Volunteering

Hennepin Community Volunteers

Learn how you can get involved and strengthen your community.

Internships

Hennepin County has a variety of internship opportunities and is frequently seeking students to fill them.

Administrative, Professional & Technical Projects

Volunteer with the Human Services Department

The Volunteer and Community Partnership Program (VCPP) coordinates volunteer activities for Hennepin County’s human services programs. Find volunteer opportunities that need to be filled urgently or immediately in our targeted recruitment section.

Adults & Special Needs

Volunteer at the Adult Corrections Facility

A dedicated group of volunteers work with the men and women at the Adult Corrections Facility in a number of ways. Services they provide include reading and math tutoring, facilitating chemical dependency groups, spiritual guidance, and ongoing support in the community.

Volunteer in Adult Probation

The Adult Probation Division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation promotes public safety by expanding partnerships in the community, extending program services, and fostering teamwork and productivity among staff and volunteers.

Volunteer With Family Court Services

Family Court Services staff help parents reach amicable and peaceful solutions in child custody and parenting time (visitation) disputes.

Volunteer with Sentencing to Service

The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.

Volunteer with the Human Services Department

The Volunteer and Community Partnership Program (VCPP) coordinates volunteer activities for Hennepin County’s human services programs. Find volunteer opportunities that need to be filled urgently or immediately in our targeted recruitment section.

Environment & Gardening

Adopt-A-Highway Program

This program involves groups in adoption of a segment of county highway pledging to keep them free of litter.

Master Gardener

Horticulture information and education for county residents through classes, staffing information tables, assisting organizations and answering questions on the hotline.

Master Naturalist Volunteering Opportunity

Educates adults about Minnesota's natural resources, empowers them to teach others, and provides opportunities to participate in conservation projects. 

Master Recyclers/Composters

Master Recyclers/Composters take a two month training course on the three Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling - then volunteer to implement programs and educate others in the community.

Stream Health Volunteer Monitoring Program

Adult volunteer monitoring program that assesses the biological communities in streams in Hennepin County.

Volunteer with Sentencing to Service

The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.

Wetland Health Volunteer Monitoring Program

Adult volunteer monitoring program that assesses the biological communities in wetlands throughout the county.

Education & Literacy

Library Volunteers

Find out about Hennepin County Library's volunteer program and current opportunities.

Volunteer in Adult Probation

The Adult Probation Division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation promotes public safety by expanding partnerships in the community, extending program services, and fostering teamwork and productivity among staff and volunteers.

Health, Emergency & Safety

Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers may assist with vaccinations for large groups of people, crowd control at public health emergency responses, and a variety of other opportunities.

Volunteer with the Sheriff's Office

Learn new skills and meet great people who share your commitment to community.

Victims & Offenders

Mentors for Success

Juvenile Probation works with the juvenile justice system to improve the lives of children and their families by screening juvenile cases, preparing reports for the court, supervising youth on probation, and collaborating with community organizations

Volunteer at the Adult Corrections Facility

A dedicated group of volunteers work with the men and women at the Adult Corrections Facility in a number of ways. Services they provide include reading and math tutoring, facilitating chemical dependency groups, spiritual guidance, and ongoing support in the community.

Volunteer at the County Home School

The Hennepin County Home School is a state-certified residential treatment center for adolescent male and female offenders who are committed by the court.

Volunteer at the Juvenile Detention Center

The Juvenile Detention Center is a secure detention facility for male and female offenders up to age 18 who are awaiting court disposition.

Volunteer in Adult Probation

The Adult Probation Division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation promotes public safety by expanding partnerships in the community, extending program services, and fostering teamwork and productivity among staff and volunteers.

Volunteer With Juveniles on Probation

Juvenile Probation is a division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation that provides services for an average of 2,500 young offenders and their families each day.

Volunteer with Sentencing to Service

The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.

Volunteer with the Sheriff's Office

Learn new skills and meet great people who share your commitment to community.

Youth & Families

Mentors for Success

Juvenile Probation works with the juvenile justice system to improve the lives of children and their families by screening juvenile cases, preparing reports for the court, supervising youth on probation, and collaborating with community organizations

Volunteer at the County Home School

The Hennepin County Home School is a state-certified residential treatment center for adolescent male and female offenders who are committed by the court.

Volunteer at the Juvenile Detention Center

The Juvenile Detention Center is a secure detention facility for male and female offenders up to age 18 who are awaiting court disposition.

Volunteer With Family Court Services

Family Court Services staff help parents reach amicable and peaceful solutions in child custody and parenting time (visitation) disputes.

Volunteer With Juveniles on Probation

Juvenile Probation is a division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation that provides services for an average of 2,500 young offenders and their families each day.

Volunteer with Sentencing to Service

The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.

Volunteer with the Human Services Department

The Volunteer and Community Partnership Program (VCPP) coordinates volunteer activities for Hennepin County’s human services programs. Find volunteer opportunities that need to be filled urgently or immediately in our targeted recruitment section.