Volunteer

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Service is at the heart of everything we do at Rise

Volunteers play a vital role in helping us advance our mission and enhance the lives of the people we support.

Volunteers bring their time, skills, and compassion to a wide range of activities, from ongoing support roles to one-time projects that help brighten our spaces and strengthen our programs.

Find a Volunteer Opportunity That Fits You

No matter your interests or skills, there are many ways to get involved, from hands-on support to behind-the-scenes help. We'll work with you to find a volunteer experience that feels meaningful.

Click here to read more about why our volunteers love to give their time to Rise.

How much do our volunteers contribute?

100+ Volunteers Annually

Working to support our mission.

600+ Hours

Of time and energy donated each year.

Dozens of special events and one-time projects

Providing ongoing support to our programs and services.

Find a Volunteer Opportunity That Fits You

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Teach Us
Something New

We welcome experts in a field to visit our sites and help us learn something new.

This could include sharing a hobby, assisting with a mock interview, coaching in financial literacy, and more!

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Bring Friends
or Coworkers

Corporate and group volunteers are welcome to assist with projects such as building beautification, assisting with large art pieces for our Art Speaks program, and gathering supplies to assemble kits for the people we serve.

Volunteers helping serve food at a holiday party.

Join Us out in the Community for Events

We are always looking for people to assist at our special events throughout the year, including our Summer Celebration Picnic, Gala, and more!

Duties typically include serving food, dismissing tables, leading activities, etc.

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Spend Time at One
of Our Sites

We invite volunteers to visit one of our Life Enrichment locations to play games, assist with or lead activities, participate in holiday parties, etc.

No matter your interests or skills, there are many ways to get involved, from hands-on support to behind-the-scenes help. We’ll work with you to create a volunteer experience that feels meaningful and rewarding.

We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals, groups, one-time events, and ongoing commitments.

Individual opportunities include assisting with mock interviews, serving as an Art Speaks assistant, leading activities, or coaching financial literacy. Group opportunities often involve beautification projects such as gardening or painting rooms, or working together on large art projects. If you’re looking for a one-time opportunity with a smaller time commitment, you could help as a server at one of our events or activities. We also offer off-site opportunities, such as supporting special events or gathering supplies to assemble kits for the people we serve.

For a list of current volunteer opportunities, visit our VolunteerMatch profile or contact our volunteer department at volunteer@rise.org or 763-792-2454.

Volunteer Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18 and would like to get involved, you may need to have a parent or guardian with you at all times while volunteering. Contact volunteer@rise.org for more information.
  • A background check may be required prior to service depending on the volunteer assignment/activity.
  • Depending on your assignment, you may be required to complete specific web-based training prior to your first shift. This can be done from home and at your own pace.

Volunteer Process

Complete the online interest form here to share your contact information and volunteer interests.

  • We will review your location information and interests.
  • A Rise representative will contact you after the form is submitted.
  • If it's a good fit, you may receive volunteer requests and announcements.