VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN EAST SAINT PAUL
Make a Difference in the Life of a Senior
Whether it’s help with chores, or a simple conversation, your time can bring comfort, connection, and care to someone in our community. Start by filling out our volunteer application.
Why Volunteer with East Side Elders?
Our amazing volunteers help seniors live independent, healthy, and connected lives. We have opportunities for individuals, groups, students, and healthcare professionals. You choose how you give back — and we’ll help you find the right fit for your skills, schedule, and interests.
Friendly Visitors & Phone Calls
Provide companionship to a senior through a quick phone call or occasional visit. These connections reduce isolation and brighten someone’s day.
Help at Home
Help with light chores like raking leaves during spring and fall, or changing lightbulbs. A small gesture goes a long way in helping seniors stay safe at home.
Single or Group Volunteering
Whether you are on your own or a group of people, we have a place for you.
Leading or helping is meaningful not only to our seniors, but to the volunteers themselves.
We love working with families, workplaces, school clubs, church groups, and more!
Plan a meaningful volunteer hour, day or a longer commitment that could include:
We love working with families, workplaces, school clubs, church groups, and more!
Plan a meaningful volunteer day that could include:
-Chore services such as raking leaves (fall or spring or both), mowing lawns or even shoveling snow in the winter.
-Friendly visits
-Assist at the Wellness Clinics
-Bingo calling
-Art and craft sessions
-Knitting or other fiber arts groups
-Creative writing groups
-Book Club
-Lunch and Learn
-Exercise
-Walking Club
Leading or helping is meaningful not only to our seniors, but to the volunteers themselves.
We love working with families, workplaces, school clubs, church groups, and more!
Plan a meaningful volunteer hour, day or a longer commitment that could include:
We love working with families, workplaces, school clubs, church groups, and more!
Plan a meaningful volunteer day that could include:
-Chore services such as raking leaves (fall or spring or both), mowing lawns or even shoveling snow in the winter.
-Friendly visits
-Assist at the Wellness Clinics
-Bingo calling
-Art and craft sessions
-Knitting or other fiber arts groups
-Creative writing groups
-Book Club
-Lunch and Learn
-Exercise
-Walking Club
Wellness Team Volunteer
Nurses, nursing students, and healthcare professionals are needed at our walk-in Wellness Centers to record vitals and offer basic health education. Volunteer weekly or monthly—whatever works for you!Requirements:
18+ with experience in taking vitals
Thursdays (9–11 AM or 12–2 PM)
Background check required
Requirements:
18+ with experience in taking vitals
Thursdays (9–11 AM or 12–2 PM)
Background check required
Board of Directors Volunteer
Use your leadership experience to help shape the direction of East Side Elders. Board members support strategic planning, fundraising, and mission-driven oversight. You choose how you give back — and we’ll help you find the right fit for your skills, schedule, and interests.