Volunteer: Sunshine & Community: A Summer GatheringWe are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with SET UP 2:30pm-3:30pm - 4 volunteers Affiliate: Community Thread We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with SET UP 2:30pm-3:30pm - 4 volunteers Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 30, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Sunshine & Community: A Summer Gathering (copy)We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with SERVING REFRESHMENTS 3:30pm-4:30pm - 3 or 4 volunteers needed. Affiliate: Community Thread We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with SERVING REFRESHMENTS 3:30pm-4:30pm - 3 or 4 volunteers needed. Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 30, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Sunshine & Community: A Summer Gathering (copy) (copy)We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with SERVING REFRESHMENTS 4:30pm-5:30pm - 3 or 4 volunteers needed. Affiliate: Community Thread We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with SERVING REFRESHMENTS 4:30pm-5:30pm - 3 or 4 volunteers needed. Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 30, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Sunshine & Community: A Summer Gathering (copy)We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with CLEAN UP 5:30pm-6:30pm - 4 volunteers Affiliate: Community Thread We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our annual summer gathering; Sunshine & Community. If you enjoy spending time with friends on a beautiful summer day, then think about volunteering for one of our many shifts and join us for an afternoon of music, food, games and community. We are seeking help with CLEAN UP 5:30pm-6:30pm - 4 volunteers Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 30, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Home Services VolunteerHome is where the heart is, but staying there can become harder with age. Simple tasks shouldn’t stand in the way of aging in place. With help from neighbors like you, more older adults in our community can continue living safely and comfortably at home. Become a Home Services Volunteer at Community Thread and make a real difference. Every lightbulb changed, garden bed prepped, or safety check completed helps an older adult stay independent and live with dignity at home. Your 90 minutes matter. As a Home Services Volunteer, you choose your project and your shift as needs arise. You can help multiple times per month or just a few times per year! In visits of no more than 90 minutes, you will ensure that a neighbors’ homes remain their place of comfort and joy. Home Services Volunteers can assist in one or more of the following ways: Simple assessment of one’s ability to function well in their spaceGeneral assistance with basic household choresCompletion of a small checklist of routine maintenance tasksSeasonal adoption of a yard or driveway for lawnmowing, raking, or snow removal (PERFECT for groups, teams, and families!)Ready to learn more? Start with a Home Services Volunteer Info Session. Our next session is Wednesday, July 22 at 11am at Community Thread (2300 Orleans St. W. in Stillwater). A virtual option will be made available for this session as well. Check back for a link closer to the date. By attending an info session, there is NO commitment needed—just discover the joy of helping a neighbor! Can’t make it to a session? Email Rachel for more information. Click here to return to Community Thread's current list of opportunities. Affiliate: Community Thread Home is where the heart is, but staying there can become harder with age. Simple tasks shouldn’t stand in the way of aging in place. With help from neighbors like you, more older adults in our community can continue living safely and comfortably at home. Become a Home Services Volunteer at Community Thread and make a real difference. Every lightbulb changed, garden bed prepped, or safety check completed helps an older adult stay independent and live with dignity at home. Your 90 minutes matter. As a Home Services Volunteer, you choose your project and your shift as needs arise. You can help multiple times per month or just a few times per year! In visits of no more than 90 minutes, you will ensure that a neighbors’ homes remain their place of comfort and joy. Home Services Volunteers can assist in one or more of the following ways: Simple assessment of one’s ability to function well in their spaceGeneral assistance with basic household choresCompletion of a small checklist of routine maintenance tasksSeasonal adoption of a yard or driveway for lawnmowing, raking, or snow removal (PERFECT for groups, teams, and families!)Ready to learn more? Start with a Home Services Volunteer Info Session. Our next session is Wednesday, July 22 at 11am at Community Thread (2300 Orleans St. W. in Stillwater). A virtual option will be made available for this session as well. Check back for a link closer to the date. By attending an info session, there is NO commitment needed—just discover the joy of helping a neighbor! Can’t make it to a session? Email Rachel for more information. Click here to return to Community Thread's current list of opportunities. Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Nov 30, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Driver with Community ThreadFor more than 50 years, Community Thread’s ride services program has relied on volunteers. In fact, the program is not possible without volunteers! With an increase in our older adult population and the growth in the need for local transportation solutions, your support couldn’t be more valuable than it is today. Volunteer Drivers provide an essential service to neighbors in central and northern Washington County. Are you ready to help in a simple, flexible way? Being a volunteer driver is truly flexible- as a driver, you have access to an online calendar of rides that your neighbors need, and with a click of the button, you sign up for the rides you can do!We expect at least a 3-day notice from a rider, so urgent requests are rare. You can plan ahead if that suits you best.Rides currently take place Mondays-Fridays from roughly 8am-5pm, but we are hoping to special requests for evenings and weekends soon. In any case, you choose when you can do rides. If there’s an emergency, we have a guide to help you deal with special scenarios, and our office staff can be available to support you.This role requires: 8 years of driving experience, a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and ability to schedule rides using email and/or a simple online portal.As a Volunteer Driver, you will fulfill a large need in the community and provide social engagement for your neighbors- all with a flexible commitment. Click here to return to Community Thread's current list of opportunities. Affiliate: Community Thread For more than 50 years, Community Thread’s ride services program has relied on volunteers. In fact, the program is not possible without volunteers! With an increase in our older adult population and the growth in the need for local transportation solutions, your support couldn’t be more valuable than it is today. Volunteer Drivers provide an essential service to neighbors in central and northern Washington County. Are you ready to help in a simple, flexible way? Being a volunteer driver is truly flexible- as a driver, you have access to an online calendar of rides that your neighbors need, and with a click of the button, you sign up for the rides you can do!We expect at least a 3-day notice from a rider, so urgent requests are rare. You can plan ahead if that suits you best.Rides currently take place Mondays-Fridays from roughly 8am-5pm, but we are hoping to special requests for evenings and weekends soon. In any case, you choose when you can do rides. If there’s an emergency, we have a guide to help you deal with special scenarios, and our office staff can be available to support you.This role requires: 8 years of driving experience, a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and ability to schedule rides using email and/or a simple online portal.As a Volunteer Driver, you will fulfill a large need in the community and provide social engagement for your neighbors- all with a flexible commitment. Click here to return to Community Thread's current list of opportunities. Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2026 Affiliate Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Thread Bayport Activities VolunteerSeeking a friendly, outgoing individual who can work independently and provide onsite support on Position Overview: The Activity Support Volunteer plays a key role in ensuring a welcoming, organized, and safe environment at the Bayport site. This volunteer works to support daily operations, assist members and visitors, and helps implement programs and activities. Essential Responsibilities: Assist with opening and closing the Bayport site as directed.Greeting and assisting visitors in a warm and friendly manner. Helping members and volunteers with the check-in process. Monitor and notify the appropriate staff when essential supplies need replenishing. Ensure the facility remains clean and safe, reporting or addressing equipment issues as needed. Make coffee and set out light treats for members and visitors (no serving required). Assist with clean-up after events, including wiping down tables, washing dishes, and ensuring the space is tidy.Affiliate: Community Thread Seeking a friendly, outgoing individual who can work independently and provide onsite support on Position Overview: The Activity Support Volunteer plays a key role in ensuring a welcoming, organized, and safe environment at the Bayport site. This volunteer works to support daily operations, assist members and visitors, and helps implement programs and activities. Essential Responsibilities: Assist with opening and closing the Bayport site as directed.Greeting and assisting visitors in a warm and friendly manner. Helping members and volunteers with the check-in process. Monitor and notify the appropriate staff when essential supplies need replenishing. Ensure the facility remains clean and safe, reporting or addressing equipment issues as needed. Make coffee and set out light treats for members and visitors (no serving required). Assist with clean-up after events, including wiping down tables, washing dishes, and ensuring the space is tidy.Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcome Desk VolunteerWe are currently looking for support on Thursdays. Welcome Desk Volunteer to support daily operations by greeting visitors and members, providing information, assisting with checking in participants, program registration, collecting fees, and answering and directing phone calls and occasional computer entry work. If you are friendly, patient, approachable and have strong interpersonal and communication skills we would love to hear from you! Affiliate: Community Thread We are currently looking for support on Thursdays. Welcome Desk Volunteer to support daily operations by greeting visitors and members, providing information, assisting with checking in participants, program registration, collecting fees, and answering and directing phone calls and occasional computer entry work. If you are friendly, patient, approachable and have strong interpersonal and communication skills we would love to hear from you! Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Jewelry SortersLove jewelry and want to make a difference? Join our Volunteer Jewelry Sorters and be the sparkle behind Community Thread’s Baubles, Bangles & Bling Boutique. Help review, organize, and prepare donated pieces so our annual sale can truly shine. Volunteers are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm until the sale, which happens October 8, 9 and 10. Affiliate: Community Thread Love jewelry and want to make a difference? Join our Volunteer Jewelry Sorters and be the sparkle behind Community Thread’s Baubles, Bangles & Bling Boutique. Help review, organize, and prepare donated pieces so our annual sale can truly shine. Volunteers are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm until the sale, which happens October 8, 9 and 10. Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Oct 10, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer GardenersCommunity Thread is seeking Volunteer Gardeners to help keep our outdoor spaces welcoming and well cared for from spring through fall. Volunteers assist with weeding, planting, raking, watering, and general garden upkeep. This is a flexible opportunity! Come when you can, with timing and shifts that fit your schedule. Ideal volunteers enjoy working outdoors, have a basic knowledge of plants or gardening (or are willing to learn), and can comfortably perform light physical tasks like bending, lifting, and using simple tools. Attention to detail, reliability, and a positive attitude go a long way in helping our spaces thrive and support the community Affiliate: Community Thread Community Thread is seeking Volunteer Gardeners to help keep our outdoor spaces welcoming and well cared for from spring through fall. Volunteers assist with weeding, planting, raking, watering, and general garden upkeep. This is a flexible opportunity! Come when you can, with timing and shifts that fit your schedule. Ideal volunteers enjoy working outdoors, have a basic knowledge of plants or gardening (or are willing to learn), and can comfortably perform light physical tasks like bending, lifting, and using simple tools. Attention to detail, reliability, and a positive attitude go a long way in helping our spaces thrive and support the community Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Oct 31, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Facilities Maintenance VolunteerAt Community Thread, we believe a well-cared-for space helps people feel welcomed and supported. As a Facilities Maintenance Volunteer, you’ll play an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping our space safe, functional, and inviting for older adults and the community we serve. You’ll help with light repairs, basic maintenance tasks, and small improvement projects, while also keeping an eye out for any issues that need attention. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, is dependable, and can work independently. Scheduling is flexible and based on your availability.
Affiliate: Community Thread At Community Thread, we believe a well-cared-for space helps people feel welcomed and supported. As a Facilities Maintenance Volunteer, you’ll play an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping our space safe, functional, and inviting for older adults and the community we serve. You’ll help with light repairs, basic maintenance tasks, and small improvement projects, while also keeping an eye out for any issues that need attention. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, is dependable, and can work independently. Scheduling is flexible and based on your availability.
Affiliate: Community Thread Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2026 Zip Code: 55082 Allow Groups: No |