Thank you for your interest in volunteering with STAR House!

At this time all STAR House volunteers must be 18 years or older. We do offer group volunteer opportunities that accompanied minors are encouraged to participate in. All regularly scheduled on-site volunteers will be required to pass a DHS background check. Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of two four-hour shifts per month.

Anyone who meets the qualifications and is interested in becoming a volunteer is invited to watch the introduction video and complete an application. You will then be invited to an interview, during which we will discuss available volunteer opportunities and your preferences to determine which position or committee will be your best match. All volunteers that hope to work on-site will be required to pass a DHS background check.  

We have several committees, virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities!

Our committees are run by volunteers who perform their work, mostly virtually, to accomplish the tasks needed to run STAR House. The committees meet and communicate as often as needed to complete their goals. The schedule and frequency of meetings will be determined by the committees themselves. Our in-person volunteer opportunities are a chance to support the children and families we serve. The schedule and frequency are determined on an individual volunteer basis. We're always looking for more STAR volunteers!

Our committees are: 

• Administrative & Business: Assist with administrative tasks and business operations.
• Fundraising: Help with event planning, donation solicitation and administrative tasks.
• Grants: Assist with sourcing, organizing, and crafting grant responses.
• Outreach: Stay connected to the community through event booths, parent feedback meetings and assisting with forming an Advisory Board.
• Communications: Support marketing efforts through digital, radio, television and print channels.
• Volunteer Relations: Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, appreciation and communication.
• Resource Phone Line: Receive inquiry calls from potential client families and provide support through resources and appointment setting.

Our in-person volunteer opportunities include:

• ​​Direct Child Care Provider: If you have experience taking care of children and are looking to create a warm and responsive environment for them, this role is for you. Duties include playing with the children, assisting with health and hygiene, snack or meal preparation, calming big emotions, going on walking field trips, reading bedtime stories, and much more. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older, or 21 years to work overnight, and able to lift 40 pounds and move from a sitting position to a standing position quickly and safely. Training provided. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Family Advocate: Join us in providing emotional support and relevant resources to parents. Volunteers must be familiar with the resources and systems available to Ramsey County families. Degree in social work or similar field preferred. Volunteers must be 21 years old or older.
• Helper: Assist with various activities at STAR House, including preparing activities and snacks, readying bedrooms for new children, greeting families, helping clean up, refilling supplies, washing laundry and providing support for walking field trips. This role is a floating position. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Cook/Meal Prep: Help cook and serve meals to children and staff, clean up after meals and prepare snacks. Volunteers should have basic cooking skills and knowledge of safe food handling. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Cleaning/Maintenance: Keep STAR House clean and welcoming for staff, volunteers and families. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting rooms, keeping bathrooms stocked, performing minor maintenance and assisting with yard maintenance. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Every opportunity is a chance to build and strengthen your skills and if one of these positions interests you, you can fill out this volunteer application.

You can email us at volunteer@starhousemn.org with any additional questions. 

Our goals include exploring the option of integrating internships into our organization and we will continue to update our site when a program is fully developed.  If you or someone you know would like to help STAR House establish an internship program, please reach out to us at volunteer@starhousemn.org

We would love to explore that possibility with you. If you are interested in establishing a Volunteer Day with your co-workers and STAR House, please reach out to volunteer@starhousemn.org.