National Volunteer Week: April 15-21

This week, thank the volunteers in your life, and get involved with your favorite charity. Check out local volunteer opportunities. Learn more »

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English to Spanish translator

The LINK Center is looking for a volunteer to translate articles from English into Spanish for our monthly newsletter. There are usually 8-12 articles per month that need to be translated around mid-month. We would request a turn-around time within 2-3 days. … more
Hands-Only CPR Volunteer Instructor

Join the Northfield Area Heart Safe Project in teaching Hands-Only CPR to Carleton students. … more
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Common Good Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona, and funded in large part by the Corporation for National & Community Service and through other grants. We serve 16 counties in Southern MN, including: Rice, Le Sueur, Steele, Dodge, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Goodhue, Houston, Fillmore, […] … more
CAC Volunteer Drivers

You Can Make A Difference! … more

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Northfield Shares Celebrates Good Work in the Community

Mar 20Northfield’s community foundation had the opportunity to spotlight local philanthropy and a successful 2017 during its Annual Meeting & Grants Showcase, held on March 14 at Community Resource Bank. … more
Northfield Shares Seeks to Hire a Part-time Administrative Assistant

Feb 27This position provides crucial support for the operational, programmatic and development work of Northfield SHARES. … more

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About Northfield Shares

Watch this short video to learn more about Northfield Shares!

The Northfield Booster Club received a grant that went a long way to help those student-athletes attending Northfield Middle School and Northfield High School who were unable to pay the athletic fee for participation. Ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities is critical, as these activities provide for the learning of life skills, that might not be easily attainable in a classroom.

– Tom Graupmann, Activities Director, Northfield Public Schools

featured nonprofit: Northfield Hospice

Founded: 1982 | Location: Northfield, MN

Northfield Hospice, one of the medical services from Northfield Hospital and Clinics, provides care for patients who are in their final stages of life. It is available to assist the patient and family with care giving and emotional support. An interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers are trained to provide quality end of life help for the patient. Hospice volunteers undergo training and are involved as much as they want to be. There are also bereavement follow-up services for up to one year after the passing of the individual. They also offer Grief Support Coalition, Bereavement Support Groups and the Annual Hospice Memorial Service. Donations received are used for needed equipment, education and services.
featured nonprofit: Northfield Historical Society

Founded: 1976 | Location: Northfield, MN

Northfield Historical Society is a steward of Northfield history. Through memberships and donations they have succeeded in creating an awareness and appreciation of the unique history of the Northfield area. It was formally started with the purchase of the Scriver building to house a museum. The First National Bank site has been restored to its 1876 appearance. Tours are available and a small admission is charged. Many exhibits are displayed and most notably those of the James-Younger Gang whose run of bank and train robberies ended in Northfield. The Historical Society also sponsors the Outlaw Run, which is an annual motorcycle ride.
featured nonprofit: Northfield Retirement Community

Founded: 1969 | Location: Northfield, MN

Northfield Retirement Community, a beautiful campus on the west side of town, incorporates many residential options -- managed properties, independent living, assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing. It is a Christian not-for-profit organization focused on the best quality services for the aging in the community. They offer spiritual life services, fitness opportunities, beautiful acres for walking or meditation, social activities and their own wellness clinic. Of course many other amenities are available. They rely on donors and volunteers with many various volunteer opportunities created. They are starting a fundraising campaign to raise $1.5 million to help endow the creation of Pathways of Faith Park and other spiritual programs.
featured nonprofit: Northfield Youth Choirs

Founded: 1986 | Location: Northfield, MN

The mission of Northfield Youth Choirs is to provide the finest choral education possible in an environment that challenges and affirms all participants, pre-kindergarten children through adults. There are seven different choral groups to participate in based on age and developing vocals. They serve over 200 children. They have renowned conductors from St. Olaf College and the community. They have performed abroad in the UK, in New York City and locally at the Twins games. The popular groups give back to the community by performing at many charitable events. They also have seasonal concerts which are open to the public showing their many talents. A highlight of NYC is a week-long summer camp for an experience in musical theater fun. Donations to this organizations provide scholarships to students to ensure broad-based participation.

National Volunteer Week: April 15-21

volunteer opportunities

English to Spanish translator

Hands-Only CPR Volunteer Instructor

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

CAC Volunteer Drivers

news

Northfield Shares Celebrates Good Work in the Community

Northfield Shares Seeks to Hire a Part-time Administrative Assistant

About Northfield Shares

featured nonprofit: Northfield Hospice

featured nonprofit: Northfield Historical Society

featured nonprofit: Northfield Retirement Community

featured nonprofit: Northfield Youth Choirs