Volunteers are needed to assist with general office work and research projects, as well as various one-time projects. This is a drop-in center serving homeless people, inner city residents, transients and others in need. Volunteer opportunities include food prep assistants, food shelf organizers, receptionists and more. Easily reached by bus. Jeb Middlebrook Habitat for Humanity is an innovative program that provides decent homes to low income people.
Volunteers work on homes being built with and for low income future homeowners.
Macalester sponsors several one-time and weekly opportunities, as well as alternative break trips. The Citizens Council addresses the needs of victims of crimes through advocacy, mediation, follow-up assistance, and community awareness. In addition, they provide special services to senior citizens who have been crime victims. Volunteers are needed as crime victim assistants. Serving People operates two homeless shelters which provide adults and children with housing, meals, and access to resources needed to achieve independence.