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Homeless surveyor volunteers needed night of Jan. 23
Help collect information that impacts funding to serve people experiencing homelessness in Ramsey County.
Citizens Advisory Council aligns work with county strategic priorities
The Ramsey County Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) held their annual meeting on September 24 to gather together and review how the group’s work is aligning with the county’s strategic priorities. Fifty-four CAC members from the seven committees attended and Commissioner Toni Carter lauded the group as community engagement leaders that help the county utilize resources to better serve residents.
Adopt a family in need this holiday season
Volunteer Services' Family Sponsorship Program matches community sponsors with Ramsey County families in need during the holidays.
Volunteers sought for Ramsey County Charter Commission
Applications are currently open to fill ten vacancies on the Ramsey County Charter Commission.
Volunteer Services seeks Homelessness Surveyors
Help prevent homelessness in your community by surveying individuals and families who live without a permanent residence.
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, extensive training begins in September 2018.
The value of volunteer service on your resume
Volunteer work can be an excellent way to showcase key skills and should certainly be integrated with other work experiences on your resume.
Thanking our volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2018
In 2017, more than 2,250 citizens volunteered 117,942 hours of their time to Ramsey County offices and services.
Understanding the Service Team model
In 2015, Ramsey County moved to a Service Team Structure. This change allows the county to best capitalize on its strengths and talent in pursuit of the board’s vision of a community where all are valued and thrive.
Volunteer Services policy review
Volunteer Services is committed to coordinating a quality program with well-trained and knowledgeable volunteers. Periodic review of policies helps us fulfill this commitment.
Respect for privacy and confidentiality is vital in all volunteer assignments. The Minnesota Data Privacy Act is a law that requires agencies to keep information about the clients we work with confidential.
Citizens Advisory Council improves county services since 1979
In 1979, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners created the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) as a way for residents to formally and consistently provide recommendations for improvements to county services on behalf of the populations they represent. Learn about the council's work and how to get involved.
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, extensive training begins in February 2018.
Tech-savvy volunteers needed for Fix-It Clinics
Are you good at repairing software or hardware problems on smartphones, tablets or laptops? We need tech-savvy volunteers for Fix-It Clinics.
Learn about county volunteer opportunities at Feb. 18 Volunteer Expo
Ramsey County Volunteer Services will be at the 12th annual HandsOn Twin Cities Volunteer Expo at the Mall of America on Feb. 18.
Volunteers sought for several citizen boards and committees
Several Ramsey County committees are seeking volunteers.
Volunteers in Corrections Fall Plant and Tree Sale begins Sept. 9
The annual Volunteers in Corrections Fall Plant and Tree Sale begins Sept. 9 at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility.
Volunteers sought for capital improvement and veterans boards
The county board is currently seeking individuals to serve on the Capital Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Committee and the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board.
Celebrate National Trails Day at Battle Creek Regional Park
National Trails Day will be celebrated at Battle Creek Regional Park in partnership with REI and Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC).
Volunteers needed for annual Earth Day Cleanup at county parks
Cleanup events will be held April 23 at Battle Creek, Keller and Bald Eagle-Otter Lake regional parks.
Celebrating Ramsey County volunteers for National Volunteer Week
In 2015, more than 3,250 volunteers contributed 126,404 hours of service to Ramsey County.