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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

Voting for Freeborn County Board Member

If you are a Freeborn County resident… Vote online for a new Freeborn County resident to serve as a representative on our Board of Directors, here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FreebornVote   Thank you for your interest in helping choose a board member. Only 1 … Continue reading →

Concluded: Transit Program for COVID 19 Positive Clients

This program has concluded and no longer offered.     MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health awarded Semcac Transportation funding for administering the COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation Program. The program is for the 80 counties … Continue reading →

COVID 19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAPs)

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments … Continue reading →

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Agency Update

Semcac is taking all of Governor Walz’s directives seriously and following updates and guidance provided by the CDC and MN Dept of Health, about COVID-19. Semcac monitors the situation regularly and is also receiving recommendations from various state funding sources. … Continue reading →

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