Become a Volunteer in Action
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community by donating your time and talents. When you volunteer with Community Action, you are taking action to work with your neighbors to overcome the effects of poverty on people's lives.
Board of Directors
Do you have experience in legal, finance, or HR? Join us as a Private Sector board member and contribute your skills to support our mission to invest in people experiencing poverty to build generational prosperity. We are also looking for a Public Sector board member, who must be an elected official to serve on our Board of Directors! We’re looking for leaders who are ready to make a difference. Learn more and apply here.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Classroom Helper (Ongoing - Spring, Summer, Fall)
Prepare kids for success as they enter Kindergarten! Assist with providing high quality education for children ages 3-5. Help our Head Start teachers and classroom staff to make learning and attending school a fun and rewarding activity for children. Head Start Center classes are held during weekday daytime hours. This can also be used for a student teaching or practicum experience -- please fill out the Volunteer Application above.
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Partner with Community Action to support our community! As an Outreach Volunteer, you will play a vital role in promoting the mission and activities of Community Action Partnership — and you will be able to share your story and passions with community members at events where CAPRW participates. Your passion for community engagement and effective communication skills will be instrumental in connecting CAPRW with potential supporters, clients, and partners. If you have a passion for networking and connecting with diverse individuals, organizations, and community leaders, being an Outreach Volunteer might be a perfect fit for you! Interested? Apply via our volunteer application and pick "Outreach Volunteer"
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Events Assistant (Ongoing)
We are looking for Events Assistants throughout the year for CAPRW events. By assisting with various events throughout the year, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring each event runs smoothly and successfully. Your responsibilities surround event support, like event setup and takedown, distributing materials, managing check-ins, supporting staff, and engaging with attendees at activity tables. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with people, support others, and gain valuable experience in event support. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and love working in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you!
Interested? Apply online with us via the Volunteer Application!
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Are you part of a group looking to invest in your community’s housing efforts? Community Action rents out 7 units per year to families living in Ramsey and Washington counties under 60% of the area median income. We recently acquired a new home in Shoreview for our Affordable Housing program. We are seeking a dedicated group of 5-15 volunteers to prepare this property for renting to a family in need. Interested? Apply via our Group Volunteer Application.
Don’t see an opportunity listed but want to contribute in some way? Email volunteers@caprw.org.
Please note that while we may not always have available positions, we will do our best to accommodate interest in a volunteer or internship position.
Volunteer Link Newsletter
If you're already a volunteer or thinking about joining our volunteer community, make sure to subscribe to Volunteer Link. You'll be the first to hear about upcoming chances to help, exciting events, and useful resources. Join us and stay connected to all the fantastic things happening in our volunteer community!
Contact
You can also contact our Coordinator of Volunteerism & Internships at volunteers@caprw.org.
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