The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of community service opportunities. Days and shifts vary. Click on the "Read More" button for more information. You are encouraged to volunteer individually for any of the following:
- Food Pantry
- Resource Room
- Reception Desk
- Lunch Program
Please note that activities are subject to change based on COVID conditions.
Food Pantry
• Shifts: Mon – Fri from 8 AM to 12 PM (1 or 2 hours)
CONTACT: Cindy.Norgard@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663
• Shifts: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri from 8 AM to 12 PM & Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri from 12 PM to 4 PM
CONTACT: Stephanie.Rice@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663
• Shifts: Mon through Fri from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
CONTACT: Rebecca.Snapp@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663
Option 1: Stock incoming food, organize shelves, and clean as needed (no contact with clients)
• Shifts: Mon, Wed, or Thu – 8 AM to 4 PM (1 or 2 hours)
• Shifts: Mon, Wed, or Thu – 8 AM to 4 PM (1 or 2 hours)
Option 2: Assist clients in pantry; data entry; maintain contact with client and offer support
• Shifts: Fri – 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM
• Shifts: Fri – 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM
CONTACT: Cindy.Norgard@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663
Resource Room
Option 1: Sort donations; organize clothing, hygiene, shoes, blankets (no contact with clients)
Option 2: Aid clients by providing clothing or hygiene products or assisting them in “shopping”
Option 1: Sort donations; organize clothing, hygiene, shoes, blankets (no contact with clients)
Option 2: Aid clients by providing clothing or hygiene products or assisting them in “shopping”
• Shifts: Mon – Fri from 8 AM to 12 PM (1 or 2 hours)
CONTACT: Cindy.Norgard@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663
Reception Desk
Welcome incoming guests/clients; take temperatures, record names, conduct COVID screenings; supervise free bread shelf; provide bottled water; answer questions, assist in use of phone, direct clients to services such as showers, appointments, food shelf, etc.
Welcome incoming guests/clients; take temperatures, record names, conduct COVID screenings; supervise free bread shelf; provide bottled water; answer questions, assist in use of phone, direct clients to services such as showers, appointments, food shelf, etc.
• Shifts: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri from 8 AM to 12 PM & Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri from 12 PM to 4 PM
CONTACT: Stephanie.Rice@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663
Lunch Feeding Program
Salvation Army – Corps Community Center – 120 1st Avenue NE
Serve clamshell meals, bottled water, and plasticware to clients; clean kitchen as needed
Serve clamshell meals, bottled water, and plasticware to clients; clean kitchen as needed
• Shifts: Mon through Fri from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
CONTACT: Rebecca.Snapp@usc.salvationarmy.org or 507.288.3663