Anoka County RSVP connects people age 55 and over who want to volunteer with non-profit and social service programs in Anoka County who need volunteers. To enroll, volunteers complete a skills and interests checklist, and these are matched to needs in the community.

Below is a sampling of volunteer opportunities in Anoka County:

• Tutor Adult Learners: Share your love of reading and skill-building with others at Metro North Adult Basic Education. Tutors receive training to work with adults needing help with basic reading and English as a Second Language. Sites located in Blaine, Columbia Heights, and Oak Grove.
• Hospital Help: Mercy and Unity Hospitals offer a variety of service opportunities, including working in the gift shop, family lounge, coffee shop, information desk or messenger services.
• Indoors and Outdoors!  Local nature centers seek volunteers to assist with special events, program set-ups, newsletters and office tasks.
• Share the Care:  Join in as a Gathering group respite volunteer in Anoka, Coon Rapids or East Bethel.  Twice a month, 5 – 8 adult participants attend a Gathering site while their caregivers get some needed time-off from caregiving duties.  Volunteers assist with social activities and lunch.  No personal care provided, only companionship.  
• Special Events:  Looking to get involved on an on-call basis for special projects? Place your name on the on-call list and get involved with one-time projects.
• Lend a Hand:  Get involved with your local food shelf in providing emergency food or clothing to people in need.  RSVP volunteers serve at ACBC in Anoka, CEAP in Blaine, NACE, Inc in East Bethel and SACA in Columbia Heights.