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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with People Serving People! It takes a village of volunteers and neighbors like you to care for our families. We offer numerous opportunities for both individuals and groups to support the work of People Serving People and make a meaningful difference in the lives of parents and children experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers make all the difference

Explore the many volunteer opportunities available at People Serving People’s three locations.

To volunteer with us, you must be at least 13 years old. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities for children under 13, please refer to our friends at Doing Good Together (DGT) and subscribe to their monthly newsletter. DGT compiles lists of family-friendly volunteer opportunities throughout the Twin Cities and the surrounding suburbs.

Questions? Please contact us at volunteering@peopleservingpeople.org.

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Help serve meals

Volunteer to help us with the essential work of supporting our kitchen staff in serving meals to our guests.

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Individual volunteering

Individual opportunities

Learn more about individual opportunities, including our K-12 youth programming.

Individual volunteering
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Group Volunteering

Group opportunities

Gather your peers or coworkers to help us complete large projects, such as sorting donations or painting our hallways.

Group Volunteering
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Volunteers needed for cultural celebration

Help us educate and entertain families

People Serving People is looking for volunteers to support our American Indian Heritage Celebration. This event honors American Indian heritage through informative and uplifting performances and activities. Volunteers will assist staff and vendors by running interactive booths, serving food, and assisting with event setup and teardown. 

American Indian Heritage Celebration

  • Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • Location: Downtown Shelter Parking Lot
  • 1st Shift – 2:45 to 5 p.m. | 6 volunteers needed
  • 2nd Shift – 5 to 7:15 p.m. | 6 volunteers needed

Please reach out to volunteering@peopleservingpeople.org to learn more and sign up for a shift.

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Support our Family Fun event

Spread joy through volunteering

Volunteer to help People Serving People throw a party for the kids in our Early Childhood Development Program. This will be a lively event that brings together the families of children who are enrolled in classes at our Downtown Shelter and Early Learning Center. There will be a DJ, face painting, crafts, and more. Volunteers will facilitate a variety of fun activities and work with staff to set up and tear down equipment.  

Family Fun Event

  • Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • Location: Early Learning Center
  • Time: 3 to 6 p.m. | 15-20 volunteers needed

Please reach out to volunteering@peopleservingpeople.org to learn more and secure your spot as a volunteer.

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Ready to get started?

Create an account in our Volunteer Portal to sign up for our Meal Service program. For other individual opportunities, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form, and our staff will get back to you.

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Fulfill court-ordered community service


Need to complete your community service hours? We can help! We accept community service volunteers on a case-by-case basis. Contact volunteering@peopleservingpeople.org to learn more.

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One of my favorite things about being able to volunteer in the early education program has been seeing the toddlers gain vocabulary and ways to express themselves.

Rory – Volunteer, Early Learning Program

Explore more ways to give and get involved

There are many ways to join our mission and support families experiencing homelessness. Funding our programs, donating much-needed items, and staying connected to our work and upcoming events are great ways to be involved.

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