Open Requests From: Family Service Rochester

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is seeking help with wrapping and packaging diapers.

These diapers will be made available to the FRC's Diaper Club members, families who need them.

While the shift is listed from 10am to 12pm on Wednesdays, volunteers can also choose to come any time between 9:30 am and 4:00pm to help count and package diapers.

*We do require volunteers respond to the shift on the day they plan to participate so that FRC staff can have supplies prepared.

Questions?
Call: 507-2872010 or email: volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

A man is asking for someone to repair and/or install new flooring (laminate) in his trailer home.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 3600 block of 85th St NW Lot #41

A woman is asking for someone to take her garbage can to the curb every other Sunday night and take recycling to curb once a month.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 900 block of 21st St SE

A woman is asking for someone to hang two window shades in bedroom.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 4500 block of 22nd Ave NE

A woman is asking for someone to put up railing at outside entry door. She will need to get railing  and does not have tools.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1400 block of 9th Ave NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of 22nd Ave NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5500 block of 22nd Ave NW

A woman would like a volunteer to do grocery shopping every other week

After you sign up for this request, Family Service Rochester will send you the client's information.

Thank you for volunteering for our senior and disabled clients.

Location: 13th Ave SE

A homeowner is asking for assistance hauling items from her garage to Habit for Humanity/Restore.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 3400 block of 18th Ave NW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 12:30pm and bring her to OMC at 4303 US 52 for a 1:00pm appt.  Anticipates appt. will be one hour with a ride home.

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 9:30am and bring her to 125 Live.  She anticipates she will be ready for a ride home at 1:30pm.

She does use a walker. 

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  S. Main, Stewartville

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of 55th St NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 300 block of 55th St NE

A woman is asking for someone to bring up her mail from the mailbox outside, packages from the office and take out her garbage as needed.   She would prefer it was done before 1:00pm.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 41st St. NW

A woman would like a volunteer to take her grocery shopping every two weeks on Saturday around 1:30pm. 

After you sign up for this request, Family Service Rochester will send you the client's information.

Thank you for volunteering for our senior and disabled clients.

Location: 100 block of 2nd St SE

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:15pm and bring him to OMC Greenview Dr SW for a 12:45pm appt.   Anticipates appt. will be one hour with a ride home.  His wife may ride along.

Additional information, including the man's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A man asks if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:50pm and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for a 1:20pm appointment. Anticipates the appointment will last approx. one hour and can call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

Additional information, including the man's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  6th Ave SW

A man asks if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:30pm and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for a 1:00pm appointment. Anticipates the appointment will last approx. 30 minutes and can call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

Additional information, including the man's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  6th Ave SW

A senior woman would like a volunteer to take her grocery shopping twice a month at Hy-Vee Crossroads.

After you sign up for this request, Family Service Rochester will send you the client's information.

Thank you for volunteering for our senior and disabled clients.

Location: 400 block of 5th Ave SE, Stewartville

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at her home at 4:00 p.m. and take her Charlie's Eatery for a meeting.   Meeting will end around 7:00 p.m.  She will call volunteer when ready for ride home.

She uses a walker.  Volunteer's car can not be too high off of the ground.

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  10 St NE

A client is seeking a volunteer to help with hauling leaves away.

Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 2600 block of 12th Ave NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  Jefferson Rd this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1800 block of Jefferson Rd-Northfield

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  16th St NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 800 block of 16th St NE

Volunteers are needed to help homeowners clean up their yard this season. Common tasks include:

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  6th Ave SW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1000 block of 6th Ave SW

A client is seeking a volunteer to help with raking back yard and cleaning up garden area (cut down flowers & blow leaves out).

Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 4700 block of 15th Ave NW

A client is seeking a volunteer to help with raking his leaves.

Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1600 block of 22nd St NW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would pick her up at 6:15am and bring her to the Gonda Bldg. for a 6:45am appt. She may need an infusion after her doctor visit, which she anticipates she will be ready for a ride home around 12:00pm.  If not, she should be ready around 10:00am.

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location: 36th Avenue NW

What do denim, diamonds, and dice have in common? Raising money for Meals on Wheels of course! Denim, Diamonds, and Dice, FSR’s annual casual gala and casino-themed fundraiser raises money to help defray the cost of home delivered meals for lower-income seniors. First held in 2019, the planning committee created a night of casual fun encouraging casual denim attire or sparkle and diamond bling. Attendees try their hand playing casino games with local celebrity dealers.
We are looking for additional volunteers willing to share their ideas and talents as we make plans and prepare for our 2025 Denim, Diamonds, and Dice event! Volunteers interested in helping create live and silent auction baskets would also be appreciated.

Please Respond if interested, and a member of our team will contact you with more details. We meet monthly, with more frequent meetings after the first of the year.
Thank you for volunteering!

Would you be interested in becoming a Family Access Center volunteer?  

This program provides a safe and secure setting for children to maintain relationships with parents and other significant adults through supervised parenting time, monitored parenting time, and safe exchanges. 

Volunteers complete 12 hours of initial training in preparation for conducting supervised parenting times and exchanges. A minimum of two shifts per month and attendance of a monthly two-hour staff meeting are required. Preferred one or more year commitment.

Available Shift Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  & 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  
Sunday: 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please respond to this open request, and a member of our staff will contact you with additional information regarding training and specific dates and times where volunteers are needed.   

Thank you for considering this request!

*Additional background check and finger printing required

A homeowner is asking for assistance.  She needs someone to install a new storm door.  Client will purchase door.  Volunteer should bring a few basic tools along.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 23000 block of Fertile Ave

A homeowner is asking for assistance with hanging 10-15 pictures.  She has a hammer and nails

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 2000 block of Red Trail Pl SE

A client is looking for a volunteer to power wash outside of house and garage. She does not have a power washer.

Homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 32nd Court NE

A client is seeking a volunteer to help with pruning tree branches, one tree in front and one in back.  Client does not have tools necessary to do this.

Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 500 block of Zumbro Dr NW

A homeowner is asking for assistance with sanding the hand rails and staining/sealing her deck.

The volunteer will work with the homeowner regarding supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client's address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 3400 block of 18th Ave NW

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance with gardening, planting plants, unsealing windows painted shut, wash outside windows (1 story house).

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner’s address and phone number. You may work with the homeowner to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 800 block of Rogers Row, Faribault

A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to  change furnace filter seasonally.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. You may work with the homeowner to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 300 block of Ave B NE, Chatfield

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance power washing and sealing her deck.

The homeowner has a power washer and supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. You may work with the homeowner to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: NW Rochester

A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to stain their deck.

Supplies Needed: Homeowner has ladder and paint supplies.

Location: NW Rochester

Further info: After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide you with the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Questions?
email volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

A senior client is asking for a volunteer to stain their deck.

The volunteer will work with the homeowner regarding supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client's address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Location: NW Rochester

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

A client is seeking help to power wash and stain their deck.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and wear closed-toe shoes.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Location: 900 block of 2nd St NW

A senior client is asking for a volunteer to stain their deck.

The volunteer will work with the homeowner regarding supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client's address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Location: 6700 block of Brookview St SE

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Help a neighbor clean-up their deck!

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in pressure washing their deck. 

Supplied Needed: Bring your pressure washer.

Location: SE Rochester

Further Info: After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule this task around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Questions?
Email: volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

A homeowner is asking for assistance with hanging curtains in living room and bedrooms.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 900 block of 16 1/4th St SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  14th Ave NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1400 block of 14th Ave NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  16th Ave NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 800 block of 16th Ave NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  14th St NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 200 block of 14th St NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  10th Ave SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1200 block of 10th Ave SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  15th Ave  NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 400 block of 15th Ave NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  Trenton Ln NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 4200 block of Trenton Ln NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of  16 1/4 St SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 900 block of 16 1/4 St SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of 2000 block Hwy 14 E this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 2000 block Hwy 14 E

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of Lark Ln NW, Stewartville this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 2000 block of Lark Ln NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of Sierra Lane NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 900 block of Sierra Lane NE

Please respond to this open request if you can help remove snow for a homeowner this winter.

Task: Clear steps, driveway, and around to patio and deck door.
Location: Owatonna

The homeowner does not have a shovel or snowblower.

*Snow must removed within 24 hours after it stops snowing. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Volunteers are needed to clear driveways and sidewalks for elderly neighbors. 

Family Service Rochester’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors is looking to match volunteers with seniors in local neighborhoods. Once the match is made, the volunteer will be assigned to clear the sidewalks and paths surrounding the same home after each storm this winter.

Don't have the capacity to commit to helping after every snowfall? We're also looking for snow subs to help when available!

If interested, please respond to this request or reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or 507-287-2010

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Volunteers are needed to clear driveways and sidewalks for elderly neighbors. 

Once the match is made, the volunteer will be assigned to clear the sidewalks and paths surrounding the same home after each storm this winter.

If you're not able to help on a regular basis, you can let us know you'd be willing to be a snow shoveling substitute, and we will contact you to check your availability.

Thank you for considering this need!

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of 8th St NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 100 block of 8th St NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of 18th St SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 100 block of 18th St SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of Valleyhigh Dr NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1900 block of Valleyhigh Dr NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner of 1st St NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 3700 block of 1st St NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on East Rive Rd NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 2600 block of East River Rd NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 7th St SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 700 block of 7th St SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 1st St NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 3700 block of 1st St NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 20th Ave NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1900 block of 20th Ave NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on Melody St SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 2400 block of Melody St SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 6th Ave SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1000 block of 6th Ave SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 7th Ave NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1500 block of 7th Ave NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 19th St NE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 900 block of 19th St NE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 5th Ave SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1200 block of 5th Ave SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on Cimarron Ct NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 4300 block of Cimarron Ct NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on Tongen Ave NW this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5000 block of Tongen Ave NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on Brookstone Dr SE his winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 100 block of Brookstone Dr SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 1st St NW his winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1800 block of 1st St NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 14th Ave NW his winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 4700 block of 14th Ave NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 19 1/2 Ave NW his winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5000 block of 19 1/2 Ave NW

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 9th Ave SE his winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 700 block of 9th Ave SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 9th Ave SE this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 700 block of 9th Ave SE

Please respond if you would be willing to remove snow from the side walk and driveway for a homeowner on 45th St NW Rochester this winter.

The volunteer for this location will need to provide a shovel or snow blower if they prefer, and will agree to remove the snow within 24 hours of every snow fall (flurries included!).

After responding to confirm your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number.  You will contact the homeowner directly to get introduced.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1500 block of 45th St NW

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is in need of donations for their Hygiene Closet.

Are you able to donate things like toilet paper, soap, deodorant, wipes, etc. to the FRC? If yes, please respond and we will connect with you!

Every family needs a little help sometimes. Services can be hard to navigate and it can be difficult making ends meet. That’s why the FRC has resources for families in Olmsted County. Whether someone needs help applying for childcare or housing, help for postpartum depression, assistance with diapers or food, or other resources, the FRC is designed to help.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help others!

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is in need of donations for their Diaper Club Recipients.

Are you able to donate diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to the FRC's program? If yes, please respond and we will connect with you!

Every family needs a little help sometimes. Services can be hard to navigate and it can be difficult making ends meet. That’s why the FRC has resources for families in Olmsted County. Whether someone needs help applying for childcare or housing, help for postpartum depression, assistance with diapers or food, or other resources, the FRC is designed to help.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help others!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

As a substitute driver you may be contacted to deliver meals when a route driver is unavailable to drive their scheduled date assigned.   

If you are asked to drive a route, meals are picked up between 11:10 and 11:30 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Meals are delivered every day of the year, rain or shine, including holidays.

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

As a substitute driver you may be contacted to deliver meals on a Saturday or Sunday, when a route driver is unavailable to drive their scheduled date assigned.   

If you are asked to drive a route, meals are picked up between 11:10 and 11:30 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Meals are delivered every day of the year, rain or shine, including holidays.

Thank you for volunteering!

Through Neighbors Helping Neighbors, we conduct Home Safety Visits, helping to identify potential safety and fall hazards in the home of seniors in our community.

Volunteers are needed to administer the program, as well as to conduct the Home Safety Visits.  Below is a job description of the role.  Additional education will be provided.

Please Respond if interested in learning more, or contact Jackie Glynn as listed below.

Home Safety Corps

Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. However, as people age they become more prone to falls leading to injury, loss of independence, and fear of falling again. The good news is that falls are preventable, and aging itself does not cause falls.

Because most falls occur at home, a home safety corps volunteer can help an older adult improve their safety at home by identifying risk factors and making safety recommendations. A corps of trained Home Safety Corps Volunteers deliver this service across Olmsted County. Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

Skills required

Corps Training

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer.  Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5-7 days early in the season, every 7-10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner.  Homeowners may or may not have a lawn mower.  If you are able to transport your mower to a location, please include that in your response. 

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

We are looking for a volunteer with the skillset/ability to install grab bars in ceramic tile. We have a few senior clients who are looking to make their bathrooms safer to use with grab bar installation but we need a volunteer with the tools and skills needed for this project!

If you or someone you know may be able to help please respond to this need!

Grocery Shopping 

By volunteering as a Senior Companion, you can make a positive difference by providing weekly or bi-weekly visits that keep older adults feeling well — both physically and emotionally. 

Senior Companion volunteers offer assistance with daily tasks and transportation to older adults who wish to stay active, healthy, and continue living at home. Through weekly or bi/weekly in-home visits a few hours, our volunteers offer assistance by:

By volunteering as a Senior Companion, you can make a positive difference by providing weekly or bi-weekly visits that keep older adults feeling well — both physically and emotionally. 

Senior Companion volunteers offer assistance with daily tasks and transportation to older adults who wish to stay active, healthy, and continue living at home. Through weekly or bi/weekly in-home visits a few hours, our volunteers offer assistance by:

Through Neighbors Helping Neighbors we conduct Home Safety checks, helping to identify potential safety and fall hazards in the home of seniors in our community.

Volunteers are needed to administer the program, as well as to conduct the Home Safety Checks.  Below is a job description of the role.  Additional education will be provided.

Home Safety Corps

Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. However, as people age, they become more prone to falls leading to injury, loss of independence, and fear of falling again. The good news is that falls are preventable and aging itself does not cause falls.

Because most falls occur at home, a home safety corps volunteer can help an older adult improve their safety at home by identifying risk factors and making safety recommendations. A corps of trained Home Safety Corps Volunteers deliver this service across Olmsted County. Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

Skills required

Corps Training

A senior is seeking a volunteer to accompany them for weekly shopping or a friendly outing.

Family Service Rochester will provide the volunteer with the person's name and address once the volunteer responds so that they may work out a time for their first outing together.

Thank you for considering this request!

Household helper volunteers are needed to assist older adults and those with disabilities with household chores. Typical tasks include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and other housekeeping items. 

Flexible--volunteer as your schedule allows! 

Transportation is an essential need among older adults and the most requested service we receive. Many seniors in our community are no longer driving but have doctor appointments to get to and errands to run. We are here to assist these individuals, and we do so by making volunteering to drive easy!

As a volunteer driver, you assign yourself to requested trips that fit well with your schedule and transport the consumer in your own vehicle! Most transportation requests are for medical appointments, but we also accept transports to grocery stores, community centers, banks, hair salons, shopping centers, and social events.

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Senior Independence Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org. 

Thank you!

Senior Cafe is a gathering place for older adults where a nutritious mid-day meal is served with others. Attendees enjoy meeting up with friends and participating in social activities that offer seniors the opportunity to remain active and connected to the community while meeting their nutritional needs.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available at Senior Cafe Senior for youth, families, and individuals. Activities include setting tables, serving our seniors, visiting and socializing, and meal cleanup.   

Senior Cafe takes place every Monday from 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Shifts available: 

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Senior Independence Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org. 

Caregiver Respite ensures caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available. Volunteers provide non-medical companionship, supervision, and a friendly face for older adults and those with disabilities so their primary caregiver can have some time away for work, family, and rest. 

Often people living with disabilities or memory loss and their caregivers have limited social contact outside their families. Volunteers are welcomed as friends, relationships develop, caregivers begin to cope better with daily stress, and thus the whole family is served. Volunteers are paired with a family and serve 4 – 16 hours a month, although there is no minimum or maximum about of time that can be donated.

Respite Care
Respite care volunteers offer quality companionship to someone with memory impairment or a chronic condition, so the primary caregiver can take a few hours off to attend to their needs. This has several benefits as it gives the primary family caregiver time:

Training
Respite Volunteer Training is offered to support respite volunteers. The training and education explore HIPAA and client confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, and respect, case examples/caregiving-centric issues, and dementia education.   

Matching Process
Neighbors Helping Neighbors takes great care to match a volunteer and family. The Volunteer should feel comfortable handling the Care Receiver’s level of functioning. The Care Receiver should feel comfortable and respected by his/her new Volunteer companion.

Caregiver Respite ensures caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available. Volunteers provide non-medical companionship, supervision, and a friendly face for older adults and those with disabilities so their primary caregiver can have some time away for work, family, and rest. 

Often people living with disabilities or memory loss and their caregivers have limited social contact outside their families. Volunteers are welcomed as friends, relationships develop, caregivers begin to cope better with daily stress, and thus the whole family is served. Volunteers are paired with a family and serve 4 – 16 hours a month, although there is no minimum or maximum about of time that can be donated.

Respite Care
Respite care volunteers offer quality companionship to someone with memory impairment or a chronic condition, so the primary caregiver can take a few hours off to attend to their needs. This has several benefits as it gives the primary family caregiver time:

Training
Respite Volunteer Training is offered to support respite volunteers. The training and education explore HIPAA and client confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, and respect, case examples/caregiving-centric issues, and dementia education.   

Matching Process
Neighbors Helping Neighbors takes great care to match a volunteer and family. The Volunteer should feel comfortable handling the Care Receiver’s level of functioning. The Care Receiver should feel comfortable and respected by his/her new Volunteer companion.

Household helper volunteers are needed to assist older adults and those with disabilities with household chores. Typical tasks include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and other housekeeping items. 

Flexible--volunteer as your schedule allows! 

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor!

As a handy worker volunteer, you will help make minor repairs and safety corrections to the homes of older adults and those with disabilities. Typical projects include:

You do not need to be able to do all of these types of projects. Your ability to do ANY of these tasks would be a huge help to a senior in your community.

Volunteers are needed to provide housekeeping for consumers.

Some housekeeping tasks include: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, helping with laundry, cleaning bathrooms or kitchens… it really varies by the homeowner and their needs. It’s flexible, and you can work it around when it works for you and the homeowner.

If interested, ask about our flexible part time paid Household Helper staff positions!  

Transportation is an essential need among older adults and the most requested service we receive. Many seniors in our community are no longer driving but have doctor appointments to get to and errands to run. We are here to assist these individuals, and we do so by making volunteering to drive easy!

As a volunteer driver, you assign yourself to requested trips that fit well with your schedule and transport the consumer in your own vehicle! Most transportation requests are for medical appointments, but we also accept transports to grocery stores, community centers, banks, hair salons, churches, shopping centers, and social events.

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Senior Independence Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org. 

Thank you!

Volunteers are needed to help homeowners clean up their yards in the spring, summer, and fall.

Please respond if you're interested in helping, and we will contact you as request for assistance are made.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

H route area: NE – Jefferson School

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!