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Published 11/13/25 4:43PM

AmeriCorps Volunteer - Help Seniors In Your Benson Community

Lutheran Social Service of MN
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Benson, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    6-8 Hours a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    AmeriCorps Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families is looking for individuals to service as respite volunteers throughout your community. Our volunteers provide friendship to an older adult which allows the family caregiver a well-deserved break to run errands or rest.

    We are providing in-home visits and phone reassurance. Please join in helping reach out to caregivers and their loved ones during this time.

    • No experience or diploma required - we’ll provide all necessary training
    • Volunteers receive monthly living allowance and end of service education award
    • Time commitment of 300 or 450 hours a year (6-8 hours a week)
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Older adult and companion are carefully matched based on individual needs and interests
    • Must be 18 years or older to volunteer
    • Volunteers receive monthly living allowance and end of service education award
    • We strongly encourage volunteers who are people of color, indigenous, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities to apply

    To learn more visit: LSSMN.ORG/OA/SERVICES or call 1.800.582.5260

    Watch our video to learn more: LSS Caregiver Support

    Location

    On-site
    Various, Benson, Minnesota, US

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