Volunteers ARE The Open Door

Every week, nearly 200 volunteers help keep The Open Door’s hunger relief operations running. Open Door volunteers help with everything from answering phones and scheduling appointments to stocking shelves and distributing food at senior living facilities.

There is a spot for everyone to volunteer at The Open Door. Find the best fit for you, your group, or your business below!

Want to start immediately?

No orientation session is required for certain volunteer roles. Complete the quick start application below, choose the shift you want, and start volunteering right away! Or, get started on our full application, attend a volunteer orientation, see The Open Door facility, and then volunteer in ANY role you’d like.

Quick Start Application New Volunteer Application

Current Volunteer? Login to your VicNet account HERE or jump to the bottom of the page!

Volunteer Impact at The Open Door

The impact TOD volunteers make is endless, but checkout some stats below from 2022. We truly couldn’t complete our mission without our volunteer corps!

1,234 Total
Volunteers

32,833 Hours Donated

Equals 16 Fulltime Staff

 

How to Volunteer at The Open Door 

There are multiple ways to get involved with volunteering at The Open Door. Below are just a few examples. If you have a specific volunteer idea in mind or want to learn even more, you can always reach out!

Individual Volunteering

Whether it’s onsite at our building on 3000 Ames Crossing Road to help in the Eagan Pantry and Warehouse or offsite at a Mobile Pantry food distribution, volunteering as an individual is one of our most popular options.

Even if you sign up as an individual, you are working on our volunteer team. It is a great way to connect with an organization, meet new people AND give back.

Group Volunteering

This is a great option for businesses and organizations to volunteer and give back together. It’s great team building and bonding. This is also a great give back activity for families or friends, especially around the holiday season!

Groups are incredible help with morning food sorting in the warehouse, at offsite Mobile Pantry food distributions, and in The Open Door’s gardens (a seasonal option) assisting with general upkeep, composting, and more!

Current Volunteers:

Current Volunteer LoginVolunteer Handbook

Questions?

Contact Veronica Lind, Volunteer Coordinator, at 651-358-4003 or at veronica@theopendoorpantry.org.