At Genesis II for Families, volunteers and interns compliment, assist and partner with us in every facet of the agency. We value this contribution and hope to offer each volunteer and intern a satisfying, productive and rewarding experience!

Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities: A one-time event or project

Interested in registering yourself or your group? Click here to obtain our Short-Term Volunteer Registration Form or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 612.877.7844.

“Pampering Chefs” Meal Preparation: Shop for and prepare 3 meals for our weekly support groups (feeding between 5-15 people per group).Teach a Class: Lend your expertise to our parents and youth! Our psycho-educational groups run at various times both day and evening throughout the week. Painting, Cleaning & Building Projects: Prepare to get dirty! Workdays are scheduled throughout the year based on group size and skills. Graduation Party Sponsors: Provide a meal, cake, gifts, speaker or music in celebration of our program graduates’ accomplishments. These special events allow you to meet and show recognition to the clients who have worked so hard to complete our programs. Holiday Party Sponsors: Make the holidays special! Sponsor a client party for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas/the winter holidays. Be creative - theme parties are great! New Item Drive: We celebrate milestones met by our clients by congratulating them with a gift. You can participate by collecting new items for the following: Program Graduation Gifts, “First Apartment Starter Kits,” “Together Again” Family Reunification Gifts, “Welcome Baby Baskets,” and “Spa-zazz” Personal Care Kits. We also are in need of many items for use at the agency in our work with clients. See our Program Wish List for details! Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays: Participate as an individual, family or team! You can bring hope to a family in need during the holiday season by providing gifts for each family member. Register by contacting our Volunteer Coordinator to obtain our Adopt-A-Family Sponsor Registration Form. You will receive a wish list made by each individual to give you some ideas of what they want or could use. Gifts need to be wrapped, labeled and dropped off at Genesis II.

Long-Term Internship/Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in applying to be a regular volunteer or intern? Complete our Volunteer Internship Application and send to our Internship Coordinator. If you are a student applying as part of a major or course requirement, please submit a current resume and cover letter along with your application.

We look to fill the following positions year-round. A 3-month minimum commitment is required for most positions.* Positions open at various times throughout the year depending on each individuals’ length of commitment (openings are commonly at the New Year, summer and fall). You are welcome to apply early.