Help Make a Difference! Volunteer With Us
We are so appreciative of the thousands of hours volunteers contribute annually to CH/LSS. Volunteers provide integral support across all aspects of our work, from events to support services to record digitization. Learn about current opportunities below.
Help us get to know more about your skills, interests, and background. Please fill out our Volunteer Information Form and send it to [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events:
- June 7 – Golden Valley Pride Festival Location: Brookview Park, Golden Valley, MN Address: 200 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55426 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- June 14–15 – Saint Paul Pride Block Party Location: Dual Citizen Brewing Company, St. Paul, MN Address: 725 Raymond Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55114 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (both days)
Volunteer Details:
- Open to individuals aged 18 and older.
- Ideal for proactive volunteers willing to jump in and help where needed. Familiarity with foster care and adoption is a plus.
- Volunteer shifts will be divided throughout the day and paired with a CH/LSS staff member.
- For more information or to sign up, contact Program Coordinator Sam Brannon at [email protected] or call 651-255-2212.
Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with your team and give back to the community? Gather friends, co-workers, or family members for a group volunteer experience with CH/LSS!
We will provide an overview presentation about Foster Care and Adoption, an office tour, and space to complete a meaningful project that directly benefits those we serve. Options include making tie-blankets, donation sorting, or creating hygiene kits. These are simple, yet impactful ways to support children and families in our community.
Details:
- This volunteer opportunity is intended for groups of up to 20 individuals, ages 16 and older.
- Timing is flexible! Generally, two hours during the business day, Monday-Friday.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
If your group falls outside these parameters, please contact us at [email protected]. We may be able to accommodate on a case-by-case basis.
Are you good at organizing? We are in need of volunteers to help with sorting, organizing, and managing our in-kind donations through our Community Closet.
Your efforts will directly impact our ability to efficiently distribute in-kind items to those we serve. Items may include holiday gifts for youth in foster care, licensing kits for relative caregivers, and more.
Details:
- This volunteer opportunity is for individuals or small groups of 2-3, ages 18 and over.
- Timing is flexible! Generally business hours, Monday-Friday.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
Are you looking to gain experience in translation? We are need of volunteers to assist with Korean-to-English written translations. Your efforts will directly impact the needs of Korean adoptees!
- This opportunity is open to individuals who are 18 and older. Volunteers must be able to complete a test translation.
- Timing is flexible! You can work on your own time. One to two translations will be needed per month.
- Location: You may work remotely at your desired location. Communications will be conducted via email.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
Description: We are seeking volunteers for a community closet open-house shopping day for relative and kinship caregivers on June 6th from 3 PM to 7 PM. Volunteers will assist with various tasks, including event set-up, registration check-in, serving as personal shoppers, and event cleanup. The event will be held at the Children’s Home & LSS Eustis office in St. Paul.
Dinner will be provided.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Program Coordinator Samantha Brannon at [email protected] or call 651-255-2212. Eligibility: Adults ages 18 and older. Adoptees aged 16 and 17 may also volunteer.
Do you have the gift of photography? Can you help capture moments and share the stories of CH/LSS and the people we serve? Become a CH/LSS volunteer photographer!
Volunteer photographers will assist in capturing moments at a variety of events including Back to School Bash, family and community events. You will play a vital role in documenting our work and engaging our community.
Details:
- This opportunity is for photographers who are 18 years and older who are proficient in basic photography techniques, able to utilize their own equipment, and provide digital images.
- Dates vary. Please connect with us if interested and we will let you know about upcoming events.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108 or event location.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
Are you detail-oriented? Do you want to make a meaningful impact by helping us organize and digitize important documents? Become a CH/LSS scanning volunteer!
Volunteers will assist with scanning and digitizing paper adoption records. Your efforts will provide a valuable service to the entire adoption team, adoptive families, adoptees, and birth families. Training will be provided in how to use the office scanners and any other technology that may be needed.
Details:
- This opportunity is for individuals who are 18 and older.
- Timing is flexible! We can work around your schedule and availability within standard business hours, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis St., St. Paul, MN 55108.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
Internship Opportunities
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