    Calentado is a traditional Colombian breakfast dish, which incorporates shared ingredients across multiple Hispanic and Latino American countries, that transforms leftover rice, beans, and meat from the previous day’s meals into a delicious and hearty morning feast.

  • At-home Volunteer Guides

    Access our volunteer guides, which will guide you in creating high need items for our community. Each link will take you to instruction pages with everything you need to complete these activities including a purchase list, suggested types of nonprofit recipients and why these items are a priority in our communities.

  • HandsOn Twin Cities Database

    Explore hundreds of volunteering opportunities through the HandsOn Twin Cities volunteer database. Nonprofits list their needs and connections, with YOU only a click away! There is an at-home volunteering option for everyone, just search for it!

  • Points of Light

    Explore hundreds of volunteering opportunities through the Points of Light volunteer database. Nonprofits list their needs and connections, with YOU only a click away! There is volunteering option for everyone, just search for it! *Type in ‘at home’ in the Keywords section and your specific location to narrow your search.

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    Partners in Food Solutions

    Partners in Food Solutions is a nonprofit organization that works to improve food security in Africa by linking the expertise from General Mills employees with small-and-growing food companies in Africa. Employees remotely provide ~1 hour/week of pro-bono consulting services or ~1 hour/month of mentorship to help an African food company address some of their biggest challenges​. Learn how you can get involved!

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities

    Every child has potential and the pandemic hasn’t stopped us from creating rewarding, life-changing relationships. Mentor Twin Cities youth one conversation at a time. Note: there is currently a high need for adult mentors in the Twin Cities.

  • Take Action & Thank a Food Banker

    Express your gratitude to food bankers and the committed individuals upholding food banks globally. Show solidarity for the relentless efforts of food bank staff and volunteers by signing a card and sharing words of thanks, particularly as local food banks play a vital role in addressing global hunger amidst the rising cost of living.

  • Food Recovery Network - Power Hour

    Join the FUN, virtual, communal, easy, and impactful power hour volunteer opportunity! You will partner with the Food Recovery Network and the Farmlink project to help recover 26,000 pounds of suplus food.

  • Hunger Free America

    Join the movement to end food insecurity and become a Hunger Volunteer!

    Hunger Free America needs your help creating the most current database of food resources. The crowd-sourced information will be freely available to all who might need assistance and will help the national USDA Hunger Hotline provide the most current information to callers.

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    Earth Day

    Sustainability is the path to prosperity for humanity and businesses alike. Together we can invest in our planet. Find an event near you. Learn more. Shop with purpose.

  • iNaturalist

    Become involved in a community for Naturalists! Record your observations, share your findings, and discuss future change with global nature lovers.

  • Missing Maps

    Help put the world’s vulnerable communities on the map, one map at a time. Join humanitarian organizations in this remote volunteer opportunity to save lives.

Volunteering as a team is powerful! Check out the G Stands for Good Training resources to guide you through the planning and execution of your own Volunteer events!