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Working with people
Goodwill Store Grand Opening Greeter/Server
Volunteers are needed to help set up the refreshment table, hand out refreshments and greet customers at the Elk River Goodwill Store Preview Sale! Volunteers are needed on Friday, January 22nd from 4:00-7:00 pm. Contact Rebecca Bedner at 651.379.5937 or volunteer@goodwilleasterseals.org for more information
Computer Lab Volunteer Assistant
Gain valuable tutoring experience while assisting adult participants in the Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota Computer Lab! Work with the computer lab teacher and AmeriCorps Members to facilitate the mastery of basic computer terminology such as “mouse” and “cursor” and assist our adult learns in basic functions such as logging in and off of computers. Provide participants with personalized support while they learn how to use web browsers, create documents in Microsoft Word, and gain keyboarding skills.
Where: 553 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
Mock Interviewer
Assist 5 to 7 adult participants in developing their interviewing skills and provide constructive feedback. A list of interview questions is provided to volunteers upon arrival. Meet one-on-one with participants and aid in their development of interviewing skills.
Interviewing experience preferred.
Where: 553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul (Midway Area)
When: Weekdays, flexible hours
Automotive Skills Training Volunteer
Share your knowledge and passion for repairing cars. Work with our full-time trainer and assist our automotive skills students to learn job skills as they prepare for a new career in automotive repair. Provide support and guidance for Goodwill/Easter Seals Automotive Skills Training participants. Training focuses on safety, tool use, fluid and tire maintenance, vehicle inspection and brake repair.
Where: 2929 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
When: Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 hours per day, 4 days per week preferred. Can’t commit to this many hours? Contact us to see if we can work out a schedule that matches your availability.
GED Tutor at the FATHER Project
The FATHER (Fostering Actions To Help Earnings and Responsibility) Project is a program of Goodwill/Easter Seals. The goal of the FATHER Project is to assist parents in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. Goodwill/Easter Seals is looking for volunteers to work individually with program participants to help them prepare to take the General Educational Development (GED) exam. The goal of the program is to help participants pass each of the parts of the GED exam so that they can receive their diploma. Review key concepts with adult participants including English, math, social studies and science.
Where: 1600 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., two-hour shift preferred.
GOALS Volunteer
The GOALS (Goals On Average Life Styles) Program provides support for at-risk youth who want to make positive changes in their lives and improve their critical thinking in areas of planning, choices and goal setting. Youth set their own goals with direction from non-judgmental adults who guide them through a contracting process. After each contract, each youth earns a $15 bonus. Volunteer your time and energy working with youth participating in the GOALS Program located at the Goodwill Store in Willmar. Volunteers will work directly with youth by providing them with tools to help developing problem solving skills and techniques.
Where: Goodwill/Easter Seals location in Willmar. 2424 First St. South, .Willmar, MN 56201
When: Hours are 12:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Ideally, volunteers would spend 2-4 hours a week.
Job Club Guest Speaker
Use your public speaking skills and talk to a group of two to 10 adult program participants who are transitioning to the workplace! Goodwill/Easter Seals holds weekly job clubs to aid participants in the job search process. Topics may include interviewing, networking, identifying transferable skills, community resources, budgeting/finance or a topic of your choice! There is no minimum commitment; speak at the job club as your schedule allows.
Where: 553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
When: Auto/Construction Job Club, Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon; Banking/Financial Industry Job Club, Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.; Rehabilitation and Retail Skills Job Club, every first and third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
Construction Skills Trainer Volunteer
Use your construction related expertise to help to guide our Construction Skills Training Program participants in the training shop and at construction sites! Work with the trainer to provide additional training support with safety, construction industry fundamentals, hand and power tool use, framing basics, blue print reading, construction related math and other topics. Required qualifications include strong hand and power tool skills, and strong knowledge of general building concepts. The ideal candidate should have extensive construction experience.
Where: 553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104 and various construction sites around the Metro area.
When: Mondays - Fridays 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 5-10+ hours per week for 2+ months preferred.
Behind-the-scenes and office opportunities
Bridal Event Promoter
Are you social media savvy? Do you have good writing and grammar skills? Share your time and talent promoting the Bridal Event at Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota. We are looking for a volunteer to promote our exciting Bridal Event on social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Where: 553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104.
When: Monday through Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
Second Runway Social Media Manager
Gain experience using your social medial development and management skills with Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota! Promote Second Runway’s main event, a fashion show focused on repurposed clothing, by creating a 12 month social media plan. Manage the Second Runway’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Report and receive feedback of media’s outcomes once a month to one of Minnesota’s best social media professionals. Revitalize and manage secondrunway.org with new content. Give live reports on a blog or via Tweet of Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota fashion events and the annual Second Runway fashion show in September.
Where: Goodwill/Easter Seals MN at 553 Fairview Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55104
When: Monday through Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
Excel Expert
Do you love Excel? Goodwill/Easter Seals MN is looking for someone to volunteer their time and talent in our Retail Services Division. We are looking for an individual who is an expert in Excel and is interested in helping us stream line our review process by creating links from reports to the review.
Where: 553 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104.
When: Monday through Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
Volunteer group opportunities
Bridal Dress Helper
Sort through new donations of bridal/bridesmaid dresses to determine what we keep, and what gets shipped to stores for Halloween. The dresses will be put on hangers, put in plastic bags and hung on racks. Dresses will also need to marked with sizes. We are looking for groups of 5-20 volunteers to help out with this project.
Where: Goodwill/Easter Seals MN at 553 Fairview Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55104
When: Flexible hours, Monday-Friday from 9-4 or possibly on Saturdays.
FATHER Project Meal Preparation
Support young fathers who want to make a difference in the lives of their children! The FATHER Project offers an ongoing parenting/peer support group for program participants each week. Goodwill/Easter Seals is seeking volunteers to provide a meal for this group of 12-15 fathers. Food can be purchased and prepared offsite by volunteers, or catered and delivered. A microwave and refrigerator are available for preparation.
Where: 1600 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
When: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteer Jewelry Drives
Volunteer your time coordinating a jewelry drive!
Goodwill/Easter Seals MN has an auxiliary group of volunteers called Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services (GIVS). The GIVS group raises money through vintage fashion shows, jewelry sales, benefit luncheons, and other fundraising events. Gently used jewelry (including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, cuff links, and pins) is accepted through donations and sold at jewelry sales throughout the year. All of the money raised from the jewelry sale goes directly to assist participants in Goodwill/Easter Seals training programs. Only Goodwill/Easter Seals program participants are eligible to apply to utilize this Emergency Fund.
Volunteer Book Drives
Volunteer your time coordinating a book drive!
Support the E-Commerce Department at Goodwill/Easter Seals MN. The funds raised from the book sales go to support our mission of providing job training and support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. While all books are accepted, the following books are in high demands: nonfiction textbooks, hardcover fiction, regional books, self-help, dieting & health, cookbooks, inspirational/religious and finance.
Special projects
Special Events
Assist with a new Goodwill store opening, or hand out refreshments and greet visitors at an event throughout the year. “Stuff the Truck” with donations at a Herberger’s store in March or September, Opportunities vary by season. Contact Rebecca Bedner at (651) 379-5937 or rbedner@goodwilleasterseals.org for more information or to find out about upcoming events.
GIVS Volunteer Team
Our Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services (GIVS) team members meet on a regular basis to plan and organize a variety of fundraising activities and events. They host fundraising events, organize vintage fashion shows and a variety of other events. Click here to learn more about GIVS.
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