Immanuel supports the work of LSS by:

• Giving financial support through Benevolence dollars and designated giving.
• Immanuel has been blessed by the Circle of Welcome program helping Afghan refugees with resettlement.  Learn more!
• Supporting youth at Rezek House (transitional housing in St Paul) with Christmas Gifts
• Sending Camp Noah teams to communities affected by disaster

Opportunities to volunteer with LSS include:

• Neighbor to Neighbor Companions - Provide visits to assist older adults to remain living independently in their own homes
• Training and Education Center Assistants - assist the lead trainer and participants during job skills courses, provide general computer assistance, share your work experience and expertise during classes, help with resume and mock interviews and share encouragement.
• Refugee Support
• Foster Grandparent

Freedom School

Volunteers needed late June and into July. Need ranges in time and roles: from helping organize educational supplies, to decorating classrooms, to helping serve breakfast and lunch!  Here is the link with more information and to sign up: LSS Volunteerism Team: Lutheran Social Service - Freedom School Volunteers

Refugee Services Needs Volunteers

Several refugee families arrived in Minnesota in January and need resettlement support. Resettlement programs have been cut, and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s (LSS of MN) Refugee Services invites volunteers to help LSS of MN staff support these newly arrived families. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Drivers who help newly arrived refugees get to and from medical or dental appointments.
• Donations Inventory Volunteers who help collect, organize and keep inventory of goods donated to Refugee Services..

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for these positions, please contact Kelly Kautz at kellykautz@hotmail.com.

The LSS Service Project Guide can be found HERE.

For more information on these and many other volunteer opportunities please visit: LSS Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Kelly Kautz with your questions.