Volunteer Connection

Gain while you give. Anyone can serve, and there are many benefits to getting involved.

• Enhance your academic experience by using new skills and knowledge in real-life situations
• Gain a sense of belonging at St. Cloud State and in the local community
• Develop leadership skills and share your talents
• Fulfill your sense of civic responsibility and caring for others
• Learn about social change, meet community needs and support a cause
• Volunteering is fun and is a great way to meet new people
• Explore possible careers and gain job know-how through hands-on experiences in the field
• Improve your employment and graduate school chances with an enhanced resume

Off-campus volunteer opportunities:

Handshake

Search for volunteer opportunities on Handshake, which is St. Cloud State’s online recruiting tool.

• Log in to Handshake with your Star ID and password
• In the upper left corner, click “Jobs”
• Click the button “All filters”
• Under “Job type”, select “+ More”
• Select “Volunteer”
• Click “Show results”
• To apply for volunteer positions, you will need to upload a resume
• Handshake questions can be directed to the Career Center at 320-308-2151 or via email

United Way of Central Minnesota – Volunteer Connection

Search for volunteer opportunities on the United Way website, which is the hub for volunteer connection in Central MN. 

• Visit the United Way website to search current volunteer opportunities. Also, sign-up for the Volunteer United eNewsletter to receive monthly notifications about volunteer opportunities in the community.

On-campus volunteer opportunities:

• Huskies Food Pantry
• Days of Caring
• Cultural Nights in Atwood Memorial Center
• Various events coordinated by the Huskies Events and Activities Team
• Husky Hauler with the Department of Residential Life (during move-in)
• Mentor a local middle or high school student through the Bigs on Campus program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN
• The Lemonade Concert and Art Fair
• And more!

Handshake

Post your volunteer opportunities on Handshake, which is St. Cloud State’s online recruiting tool. Follow these instructions for posting/sharing your volunteer opportunities internally with current St. Cloud State students and alumni:

Visit Handshake to create an account

• If you have an account already, click “Log In” in the upper right corner
• Follow the instructions to complete your profile and verify your email address
• When your account is approved, you may create a new posting
• When creating your posting, make sure to select “Volunteer” as the Job Type
• Handshake questions can be directed to the Career Center at 320-308-2151 or via email

United Way of Central Minnesota – Volunteer Connection

Post your volunteer opportunities with the United Way, which is the hub for volunteer connection in Central MN.

• Visit the United Way of Central Minnesota website to:
  • Register your organization
  • Post your volunteer opportunities

Have a large event, or need a large number of volunteers for a project? Email the information to cega@stcloudstate.edu for urgent sharing.