Over 4,000 Winona residents are over age 60. Will you lend them a hand this winter? We're looking for volunteers ready to commit to a little extra shoveling this winter. You will be matched with one local individual to assist for the entire season. Youth are welcome to join in the shoveling but must be accompanied by an adult. If you're ready to make this winter a little easier for just ... read more
One-time volunteer opportunities
Volunteers Needed!!
Catholic Charities has opened a Day Center to serve those without a warm place during the daytime hours. We are located at 79 W. 3rd St. We are looking for volunteers to supplement our staffing. Hours of operation are 12pm-7pm, currently and can be adjusted if we have the interest and volunteers! There will always be one staff person from Catholic Charities available, but we need two people to ... read more
Chore Corps
The Winona Friendship Center will be rolling out a chore program, Chore Corps, in 2020. The Friendship Center will be providing chore services such as snow shoveling, yard work, handyman repairs/services, lawn mowing, etc. Right now, they are searching for volunteers to help us provide these services and will be reimbursing mileage. Once they get into 2020, they will be accepting client ... read more
St Croix Hospice Companion or Vigil
At St. Croix Hospice, care and comfort are tailored to the unique preferences of our patients, families, and primary caregivers at the end of life. We individualize care to ensure it is provided in a way that brings dignity, respect, and compassion to all those we serve. Volunteers help to fulfill the mission of hospice by improving the quality of life for people with a life limiting illness. If ... read more
Restored Blessings
Description Restored Blessings is a Christian thrift shop Winona, next to Rochester Wholesale Fruit. Parents of kids that attend St.Martin's or Hope Lutheran High School can work a certain amount of hours to get money to help with tuition. Volunteer Opportunity Stop by Restored Blessings to fill out an application and discuss schedule. Requirements Looking for whatever time a person can volunteer. ... read more
Polish Cultural Institute and Museum
The mission of the Polish Cultural Institute and Museum is to collect, exhibit, interpret and disseminate the heritage of the Kashubian Polish Culture. Volunteers needed for a once monthly commitment. There is no age limitation. Physical needs would be walking, standing and minimal light bending. No lifting. Ongoing opportunities include tour guides, housekeeping, maintenance, typing, computer ... read more
Toys for Kids – Now through December
The Winona area Toys for Kids (formerly Toys for Tots) is seeking volunteers who want to make a difference in a child's life the next Christmas holiday season. Toys for Kids is a volunteer organization under the Winona Community Foundation. Toys are collected and sorted at Southeast Technical College, where they are displayed and distributed around the middle of December to local families. There ... read more
Bundles of Love
Description: With the continued support of generous volunteers and donors, the growth of Bundles of Love will continue until the ultimate goal is reached: that no family in Minnesota who needs clothing and bedding for their newborn, correctly sized clothing for premature infant, comfort items for their hospitalized infant, or bereavement items for a lost infant will be without these items. And ... read more
Mississippi Thunder Speedway Kids Club
Description: Mississippi Thunder Speedway (MTS) is an exciting place for residents in the Winona area to spend their Friday nights. MTS opened for on-track action in 2009 under new ownership and management. MTS has a Kids Club for young race fans under the age of 12. Our goal is to make MTS an exciting, fun, and family friendly place for families to go on Friday nights. MTS is looking ... read more
Winona Adult Literacy
Description: Winona Adult Literacy, a WAPS Community Education program, offers educational opportunities to adults in our area. Our services include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, GED preparation classes, basic skills preparation, and transition to college services. We are looking for volunteers that are patient, caring, and believe that education is an important step in ... read more