Volunteer
Celebrate with Us!
April is National Volunteer Month, and Volunteer Appreciation Week runs from April 20–25. To celebrate, Community Thread is honoring volunteers like you with special events and daily offerings throughout the week. Click the button below or the graphic on the right to learn more!
volunteering through community thread
At Community Thread, we connect people who want to make a difference with local needs. As a hub for volunteerism, we share meaningful opportunities for individuals, families, groups, and organizations to give back.
We help families introduce children to volunteering, inspiring the next generation of caring community members. We also partner with local clubs and community groups, helping them find meaningful ways to serve together.
Community Thread’s mission is simple and powerful: to maximize resources and volunteers to improve the quality of life for adults and families in our community.
Volunteer today!
Community Thread uses the Get Connected platform to manage all volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested in volunteering, now or in the future, please take a moment to create an account:
Ride Services
Volunteer drivers provide flexible transportation for older adults, supporting growing community needs with simple scheduling. Click here to learn more!
Home Services
Home Service volunteers assist older adults with indoor and outdoor tasks, providing short, meaningful support to help age in place. Click here to learn more!
Activity Support
Activity Support volunteers engage neighbors in social, educational, and wellness opportunities to improve community connectedness. Click here to learn more!
Connections & Communications
C&C volunteers help share information and resources that keep neighbors informed and updated with Community Thread. Click here to learn more!
Site & Systems
S&S volunteers maintain a safe and welcoming environment for neighbors to feel invited and supported at Community Thread. Click here to learn more!
Coming Soon
Opportunities to look forward to in the coming months: Jewelry Sorting, Holiday Hope/Hometown for the Holidays, Tax Aides
What is Get Connected and how does it work?
Community Thread Connect (Get Connected) is the volunteer database used by Community Thread to manage volunteer opportunities both at Community Thread and throughout the community.
You can search this database to find individual and group volunteer opportunities, special events, and community needs that match your interests and availability. You do not need an account to browse opportunities, but you will need one to sign up for an opportunity. Community Thread and local nonprofit organizations post all available opportunities in one convenient place—so whether you’re a group, individual, or simply exploring the idea of volunteering, there’s something for you.
To get started, fill out the Sign Up form on Get Connected. You’ll be asked to provide basic information about your interests so we can match you with opportunities that fit your skills and availability.
Additionally, Community Thread has a variety of volunteer roles available at our Stillwater and Bayport locations. If you are interested in specific ways to get involved or have your own idea, please contact Kate, Volunteer Engagement Director, at Kate@CommunityThreadMN.org or call 651-439-7434.
Interested in posting your organization's volunteer opportunity?
Questions? Contact Community Thread’s Volunteer Center. Email volunteer@communitythreadmn.org or call 651-439-7434.