Volunteering
- Hennepin Community Volunteers
- Learn how you can get involved and strengthen your community.
Administrative, Professional & Technical Projects
- Internship Opportunity at Sheriff's Crime Lab
- Internships for students to observe disciplines in forensic science and get practical, hands on experience conducting an assigned research project.
- Volunteer with Human Services
- Volunteer throughout Hennepin County with human service programs.
Adults & Special Needs
- Volunteer at the Adult Corrections Facility
- A dedicated group of volunteers work with the men and women at the Adult Corrections Facility in a number of ways. Services they provide include reading and math tutoring, facilitating chemical dependency groups, spiritual guidance, and ongoing support in the community.
- Volunteer in Adult Probation
- The Adult Probation Division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation promotes public safety by expanding partnerships in the community, extending program services, and fostering teamwork and productivity among staff and volunteers.
- Volunteer With Family Court Services
- Family Court Services staff help parents reach amicable and peaceful solutions in child custody and parenting time (visitation) disputes.
- Volunteer with Human Services
- Volunteer throughout Hennepin County with human service programs.
- Volunteer with Sentencing to Service
- The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.
Education & Literacy
- Library Volunteers
- Find out about Hennepin County Library's volunteer program and current opportunities.
- Volunteer in Adult Probation
- The Adult Probation Division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation promotes public safety by expanding partnerships in the community, extending program services, and fostering teamwork and productivity among staff and volunteers.
Environment & Gardening
- Adopt-A-Highway Program
- This program involves groups in adoption of a segment of county highway pledging to keep them free of litter.
- Environmental Team/Unit Assistant
- Volunteer to support the efforts of Hennepin County staff and teams in service delivery.
- Master Gardener
- Horticulture information and education for county residents through classes, staffing information tables, assisting organizations and answering questions on the hotline.
- Master Naturalist Volunteering Opportunity
- Educates adults about Minnesota's natural resources, empowers them to teach others, and provides opportunities to participate in conservation projects.
- Master Recyclers/Composters
- Master Recyclers/Composters take a two month training course on the three Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling - then volunteer to implement programs and educate others in the community.
- Staff/Team Assistant
- Volunteer to support the efforts of Hennepin County staff and teams in service delivery.
- Stream Health Volunteer Monitoring Program
- Adult volunteer monitoring program that assesses the biological communities in streams in Hennepin County.
- Volunteer with Sentencing to Service
- The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.
- Wetland Health Volunteer Monitoring Program
- Adult volunteer monitoring program that assesses the biological communities in wetlands throughout the county.
Health, Emergency & Safety
- Citizen Law Enforcement Academy
- Information about, when, and how to sign up for the Sheriffs Citizen Law Enforcement Academy.
- Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Opportunity
- Volunteers may assist with vaccinations for large groups of people, crowd control at public health emergency responses, and a variety of other opportunities.
- Volunteer with Human Services
- Volunteer throughout Hennepin County with human service programs.
- Volunteer with the Sheriff's Office
- Learn new skills and meet great people who share your commitment to community.
Victims & Offenders
- Mentors for Success
- Juvenile Probation works with the juvenile justice system to improve the lives of children and their families by screening juvenile cases, preparing reports for the court, supervising youth on probation, and collaborating with community organizations
- Volunteer at the Adult Corrections Facility
- A dedicated group of volunteers work with the men and women at the Adult Corrections Facility in a number of ways. Services they provide include reading and math tutoring, facilitating chemical dependency groups, spiritual guidance, and ongoing support in the community.
- Volunteer at the County Home School
- The Hennepin County Home School is a state-certified residential treatment center for adolescent male and female offenders who are committed by the court.
- Volunteer at the Juvenile Detention Center
- The Juvenile Detention Center is a secure detention facility for male and female offenders up to age 18 who are awaiting court disposition.
- Volunteer in Adult Probation
- The Adult Probation Division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation promotes public safety by expanding partnerships in the community, extending program services, and fostering teamwork and productivity among staff and volunteers.
- Volunteer With Juveniles on Probation
- Juvenile Probation is a division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation that provides services for an average of 2,500 young offenders and their families each day.
- Volunteer with Sentencing to Service
- The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.
- Volunteer with the Sheriff's Office
- Learn new skills and meet great people who share your commitment to community.
Youth & Families
- Mentors for Success
- Juvenile Probation works with the juvenile justice system to improve the lives of children and their families by screening juvenile cases, preparing reports for the court, supervising youth on probation, and collaborating with community organizations
- Volunteer at the County Home School
- The Hennepin County Home School is a state-certified residential treatment center for adolescent male and female offenders who are committed by the court.
- Volunteer at the Juvenile Detention Center
- The Juvenile Detention Center is a secure detention facility for male and female offenders up to age 18 who are awaiting court disposition.
- Volunteer With Family Court Services
- Family Court Services staff help parents reach amicable and peaceful solutions in child custody and parenting time (visitation) disputes.
- Volunteer with Human Services
- Volunteer throughout Hennepin County with human service programs.
- Volunteer With Juveniles on Probation
- Juvenile Probation is a division of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation that provides services for an average of 2,500 young offenders and their families each day.
- Volunteer with Sentencing to Service
- The Sentencing to Service Program provides the courts with an alternative sanction for low-risk offenders who perform community service in lieu of going to jail or paying a fine.
Help Protect Our Wetlands
Volunteers play a crucial role in monitoring and protecting our wetlands.