Volunteer

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. 

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 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.

We are seeking volunteers for our annual Holiday Event taking place on December 17th. Volunteers will assist with various tasks, including registration check-in, gift wrapping, serving as personal shoppers, and event cleanup. Additional volunteers are needed for setup and on December 16th. The event will be held at the Children’s Home & LSS Eustis office in St. Paul.

If you are interested in volunteering for either setup or the Holiday Event, please contact Samantha Brannon at [email protected] or call 651-255-2212.

Details:

• Holiday Event Volunteer Shift: December 17th, 4:00–8:00pm
• Setup Assistance Needed: December 16th, 1:00–4:00pm
• Location: Children’s Home & LSS, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN.
• Eligibility: Adults aged 18 and older. Adoptees aged 16 and 17 may also volunteer

Want to help but can’t volunteer for this event? Consider participating in our holiday drive or hosting a local drop-off site in your community. Check out our Community Closet and email [email protected] for more information.