Group Volunteerism
Thank you for your interest in bringing a group to volunteer at Merrick. Below are just a few options that we currently offer to groups. In order to learn more about who you are and where you are from please have a group leader fill out the Group Volunteer Application. The group leader will then be contacted to discuss how you would like to volunteer.
Special Events
Looking for a onetime event to volunteer? Merrick holds two large special events each year where we seek over 100 volunteers to make these successful events. Our Backpack Distribution is typically held the third week in August, and our Holiday Share Toy Distribution is held the week prior to Christmas. These events are great opportunities to interact with Merrick participants in a fun atmosphere. Information about these events and volunteering are up on our website one month prior to event date.
Spring/Fall Yard Clean-Up
Volunteer groups of can sign up to complete a few hours of outdoor work, helping to clean up the yards of homebound seniors on the East Side of Saint Paul. Merrick will supply rakes, bags, some tools, and will arrange the pickup of compost. Volunteers will be provided with location information and participant yard needs. These efforts allow seniors to save their precious financial resources for other needs, and also put a smile on their faces. Youth groups, employee teams, friends, and church groups enjoy taking on these projects. If interested, please contact us in February for Spring and August for Fall volunteer opportunities.
Share an Idea with Us
If you are a group that has something that you would like to bring to us we would be happy to chat with you further. This could be any sort of drive that would help our participants during our backpack or holiday share events, a food drive, new home supplies kits or any idea that you have. We could also host you at our location if you would like to bring a group here to put together kits or baskets for an upcoming event or program.
If there is a volunteer position that is not listed above or if you have questions, please contact Amy Votel at 651-348-6568 or at avotel@merrickcs.org.