OACRA Minnesota Community Service Directory

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Minnesota Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory

This directory organizes Minnesota volunteer and community-service routes that may support people navigating probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial release, diversion, DWI-related community work service, reentry, restitution-related instructions, court-related obligations, school requirements, attorney referrals, local county instructions, or community-based service goals.

Important: OACRA does not determine whether any organization, volunteer role, service site, hour log, supervisor signature, remote task, food-shelf shift, shelter shift, animal-care role, thrift-store shift, Habitat/ReStore shift, county parks assignment, fairgrounds shift, school route, faith-based activity, nonprofit placement, or community-service route satisfies a court order, probation condition, parole condition, supervised-release condition, pretrial release condition, diversion agreement, local probation instruction, agency referral, attorney recommendation, school requirement, county requirement, restitution-related instruction, DWI-related community work service requirement, or program requirement. Always confirm approval, restrictions, schedule, supervision, documentation, fees, background screening, role limits, travel rules, remote-hour acceptance, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, program coordinator, referring agency, and volunteer organization before starting hours.

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Northwest Minnesota

Counties and areas: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Detroit Lakes, Bemidji, Moorhead, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food shelf, animal care, and local-support routes

Becker County Food Pantry Food-shelf route with donation sorting, stocking, packing, and distribution support. Confirm shift scheduling and documentation before starting.

Food shelf Local support Confirm first

AccessLocal listing route

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of hours • role limits

AreaDetroit Lakes / Becker County

Beltrami County Humane Society Animal-care route with cleaning, outdoor maintenance, shelter support, and related tasks. Confirm screening, role limits, and documentation before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

Accesspawsbemidji.com

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaBemidji / Beltrami County

Clay County Food Shelf Food-shelf route with donation sorting, packing, stocking, and distribution support. Confirm documentation and supervisor availability before starting.

Food shelf Donation sorting Confirm first

AccessClay County Food Shelf

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion letter

AreaMoorhead / Clay County

Confirm-first Habitat, fairgrounds, parks, and rural routes

Habitat for Humanity / ReStore Routes – Northwest Minnesota Furniture sorting, warehouse help, donation intake, and ReStore support may be available. Confirm local affiliate acceptance and documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Donations / warehouse Confirm first

Accesshabitat.org

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaPolk County / Northwest Minnesota

Norman County Fairgrounds Seasonal cleanup, grounds support, maintenance, and event setup route. Confirm county approval, schedule, supervision, and proof requirements before starting.

Fairgrounds Seasonal route Confirm first

AccessContact local fairgrounds or county staff before scheduling.

Ask AboutReporting site • seasonal schedule • safety rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaNorman County

Rural / Remote-Service Check When direct providers are limited, users should confirm whether remote service, out-of-county service, county parks work, or municipal work detail is acceptable before starting.

Rural route Remote / county Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising agent, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting the route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • travel limits • fee rules • digital certificate • court approval

AreaNorthwest Minnesota rural counties

Northeast Minnesota

Counties and areas: Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis, Duluth, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Grand Marais, International Falls, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Shelter, food bank, animal care, and meal routes

CHUM Duluth Shelter support, meal service, donation sorting, and basic-needs route. Confirm screening, accepted tasks, and documentation before scheduling.

Shelter / meals Basic needs Confirm first

Accesschumduluth.org

Ask AboutClient-contact limits • orientation • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaDuluth / St. Louis County

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food sorting, packing, warehouse, and distribution-support route. Confirm shift registration and documentation before starting.

Food bank Warehouse support Confirm first

Accessnorthernlakesfoodbank.org

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • required form • proof of hours • location rules

AreaHibbing / Northeast Minnesota

Lake County Humane Society Animal-care route with kennel cleaning, dog walking, facility care, and related tasks. Confirm screening and documentation before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessHumane Society listing

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaTwo Harbors / Lake County

Confirm-first Donation, school, parks, and rural routes

Salvation Army – Duluth Sorting clothing, donation processing, meal preparation, and service-center support may be available. Confirm site-specific documentation first.

Donation / meals Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org

Ask AboutSpecific site • non-religious tasks • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • proof of hours

AreaDuluth / St. Louis County

Carlton County Schools Volunteer Routes Grounds cleanup, facilities support, and limited non-student-contact tasks may be available. Confirm screening, role restrictions, and documentation before starting.

School route Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the school district or assigned program contact directly.

Ask AboutBackground screening • no-student-contact role • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaCarlton County

Parks, Trail, Cleanup & Public-Service Routes Routes may include parks, trails, conservation, cleanup, facility support, and county/city public-service tasks when approved and documented.

Parks / cleanup Public service Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, parks programs, conservation groups, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaNortheast Minnesota

Metro North / Twin Cities

Counties and areas: Anoka, Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, New Brighton, Champlin, Maple Grove, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food bank, meal packing, shelter, and kitchen routes

Second Harvest Heartland – Brooklyn Park Food packing, warehouse, sorting, and distribution-support route. Confirm required-hour acceptance and documentation before starting.

Food bank Warehouse route Confirm first

Access2harvest.org

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of hours • role limits

AreaBrooklyn Park / Hennepin County

Feed My Starving Children – Coon Rapids Meal-packing route for relief work. Confirm court/supervision approval, group rules, and documentation before starting hours.

Meal packing Relief route Confirm first

Accessfmsc.org

Ask AboutShift sign-up • age/group rules • supervisor signature • required form • proof of hours

AreaCoon Rapids / Anoka County

Salvation Army Harbor Light Shelter support, kitchen service, cleaning, and basic-needs route. Confirm site-specific supervision, role limits, and documentation first.

Shelter / kitchen Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaMinneapolis / Hennepin County

Confirm-first ReStore, parks, libraries, and local routes

Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities – ReStore Warehouse, donation intake, retail support, and ReStore route. Confirm location-specific acceptance and proof requirements before starting.

Habitat / ReStore Donations / warehouse Confirm first

Accessrestore.tchabitat.org

Ask AboutReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaNew Brighton / Twin Cities

Wright County Parks System Park cleanup, trail maintenance, seasonal work, and outdoor public-service route. Confirm supervision and documentation before starting.

Parks / trails County route Confirm first

AccessContact county parks staff or the assigned program contact directly.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaWright County

Libraries, Community Centers, Thrift & Local Support Routes Local routes may include shelving, cleaning, donation sorting, event setup, facility help, or community support when the site can document hours.

Library / local route Documentation varies Confirm first

AccessContact the library, community center, thrift store, or local nonprofit directly.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • background screening • supervisor signature • required form • schedule

AreaMetro North counties

Metro South / Twin Cities

Counties and areas: Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, St. Paul, Woodbury, Shakopee, Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Stillwater, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food bank, meals, animal care, and food shelf routes

Channel One Food Bank / St. Paul Food Route Food sorting, warehouse, packing, and distribution-support route. Confirm the direct organization, shift rules, and documentation first.

Food bank Warehouse support Confirm first

AccessFood route listing

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • completion letter • role limits

AreaSt. Paul / Ramsey County

Loaves & Fishes Minnesota Meal service, food packing, kitchen support, and community meal route. Confirm location, role, and hour documentation before starting.

Meals / kitchen Metro route Confirm first

Accessloavesandfishesmn.org

Ask AboutSpecific site • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • proof of hours

AreaMetro area

Animal Humane Society – Woodbury Animal-care route with cleaning, laundry, outdoor tasks, shelter support, and animal-related duties. Confirm screening and documentation first.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

Accessanimalhumanesociety.org

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaWoodbury / Washington County

Confirm-first Parks, food shelf, public service, and local routes

Dakota County Parks Volunteer Program Trail maintenance, park cleanup, natural resources, and outdoor project route. Confirm approved tasks, weather rules, and documentation first.

Parks / trails County route Confirm first

Accessco.dakota.mn.us

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaDakota County

CAP Agency Food Shelf Stocking, sorting, food shelf, client support, and community action route. Confirm accepted tasks, supervision, and proof requirements first.

Food shelf Community action Confirm first

Accesscapagency.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaShakopee / Scott County

Faith-Based Pantry, Clothing, Thrift & Community Support Routes Church and community programs may support service through pantry, clothing, cleaning, meal, donation, or outreach tasks when approved and documented.

Faith-based route Food / clothing Confirm first

AccessContact the organization directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • public benefit • supervisor signature • schedule • restrictions

AreaMetro South counties

Central Minnesota

Counties and areas: Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Wadena, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food shelf, ReStore, animal care, and donation routes

Salvation Army – St. Cloud Food shelf, meal service, thrift-store sorting, donation support, and basic-needs route. Confirm site-specific documentation first.

Food / thrift Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org

Ask AboutSpecific site • non-religious tasks • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • proof of hours

AreaSt. Cloud / Stearns County

Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Brainerd Furniture sorting, donations, warehouse support, and ReStore route. Confirm required-hour acceptance and documentation before starting.

Habitat / ReStore Warehouse route Confirm first

Accesslakesareahabitat.org

Ask AboutReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaBrainerd / Crow Wing County

Wadena County Humane Society Animal-care route with kennel cleaning, outdoor upkeep, shelter support, and related tasks. Confirm screening and documentation before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the organization directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaWadena County

Confirm-first Parks, fairgrounds, rural, and public-service routes

Otter Tail County Parks Department Trail cleanup, park projects, seasonal work, and outdoor public-service route. Confirm approval, schedule, safety rules, and documentation first.

Parks / trails County route Confirm first

AccessContact county parks staff or the assigned program contact directly.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaOtter Tail County

Kanabec County Fairgrounds Grounds cleanup, event support, maintenance, and seasonal service route. Confirm county approval, schedule, and proof requirements before starting.

Fairgrounds Seasonal route Confirm first

AccessContact local fairgrounds or county staff before scheduling.

Ask AboutReporting site • seasonal schedule • safety rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaKanabec County

Local Food Shelf, Library, Parks & County Public-Service Routes Local routes may include food shelves, libraries, parks, public works, cleanup, facility support, and community-service tasks when approved and documented.

Local route Documentation varies Confirm first

AccessContact the direct provider, library, county office, or parks department before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaCentral Minnesota counties

Southwest Minnesota

Counties and areas: Lyon, Nobles, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Cottonwood, Jackson, Blue Earth, Marshall, Worthington, Mankato, Pipestone, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food shelf, community action, thrift, and outreach routes

Salvation Army – Mankato Food shelf, thrift-store sorting, donation processing, and community-support route. Confirm site-specific proof requirements before starting.

Food / thrift Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org

Ask AboutSpecific site • non-religious tasks • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • proof of hours

AreaMankato / Blue Earth County

United Community Action Partnership Food shelves, community cleanup, thrift support, and local community-action route. Confirm role, schedule, and documentation before starting.

Community action Food / cleanup Confirm first

Accessunitedcapmn.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaMarshall / Lyon County

Southwestern MN Opportunity Council Food pantry, clothing center, community outreach, and local-support route. Confirm volunteer process and documentation before starting.

Community action Food / clothing Confirm first

Accesssmocinc.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion letter

AreaWorthington / Nobles County

Confirm-first Library, animal care, parks, and rural routes

Pipestone Public Library Shelving, cleaning, program assistance, and library-support route. Confirm screening, accepted duties, and documentation before starting.

Library route Screening-sensitive Confirm first

Accesspipestonelibrary.com

Ask AboutBackground screening • role limits • supervisor signature • required form • schedule

AreaPipestone

PAWS Jackson Humane Society Animal-care support route. Confirm screening, charge restrictions, accepted duties, and supervisor sign-off before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the organization directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaJackson County

Parks, Fairgrounds, Public Works & Rural-Service Routes Routes may include parks, fairgrounds, cleanup, facility support, public works, or rural-service tasks when approved and documented.

Rural route Public service Confirm first

AccessUse county/city departments, fairgrounds, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaSouthwest Minnesota counties

Southeast Minnesota

Counties and areas: Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Dodge, Goodhue, Rochester, Winona, Red Wing, Wabasha, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food bank, food shelf, clothing, and community routes

Channel One Regional Food Bank Food packing, warehouse sorting, and distribution-support route. Confirm shift scheduling and documentation before starting.

Food bank Warehouse route Confirm first

Accesschannel-one.org

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of hours • role limits

AreaRochester / Olmsted County

Winona Volunteer Services Food shelf, clothing center support, donation sorting, and community outreach route. Confirm proof requirements before starting.

Food / clothing Community outreach Confirm first

Accesswinonavs.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion letter

AreaWinona

Red Wing Area Food Shelf Sorting, packing, stocking, and food-shelf support route. Confirm schedule, supervisor signature, and documentation before starting.

Food shelf Local route Confirm first

AccessContact the organization directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutShift schedule • supervisor signature • required form • completion letter • accepted tasks

AreaRed Wing / Goodhue County

Confirm-first Animal care, food share, parks, and county routes

Houston County Animal Rescue Animal-care and cleaning route. Confirm screening, charge restrictions, animal-contact rules, and staff sign-off before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the organization directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaHouston County

Wabasha Area Food Share Food distribution support, pantry restocking, sorting, and local food-support route. Confirm documentation before starting.

Food share Pantry route Confirm first

AccessContact the organization directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaWabasha

Parks, Library, Cleanup & County Public-Service Routes Local routes may include parks, libraries, public works, cleanup, facility help, and community-support tasks when approved and documented.

County / local route Public service Confirm first

AccessContact the county, city, library, parks department, or direct nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaSoutheast Minnesota counties

Statewide & Remote Minnesota

Coverage: statewide, online, county, city, rural, supervision-aware, and nonprofit backup routes. Use statewide routes as backup when a direct provider route is not listed for the person’s county.

Statewide routes Food bank, thrift, service centers, and ReStore routes

Second Harvest Heartland Statewide food-bank route with sorting, packing, warehouse support, and distribution-related tasks. Confirm local site policy and documentation before starting.

Food bank Statewide network Confirm first

Access2harvest.org

Ask AboutLocal site • court-service policy • intake process • supervisor signature • required form

AreaStatewide / multi-region Minnesota

Goodwill–Easter Seals Minnesota Thrift-store sorting, donation processing, community events, and local support route. Confirm location-specific acceptance, role limits, and documentation first.

Donation / thrift Location varies Confirm first

Accessgoodwilleasterseals.org

Ask AboutSpecific site • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaStatewide Minnesota

The Salvation Army – Minnesota Community centers, food shelves, thrift processing, shelters, meal support, and basic-needs routes may vary by location. Confirm per site.

Food / shelter / thrift Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org

Ask AboutSpecific site • non-religious tasks • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • proof of hours

AreaStatewide Minnesota locations

Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Multiple Locations Donation sorting, warehouse support, store operations, and build-related support may be available. Confirm local affiliate and documentation requirements first.

Habitat / ReStore Multiple locations Confirm first

Accesshabitat.org

Ask AboutLocal affiliate • ReStore duties • safety orientation • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaStatewide Minnesota

Confirm-first Libraries, animal shelters, supervision, and remote routes

Local Minnesota Public Libraries Shelving, clerical tasks, cleaning, program setup, and library-support roles may be available. Confirm screening and documentation before starting.

Library route Local policy varies Confirm first

AccessContact the local library or county library system directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutRole limits • background screening • supervisor signature • required form • proof of hours

AreaStatewide local libraries

Local Humane Societies & Animal Shelters Animal care, cleaning, laundry, kennel support, and donation sorting may be available. Confirm screening, safety restrictions, and documentation first.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, or rescue organization directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaStatewide Minnesota shelters

Court / Probation & Supervision Confirmation Route For probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial, diversion, or DWI-related community work service, confirm the approved site, due date, documentation, and submission process before starting.

Supervision route Confirm-first Confirm first

AccessUse the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, case manager, or program contact listed on paperwork.

Ask AboutAccepted local list • county travel • required forms • due date • submission process

AreaStatewide / local counties

Remote / Online Service Check Remote service may help when transportation, disability, rural access, winter weather, work schedule, or family obligations make in-person service difficult. Confirm acceptance before enrolling.

Remote / online Extra approval needed Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting a remote route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • fee rules • digital certificate • verification code • officer/court approval

AreaStatewide / online

Approval, Restrictions & Documentation Guide

Use this guide before starting hours. Minnesota users should pay special attention to court orders, probation/parole/supervised-release instructions, county-level probation instructions, DWI-related community work service language, public-service site rules, written proof, travel limits, remote-hour rules, and whether the organization can document exact dates and hours worked.

Confirm the site before starting

Ask whether the organization is a nonprofit, public agency, county program, school-approved route, city assignment, community action agency, or other acceptable community-service site for the specific Minnesota requirement. Confirm whether approval must happen before any hours count.

Follow supervision and court instructions

Users on probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial release, diversion, or court-supervised status should follow the specific instructions of the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator.

Get documentation rules in writing

Confirm who signs the hour sheet, whether a court/program form is required, whether a completion letter must be on letterhead, and whether the organization can document dates, hours, tasks, supervisor name, phone, and email.

DWI or work-service cases may have specific rules

Some Minnesota cases may involve community work service tied to a sentence, local correctional facility alternative, or DWI-related requirement. Confirm the exact number of hours, deadline, approved site type, and filing method before beginning.

Faith-based sites need service clarity

Food shelf, clothing closet, meal service, cleanup, outreach, donation sorting, or disaster-support tasks may be treated differently from worship, religious instruction, choir, ushering, evangelism, or membership activities. Confirm what counts before starting.

Remote or online service needs extra approval

Remote service may help when transportation, disability, rural access, winter weather, work schedule, or family obligations make in-person service difficult, but some courts or programs may reject online hours or paid service. Confirm remote-hour acceptance, fees, certificate format, and verification method first.

OACRA disclaimer: This Minnesota Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory is provided for resource-navigation and referral-support purposes only. OACRA is independent and does not provide legal, supervision, case-management, volunteer-placement, employment, tax, nonprofit-compliance, clinical, medical, emergency, transportation, Minnesota DOC, court, county, city, school, library, or public-agency advice. OACRA does not verify in real time that an organization is accepting volunteers, accepting court-related community service, able to supervise a specific person, able to sign a specific form, or approved for a specific court, probation office, parole office, supervised-release program, pretrial services program, diversion program, attorney referral, school requirement, agency referral, county requirement, city requirement, DWI-related community work service requirement, restitution-related instruction, public-service requirement, or community-service obligation. Users should confirm approval, eligibility, restrictions, background screening, task limits, schedule, fees, transportation, county/city travel, intake requirements, supervision, documentation, reporting, remote-service rules, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, case manager, program coordinator, referring agency, and organization before beginning service hours. For emergencies, immediate danger, or urgent safety concerns, call 911.