Five Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Minneapolis this Summer

Are Linksters narcissistic and self-absorbed? Thought leaders from around the Internet might have us think so, but maybe that’s not the case. Maybe teens are actually looking for volunteer opportunities while no one is watching.

In fact, according to the Millennial Impact Report, today’s teens and young adults are involved, engaged and committed.  84% made a charitable donation in 2014, the year of the study, and 70% spent at least an hour volunteering for a cause that they care about. They give their time and their talents in all kinds of surprising and creative ways, and go out of their way to support the causes they’re passionate about.

If you’re a teen looking to prove those thought leaders wrong and volunteer, now’s the time! With summer almost here, there are lots of great opportunities for teens like you to volunteer in the Minneapolis area, from teaching kids how play tennis, to getting books to kids in Africa, to feeding the hungry, and so much more!  Here are five ways that you can give back to your community this season, and earn valuable volunteer experience as well:

1. Inner City Tennis

• What they do: Teach tennis to the community youth.
• How you can help: Partner in community youth tennis practice. For beginner classes, no tennis experience is required.

2. Keystone Community Services

• What they do: Provide after-school programs for at-risk school-age children and youth, case management for seniors, the disabled and at-risk families, a comprehensive Seniors Program that provides Meals on Wheels, peer counseling, and programs for active seniors.
• How you can help: Help with after-school programs, work with disabled and at-risk families, seniors, and provide support for Meals on Wheels and other programs.

3. Books for Africa

• What they do: Provide books to kids in Africa.
• How you can help: Sort and pack books.

4. Loaves & Fishes

• What they do: Provide nutritious meals to those facing hunger
• How you can help: Help serve food.

5. Pillsbury United Communities

• What they do: Foster the resilience and self-sufficiency of individuals, families and community through an interconnected system of programs, community centers, and social enterprises.
• How you can help: Distribute food, care for community elders, and keep our organization strong

Looking for another volunteer opportunity to match your particular passion?  We have your back! Go to KidsThatDoGood.com and use our search engine to find more volunteer opportunities in your area.