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• Twin Cities Community Ambassador

  Ongoing | AARP Minnesota

  Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in the Twin Cities through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free,…. Read More »

• Rochester Community Ambassador

  Ongoing | AARP Minnesota

  Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in Rochester through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free, and…. Read More »

• Speakers Team

  Ongoing | AARP Minnesota

  The Minnesota State Office Speaker’s Team is a multi-skilled group of volunteers who share responsibilities for addressing speaker requests which come to AARP and conducts outreach to community organizations that may be a good fit to be a recipient…. Read More »

• Information Center Associate

  Ongoing | AARP Minnesota

  Information Center Associates lend their energy, time and talents to providing resources, referrals, and information to people both in person and over the phone at our all-volunteer-run office located in the Mall of America.. Read More »

• SDTEK Workshop Presenter

  Ongoing | Driver Safety

  As a Smart DriverTEK Workshop Presenter, you'll be helping mature drivers in your community to learn about new vehicle safety technology.. Read More »

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• Volunteer: Library Tech Help Tutors

  Ongoing | Hennepin County

  Hennepin County Library is looking for volunteers to assist library patrons (primarily adults and seniors) with their computer and technology questions during Tech Help Tutor programs at multiple... Read More »

• Senior LinkAge Line Volunteer Medicare Counselor

  Ongoing | Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging

  Volunteering with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older Americans in Northeastern Minnesota. Become a Senior LinkAge Line volunteer... Read More »

• Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library

  Ongoing | Hennepin County

  Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library Location Minneapolis Central Library Job Number 24LIBvolJR003 Opening Date 06/26/2024 Description Hennepin County Library’s... Read More »

• Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MN

  Ongoing | Lasagna Love

  Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... Read More »

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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001L2hRIAS" target="_blank">Twin Cities Community Ambassador</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in the Twin Cities through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free,&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001L2hRIAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PK8LAAW" target="_blank">Rochester Community Ambassador</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in Rochester through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free, and&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PK8LAAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxO3AAK" target="_blank">Speakers Team</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>The Minnesota State Office Speaker’s Team is a multi-skilled group of volunteers who share responsibilities for addressing speaker requests which come to AARP and conducts outreach to community organizations that may be a good fit to be a recipient&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxO3AAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxNsAAK" target="_blank">Information Center Associate</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Information Center Associates lend their energy, time and talents to providing resources, referrals, and information to people both in person and over the phone at our all-volunteer-run office located in the Mall of America.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxNsAAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o1N000002hpxnQAA" target="_blank">SDTEK Workshop Presenter</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>As a Smart DriverTEK Workshop Presenter, you'll be helping mature drivers in your community to learn about new vehicle safety technology.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o1N000002hpxnQAA" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161986" target="_blank">Volunteer: Library Tech Help Tutors</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Hennepin County			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> August 15, 2024</p>-->
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161374" target="_blank">Senior LinkAge Line Volunteer Medicare Counselor</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 01, 2024</p>-->
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			<p>Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in the Twin Cities through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free,&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001L2hRIAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in Rochester through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free, and&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PK8LAAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>The Minnesota State Office Speaker’s Team is a multi-skilled group of volunteers who share responsibilities for addressing speaker requests which come to AARP and conducts outreach to community organizations that may be a good fit to be a recipient&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxO3AAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Information Center Associates lend their energy, time and talents to providing resources, referrals, and information to people both in person and over the phone at our all-volunteer-run office located in the Mall of America.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxNsAAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>As a Smart DriverTEK Workshop Presenter, you'll be helping mature drivers in your community to learn about new vehicle safety technology.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o1N000002hpxnQAA" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<p>Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>As a Smart DriverTEK Workshop Presenter, you'll be helping mature drivers in your community to learn about new vehicle safety technology.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o1N000002hpxnQAA" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<p>Volunteering with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older Americans in Northeastern Minnesota.  Become a Senior LinkAge Line volunteer... 
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			<p>Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library

Location 
Minneapolis Central Library
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06/26/2024

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Hennepin County Library’s... 
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161233" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MN</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Lasagna Love			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 19, 2024</p>-->
			<p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... 
				<a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161233" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in Rochester through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free, and&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PK8LAAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<p>Volunteering with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older Americans in Northeastern Minnesota.  Become a Senior LinkAge Line volunteer... 
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Hennepin County Library’s... 
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in the Twin Cities through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free,&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001L2hRIAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Craft beer, biking, hiking, movies....you name it - AARP is there. We are connecting with members in Rochester through fun events, discounts and more! As a volunteer, you will be first to know about new opportunities, attend events for free, and&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PK8LAAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxO3AAK" target="_blank">Speakers Team</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>The Minnesota State Office Speaker’s Team is a multi-skilled group of volunteers who share responsibilities for addressing speaker requests which come to AARP and conducts outreach to community organizations that may be a good fit to be a recipient&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxO3AAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Minnesota	<p>Information Center Associates lend their energy, time and talents to providing resources, referrals, and information to people both in person and over the phone at our all-volunteer-run office located in the Mall of America.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxNsAAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o1N000002hpxnQAA" target="_blank">SDTEK Workshop Presenter</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>As a Smart DriverTEK Workshop Presenter, you'll be helping mature drivers in your community to learn about new vehicle safety technology.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o1N000002hpxnQAA" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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										<p>Join us in making a difference in the lives of families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty!&#8230;						<a class="item-readmore" href="/news/volunteer-at-bridging-with-aarp-mn-mn-2024-09-06.html">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161374" target="_blank">Senior LinkAge Line Volunteer Medicare Counselor</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 01, 2024</p>-->
			<p>Volunteering with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older Americans in Northeastern Minnesota.  Become a Senior LinkAge Line volunteer... 
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161380" target="_blank">Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library</a></h4>
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			<p>Volunteer: Drop-in Mending Program - Minneapolis Central Library

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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161233" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MN</a></h4>
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			<p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... 
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