Nonprofit
Published 10/1/25 4:07PM

Engage with Downtown Minneapolis shelter guests - shifts through year end!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Minneapolis, MN
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    October 1, 2025, 5:00 PM GMT-5
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026, 8:00 PM GMT-6
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    This role occurs weekly between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. There is a minimum commitment of 3 months. Any day of the week is fine to volunteer, but volunteers should plan to volunteer on the same day of the week every week, if possible.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Poverty
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    You will need to read through our volunteer handbook and sign the attestation that is attached.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Engage with Downtown Minneapolis shelter guests - shifts through year end!

    About the event:

    This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months.

    A little bit about our downtown shelter: FCC is a shelter operated by Agate Housing and Services in the basement of First Covenant Church. Located in downtown Minneapolis, this shelter works to assist the homeless community of Hennepin County. FCC is unique because it is the only shelter for couples in the entire state of Minnesota.

    What will volunteers do?

    Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include:

    • Helping prepare & serve dinner to guests
    • Cleaning up common areas after meals
    • Washing laundry as needed
    • Folding laundry as needed

    What will volunteers need to bring or wear?

    Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes

    Location

    On-site

    FCC shelter at First Covenant Church

    810 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
    Directions

    Our couples' shelter is located in the basement of the First Covenant Church Building in downtown Minneapolis. Regarding parking, there is paid street parking, or there is a free parking lot in the back of the building. The parking lot is located on Chicago Avenue between South 6th Street and South 7th Street. A QR code (required to get through the parking lot gate) will be sent to you ahead of time so that you can park in the lot.

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