Open Requests From: Family Service Rochester

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 11:00am and bring him to OMC-Stewartville for an appointment at 11:20am.  He anticipates the appointment will be one hour with a ride home.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Stewartville

Effective health promotion programs can help reduce falls, but most older adults believe exercise programs are painful and boring. Family Service Rochester's Aging Services is introducing a new evidence-based health program called Bingocize. Bingocizers play a Bingo game that includes a series of strategically inserted exercises and educational health and wellness information, led safely by a Bingocize facilitator.

FSR is seeking Bingocize facilitators. The online training consists of self-paced modules and can be completed in about an hour, depending on the individual. The training is valid for two years. 

Here are the details:

Bingocize is a 10-week evidence-based program which is meant to be played twice a week on nonconsecutive days. Each session usually lasts 45-60 minutes.

If you are interested in this opportunity,  please respond to this request. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

Thank you for your time, patience, and desire to provide this program to our community!

A homeowner would is requesting a volunteer's assistance to pick up loose leaves in garage and put in bags.  Client has bags.

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: 6th Ave SW

A woman is asking for someone to replace a couple steps on her deck.  Please work with client about getting supplies.

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: 6th Ave SW

A woman is asking for someone to replace 3 ceiling tile.  Please work with client about getting supplies.

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: 6th Ave SW

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

E route area: NW – 37th St., 41st St., 55th St.

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!

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

D route area: NE/NW – Northern Valley Dr., 55th St.

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!

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

C route area: SW- Mayowood, Salem Rd, W Circle Dr.

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!

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

F route area: NW- Valleyhigh Dr., 19th St.

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!

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

H route area: SE/SW – S. Broadway, Pinewood Rd.

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!

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

G route area: SE-Marion Road

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!

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

G route area: SE-Marion Road

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!

A woman asks if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 7:45am and bring her to RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot for a bus tour. Anticipates she will be ready for a ride home at 4:45pm.

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

Thank you!

Location: 13 1/2 Street NW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 7:30 a.m. and bring her to the Olmsted Medical Center Women's Pavilion for three appointments.  Anticipates appts. will be done around 1:30pm and will call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Civic Center Drive NE

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up between 9:30am and 1:30pm and bring her to Mayo NW Clinic for a walk-in appointment.   She anticipates the appointment will be 30 minutes with a ride home.

She does use a walker. 

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

Thank you!

Location:  19th Avenue NW

A woman is asking for a volunteer to pick her up at 8:45am and bring her to the Gonda Building for a 9:15am arrival time.  She anticipates being done around 5:00pm and will call when ready for a ride home.

Additional information will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  26th Ave NW

A woman is asking for a volunteer to pick her up at 10:30am and bring her to the Gonda Building for an 11:00am arrival time.  She anticipates being done around 3:30pm and will call when ready for a ride home.

Additional information will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  26th Ave NW

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

G route area: SE-Marion Road

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!

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

G route area: SE-Marion Road

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!

A homeowner would is requesting a volunteer's assistance in carrying 3 potted plants in to her basement before 1st frost (end of September?).

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: 16th St NE

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:  Commerce Drive NW, Rochester

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up and take him to Think Bank and Hy-Vee Barlow where he will shop for less than 30 minutes. Anticipates the best time of the day would be around 3:00pm.  He would like to go weekly if possible.

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

Thank you!

Location:  17th Avenue NW

A homeowner would is requesting a volunteer's assistance in pulling weeds in flower bed and trimming back 3 balloon flowers.

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: 7th Place NW

A man asks if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 9:20am and bring him to the Baldwin Bldg. for an 9:50am appointment. He anticipates he will be ready for a ride home around 11:30am.

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

Thank you!

Location: 5th Ave SE

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

J route area: NW- Elton Hills, West River Pkwy

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!

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

J route area: NW- Elton Hills, West River Pkwy

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!

A woman would appreciate a volunteer to pick her up at 10:00am and bring her to the Gonda Bldg. for a 10:30am appt. Anticipates appointment will be one hour and can call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

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

Woman uses a walker.

Location: Elton Hills Drive NW

A woman is asking for a volunteer to pick her up at 8:10am and bring her to the Charlton Bldg. for a 8:40am appt.  She has several appointments and anticipates they will last until 4:15pm.  Woman is deaf and will text volunteer when she is ready to be picked up at the Gonda Building.

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

Thank you!

Location: Scarlet Lane SE 

A woman is asking for a volunteer to pick her up at 9:15am and bring her to the Generose Bldg. for two appts.  Anticipates appointments will last until 12:00pm with a ride home.  Woman is deaf and will text when she is ready.

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

Thank you!

Location: Scarlet Lane SE 

A woman is asking for a volunteer to pick her up at 9:15am and bring her to the Generose Bldg. for two appts.  Anticipates appointments will last until 12:00pm with a ride home.  Woman is deaf and will text when she is ready.

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

Thank you!

Location: Scarlet Lane SE 

A woman is asking for a volunteer to pick her up at 9:15am and bring her to the Generose Bldg. for two appts.  Anticipates appointments will last until 12:00pm with a ride home.  Woman is deaf and will text when she is ready.

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

Thank you!

Location: Scarlet Lane SE 

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 7:30am and bring her to OMC SE Clinic for an 8:000am appointment.  Appointment shouldn't take more than 1 hour and she will call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Civic Center Drive NE

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 3:30pm and bring her to Family Dentist Tree for a 4:00pm appt. Anticipates appt will be one hour with a ride home after. 

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

Thank you!

Location:  Civic Center Drive NE

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 6:30am and bring her to Family Dentist Tree for a 7:00am appt. Anticipates appt will be one hour with a ride home after. 

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

Thank you!

Location:  Civic Center Drive NE

A woman asks if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 10:20am and bring her to Mayo NW Clinic for a 10:50am appt.  Anticipates appt. will be 30-45 minutes with a ride home.

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

Thank you!

Location: 13 1/2 Street NW

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!

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!

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

G route area: SE – Few housed near East Park, Downtown

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!

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

F route area: NE/NW- Downtown, Cooke Park

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!

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

B route area: NW-Kutzky Park neighborhood, Apts on 11th Ave NW.

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!

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

K route area: SW (by Shorewood) & then SE

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!

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

D route area: NE/NW – Northern Valley Dr., 55th St.

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!

As a Meals Coordinator, you load meals into the route drivers' cars, ensuring all meals are picked up for delivery. You call FSR staff -as necessary- to support meal deliveries if there are no-show route drivers. 

You must be at the kitchen (Shorewood) between 11:00 and 11:10 am at 2115 2nd Street SW on your assigned day. Meals are delivered rain or shine, including holidays. 

The Meals Coordinator role is a weekly commitment. A substitute coordinator will be assigned if you are unable to volunteer on your regularly scheduled day of the week.

We are currently seeking Meals Coordinators for Wednesdays. Please respond to this opportunity and we will connect with you for training.

Thank you for volunteering!

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 8:10am and bring her to OMC Women's Health Pavilion for an 8:40am appt.  Anticipates appointment 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:  18th Avenue SW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 7:00am and bring her to OMC SE Clinic for a 7:30am appointment.   She anticipates the appointment will be one hour with a ride home.

She does use a walker. 

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

Thank you!

Location:  19th Avenue NW

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 2:15pm and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for a 2:40pm arrival time, 2:55pm appt.  Anticipates the appointment will be one hour with 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 is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him and possibly his wife up at 7:15am and bring them to OMC SE Clinic for a 7:45am appt.  He anticipates the appts. will be one hour with a ride home.  

Additional information, including the man'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 4:00pm and take her to the VFW at 2775 43rd St. NW for a meeting.  She anticipates the meeting will end around 6:45pm with a 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:  2nd St SW

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:15pm and bring him to OMC Elton Hills Dr. Physical Therapy for a 12:45am arrival time.  Anticipates his 1:00pm appointment will be one hour with 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

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!

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is seeking help with cleaning toys in their playroom.

The FRC hosts weekly play times, and keeping everyone healthy is important. Cleaning supplies will be provided for volunteers to clean surfaces and toys in the playroom.

If this day and time doesn't work for you, please contact the FRC to get scheduled.

Questions?
email: hello@frc-mn.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Family Resource Center volunteers help with packing diapers, cleaning and organizing the playroom, hosting donation drives, and more.

Want to learn more? Respond to this opportunity or email us at hello@frc-mn.org

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.

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

Questions?
email: volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in pulling weeds.

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: 28th St SE

A client is looking for a volunteer to paint a bathroom and a closet.  Needs ladder.

After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide 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!

Location: Oaklawn Ln NW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 9:45am and bring her to St. Mary's for a 10:15am appointment.   Anticipates appointment 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:  Superior Drive NW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 10:15am and bring her to the Mayo Bldg. for a 10:45am appointment.   Anticipates appointment will be a little over 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:  Superior Drive NW

A woman is asking for someone to put wheels on the stand that she uses her printer.

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: NW

A man asks if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 1:35pm and bring him to the Gonda Bldg. for a 2:05pm appointment. He anticipates he will be ready for a ride home around 4:20pm.

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

Thank you!

Location: 5th Ave SE

Aging Services is seeking Housing Mentors to share their experience and help someone navigate a home transition.

Have you been through a housing transition yourself?

Downsized?

Moved to a senior residence community or some other housing arrangement?

Share your experience to help someone navigate a home transition!

The HOME (Housing, Outreach, Mentorship, and Empowerment) program will help older adult homeowners explore housing options and the services they may need to make a confident housing transition. The program will also help the community learn what older adults need, want, and value when considering their next home.

Someone is facing the housing decisions that you may have faced in the past.

Become a Mentor and be the support you wish you had received.
We provide the training, tools, and resources.
You provide the understanding, experience, and helping hand that can turn uncertainty into hope

HOME is a pilot program for the Coalition for Rochester Area Housing. Funded by the Rochester Area Foundation, the pilot is being conducted by Family Service Rochester and Elder Network.

Please respond to this open request, and a member of our staff will contact you with additional information regarding training.

*An estimated commitment of 10-15 hours per month.
**Additional background check required.

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in weeding in her garden

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: 10th Ave NE

DO A HOME DIY!  A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance with washing outside windows on a one-story house.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Volunteer can connect with homeowner to determine supplies needed.

LOCATION:  Rogers Row, Faribault

FURTHER INFO:  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!

DO A HOME DIY!  A homeowner is asking for assistance to install a chandelier and put together a closet organizer.

Please respond even if you can only assist with one of the tasks.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Homeowner can get materials needed for projects.

LOCATION:  300 block of Ave B NE, Chatfield

FURTHER INFO:  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!

DO A HOME DIY!  A homeowner is asking for assistance to install deck railing.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Homeowner will purchase materials needed.

LOCATION:  300 block of Ave B NE, Chatfield

FURTHER INFO:  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 volunteer's availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

DO A HOME DIY! A man is asking for someone to caulk around a gable vent or replace if needed.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Homeowner will buy supplies needed for project.

LOCATION:  5th Ave SE

FURTHER INFO:  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 volunteer's availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

DO A HOME DIY!  A man is asking for someone to put cement in 3' w x 6' d hole in his basement.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Homeowner will buy needed supplies.

LOCATION:   5th Ave SE

FURTHER INFO:  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!

DO A HOME DIY!  A man is asking for someone to make the walk-in to his house waterproof.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Homeowner will purchase supplies needed.

LOCATION:  5th Ave SE

FURTHER INFO:  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 volunteer's availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

DO A HOME DIY! A client is looking for a volunteer to reframe two of his upstairs windows for him.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Homeowner is willing to buy supplies for project.

LOCATION:  5th Ave SE

FURTHER INFO:  After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide 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!

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor!
A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to replace shingles on little shed roof.  Shed is 6'x12'.

Supplies Needed: Homeowner is willing to purchase supplies that are needed for the project.

Location:  5th Ave SE Rochester

Further info: After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide 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!

SEASONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED:  A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's to help to rake his front yard to get all the dead grass up.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Volunteer needs to connect with homeowner to determine what supplies are needed.

FURTHER INFO:  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: 18th Ave NW

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer mowing her yard this summer.  The yard will take approximately 1 hour to mow.

Trimming is not included.  Mowing begins in April and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 7-10 days early in the season, every two weeks later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner.

Location:  Cascade St NW

A woman is asking for someone to install a cat door in her garage.  She has supplies

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: NW

A female client is looking for a caregiving respite volunteer to spend time with her daughter who is in a memory care facility.  The volunteer would bring her outside and visit with her on a weekly basis.  

Family Service Rochester will give the client's information after you accept the request.

Location: SW Rochester

A female client is looking for a caregiving respite volunteer to spend time with her husband to take him shopping weekly to Hy-Vee W Circle Dr or Target North. The volunteer will supervise/assist him with finding food on the list (produce, meat, dairy) to begin as soon as possible.

Family Service Rochester will give the client's information after you accept the request.

Location: SW Rochester

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 15-20 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 woman is interested in finding a female for companionship phone calls to visit and exchange life stories.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location:  NE

A woman is asking for someone to replace glass in a window.

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: 18th Ave NW

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer to clean her gutters.

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: 4th Ave NW

We're looking for a volunteer to wash windows.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Carlton Ave, Faribault

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer to weed around her townhome and trim a bush.

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: 26th St NE

The Rochester Public Library At Home Delivery Program is looking for volunteers to help do book deliveries and pickups.

Volunteers who help deliver books to and from the library are helping individuals who are restricted to their home temporarily or permanently because of illness, disability, or related issues. The Rochester Public Library At Home services are provided to Rochester residents and volunteers deliver library materials on the third Thursday of the month.

If you're interested in learning more, please respond to this opportunity. Also, make sure to read the procedures and watch the training video here: Library At Home Procedures & Training page

Shift information and final signup will be given to those who have done the trainings and are ready to start.

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's to trim bushes - mock orange, honeysuckle & other bushes.

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: Viking Dr NW

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's to wash outside windows (one story) and move fridge forward so she can clean behind it.

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.

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Location: 55th St SW, Byron

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance with weeding her flower bed and other areas and trimming a rose bush.

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.

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Location: 18th Ave NW

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in digging thistles our of his side garden.  He has supplies.

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: Vivian Lane NW

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 10:40am and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for an 11:10am appt.   Anticipates appt. will be one hour with a ride home. 

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 9:30am and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for a 10:00am appt.   Anticipates appt. will be less than 30 minutes with a ride home. 

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A female client is looking for a caregiving respite volunteer to spend time with her husband about 3 hours (12:15-3:30) a week so she can play cards with friends on Mondays.

Family Service Rochester will give the client's information after you accept the request.

Location: NW Rochester

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 7:30am and bring him to OMC NW Clinic for an 8:00am 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 female client is looking for a caregiving respite volunteer to spend time with her husband 1-2 times a week.

Family Service Rochester will give the client's information after you accept the request.

Location: NE Rochester

A woman is asking for someone to haul out her 80" couch and bring to Olmsted County Recycling Center.

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: 11th Ave NW

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in cutting her shrubs.

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: Viking Dr NW

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor! A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in cleaning their gutters.

Location: SE Rochester / Hwy 14

Further info: 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!

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in cleaning their gutters.  Volunteer would need to bring a ladder in cleaning gutters on a one-story home.

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: Chatfield

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance in cleaning their gutters.  Volunteer would need to bring a ladder.

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: Viking Dr NW

A woman would be interested in a volunteer coming to spend time visiting and taking her to church on Sundays.  Needs to be able to speak Spanish.

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Location:  Neville Ave SE

Seasonal Assistance Needed:  A client is seeking a volunteer to help with yard cleanup of weeding flowerbeds, picking up branches, putting down mulch.

Supplies Needed:  Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves. Volunteer can discuss what other tools are available and needed for tasks ahead of time with homeowner.

Location:  SE Rochester near Chester

Further Information:  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!

Seasonal Assistance Needed:  A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance doing general yard cleanup and weeding.

Supplies Needed: Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves. Homeowner has a wheelbarrow and garbage bags.

Location: NE Rochester

Further info: 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!

Seasonal Assistance Needed:  Homeowner is looking for a volunteer to help with garden weeding.

Supplies Needed:  Volunteers can discuss with homeowner of tools available or needed to complete task.

Location:  Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester

Further Information:  After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner’s address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!