Department of Campus Involvement
Volunteer Connection
Huskies Give Back!
Explore how you can give back through service to others at St. Cloud State and in the local community.
Benefits of Volunteering
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
Information for Students
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!
Information for Community Organizations
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.
Have a large event, or need a large number of volunteers for a project? Email the information to cega@stcloudstate.edu for urgent sharing.
Volunteer Links
Students
Find volunteer positions on Handshake