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Volunteering

Over 1,500 volunteers support Semcac’s work in Southeast Minnesota each year. Below are the volunteer opportunities available through Semcac.

Board of Directors – Semcac board members contribute their time, knowledge and experience to govern the agency. For information on applying for board membership, please contact Executive Director Doug Grout. 

Food Shelves – Volunteers at Semcac’s four food shelves are needed to unload food shipments, to clean and stock the shelves, and to help visitors with their shopping. To inquire about volunteering at our food shelves, see the Food Shelf page for locations and phone numbers.

Freeborn County Homeless Shelter – Volunteers help with clerical work or the furnishing and cleaning of the shelter’s three units in Albert Lea, MN. Contact Vicky Helland at 507-373-1329 to find out how you can help!

Head Start – Multiple classroom sites in six counties need volunteers to read to children, provide additional attention for children with special needs, collect toys or good for families in need, help with office duties, or serve on the Head Start Policy Council. For Head Start locations, call your local Semcac Contact Center or call Semcac Head Start toll free at 1-866-808-0260.

Meals on Wheels – Semcac operates Meals on Wheels sites in 40 communities. Volunteers are vital for the daily delivery of meals to home-bound people. These volunteers are sometimes the only person that a home-bound individual sees for days at a time. Call the contact number listed with each site on the Meals on Wheels page.

Semcac Clinic – Volunteer, practicum, and internship opportunities are available at our Clinic. To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Meghan Musolf at 507-452-4307.

Senior Dining – Semcac has Senior Dining throughout eleven counties. Volunteers help with meal service, participate on site councils, assist with certain food preparation, and help with daily paperwork. Call the contact number listed with each site on the Senior Dining page.

Volunteer Driver Program – Volunteer drivers provide seniors and Medical Assistance clients with rides to medical and personal appointments. The drivers are reimbursed for their mileage. See the Volunteer Driver Program page for more information on the benefits of being a volunteer driver and who to contact to apply for this important service.

Thank you to all the volunteers who make our work possible!

Semcac Updates

Seeking Consultant for Strategic Plan, RFP Deadline Extended- June 9

Semcac is seeking responses to an RFP for our agency Strategic Planning process. Semcac’s strategic plan is a 5-year plan.  View the RFP, here: Strategic Plan RFP due Jun 9 2022 Semcac, a nonprofit Community Action Agency (CAA), is seeking … Continue reading →

New Residential Rehab Program, Albert Lea Homeowners

2022 Flyer A Lea homeowner rehab program

Deadline for Energy Assistance applications- May 31st

MN ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Semcac Energy Assistance Program  Deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 season was MAY 31, 2022.   Applications must be postmarked by May 31. There is crisis assistance funds remaining for approved, eligible households until July 1st. … Continue reading →

NEW Program- Vax Van!

Need a ride to or from a vaccine site or appointment? Contact us! Schedule your FREE ride with our latest transportation option- the Vax Van Call Semcac’s Transportation Dispatch main line to reserve your ride: 1-800-528-7622   (#3) The VAX VAN … Continue reading →

AmeriCorps Opportunity – Weatherization & Energy

Help Minnesotans Save with the Home Energy Initiative Nationally, the average household spends about 3.5% of their monthly income on home energy costs, but in Minnesota some families are paying 20-30%. Together we can change this! Semcac is looking for … Continue reading →

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Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance Applications were due May 31, 2022

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