Opportunities From: The Sanneh Foundation

Come help us and be a part of our community for a FUN filled, energized, and rewarding opportunity to distribute food to the local community!

Every Friday we come out to join the families we serve as they join us in getting fresh foods! Come join us as we help provide set up, sorting, and food distribution to our AMAZING nutritional services team and the local community!

10:30-11:00 - Volunteer Check In 

Volunteers will help with set-up and packing pre-boxed food

11:30- Volunteer onboarding/training

12:00pm-2:00 pm- Food Distribution

2:00pm-2:15 pm Clean Up

WHERE: Corcoran Park: 3334 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

WHEN: Every Friday: 10:30am - 2:15pm

*****Reminder - This is an outdoor activity so please dress comfortably for the weather! *****

Community Garden Clean Up at Conway

Join The Sanneh Foundation as we prepare the Conway Community Garden for the growing season. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with the community, and help get the garden ready for this year’s gardeners. Volunteers will help clean and prepare garden beds so they are ready for planting and can support community members throughout the season.

Date: Tuesday, April 22

Location: Conway Community Center 2090 Conway St St. Paul, MN 55119

Volunteer Shifts:

Shift 1 Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Shift 2 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Tasks may include:

Clearing debris and weeds

Cleaning out garden beds

Preparing soil for planting

General garden upkeep

BYOE (Bring Your Own Gardening Equipment)

Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening tools if they have them, including gloves and small hand tools.

What to Wear: Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.

This is an outdoor opportunity taking place alongside our Earth Day Community Celebration at Conway. Volunteers are welcome to stay and take part in the event after their shift.

Be a part of a FUN filled, energized, and rewarding opportunity to distribute food to the local community!

Every other Monday, we come out to join the families we serve as they join us in getting fresh foods! Come join us as we help provide set up, sorting, and food distribution with our AMAZING nutritional services team and the local community!

WHERE: Irreducible Grace Foundation / Black Youth Healing Arts Center - 643 Virginia St, St Paul, MN 55103

When: Monday - 12:00 pm to 2:00pm 

Shift schedule: 

12:00 PM - Volunteer Check-in

Volunteers/Staff Mobilized on Site

                  *Sorting and distributing items and food onto tables.

                  * Assist in tearing down boxes and organizing items.

1:00pm - Distribution Begins

                 * Replenish tables with more items as they are given to the community.

2:00pm - Clean Up

                  *Put tables and tents away.

****Food distribution takes place in the gym during the winter and in the parking lot during the summer.****

Join our Nutritional Services Team in packing healthy food boxes for families in need. This is a hands-on, high-energy volunteer activity that makes an immediate impact.

Activities include:

Sorting and packing large quantities of fresh food

Composting and recycling tasks

Preparing boxes for delivery

Location: The Sanneh Warehouse- 2323 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

What to Expect: Volunteers will be standing, walking, crouching, and lifting boxes (up to 30–40 lbs). We can accommodate those who need a stool or cannot lift heavy items.

Join The Sanneh Foundation and the Conway community as we celebrate Earth Day together. We are expecting 250 to 300 community members to gather for an afternoon of gardening, sports, and wellness activities in the park.

Spending time outdoors supports our mental, physical, and spiritual well being. By connecting with our community through nature, we can learn how to care for the land while also caring for ourselves.

Throughout the event there will be gardening demonstrations, a wellness fair, and we are hoping to have a local sports team lead a short sports demonstration for youth and families.

Date: Tuesday, April 22

Location: Conway Community Center 2090 Conway St St. Paul, MN 55119

Volunteer Shifts Please sign up for the shift that works best for you.

All shifts begin with a 30 minute park clean up, followed by event support.

Event Set Up Support

Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Volunteers Needed: 4

Help staff get everything ready for the event before guests arrive. You will help set up tables, prepare activity and demonstration areas, and organize supplies so the event can run smoothly.

Park Clean Up and Event Support Shift 1

Time: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Park Clean Up and Event Support Shift 2

Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Volunteers for both of these shifts will start by helping with a park clean up and then transition into supporting the event and welcoming community members.

Volunteers will help with:

Checking in guests

Greeting and directing community members

Supporting the raffle table

Assisting with either the gardening demos, sports activities, and the wellness fair

Two separate demonstrations will take place at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM and will focus on urban gardening and gardening activities for kids.

Help with event tear down

What to Wear:

Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. This is an outdoor event.

Inclement Weather Plan:

Event will be held inside at the Gym 

This is a great event for individuals, families, and groups who want to spend time outdoors and connect with the community.

Questions:

Please email Sarah at sphilippe@thesannehfoundation.org

Each spring we remove the seasonal dome at Conway Community Center so the field can transition for outdoor programming. Volunteers will assist staff with deflating the dome and removing materials that secure the structure so it can be safely stored for the season.

This is an active volunteer opportunity and may involve lifting, bending, carrying materials, and working outdoors. Staff will provide instructions and tools as needed. 

Note: The date and shift times may change depending on weather conditions, including frost, high winds, or storms.

Date: April 29

Location: Conway Community Center

Volunteer shifts and roles:

Deflating the Dome

7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Volunteers will assist staff as the dome is slowly deflated.

Tasks may include:

Guiding sections of the dome fabric as air is released

Helping pull and organize the fabric

Assisting with folding large sections of the dome

Keeping work areas clear

Board Removal

7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Volunteers will help remove the boards that line the base of the dome

Tasks may include:

Loosening fasteners

Lifting boards from the perimeter

Carrying boards to the storage area

Stacking them for storage

Plate Removal

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Volunteers will help remove the plates that secure the dome to the ground

Tasks may include:

loosening bolts or anchors

lifting plates from the ground

carrying them to the storage area

organizing them for storage

Door Removal and Storage

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Volunteers will assist staff with removing the dome doors and transporting them to the storage area

Please sign up for the shift that works best for you.

Come help us support families in our community through our weekly food distribution at Conway.

Volunteers work alongside The Sanneh Foundation Nutritional Services team to help prepare and distribute food to community members. Volunteers assist with set up, drive up box distribution, traffic flow support, and clean up.

Shift Details:

WHERE: Conway Community Center- 2090 Conway Street, St. Paul, MN 55119

WHEN: Every other Tuesday

TIME: 2:00-5:30 PM

PARKING: Street parking or overflow parking behind the building via the Sun Ray Library parking lot on Wilson Avenue.

DRESS CODE: Comfortable clothing and closed toe-shoes

Shift Schedule: 

2:00 PM Volunteer check in and begin set up

2:30 PM Onboarding and training for food distribution

3:00 PM Distribution begins

5:00 PM Clean up and wrap up

Volunteer Tasks:

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org

THANK YOU!

KidzTyme is Sanneh’s free after-school program where youth of all ages can play, learn, and explore in a supportive environment. Volunteers play an important role in making the program a success by:

Assisting with homework help

Encouraging creativity in the STEM Lab

Leading gym or outdoor activities to burn off energy

Helping distribute snacks and drinks

Staying engaged with kids in all program areas

WHERE: Conway Community Center: 2090 Conway Street, St. Paul, MN 55119

WHEN: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Volunteer Expectations & Commitment

Check in at the Conway front desk using the iPad kiosk. If you have trouble signing in, email volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org with your volunteer date.

Wear athletic or comfortable clothing—you’ll be moving around.

Stay actively engaged with youth during the shift—please avoid phone use, sitting on bleachers, or observing from a distance.

Please eat before your shift; volunteers are not permitted to eat with participants during programming.

To provide the best experience for both kids and volunteers, we require volunteers to sign up for at least 1 shift a month.

Multi-Shift Commitment

To provide the best experience for both kids and volunteers, we require volunteers to sign up for at least 1 shift a month

Why is this important?

For the kids: Familiar faces help build trust and create a safe, welcoming space.

For you: More shifts mean more fun, stronger connections, and a chance to truly see the impact you’re making.

For the team: Having committed volunteers ensures smooth operations and more focus on the kids.

Please reach out to us at volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org or Sarah Philippe-Volunteer Manager- sphilippe@thesannehfoundation.org

THANK YOU for helping make Summer Splash a success!