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Published 11/24/25 9:33AM

Bilingual Spanish Volunteer Opportunities (18+)!

VEAP- Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bloomington, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    We currently do not have any hour commitments, we are looking for volunteers that may be interested in a regular schedule/picking up our afternoon shifts.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Immigrants or Refugees, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and we could use your support today! Our opportunities do not require experience, include training, and are of course fun!

    Available Opportunities

    • Phone Intake: Help connect participants to our services by setting up food appointments over the phone!
    • Lobby Intake: Assist participants who are receiving food assistance with check-in and help ensure they have a positive experience while at VEAP!
    • Pantry Support: Check in participants at the beginning of their shopping experience!

    VEAP is open Monday - Thursday from 8 - 5 p.m & Fridays 8 - 12pm. Shifts are on-site and are typically 3-4 hours in length. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a volunteer orientation as well as a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

    Get started today! Fill out our Adult Application at https://volunteer.veap.org/user/register/.

    5 shifts available:

    • Food Pantry: 08:15 to 11:30 CST
    • Phones/Lobby: 08:45 to 12:30 CST
    • Food Pantry: 11:15 to 14:30 CST
    • Phones/Lobby: 12:15 to 16:15 CST
    • Food Pantry: 14:15 to 17:15 CST

    Location

    On-site
    9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Door #2, Bloomington, Minnesota, US
    Door #2

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    When you register an account, please select an orientation date/time that works best for you. Once your orientation is complete, you will be ready to start in the role you are interested in!

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