Vocational Services

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering

Similar to a paid job, volunteering provides opportunities for social connections and personal growth.  Sometimes volunteering is preparation for a paid job, but often volunteering is considered an important part of a person’s schedule simply because it’s fun!  And of course volunteering provides much-needed help to non-profits in our community. 

Volunteer placement options are developed for each person based on individual interests and preferences.  Participation may be daily, weekly, monthly, or even annual. 

Examples of current successful volunteer placements include:

1.     Planned activities at local nursing homes:  Volunteers may assist nursing home residents during sing-a-long and bingo or simply offer companionship.

2.     Meals on Wheels delivery:  Volunteers establish long-term friendships through regular meal delivery to the same people.

3.     Delivery:  Volunteers provide pick-up and delivery service for various local non-profit organizations

4.     Humane Society:  Volunteers work hard cleaning cages and enjoy walking dogs and playing with cats

5.     Child Care Centers:  Volunteers assist with craft projects and read to children

6.     Salvation Army bell ringing:  Volunteers man the red kettles

7.     Community Clean-Up:  Volunteers beautify our community by participating in the local adopt-a-trail program and Minot ’s spring clean-up

8.     Business:  volunteers assist with office and other tasks for various non-profit organizations

Volunteer Recognition Program 

The Volunteer Recognition Program is held annually to recognize volunteer hours contributed to the community.   The event is attended by volunteers, representatives from recipients of the volunteer services, family, and friends.  Each volunteer receives a certificate of appreciation and is personally congratulated.  In May 2010, 65 volunteers were recognized for contributing 5,569 hours to 20 different organizations.