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Hennepin County > Get involved > Volunteer with Hennepin County

Volunteer with Hennepin County

Hennepin County has offered volunteer opportunities for over 50 years. Citizens of all ages and backgrounds can contribute their time and talents to make a difference in our community.

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Mission, vision and community impact

Mission

Together we inspire our employees and volunteers to build a strong presence and reputation for social responsibility within our community.

Vision

We envision employees and volunteers coming together to identify needs and engage with services that make a difference in our resilient and diverse community.

2023 Impact

2,442 citizens contributed 67,516 volunteer hours.

Opportunities with Hennepin County

Volunteer opportunities 

  • Adopt-a-Highway
  • Community Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Emergency Management
  • Environment and gardening
  • Human Services and Public Health
  • Library
  • Public Safety and Sheriff's Office
Donation opportunities

Donations

Donations are welcomed and directly benefit youth and adults experiencing homelessness, mental/physical disabilities and addiction challenges.

Items in most need are:

  • Hygiene kits
  • Toiletries
  • Socks
  • Shoes
  • Blankets

Contact volunteering@hennepin.us to coordinate a donation pick-up or drop-off.

Special Gift Fund

Monetary donations are accepted to provide clients who are faced with a crisis or who have unique, emergent needs and where all other funding sources have been exhausted. 

  • All donations are 100% tax deductible (donation acknowledgements available upon request).
  • All donations go to benefit clients - there are no administrative fees or overhead costs.
  • No tax dollars are used for the Special Gift Fund — it is 100% supported by tax deductible donations.

The fund accepts cash and checks payable to: Hennepin County Special Gift Fund. There is no online giving option.

Mail donations to:

Hennepin County
HSPH-Special Gift Fund
PO Box 1520
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1520

For questions regarding the Special Gift Fund, email staci.brean@hennepin.us


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