Volunteer Opportunities
TransportationImmediate need: Walker, Longville, Cass Lake,Long distance/Medium distance divers
Volunteers who are willing to drive both locally and to larger towns or cities. You can choose how far is too far. Examples include Bemidji, Brainerd, Park Rapids, and Grand Rapids. Our clients require rides to these locations often for medical and other clinical appointments. Some require rides to St. Cloud, Duluth or Fargo for Medical appointments. Those drives are not as common. We also need drivers who will do routine dialysis rides. Friendly Visiting/Telephone ReassuranceImmediate need: Every CommunityWe are in need of volunteers who enjoy getting to know service recipients and spending time with them. Due to COVID restrictions, our focus is on telephone reassurance. If you have an appreciation for older or disabled adults, are patient, and encouraging, able to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality, please call us to learn more.
Home modification, Repair & Ramp BuildingImmediate need: Every CommunitySpecialty Skill Volunteers
We are always looking for new volunteers who are skilled builders, carpenters, plumbers, appliance repair technicians, masons, electricians or other skilled workers. |
Chores and Household TasksImmediate need: Walker, Hackensack, Longville, Pine River.Light House Cleaning, Yard Work, Raking and Snow Removal
Voluneers who enjoy helping someone clean and organize or take care of their yard. It means the world to our clients, who are unable to do these chores for themselves, to have the dignity of a clean home and shoveled walk way. Caregiver Respite & SupportImmediate need: Hackensack & LongvilleAllow a caregiver a much needed break.
Stay with someone while their caregiver does their errands or activities. No hands on care is allowed but visiting and getting to know the person is encouraged. Home Meal DeliveryImmediate need: Walker, Longville, Remer, BenaDrivers to deliver meals to on the Longville, Remer & Bena runs.
We are always looking for new volunteers who are interested in delivering meals to people who are unable to cook or purchase food for themselves. There are three different trips that you can volunteer for: Longville, Remer, and Bena. The runs are each on a regular schedule every other week. The Meals are produced and provided by Lutheran Social Service's nutrition site in Walker at the Lake May Center. |
Board Members Needed to Lead Faith in Action into the Future
Faith in Action for Cass County is seeking a few talented, compassionate and conscientious volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our programs for people in need in Cass County, MN. If you can contribute your time, thoughtfulness, and leadership once a month, and are interested in exploring this opportunity, call Theresa Eclov at 218-675-5435 to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you. We're especially looking for folks with financial or community planning experience, with aging or poverty backgrounds, and new perspectives of all ages and from all communities throughout Cass County.