Fraser volunteer opportunities

All current volunteer opportunities are listed below. Be sure to look over the description to make sure the opportunity is a good match with your interests, skills and schedule. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two hours a month for three months.

You’ll be asked to complete an application and attend an orientation before you begin volunteering. The orientation, which takes about 45-60 minutes, will provide you with important information to enhance your volunteer experience.

If you’d like to get a head start on filling out the volunteer application (PDF, 25 KB) you can download it here.

Thank you for your interest in Fraser!

Exercise Leader

Location:Fraser apartments for adults with developmental disabilities
 Located in Bloomington
Hours:Flexible; evenings, once a month
Contact:Call 612-861-1688 or fraser@fraser.org  
Duties: Help adults with developmental disabilities living independently in an apartment building get exercise. Options include indoor exercise classes in the community room, an organized outdoor exercise activity, or a walking club. The exercise leader will prepare for the exercise session, explain it to the group, and participate in exercising along with the group of adults. Orientation and training provided.
Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age; must commit to a regular schedule (minimum of 2 hours/month for three months); enjoy working with people; criminal background check necessary.

Classroom Volunteer

Location:Fraser School - Minneapolis
Hours:7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact:Carol Barthelemy (612) 253-1102 or carol@fraser.org
Duties:Read to children, assist with art projects, supervise on playground or in gym, help with snacks and lunch, rock babies. Orientation and training provided.
Qualifications:Minimum of 13 years of age; must commit to a regular schedule (minimum of 2 hours/month for three months); enjoy working with children; criminal background check necessary.

Be a Buddy (Hopkins)

Location:A Fraser residence located in Hopkins, MN
Hours: Flexible (depending on needs of resident and availability of volunteer); weekend and evening hours available.
Contact:Call 612-861-1688 or fraser@fraser.org  
Duties: Befriend a 45-year-old male with developmental disabilities and a limited social network who lives in one of Fraser's residential homes. He enjoys watching movies, wrestling, going to camp, and Star Trek. He is able to communicate verbally, in written form, and with gestures. Seeking a male volunteer to spend time with and/or attend community events. Orientation and training provided.
Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age; must commit to a regular schedule minimum of 2 hours/month for three months); enjoy working with people; criminal background and driving check necessary.

Be a Buddy (Eden Prairie)

Location:A Fraser residence located in Eden Prairie, MN
Hours: Flexible (depending on needs of resident and availability of volunteer); weekend and evening hours available.
Contact:Call 612-861-1688 or fraser@fraser.org    
Duties: Befriend an adult male (late 30s) with developmental disabilities who lives in one of Fraser's residential homes. Derek enjoys sporting events, dancing, music, talking on the phone, and watching movies. He is very outgoing and social, is completely verbal, ambulatory, and fairly independent in most areas. Orientation and training provided.
Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age; must commit to a regular schedule minimum of 2 hours/month for three months); enjoy working with people; criminal background and driving check necessary.

Be a Buddy (Minnetonka)

Location:Fraser apartments for adults with developmental disabilities
 Located in Minnetonka
Hours: Flexible (depending on needs of resident and availability of volunteer); weekend and evening hours available.
Contact:Call 612-861-1688 or fraser@fraser.org   
Duties: Befriend an adult with developmental disabilities who lives in a Fraser apartment building. Participate in apartment and community activities, including going to movies, recreational/sporting activities, hobbies, etc. Individuals, couples and families are encouraged to participate. Orientation and training provided.
Description of clients : 1) a middle-aged female who enjoys participating in movies, bowling, trips to the mall, etc. She is available to meet on Saturdays, Sundays, or Monday afternoons or early evenings and lives in the Minnetonka complex. 2) a middle-aged male who enjoys bowling, arts and crafts, biking, going out to eat, trips to the park or zoo, etc. He is available to meet most weeknights and on weekends and lives in the Minnetonka complex. 3) a middle-aged female who enjoys movies, going to parks, playing games, going to the zoo, exercising, bowling, etc. She is available to meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays and lives in the Minnetonka complex.
Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age; must commit to a regular schedule minimum of 2 hours/month for three months); enjoy working with people; criminal background and driving check necessary. Orientation and training provided.

Volunteer Musicians

Location:Fraser apartments for adults with developmental disabilities
 Located in Richfield, Minnetonka and Apple Valley
Hours:One weeknight per month; specific time/day is flexible
Contact:Call 612-861-1688 or fraser@fraser.org   
Duties: Seeking an individual or small group who would like to share their musical talent with adults with developmental disabilities living in one of our apartment buildings. Volunteer could lead a sing-along, play an instrument, or play recorded music and lead "music appreciation" sessions.
Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age; must commit to a regular schedule (minimum of 2 hours/month for three months); enjoy working with people; criminal background check necessary.