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volunteer stories at People Serving people
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volunteers in action

Watch a video of our volunteers in action.

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building beautification volunteers

The Housekeeping Department would not be able to keep our 110,000 square foot building clean without the help of amazing volunteers!

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early childhood education volunteers

Volunteers assist in our on-site, licensed, 4-star Parent Aware rated, all-day school for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, which provides a safe environment focusing on areas of development that may be adversely affected by homelessness.

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education and enrichment volunteers

Education & Enrichment Volunteers help foster a child’s lifelong enjoyment of learning through enrichment activities, one-on-one tutoring, and recreational opportunities in an inclusive, comfortable environment that includes caring adults and other children.

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meal service volunteers

Learn more about the volunteers who make it possible to serve over 235,000 meals each year at People Serving People!

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play and learn volunteers

Play and Learn is a program that allows parent and child music playtime and exploration led by an instructor from MacPhail. Afterward, our volunteers help to provide fun, interactive and energetic playtime for children ages 6 months to Pre-K while their parents attend a class led by Minneapolis Crisis Nursery.

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resident resources volunteers

Resident Resources Volunteers ensure families receive efficient service by distributing basic needs items, answering phones, and handling questions. One item that volunteers help hand out is diapers; over 13,000 diapers every month!

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need shelter?
Call First Call for Help at 651.291.0211.

People Serving People-Emergency Shelter (all wish list donations – for either location – are only accepted here)
614 3rd Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
612.332.4500

People Serving People-Center of Excellence Preschool and Learning Center
2400 Park Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.249.5337
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