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Spring/Summer Yard Chores for Seniors (Hennepin County)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hopkins, MN
Details
Start Date:
May 4, 2026
End Date:
June 30, 2026
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours
Commitment Details:
2-4 hour shifts
Recurrence:
One time only
Volunteers Needed:
150
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License
Age Requirement:
7+
Other Requirements:
Youth ages 7 to 15 may volunteer with an adult. Ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own.
Description
Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine while helping older adults maintain "curb appeal" and keep their homes and property safe! Help with:
- Yard and garden clean-up, weeding
- Basic exterior maintenance and small painting projects
Go solo or bond with family, friends and neighbors
Youth ages 7 to 15 may volunteer with an adult. Ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own.
Strengthen connections with your group
Most group opportunities are best suited for teams of 4 - 6. If you have a larger group we'll split you into smaller teams and assign you to locations near one another to serve multiple seniors.
- Schools (elementary to college/university level) and home school groups
- Neighborhood associations and public services (police, fire, city council members, etc.)
- Lions and Rotary Clubs; American Legion Posts
- Faith communities
- Sororities and fraternities
- Scout troops & youth groups
- Corporations/businesses
- Sports teams
We serve multiple cities throughout Hennepin County. Contact us or visit seniorcommunity.org/volunteer to complete an online application form.
Volunteers are also needed to provide ongoing, seasonal lawn mowing and weed trimming.
Location
Hopkins, Minnesota, US
