volunteer
We welcome volunteers with open arms at Dakota Woodlands (DW). We need a community of talents, skills and hearts to help those less fortunate, bringing a light of hope to those experiencing uncertainty. Together we can build a bridge for those that are transitioning from a life of disparity to a stable life of promise. Homelessness is more than just not having a place to call home. If you would like to help, there are many volunteer opportunities at DW. Start by clicking on the volunteer application below or send your inquiry to volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org. We would love for you to join our team. Working together as a community will strengthen our mission to end homelessness in Dakota County!
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals are greatly needed to help with daily activities, projects, and events. Activities include reading a book to a child, childcare, tutoring, preparing a meal, picking up donations, helping in the in-house store, front desk operations, making curtains, painting, computers, software, social media, and much more.
Individuals are greatly needed to help with daily activities, projects, and events. Activities include reading a book to a child, childcare, tutoring, preparing a meal, picking up donations, helping in the in-house store, front desk operations, making curtains, painting, computers, software, social media, and much more.
Current Need
We are currently seeking volunteers to pick up food at local stores and drop it off and sort it at Dakota Woodlands as part of our food rescue program. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, we connect with local businesses to collect food that is designated to help fight hunger. Volunteer opportunities are available weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
This is a great opportunity for individuals or companies with several employees that wish to volunteer that can volunteer on a rotating schedule.
Please contact Beth Burnett at 651.456.9110 or volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org.
This is a great opportunity for individuals or companies with several employees that wish to volunteer that can volunteer on a rotating schedule.
Please contact Beth Burnett at 651.456.9110 or volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org.
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Volunteering can create wonderful memories for the people being served and for the volunteer, too. Pictured left, Chef Lucas and his father, Matt Hobbs, from ChefLucasFood in Eagan, MN knows this better than anyone. They shared their time, talent(s) and enthusiasm by serving a hot meal to our DW community. Please watch the video that captured this special moment.
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Group Volunteer Opportunities
Group of volunteers are often needed to help with larger projects, activities, and events. Projects include landscaping, detail cleaning of the facility and vehicles, playground equipment care, construction, painting, sorting inventory, organizing community drives, help with holiday meals and decorating, and much more.
Group of volunteers are often needed to help with larger projects, activities, and events. Projects include landscaping, detail cleaning of the facility and vehicles, playground equipment care, construction, painting, sorting inventory, organizing community drives, help with holiday meals and decorating, and much more.
Trusted Media Brands’ The Family Handyman reroofed a shed and cleared weeds as part of their company’s Day of Caring initiative.
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Frank Sullivan & Volunteers from Scout Troop 9171 disassembled the wooden fence on DWs' property.
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Volunteer Opportunity Grid & Volunteer Manual
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Dakota Woodlands, 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123 | Telephone: 651-456-9110 | www.dakotawoodlands.org
