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Wow, 277 volunteers and interns contributed 12,917 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.

Kai Miller, Wilder Volunteer, Center for Social Healing

Kai Miller talks about his volunteering experience at the Center for Social Healing, allowing him to continue engaging with the Southeast Asian community that he missed since returning to the US.

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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.
James B.
Lakeisha L.
Lizzy N.
Rich W.

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.
Jackie T.
Janette S.
Judy K.
Julie B.
Kevin E.
Mariana Q.
Mark Z.
Mary E.
May K.
Rochelle J.
Sylvia S.
Tetra C.

Center for Social Healing

Thank you for supporting Southeast Asian adults at the Center for Social Healing!

Chioma I.

Child Development Center

Thank you for supporting children and families at the Wilder Child Development Center!

Alexandra J.
Alisha C.
Angela H.
Anne S.
Annika T.
CeCe M.
Christine V.
Curtesha J.
Deja B.
Deja B.
Dolores J.
Harmony V.
Jacqueline S.
John M.
Latreaha J.
Lindsay M.
Marybeth D.
May E.
May E.
Melissa H.
Nicole C.
Ophelia M.
Pan M.
Ruth M.
Serena O.
Shevie B.
Sophia M.
Tyshanna V.

Groups
Cummins Power Generation
Synod Of The Heartland (Power Connection)
Xcel Energy

Development & Fundraising

Thank you for volunteering and inspiring the community to support our mission through the School Success Drive!

Alexandra J.
Alissa J.
Bailey G.
CeCe M.
Jack S.
James B.
Joe L.
Kate M.
Kathryn S.
Kathy M.
Lucie M.
Meaghan M.
Melissa M.
Mike D.
Patrice K.
Phil S.
Rick G.
Sarah H.
Sophia M.
Tanya K.

Allina Health
City and County Credit Union
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Thank you for supporting adults to age and be cared for in community!

Andrew T.
Dan S.
David H.
David S.
Jon F.
Malinda S.
Margi H.
Ron D.
Uditi C.

Customized Living Services

Cailyn C.
Gaohoua M.
Gayle B.
Greta D.
Lydia H.
Michael H.
Mike A.
Rich W.

Meals on Wheels

A.L.B.
Andy F.
Angie H.
Anne M.
Anne R.
Avé W.
Bill G.
Bill T.
Boje S.
Chris B.
Chuck P.
Cindy L.
Diane T.
Elliott W.
Emily K.
Emily R.
George H.
Gerry F.
Gina F.
Glen S.
Heather L.
Helen M.
Jacqueline S.
Janine P.
Jeff K.
Jill S.
John S.
Jon W.
Julie L.
Karen M.
Karen M.
Katie K.
Kerry J.
Lakeisha L.
Leah B.
Lisa J.
Liz E.
Louise B.
Mark B.
Mark L.
Mark S.
Mary L.
Mary O.
Marybeth D.
Matt R.
Megan H.
Mike S.
Mitch O.
Pat G.
Paul S.
Peggy R.
Peter C.
Rachel F.
Robyn H.
Rory S.
Ross T.
Sarah H.
Shane Z.
Sophia C.
Sukanya S.
Susan O.
Tracey C.
Tracy S.
Trista S.
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.

Executive Office

Thank you for helping our employees relax and connect in person during an all-staff retreat!

Chioma I.
Ella J.
Jacqueline S.
James B.
Kate R.
Rich W.

Mental Health & Wellness Services

Thank you for supporting our community's mental wellness!

Amanda W.
Araceli G.
Bee X.
Caitlin R.
Cece T.
Chantal S.
Chris N.
Dee V.
Dego S.
Duaha L.
Ellie G.
Jackson R.
Julia C.
June W.
Katherine J.
Katie B.
Lizzy S.
Mac B.
Martha T.
Mushin A.
Nykayla G.
Shashee Y.
Therese P.
Udele X.
Wa Y.
Wanda V.

Day Treatment

Grace B.
Maureen A.

Public Policy

Avadis M.

Supportive Housing Services

Thank you for joining us in preventing homelessness!

Lincoln Place

Ann H.
Margo L.

Volunteer Services

Thank you for volunteering and inspiring our community to join our mission too!

Adam K.
Hiroo M.
Phil S.

Wilder Research

Thank you for helping us turn information into impact!

Liz S.

Wilder typically recruits for interns on a semester schedule for the fall, spring, and summer, but some departments are limited to making internship placements once per year. If we have internships open for recruitment, we will list those below. Internships are often available related to our Child Development Center, Community Mental Health & Wellness, and Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services.

Current Internship Openings

Volunteer Services & Outreach Intern – Apply by January 13, 2023

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!

Thank you for sharing your time with us! Please report your volunteer hours by signing into Volgistics.

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Want to tell others about your volunteering experience at Wilder?

Share your courageous story with us at volunteer@wilder.org.

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