CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

 

On a daily basis, hundreds of Bemidji residents serve as mentors for at-risk youth, work in shelters for the less fortunate, participate in long-range planning for organizations, provide arts and opportunities for children, work for a safer community, give companionship and support for senior citizens, help preserve the environment and much, much more.  The Bemidji community is enriched and strengthened by these dedicated and caring people.  If you would like to be a part of this community investment, please contact any of the agencies listed for a volunteer opportunity today!

Bemidji Community Food Shelf
310 4th St
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-444-6580
Contact: Carolyn Hegland
kayo@paulbunyan.net

Bemidji Senior Center
The mission of the Bemidji Senior Center is to aid, develop and promote
various activities for senior groups throughout the county and to cooperate with other state and national agencies.  The purpose is to provide a central clearinghouse of information, to inform agencies on the need of programs and to cooperate in fulfilling the needs of the community's senior population. As an integral part of the ageing network, the Senior Center serves community needs assists other agencies in serving older adults and provides opportunities for older adults to develop their potential within the context of their community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  fundraising, public relations, income
tax preparation, gift ship, card recycling, 55 alive defensive driving course,
meal set up/clean up, computer & craft skills, board of directors and
maintenance

216 3rd St NW
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-751-8836
Volunteer Coordinator: bccoa@paulbunyan.net
www.paulbunyan.net/users/bccoa

Beltrami County Historical Society
Since 1952 the Beltrami County Historical society has been dedicated to
collecting and preserving the heritage of Beltrami County.  By combining
the past with the present, the Historical Society opened the historical
center located in the restored Great Northern Depot. Area residents now
have a state-of-the-art museum, gift shop and research library.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  gift shop, data processing, ongoing cataloging of artifacts such as photos, manuscripts, diaries and journals

PO Box 683
Bemidji, MN  56619
218-444-3376
Fax: 218-444-3377
Director: Wanda Hoyum
depot@paulbunyan.net

Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area
The mission is to inspire and enable all young people in the Bemidji area,
especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full
potential to be productive, responsible and caring citizens.  Goals of the
Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area address character, leadership,
education/careers, health/life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and
recreation.

1600 Minnesota Ave
PO Box 191
Bemidji, MN  56619
218-444-4171
Contact: Leonore Potter
lpotter@paulbunyan.net
http://www.bgcbemidji.com

Civil Air Patrol

Churches United
Contact: 218-444-1380

Community Resource
Brief paragraph describing the volunteer opportunities available:
In Bemidji  Volunteers are asked to help with:

• semi-annual furniture drives resulting in resources for our nonprofit
  member agency’s clients

• fundraising efforts

• periodic clerical work

Volunteer opportunities also exist at our Blackduck site – currently we have 3 regular volunteers who help with cleaning, food commodity distribution, and general office clerical work.

616 America Avenue Suite 170

Bemidji, MN 56601

218-333-8265

Contact: Ruth Sherman

ruth.sherman@co.beltrami.mn.us

http://www.communityresourceconnections.org

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Land of Lakes Council
Girl Scouting is a contemporary, informal education program that gives
girls and young women ages 5-17 a chance to build character and skills
for success in the real world.  In partnership with committed adults, girls
develop qualities that will serve them all their lives like strong values,
social conscience and convictions about their own potential and self
worth.  Through the many enriching experiences provided, they grow
courageous and strong.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  troop leader, community organizer,
short term consultant advisor, council policy-making process,
fundraising, public relations, publicity recruitment or teaching

750 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-751-4886
Local Contact: Becky Dean
girlscts@paulbunyan.net
Executive Director: Leigh Ann Davis

Havenwood Care Center
The Eldercare-Havenwood Care Center is a skilled care nursing facility
serving to enhance each life in long term care and short term
rehabilitation, while growing to meet the changing needs of the
community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  "special friend" visiting, serving
refreshments, assist with hair care, activities programs (crafts, parties,
etc.), shopper's cart rounds to resident rooms, gardening, feeding and
many special events

1633 Delton Ave.
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-444-1717
Contact: Kathy Fuller
kfuller@paulbunyan.net

Healthy Community Healthy Kids
616 America Ave
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-333-8272
Contact: Robin Ries
healthykidsbemidji@yahoo.com

Kinship North
The purpose of Kinship North is to improve the lives of children by helping
them establish relationships with adult mentors who will offer stability,
asset building , enrichment, support and friendship.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Be a mentor by signing up to become
a child's friend for minimum visits of once a week for one year.  There are
also volunteer openings to assist with mailings, activities, games,
fundraising, and presentations.

616 America Ave N
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-759-8274
Fax: 218-333-8274
Director: Kari Glime
kinshipnorth@hotmail.com

Neilson Place
The purpose of the North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is to
provide rehabilitation and long term care service to the adult population.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  gift shop, special entertainment,
special events, one-to-one visits, outings and activity programs

1000 Anne St.
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-333-6290
Contact: Sandy Hennum
shennum@nchs.com


Northwoods Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Northwoods Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers provide isolated seniors and
others with special needs with a coordinated system of volunteer and
professional support services.  These services enable continued
independent living for care recipients.  A secondary purpose is to assist
congregations of all faiths in a collaborative approach to an effective care
giving ministry.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  friendly visiting, handy person,
shopping assistant, transportation, respite care

616 America Ave N #170
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-333-8264 or 888-534-4432
Director: Cindi Lee Jernigan
E-mail: nice@paulbunyan.net
www.northwoodsnice.org

North Country Home Care and Hospice
North Country Home Care and Hospice was created to provide physical,
psychosocial, emotional and spiritual care to patients and families of
patients who are terminally ill.  an interdisciplinary team is comprised of
a physician, registered nurse, home health aid, social worker, clergy and
volunteers to deliver individualized services to the patient and family with
an emphasis on quality of life.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Providing direct care, visiting with
patients, personal care, homemaking tasks and transportation to medical
appointments.  Indirect care is also needed which includes telephone
calls, office work, fundraising, and public relations.

3525 Pine Ridge Ave
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-333-5665
Contact: Kay Udey
udeygoldberg@msn.com

North Country Regional Hospital
The purpose of the North Country Regional Hospital is to provide the best
possible health care to people in this region. 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  hospitality services, clerical,
fundraising, miscellaneous tasks, coffee cart, gift shop, baby pictures,
information desk, computer entry, hosting, assisting with educational
opportunities and clinics, menu pick up and mail delivery

1300 Anne St
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-333-5654
Volunteer Coordinator: Kari Knudson
kknudson@nchs.com

PATH

PATH’s mission is to deliver the best, culturally competent family and
home-based treatment and transition opportunities to children and
families, reflecting the diverse identities of client populations across
PATH. This means that at PATH, we work to provide highly effective
leadership as an educational, advocacy and support resource, preparing
parents and families to best nurture children. Our goal is to lead the child
welfare field in the use of family as the core therapeutic environment,
while also anticipating community needs for services to children and
families by creating innovative and collaborative family-based solutions. In
short, PATH’s mission is to remain the organization of choice for foster
and adoptive parents, community partners and employees
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Development Sub-Committee -
Individual Giving Volunteer, Community Outreach Regional Office
Volunteer, Speaker’s Bureau Volunteer, Community Outreach Volunteer,
Office Help, Bridge Builders Mentor

Contact: Regional Director
1510 Bemidji Avenue N
Phone: 218-751-7515
www.pathinc.org

Paul Bunyan Transit
Paul Bunyan Transit is a third party provider of public transportation to
the city of Bemidji and Beltrami County, operating within a 10 mile radius
of Bemidji.  The system operates a number of buses Monday through
Sunday.  The routes are composed of deviated routes and dial-a-ride
services.  All buses are handicapped accessible. 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  volunteer drivers to transport clients in
their private vehicles for those who are unable to utilize the bus
 

706 Railroad St. SE
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-751-8765
Volunteer Driver Coordinator: Janet Johnson
pbtrans@paulbunyan.net
janetj@paulbunyan.net

RSVP- Getting Things Done
RSVP is getting things done by connecting volunteers to community
organizations and programs that need the help of skilled, knowledgeable,
and generous people to make our communities a better place to live. 
Join this national network of volunteers and share your talents with your
local community.  We need you, because you can make a difference.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  support for faith-based organizations, youth and youth programs, conservation and environmental programs, non-profits agencies and programs, homeland security and disaster assistance, food shelves, senior centers and so much more

93 Edward St. S
Pierz, MN  56364
320-468-6451
Director: Bridget Britz
bbritz@horizonhealthservices.com

RSVP America Reads Program
RSVP provides meaningful retirement roles for persons 55 years of age or
better as they help solve serious problems in their community.  RSVP
helps provide volunteer service by meeting the needs of public and private
non-profit agencies for a few hours on a weekly basis.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  reading with children to improve
reading skills

216 3rd St NW
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-751-8836
Contact: Ardis Lucken
Rsvpread@yahoo.com

Sexual Assault Program of Beltrami, Cass and Hubbard Counties
The purpose of the Sexual Assault Program is to provide support for all
victims of all levels of sexual abuse, to educate the community about the
issues of sexual abuse and to promote change in attitudes and behaviors that permit the continuation of sexual abuse.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Crisis line coverage, courtroom
advocate, medical advocate, law enforcement advocate (40 hours of
training is provided to each advocate at no charge).  General clerical
assistance is also appreciated such as answering phones, filing, and
computer work.

PO Box 1472
Bemidji, MN  56619
218-444-9524
Contact: Kim Zimmerman
sap_kimzim@hotmail.com

Senior Companion Program/Foster Grandparent Program
PO Box 1518
Walker, MN  56484
218-4626
Contact: Mar Kuha
mkuha@lssmn.org

The Horizon Connection
1107 3rd St SE
Bemidji, MN  56601
218-751-3118
Contact: Bonnie Jevning
jevdq@paulbunyan.net

United Methodist Church
The mission of the Bemidji United Methodist Church is to be a faithful
servant community of Jesus Christ through teaching and practicing
gratitude and devotion, witness and service, celebration, and discipleship.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Opportunities for members or non-members include Sunday school, choir, adult studies, and more.  United Methodist also supports many community organizations through both volunteers and facilities such as the soup kitchen, food shelf, Meals on Wheels and community holiday meals.

PO Box 607
Bemidji, MN  56619
218-751-3503