Volunteer

Do you enjoy working with children? Become a volunteer for our 2025 Adoption Day Camp and make a meaningful impact on the lives of adopted kids in second through seventh grade. 

As a volunteer, you will assist with hands-on activities and lead engaging, age-appropriate discussions about family, identity, and more. Each session will include a morning curriculum, a catered lunch, and an afternoon activity. Staff will be in charge of leading the curriculum, with support from volunteers. Volunteers will provide direct support to adoptees, both domestic and international. 

Details: 

• This opportunity is open to individuals who are 18 and older with some knowledge or experience working with children.
• Ideal volunteers are those who can proactively assist wherever needed. Familiarity with adoption is a plus. 
• Preference will be given to volunteers who can commit to each Adoption Day Camp session, as many of the same children will attend each monthly event, and building rapport is important. 
• Volunteers are needed on the first Saturday of each month, January through April 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
• Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108.
• Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Rex, at [email protected] or 651-255-2212 to inquire. 

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 Rex, 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.

We are seeking volunteers for our annual Holiday Event on December 17, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. taking place at our St. Paul, Minnesota office. 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 on December 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Details:

• This volunteer opportunity is for adults 18 and older, and adoptees who are 16 or 17.
• Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
• Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Rex, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.

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. Learn more here.

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 Rex, 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 Rex 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 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 Rex, 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 Rex at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.