Discover volunteer opportunities with Gifts for Seniors!
You have talents and we have multiple volunteer service opportunities for you to consider. Whether it be in person or remote, as an individual or a group, we invite you to make a meaningful difference in your community.
Community service options:
one of the most impactful actions you can take is to make a tax-deductible financial donation today
host a gift drive at your company, union, association, social/book/wine club, faith community, place of residency, sports team, holiday party or other event to support isolated older adults in need
purchase gifts to fulfill specific needs and wishes from the gift registries
bundle gift kits to provide much needed resources for low-income seniors
calling all makers!
create seasonal craft items to bring joy
knit or crochet blankets, hot pads, scarves, hats, mittens, and other items
sew - there are “sew” many options, you choose!
create homemade cards with a personal note for isolated elders (store bought work too!)
consider becoming a board of directors member to lead our strategic initiatives
sign up via the Kindly app (see more information below) for a shift at our operations center in NE Minneapolis to help sort, bundle, wrap, and organize community donations
share the Gifts for Seniors social mission with your networks, friends, and family :)
Please note: If you wish to schedule a private group, please contact us. To host your own corporate or group service event, please visit our projects page for ideas.
Sign Up to Volunteer In Person via the Kindly App
1) Download the Kindly app on your smartphone
2) Select Events at all sites
3) Check Gifts for Seniors -> Show Events
4) Select an event with Gifts for Seniors
5) Select Register -> Identify a shift
6) Create a Profile in Kindly
7) Complete your registration by registering as an individual or creating a group
Kindly App Download
Use this QR code to download the Kindly App on your phone, so you can sign up for volunteer shifts with Gifts for Seniors!
Volunteer Reminder
Please always “check in” on the Kindly App upon volunteer shift arrival. Simply open the application on your phone and select the “Check In” button at the bottom of the screen.
You can activate hope & inspire joy!
Donate
Every dollar donated means another isolated older adult will receive a gifted basic need to live and age well during a life-affirming social visit.
No one should live their elder years without friendship and connection to their community. Every gift has the potential to change a life!
