VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Our wonderful volunteers are important partners in our work. Together, we are helping more than 49,000 members of our community every day.
Come join us as we make a positive difference to the lives of those around us. No experience? No problem! Our staff will be there to guide you. All volunteers will also undergo a short orientation program to learn more about Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and what we do.
Each volunteering shift lasts a minimum of two hours. Children are more than welcome to join us as volunteers, especially as garden & landscape volunteers or clothing closet volunteers. Looking to volunteer with your friends, family or co-workers? We have opportunities for you too, including in our food shelf. Just give us a call at 651-224-4601 or approach any of our friendly staff or volunteers at our center for more details!
If you have an organization, corporate or volunteer group that has interest in doing a small or large project, please contact us at volunteer@hallieqbrown.org, to coordinate an opportunity that fits your needs.
We look forward to having you join us!
Individual Opportunities
- Garden & Landscape Volunteer
- Looking to work more with your hands? Then join us as a Garden & Landscape volunteer, and help us plant, grow and harvest fruits and vegetables in our very own garden! You will work alongside and teach the kids from our Early Learning Center all about the joys of gardening. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help revitalize and maintain our playground and outdoor areas by mulching, weeding and cleaning. This role is perfect for individuals or groups who can visit us at least once a week during the spring and summer months. If you are interested in gardening, willing to get dirty and enjoy working outdoors regardless of weather, we want you! Gardening experience and knowledge is preferred but not required.
- Archive Volunteer
- Are you interested in historical preservation, American history, cultural studies and urban planning? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Hallie Q. Brown Community Center was set up in 1929, and it has grown with and supported the community in important ways every day. We are looking for volunteers to develop and grow our Historical Archive and the preservation efforts around the photographs and documents of the historic Rondo neighborhood. You will have the important task of making sure our history and our roots are never forgotten, by helping to digitize old photographs, compile metadata and other organizational needs Our in-house archivists will train and supervise volunteers on protocol and techniques.
- Photography and Videography Volunteers
- Calling all budding photographers and videographers! Are you looking to add to your portfolio while doing your part for the community? We are seeking a volunteer photographer and a volunteer videographer to capture photos and video footage of our community center, food shelf, clothing closet, child care center, Retired Men’s Club, Magnificent Golden Agers, and other senior programs and activities and events hosted at the center. Your images and videos will be shared on HQB publications, social media and on our website to help tell our story, raise funds and reach out to even more members of our community. Volunteer hours are flexible, depending on project needs.
Group Opportunities
Organizing Projects
Support the organizing efforts for various programs at HQB. Projects may focus on the classroom supply lists, Clothing Closet donations, Food Drive inventories, or elsewhere. Available year-round.
Landscaping Projects
Revitalize the playgrounds and outdoor areas of HQB by mulching, weeding, and cleaning. Opportunities available in late summer and early fall.
Painting Projects
Give areas of HQB a fresh coat of paint to brighten up the building for children and clients. Opportunities available year-round for groups or individuals, including weekends.
Food Drive
Fight hunger in the community by organizing a food drive at your company, organization, church, school, or neighborhood. Anyone can start a drive and we’ve got the resources to support you. Opportunities available year-round.
School Supply Drive
Ensure local students return to school with needed supplies by organizing a school supply drive at your company, organization, church, school, or neighborhood. We can help strategize with you to make it a success.
Holiday Meal Baskets
Provide holiday meals for families in need by organizing a giving campaign in your community, or visit us to assist with distribution of meal baskets during the holiday season.
Toy Drive/Toy Shop
Make a happy holiday season for local children by organizing a toy drive at your company, organization, church, school, or neighborhood, or visit us to assist with toy distribution at Hallie’s Toy Shop in December.
Cleaning Projects
Help with cleaning and organizing storage rooms, garage space, and basement areas. We host major, biannual cleanings of the Food Shelf and Clothing Closet.
Ready to get started? Download our Volunteer Application here:
If you have questions please contact us at volunteer@hallieqbrown.org.
