
Volunteer
Share your time and talent to make a difference in our community
Wow, 150+ volunteers and interns contributed over 11,900 hours last year to support Wilder’s mission to improve lives today and for generations to come!

Volunteering at Wilder is rewarding, impactful and flexible: choose to volunteer in-person or online and choose to volunteer on a one-time, part-time or regular basis depending on the opportunities. You have a chance to work with children, older adults and families who are receiving or participating in services and programs, lend a hand at our community and fundraising events, or work directly with Wilder staff. Internship opportunities are sometimes available within our programs and services as well.
Whatever you choose to do as a volunteer, help create a lasting, positive change for the families and communities we serve in Saint Paul and beyond.
- Current Wilder volunteers can reach out to their supervisors or email volunteer@wilder.org for more information.
- Wilder Earns Service Enterprise Designation for Work with Volunteers by Points of Light.
Contact: volunteer@wilder.org
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Wilder's volunteer opportunities can also be found on VolunteerMatch.org. Once you create an account on VolunteerMatch, you will have access to volunteering positions at Wilder as well as around the community.
It also encourages me to make a bigger effort with other people and communities in my life as I, once again, remind myself that the little things we do for each other really do matter.
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Volunteer with Your Skills & Experience
Volunteers also contribute their skills and experience to a variety of projects at Wilder. Complete our online form below or send an email to volunteer@wilder.org. We will contact you to learn about your volunteering interests and the skills you want to contribute to support our mission.
Examples of skills Wilder volunteers have offered over the years:
- Creative or Technical Writing
- Data Entry or Database Management
- Project Management
- Event or Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Bilingual/Multilingual Skills
- Volunteer Outreach
- Creative Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sketching)
- Music (Guitar, Piano, Singing)
A huge shout out to Wilder's 2022 volunteers and interns for joining our mission this year!
African American Babies Coalition & Projects
Thank you for joining us in promoting the healthy development of African American babies across the Twin Cities!
Beryl N.
Board of Directors and Committee Members
Thank you for leadership and commitment to our mission!
Alex C.
Amanda Y.
Annie Z.
Charles M.
Courtney H.
Erin C.
Jackie T.
Janette S.
Judy K.
Julie B.
Kevin E.
Mariana Q.
Mark Z.
May Y.
Patrick D.
Rahul K.
Rochelle J.
Center for Social Healing
Thank you for supporting Southeast Asian adults at the Center for Social Healing!
Kai M.
Child Development Center
Thank you for supporting children and families at the Wilder Child Development Center!
Adah S.
Dolores J.
Marybeth D.
Ruby K.
Sue D.
PNC Bank
Communications & Marketing
Thank you for joining our journey to be here for good!
Kai M.
Terrance H.
Development & Fundraising
Thank you for volunteering and inspiring the community to support our mission!
Craig B.
Jennifer A.
John G.
Judy K.
Kathryn S.
Maggie O.
Nickole F.
Robyn H.
Sue P.
Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services
Thank you for supporting adults to age and be cared for in community!
Dan S.
David H.
David S.
Helen H.
Katelyn M.
Katie C.
Lexi D.
Lilille D.
L. S.
Maisee X.
Maria G.
Maria M.
Marie V.
Maureen A.
Natalie N.
Peggy J.
Ron D.
Customized Living Services
Amber K.
Gayle B.
Rich W.
Meals on Wheels
Abbey L.
Alex S.
Amanda B.
Amanda E.
Andrea D.
Andy F.
Angie H.
Anne M.
Anne R.
Bethany A.
Bill G.
Bill T.
Boje S.
Brooke G.
Cameron H.
Cherste E.
Chris B.
Chuck P.
Cynthia L.
Diane T.
Donna C.
Emily K.
Emily R.
Fadhily M.
Gem Y.
George H.
Gina F.
Glen S.
Heather L.
Helen Mary H.
Hope I.
Jack M.
Jeff K.
Jessie E
Jill S.
Jimi N.
John S.
Jon W.
Julie L.
Karen M.
Karen M.
Karlie K.
Kathleen L.
Kathy D.
Katie K.
Kerry J.
Lily C.
Liz E.
Louise B.
Maggie K.
Mark B.
Mark L.
Mark S.
Mary L.
Mary O.
Marybeth D.
Matt R.
Megan H.
Melissa P.
Mike S.
Mitch O.
Pat G.
Paul S.
Peggy R.
Peter C.
Rachel F.
Rachel J.
Rich W.
Robyn H.
Ross T.
Samuel S.
Sarah H.
Scott K.
Shane Z.
Susie O.
Tara C.
Thomas C.
Tony K.
Tracey C.
Tracy S.
Trista S.
Tyra B.
Vickie L.
Wendy C.
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Teams
East Metro Community Resources (EMCR)
Kaposia, Inc.
Maternity of Mary - St. Andrew Catholic School 5th Graders
Minnesota Court of Appeals
Van Meter, Inc.
Information Technology
Thank you for sustaining our mission with your support of IT!
Asmir B.
Leo A.
Mental Health & Wellness Services
Thank you for supporting our community's mental wellness!
Araceli G.
Caitlin R.
Cece T
Chantal S.
Chris N.
Dee V.
Dego S.
Duaha L.
Ellie G.
Jackson R.
Julia C.
June N.
Katherine J.
Katie B
Lizzy S.
Mac B.
Martha T.
Mushin A.
Nykayla G.
Shashee Y.
Therese P.
Udele X.
Wa Y.
Wanda V.
Operations
Thank you for helping sustain our mission!
Andrew M.
Nick V.
Volunteer Services
Thank you for volunteering and inspiring our community to join our mission too!
Alysha N.
An R.
Cassandra W.
Emily H.
Hannah W.
Hiroo M.
Jack B.
Jenna D.
Katelin W.
Kristina K.
Lance P.
Lauren S.
Lavina A.
Margaret N.
Mary Clare M.
Nicole W.
Rachel B.
Vanessa G.
Wilder Research
Thank you for helping us turn information into impact!
Liz S.
Intern at the Wilder Foundation
Wilder works closely with schools, universities and colleges to fulfill student intern needs. If we have internships open for recruitment, we will list those below. For specific practicum or field experience needs, please speak to your student advisor or contact Career Services in your school.

As a Wilder volunteer, you help create a lasting, positive change for the families and communities we serve in Saint Paul and beyond. Thank You!
Report Your Volunteer Hours
Thank you for sharing your time with us! Please report your volunteer hours by signing into Volgistics.
Share your courageous volunteer story
Want to tell others about your volunteering experience at Wilder?
Share your courageous story with us at volunteer@wilder.org.

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