Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in one of the following opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 952-548-8627 or volunteer@stdavidscenter.org for more information.

Ready to lend a hand? Please complete our volunteer application.


Clean Up Crew!

Rediscover the fun of toys, trikes and bouncing balls by assisting with cleaning toys, gym equipment and therapy equipment. St David's Center has three gyms, a therapy center and 20+ classrooms as well as storage areas with toys for rotating classroom inventories. All of these items need to be washed on a regular basis.

Commitment: May be done one time or ongoing with a flexible schedule. Opportunity may be limited based on current needs and availability.


Early Childhood Program Classroom Assistance

Assist classroom staff with activities and provide the children with guidance, affirmation and support as they go through their daily routines. Volunteers will read stories, help with crafts and play with the children, providing an extra measure of attention.

Commitment: Prefer two to three hours once a week. Must be 15 or older. Daytime and after-school hours available. Opportunity may be limited based on current needs and availability.


Meeting Vital Needs

St. David's Center has many on-going needs that are dependent on the generosity of community drives. Volunteers have organized drives with items including diapers, books, school supplies, baby items, personal care items and toys/games.

Commitment: May be done one time and from any home or work place. To view St. David's Center's current wish lists click here.


Rain Garden Weeding

Volunteers needed to help weed St. David's Center's rain garden (once a month). One-time or ongoing opportunity.

Commitment: This opportunity is seasonal (best in the spring/summer months) and based on current needs and availability.


Sew What

Volunteers may choose from a variety of projects, including mending toys and costumes, sewing pillow cases and covers for therapy equipment, and making new costumes and props for dramatic play.

Commitment: May be done from home. Based on current program needs. 


Stop and Smell the Flowers

Assist in maintaining gardens, doing occasional weeding, transplanting and mulching.

Commitment: Can be done as a one-time event or on a monthly basis. This opportunity is seasonal and based on current needs and availability.


Wetland Restoration

Assist in a variety of tasks needed to help restore our wetland/forest area to its natural state. Volunteers are needed to remove non-native invasive species such as garlic mustard and buckthorn and to reintroduce native species. Can be done by individuals or groups. One-time or ongoing opportunity. Flexible scheduling.

Commitment: Flexible times and schedules based on the specific project; most projects need to be done in spring, summer and fall. This opportunity is based on current needs and availability.
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