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Saint Paul VIP: Volunteer•Inspire•Prosper

Saint Paul VIPSaint Paul’s strength is found in its residents who keep our neighborhoods strong, streets safe, and city vibrant with opportunity. As individuals, we achieve a lot to make a difference in our community, and as a group we create a force that makes Saint Paul the Most Livable City in America.

In every corner of Saint Paul, there are residents who demonstrate love for their community by helping out neighbors, children, schools and the city. Saint Paul VIP taps into that collective energy and links opportunities in our great city to those who want to step up and help out. From our libraries and recreation centers to parks and schools, volunteers can contribute their talents and expertise to help meet the needs of a growing and changing community.

Volunteer. Inspire. Prosper. Be a Saint Paul VIP.

Public Library Volunteer Opportunities
Assist with Summer Reading Program
Library Store (Central Library)
Bookmobile parade volunteers (youth volunteers)
Gardening projects
Library support services
Assist with new self-checkout machines
Relabeling library materials and book jacket projects (Central, Highland Park, Rondo, and Sun Ray)
Read with Me program tutors
Homework Center tutors
 
Parks and Rec Volunteer Opportunities
Adaptive Recreation
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Care for a Park
Recreation Centers
Environmental Services
Spring Parks Cleanup

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Volunteer Opportunities
Visitor Greeter
Plant Interpreter
Animal Interpreter
Education Aide
Gardener Aide
Japanese Garden Interpreter
Special Projects or Events Volunteer
Nature Walk Youth Interpreter (ages 13-17)

Volunteer in your neighborhood
Saint Paul has a rich history of active and distinct neighborhoods that provide many opportunities for residents to get involved on the neighborhood level. With 17 district councils, there are many volunteers needs on the local level:

  • Help at neighborhood events, such as clean-ups, home tours, festivals, National Night Out, or the district council's annual meeting and board election.
  • Participate on committees that work on community issues such as economic development, housing or environment, or on making the district council more effective in providing outreach or in raising funds.
  • Organize a block club for your neighbors to get to know each other and prevent crime.
  • Help with office staffing and administration.
  • Run for election as a district council board member.

Find volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood


Saint Paul Fire Department
Saint Paul Fire Explorers is open to both girls and boys beginning in 9th grade between the ages 14-20. Children who live in Saint Paul and in the surrounding areas can join. Saint Paul Fire Explorers recently started a new post with experienced and enthusiastic leadership. Saint Paul Fire Explorer Post 9624 won "New Post of the Year" for 2008. Saint Paul Fire  Explorers help at many different safety events throughout the year and participate in a ride-along program. For more information or to join or volunteer, contact Robert Watson at 651-261-5166 or .

Saint Paul Police Volunteer Opprotunities
Saint Paul Police Reserve 

Emergency Management Volunteer Opportunities
Citizen Corps
Citizen Corps


American Red Cross
American Red Cross


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Minnesota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster


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Metro SkyWarn


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The Salvation Army