Minneapolis Office
1.866.620.2236
 
St. Paul Office
1.800.285.3014
 

Sponsor A Family is a joint holiday project of Catholic Charities and Lutheran Social Service that brings joy to nearly 2,000 families each year. We are grateful to individuals, congregations, civic organizations and businesses that sponsor families.
  

   
Sponsor A Family serves all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age.

 

 

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Minneapolis Volunteer Schedule

Sponsor A Family is a volunteer-driven program and you can help by volunteering for one or more of the opportunities below. Training is provided for volunteers.

Minneapolis Volunteer Opportunities
To volunteer call 1-866-620-2236 or apply online

Activity Dates Time* Task # Volunteers Location
Office Support- (Registration and Data Entry) Mon.-Thurs Oct.1- Dec 5. 9:00am-5:00pm Register sponsors into the database. Answer phone calls. Simple training is provided.

2 per shift 2-3 shifts per day. St Lawrence Newman Center U of M 1201 5th St SE Minneapolis (Free Parking)
Warehouse Set-up Dec. 3-8 9:00am-5:00pm Set up warehouse for gift collection and distribution 10 volunteers per 4-hour shift TBD- Minneapolis Location
Gift Drop-off/ Gift Distribution Dec. 9-10-11-12-13-14 7:00am-8:00pm Load and unload gift that are dropped off and picked-up. Volunteer Interpreters are also needed. 20-40 volunteers per 4-hour shift TBD- Minneapolis Location
Translators Dec 13-14 8:30am-5:30pm Assist families during the gift distribution by translating for them (list languages) TBD- Minneapolis Locations
Drivers Dec 13-14 9:30am-6:30pm Provide rides home for families picking up gifts. 5 volunteers per 4 hour shift TBD- Minneapolis Locations
Hospitality Dec. 9-15 9:00 am -
6:00 pm
Provide snacks & beverages for volunteers working in the warehouse 2-3 volunteers per 4-hour shift TBD- Minneapolis Location

*Times are subject to change

 

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