Are you looking for a volunteer experience for a group of friends, team of colleagues or youth group? We’d love to get you involved, volunteering to support Keystone’s mission. With advance planning and creative thinking, in many cases we can find an experience ideal for your group. Start by completing the group volunteer application to get the conversation started.
Groups & Businesses
Keystone offers a variety of volunteer opportunities appropriate for groups and we can tailor an experience to meet your needs.
Opportunities for Volunteer Groups
Available Opportunities
Some group volunteer opportunities depend on availability or vary by season. If you don’t see something listed that you think works for your group, contact us.
Current opportunities available
Adopt the Foodmobile
Partner with Keystone Community Services to provide nutritious food to people who are unable to reliably access groceries by volunteering with the Foodmobile. A team from your business or faith community can volunteer on a rotating basis at one of our convenient Foodmobile distribution sites.
Assist with Fare For All
Help Keystone provide low-cost food items at the West 7th Community Center through the Fare For All program. Volunteers help participants shop and carry groceries.
Deliver Meals on Wheels
Gather your colleagues or friends and share a Meals on Wheels delivery route in our service area.
Coordinate a Donation Drive
In-kind donations are always welcome and appreciated within Keystone’s programs. Host a drive for food, back to school items, personal care items, bikes or bike parts!
Keystone’s Programs are Essential:
As you know, the Governor Walz issued an Executive Order directing Minnesotans to “Stay At Home” through April 10th. Keystone is an “essential” business and is part of the Twin Cities’ critical sector response to COVID-19. With this information, we will continue to operate our food shelf, crisis services, meals on wheels and case management programs that support our most vulnerable residents in St. Paul. The executive order also defines “workers” and “personnel” as employees, contractors, vendors and volunteers. This clearly allows our dedicated and wonderful volunteers to continue serving at Keystone during this time. We will have more limited staff in our buildings but remain committed to offering vital support to those who need it.
Programs that are available to the community:
- Meals on Wheels deliveries are continuing and staff are modifying operations to ensure safety of the staff, participants and volunteers.
- Food shelf operations, including Foodmobile distributions, have been modified to ensure the safety of staff, participants and volunteers but are open Monday – Friday to provide vital food support to people in the community.
- Express Bike Shop is open for service repair only. In accordance with the Minnesota stay at home guidelines, bicycle repair shops have been identified as an essential service. To limit person to person contact we ask that you call ahead 651-644-9660 to schedule a bike service repair appointment. Full information is available at exbike.com.
Our youth afterschool programs and active senior programs are canceled as well as any large gatherings in our community centers. AARP Tax Assistance is also canceled until further notice.
We are actively monitoring the situation and will implement any additional strategies when necessary. Stay tuned for updates as things are rapidly changing.
How you can help:
You might be wondering how you can help neighbors during this uncertain time. Here are the top ways you can support your community today:
Give
Your cash contributions give the greatest flexibility to responding the your neighbors’ needs. Support your neighbors today.
Contribute
Give food and household items to keep our food shelves stocked. Click here to see our most needed items and where you can drop off your contributions.
Volunteer
Your time supporting vulnerable people in our community is needed more than ever. Sign up today.
We are so grateful for your care and support!
Health and Safety Precautions during this time
As you know, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is rapidly evolving. We are relying on facts to inform thoughtful decision-making in an ever-evolving situation. Keystone is committed to providing services in safe, healthy environments for all of our participants, volunteers, and staff. During this time of heightened awareness, we are maintaining our thorough cleaning and food safety standards and expanding them as necessary.