Messiah Community Food Shelf garden

360 Communities volunteers help us deliver safety and stability that improves lives.

360 Communities appreciates the vibrancy of differences and strives to be accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We invite YOU to join us in making an impact in Dakota County!

Do you want to directly and immediately contribute to a brighter future for your community? As a 360 Communities volunteer, you will:

  • Receive a rich and rewarding experience
  • Engage with your community in new ways
  • Meet and connect with your neighbors
  • Spread hope by sharing your talents and skills
  • Create connections that strengthen communities

Double your impact with an employer match

Your employer may match your volunteer time with a donation to 360 Communities, boosting the impact of your service! Use this tool to see if your employer will match your volunteer efforts.

Internships with 360 Communities

An internship with 360 Communities can offer real-life experience working directly with our communities. At 360 Communities, our interns are involved in working directly with families who use our services, organizing events, marketing, and more! We offer unpaid internships or internships for credit hours. To get started, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form or call Amara Robinson at (952) 985-4017.

What can you do?

  • Work in one of our food shelves
  • Spread joy during the holiday season through Armful of Love
  • Partner with advocates and care for children in our Lewis House shelters
  • Work one-to-one with students on homework
  • Listen to someone’s story
  • Organize a fundraising event or donation drive
  • Champion a community issue
  • Facilitate a group to address teen challenges
  • Organize a community garden
  • Create a craft with children