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Volunteer Opportunities - Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota

1130 1/2 7th Street NW, Suite 205, Rochester, MN 55901

Eligibility

Individuals living in Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Required documents

  • Background clearance required for volunteers aged 18 and older
if under 18 years of age, indirect work can be done without background clearance, or background clearance required for guardian to accompany youth to direct work with clients- Application required for all volunteers.

Hours

Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am - 1 pm FridayDodge: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am - 1 pm Friday by appointment Office staff available to assist Dodge County clients during these hours. There is no physical office in Dodge County

Interpretation services

Language Line interpretation available

Application process

Call and visit website for application forms and contact information

Fees

Donations accepted; No fees for volunteering

Service area

Dodge County, MN Goodhue County, MN Olmsted County, MN Wabasha County, MN Winona County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
  • No Fee
  • Drivers for transportation program. Drivers must have a clean driving record, be willing to contribute 1-2 hours per ride, and can provide assistance through flexible scheduling based upon their availability. - Gala Volunteer Coordinator assists the Committee Chair by providing with assistance in procuring volunteers to support the Gala, as well as to coordinate those volunteers. - Group Respite volunteers who aid with facilitation of Group Respite activities, providing clients with additional one-on-one assistance. - In-kind donations for silent auction, PPE, and necessary office supplies. - Mailing volunteers assist with mailings that occur on a semi-annual basis. - Male respite care 2 - 5 hours per week - Office and Development volunteers can provide clerical assistance in organizing event-related files and folders, making calls, writing and sending thank you cards, etc. - Receptionist - Silent Auction Volunteers work with 10-20 assigned/self-selected businesses/individuals in the community who are able to provide Elder Network with donated goods or services for their silent auction at the annual gala in September. - Social Media Volunteers help to develop content for social media account by collecting client testimonials, taking photographs, and helping draft content for the social media posts. - Socialization volunteers for friendly visitor program 1 - 2 hours per week - Technology assistance program volunteers to teach seniors how to use tablets to converse on Zoom and other digital platforms 1 - 2 hours per week

Last Assured

04/23/2025

Providing organization

Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota
Services for seniors