Participant Registration Opens Sept. 1
Tampa, FL
Baltimore, MD
Providence, RI
Milwaukee, WI
Chicago
Twin Cities
Southeast MN
Other
As a Lasallian Volunteer, you dedicate yourself to serving others but in return find yourself changed.
Lasallian Day of Service was started by the Saint Mary's University Alumni Association as a day for alumni to volunteer in their communities - in the spirit of the Lasallian mission of service to others. Thanks to the efforts of our site leaders, we will have several volunteer opportunities set up in specific regions. However, no matter where you are located, you can do service at your favorite charity or donate clothing, food, or other items to help your communities.
While you are doing your part in service to your community, post a picture on your social media channels using #smumnldos23 and/or share photos with the alumni office at alumni@smumn.edu.
If you register before Sept. 27, the Alumni Relations Office will send you a Saint Mary's Lasallian Day of Service t-shirt.
Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Sites
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Paws & Claws Humane Society, Rochester, Minn.
3224 19th St NW, Rochester, MN
9 -11 a.m.
The group will help move boxes from upstairs to garage, organize the garage, pack items for future rummage sale, will reserve last 15 minutes of work time for shelter tour and puppy playtime. Wear comfortable clothing, closed toe shoes would be best.
Habitat for Humanity, Saint Charles, Minn.
Work site address TBD, Saint Charles, MN
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Help with a new home construction. All tools, materials, supervision, and training are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. We also recommend a hat or sunglasses and sunblock if it is a bright sunny, day.
Twin Cities Minnesota Volunteer Sites
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Open Arms of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minn.
380 E Lafayette Frontage Rd, Saint Paul, MN
9-11 a.m.
Prepare, portion, and package food in open arms kitchen — no culinary skills necessary! If you’re looking for a meaningful way to connect with your team, consider gathering your colleagues in our kitchen to make a tangible impact on your community. Please wear close-toed shoes.
Arc's Value Village, Bloomington, Minn.
10546 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Stocking clothing/household items, Organizing/sizing/colorizing clothing, Unpacking/hanging clothing, Assisting with donation retrieval.
My Very Own Bed, Minneapolis, Minn.
34 13th Ave NE #106, Minneapolis, MN
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
We will be assembling children’s bed frames that will be delivered the following week along with bedding to families that have secured housing. All you have to know is how to use a pair of scissors and a cordless drill. All of the volunteer work is inside.
Meals on Wheels/Open Arms of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minn.
380 E Lafayette Frontage Rd, Saint Paul, MN
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Assist in prepping and packing medically tailored meals This event is being done in honor of Julie (Dobbelmann) Swedberg '96, a long-time volunteer with Meals on Wheels, who died in April. This site is full and cannot accept any additional volunteers.
Feed My Starving Children, Eagan, Minn.
990 Lone Oak Rd, Unit 136, Eagan, MN
2-3:45 p.m.
Hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to the Feed My Starving Children partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world. Due to FDA regulations, no jewelry is permitted in the packing room, labeling areas, Warehouse Crew area or when inspecting raw ingredients.
Milwaukee Wisconsin Volunteer Sites
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Schlitz Audubon Center, Milwaukee, Wis.
1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wear layered work clothing that will allow you to comfortably perform moderate physical labor in outdoor, off- trail areas. We recommend long pants and long sleeved shirts. Clothing should be expected to get dirty and wet. Footwear should be sturdy, protective, and weather resistant (heavy leather work boots are best). Staff will provide tools, gloves and protective eyewear as needed. Bathrooms and a water bottle refill station are on site.
Kathy's House, Milwaukee, Wis.
9101 W Doyne Ave, Milwaukee, WI
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Planning, cooking and serving lunch for up to fifty people. Masks are required, food safety rules followed on site.
Chicago Area Volunteer Sites
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The Forge, Lemont, Ill.
227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont, IL
8:30-10 a.m.
Assist in clean up trash and invasive plant species. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, close-toed shoes, and bring gloves and trash bags.
Feed My Starving Children, Schaumburg, Ill.
740 Wiley Farm Ct, Schaumburg, IL
8:45-10:45 a.m. OR 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
We will hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to the Feed My Starving Children partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world. Due to FDA regulations, no jewelry is permitted in the packing room, labeling areas, Warehouse Crew area or when inspecting raw ingredients.
Rhode Island Volunteer Site
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San Miguel School, Providence, RI
525 Branch Ave, Providence, RI
Time TBD
Volunteer work TBD. San Miguel School is a Lasallian Christian Brothers school in Providence, RI, serving boys in 5-8th grade who come from under-served populations in the Providence area.
Florida Volunteer Site
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Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, Fla.
120 E Ross Ave, Tampa, FL
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Kitchen: here you could be assisting with serving lunch to our residents, assisting with clean up, prepping for the upcoming meals.
Clothing Warehouse/ Thrift Store: This is where we receive donations throughout the year so here you could be receiving donations and writing receipts, helping sort the items in the warehouse, or assisting in the thrift store with organization.
Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and a shirt with sleeves.
Maryland Volunteer Site
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Maryland Community Cultural Farm, Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, MD
Date & Time TBD
NOTE: This event takes place on a different date than other LDOS events. Assist elderly farmers at cultural farms. Bring gloves as you are able.
Other Volunteer Sites
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Volunteer on your own!
No matter where you are located, you can do service at your favorite charity or donate clothing, food, or other items to help your communities. Register for this event if you plan to complete a service project on your own, outside of the sites listed above.