Volunteer
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.

Ride Services
Volunteer drivers provide flexible transportation for older adults, supporting growing community needs with simple scheduling.
Home Services
Home Service volunteers assist older adults with indoor and outdoor tasks, providing short, meaningful support to help age in place.
Activity Support
Activity Support volunteers engage neighbors in social, educational, and wellness opportunities to improve community connectedness.
Connections & Communications
C&C volunteers help share information and resources that keep neighbors informed and updated with Community Thread.
Site & Systems
S&S volunteers maintain a safe and welcoming environment for neighbors to feel invited and supported at Community Thread.
UPCOMING EVENT SUPPORT: Holiday Hope
Volunteers will be needed for this year’s Holiday Hope program! Follow the below instructions to view all current volunteer opportunities and to sign up!
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS
Community Thread now offers an easy way to find and sign up for one-time and seasonal volunteer opportunities through our online portal.
- Returning volunteers can log in using their phone number.
- New volunteers can select “Add Yourself” to create a simple profile.
Browse available shifts and sign up in minutes!
Visit the Community Thread Portal here: https://schedulesplus.com/thread
Questions about volunteering? 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.
