Volunteer Opportunities in the Twin Cities
Are you over 50 and looking for a meaningful way to give back in the Twin Cities? The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) Twin Cities connects experienced adults with nonprofit organizations throughout the metro area that need your time, talents, and heart.
Our volunteer opportunities are ideal for the recently retired, those working part-time, or in a new season of life. IVC helps you find purpose through service. Our corps members commit to one or two days per week, making a consistent and lasting impact while deepening their spiritual lives and building community with others who share their values.
Steve Hawkins,
Regional Director
How We Serve in the Twin Cities
IVC members serve with nonprofit partner agencies across the Twin Cities metro area. These organizations count on IVC members to support mission-critical work in areas like:
- Education and tutoring
- Healthcare and mental health services
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Immigration and refugee support
- Senior companionship and care
- Food access and nutrition services
Join us for behind-the-scenes support or direct interaction. IVC will help you find a service role where you can make a difference. Specific, professional training isn’t needed, just a willingness to serve others and grow. IVC brings volunteers with experience, dedication, and compassion to help those in need.
How to Get Involved with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Joining IVC Twin Cities is a thoughtful and supported process designed to help you make the most of your service.We’ll be with you every step of the way. To get involved, follow these steps:- Reach Out: Fill out our interest form or contact our Regional Director to start the conversation.
- Discern: Through conversation, we’ll learn about your background, interests, and availability, and discern a match for you with a nonprofit that needs your help.
- Start Serving: Upon acceptance to the program, you can serve one or two days a week, making a consistent impact while enjoying flexibility.
- Reflect and Grow: Join our community gatherings to connect, reflect, and deepen your experience.
Request IVC for Your Nonprofit
IVC Twin Cities partners with local nonprofits across the region to provide reliable, experienced adult volunteers. Our service members bring decades of professional and life experience to their roles and are deeply committed to making a difference.
As a partner agency, you’ll benefit from:
- Volunteers committed for 9–10 months
- Reliable, mission-driven individuals
- Ongoing support from our local IVC team
- A values-based partnership focused on mutual impact
Whether you need help with client services, mentoring, administrative support, or programming, we’ll work with you to match a volunteer who fits your needs.
Why Choose IVC Twin Cities?
IVC isn’t just an opportunity to serve—it’s a community rooted in purpose and faith. In addition to their service, corps members gather each month for reflection and prayer, with the option of one-on-one spiritual support. This Ignatian approach to service—finding God in all things—sets IVC apart from other opportunities.
By bringing professional and life experience to their service, corps members strengthen nonprofit partners and help create a more just society. Many members tell us they receive even more than they give, finding deep meaning in both their service and their shared community.
Here’s what makes IVC unique in the Twin Cities:
- Thoughtful Matching: We take time to know you and our nonprofit partners to ensure a placement that aligns with your skills, passions, and values.
- Experienced Members: Corps members bring a lifetime of professional and personal experience, adding real value to the organizations they serve.
- Spiritual Growth: Monthly reflection gatherings and retreats, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, help connect service with deeper meaning.
- Dependable Commitment: Members serve one or two days a week for a full academic year, providing consistency partner organizations can count on.
- Community Connection: You’ll join a welcoming group of peers who share your commitment to service, reflection, and justice.
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Experience Making a Difference in the Twin Cities?
Join IVC Twin Cities and be part of something greater. Whether you’re volunteering your time or partnering to grow your impact, we’re here to help you connect with purpose.
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