Opportunities From: The Arc Minnesota & Arc's Value Village

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Please sign up using our online scheduler.  Sign up for as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete the form below and we will be in touch as soon as we can.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Please sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Group Volunteering Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Please sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Group Volunteering Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S), and our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S), our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), and our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S), our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), and our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible.  Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Voluntee Request form and we will be in touch soon!.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible.  Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Voluntee Request form and we will be in touch soon!.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S), and our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S), our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), and our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S), our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), and our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

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The 2026 Arc Gala is Saturday, March 7th, 2026 and we need your help!

The Arc Gala will be held at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis. Volunteers are needed 4:30pm - 10:30pm to assist with tasks such as registration, coat check, administration of games, live auction spotting, silent auction support and others. Funding from the 2026 Arc Gala will support the mission of The Arc and raise funds for adaptive sports and leisure-related equipment and resources. Many individiduals with disabilities are excluded from these types of activities due to cost, lack of adaptable equipment and accessibility barriers. 

Through our work, The Arc is:  

The Arc's Director of Volunteer Resources will place individuals in specific tasks unless otherwise specified.  As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in our Gala's success. We ask volunteers be flexible, if possible, with their placement as changes may occur the night of the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

A light meal will be provided to all volunteers along with parking validation. Together, we can make Minnesota a more inclusive and equitable place for all.  Thank you for your willingness to volunteer!

Questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Theisen at or (952) 915-3670.  Hope to have you there!

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Please sign up using our online scheduler.  Sign up for as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete the form below and we will be in touch as soon as we can.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Sign up using our online schedule as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Please sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Arc’s Value Village thrift stores generate funding for The Arc Minnesota's mission. The Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We help people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Volunteers at Arc's Value Village unpack, sort and tag donations such as clothing, books, toys, etc.   We have Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Bloomington.  Volunteers can participate individually or with a team.  We have flexible scheduling seven days a week.

Individual volunteer shifts are 2 hours with times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. 

Groups can schedule shifts of 2-3 hours in length between the hours of 10am - 5pm.  We ask for a 2-4 week lead time with scheduling of groups if possible. Learn more here.

Typical volunteer tasks include:

Volunteers should have the following skills for a successful volunteer experience:

Please sign up using our online scheduler as often or as infrequent as you like.  Have questions or concerns?  Complete this Volunteer Request Form and we will be in touch soon.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S), and our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Tis the Season to Get Thrifting!

Volunteers are needed at Arc's Value Village to help set up and replenish fabulous merchandise in our Merry Thriftmas Shoppe!  Volunteers unpack, stock and organize all things Thiftmas including clothing, collectables, decor, ornaments, and a whole lot more!

Volunteer set up shifts are available at our Bloomington store (10546 France Ave S), our New Hope store (2751 Winnetka Ave), and our Richfield store (6528 Penn Ave S). Volunteer shifts are October 28th - November 1st with shift times of 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3pm and 4pm - 6pm. Restocking shifts are November 2nd - 15th.

The Arc cannot gurantee holiday specific volunteer duties but will do everything we can to make our shift holiday oriented.This is a fun holiday opportunity for individuals and small groups up to 8 individuals (youth ages 10+).

Arc's Value Village thrift stores are a revenue generating & public awareness vehicle for The Arc Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc helps people navigate systems while working to advance social change centered in justice, equity and belonging in community.

Through nonpartisan legislative advocacy, The Arc supports public policies founded in the principles of human & civil rights, self-advocacy & self direction and equity & true belonging.  Alongside self-advocates, family members, support professionals and coalition partners, The Arc works to advance policy solutions that create positive systems and social change for Minnesotans with disabilities.

Through our public policy work, The Arc seeks to support those leading the disability rights and racial justice movements. We are committed to ending ableism, racism, and other types of oppression.

Specific volunteer opportunities include:

Time commitment is only a a few hours a month to a few hours over several months.  You can determine how much time you want to commit, how and when.  To learn more or for staff follow up, please complete this form.  An Arc staff person will be in touch with you soon!

Do you believe people with disabilities should have all of the same life opportunities as those without disabilities?  Do you want to elevate the lived experiences people with disabilities have?  Then our Regional Capacity Building volunteer opportunity is for you!

Regional Capacity Building focuses on promoting and sharing information about Positive Supports. The Arc is promoting information around Positive Supports regionally and will share recommendation with state leaders.  Positive Supports are practices that improve quality of life for people with disabilities and does so in a culturally responsive way.

The West Central, Twin Cities and Southern Regions of Minnesota each have a Regional Capacity Building Network.  Regions will build partnerships and help strengthen their communities for people with disabilities.  We seek individuals from diverse groups of people for this work, especially self-advocates and their trusted supporters.  Come join us!

Network Members will:

Individuals with a depth of lived experience from multiple groups of people are highly needed.  We seek individuals who have the following experience or identities:

Want to learn more or volunteer?  Contact the Director of Volunteer Resources at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or you can complete this form.  An Arc staff person will be in touch with you soon!

Capitol Connector Teams build awareness about issues that impact Minnesotans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These teams create a statewide, grassroots advocacy network. This network along with the Capitol Connector Teams focus on public policy, systems reform  and disability justice. Working together, we can take action to create change and build power in Minnesota’s disability community.

Capitol Connector Teams work to:

Time commitment for Capitol Connector Team members are about 1-3 hours a month.  Teams meet based on Congressional District and over Zoom. Learn more or to have staff connect with you, please complete this form.  We'll be in touch soon!

The Arc Minnesota is often asked to provide information in a presentation, at an informational booth or at a community event.  Presentations are usually 1-2 hours and conducted by zoom.  Booths and community events are usually 2-4 hours in length and in-person.  The Arc seeks individuals comfortable engaging with community to share vital information on:

If the above is of interest to you, let us know.  We can find a way to have you get involved in this vital service.  Time commitment ranges from a few hours a month to a few hours over several months.  This is a great opportunity to connect with others while sharing vital information. For more information or for staff follow up, please complete this form.  We'll be in touch soon!

Help make sure The Arc is a welcoming and inclusive work place.  Help us ensure how The Arc supports people with disabilities meets their needs and respects their lived experiences.  Join The Arc's Justice Advisory Committee to ensure:

The Arc Justice Advisory committee a committee to address all of the above and subcommittees for specific tasks.  Join a subcommittee, the overall committee or both!  Time commitment is only a few hours a month. To learn more or to sign up, complete this form here.

The Arc Minnesota is always seeking individuals to make sure we have a strong foundation.  Individuals who join our Board of Directors will help ensure:

If this opportunity is of interest to you, let us know.  We'll follow up with you and share more details.  time commitment is 2-5 hours a month. To learn more or for staff follow up, click here.

The Arc believes all eligibile Minnesotans should know the importance of voting.  When individuals vote, they chose elected officials who will make decisions about issues that may impact their life.

By voting, Minnesotans have a chance to shape policies that may impact entire communities.  The Arc Minnesota has a great toolkit that shares detailed information about the power of the vote.  The tool kit informs people how to register to vote, the methods for voting absentee, how to find polling stations, contains a sample ballot and has important links for additional assistance.  Learn more about this took kit here.

The Arc Minnesota believes in the self-advocacy movement motto, “nothing about us without us."  That includes voting!   Time commitment can be a few hours on election day or numerous hours leading up to elections.  Help overs feel empowered to vote and gain the skills needed to exercise their right to vote.

If interested in volunteering for this opportunity, please complete this form. Staff will be in touch soon!

Like special events?  Like details and logistics?  Like events to educate, entertain and raise resources to make an impact?  Then, we have opportunities for you!  The Arc hosts an annual gala and several golf events.  We are always looking for help to:

This is a great short term volunteer opportunity.  You can volunteer a few hours on a single day or for a few hours a month during event planning season.  The Arc Gala is held in March and Arc's golf events during the summer.  To learn more or for staff follow up, click here.

Love numbers?  Love making sure your company or family lives within their budget?  Then join The Arc's finance committee.  Help ensure The Arc is a great steward of the resources given to us while maximizing our impact.  Time commitment is just 2-3 hours a quarter.

We also have volunteer opportunities to support The Arc's fundraising efforts such as serving on an Arc Gala committee, being part of our golf event or numerous other fundraising events.  Contact The Arc Director of Volunteer Resources by completing the form below to learn more.

Are you interested in learning more?  Click here to fill out a form. Staff will reach out shortly!

Parent to Parent Connect helps parents on their journey of supporting their child with a disability by mentoring, coaching and advising.  To learn more or to sign up, please complete this form.

Through supported exploration, people with disabilities can make informed and self-directed decisions about their future. As Minnesota and employers move away from subminimum wage and into a competitive integrated employment (CIE) model, we can create a Minnesota that honors everyone by advancing the leadership of people with disabilities around employment.

CIE is any job where people with disabilities earn the same pay and opportunities as those without disabilities. Led by The Arc Minnesota, the Peer-to-Peer Mentor Program is a multiagency effort to further the Minnesota Transformation Initiative Technical Assistance Center (MTI) contract with the Department of Human Services.

The Arc’s Peer-to-Peer Mentor Program is looking for mentors. If you or a family member is competitively employed consider becoming a family mentor. By sharing your story you help others learn that competitive employment is possible.  To learn more or for staff follow up, please complete this form.

We'll be in touch soon!

Join self-advocates, their families and community members to work on creating an inclusive, belonging and justice focused society for all.  As a Regional Advisory Council member, you can help build personal power, connect to the disability rights movement and make long-lasting community changes. 

Regional Advisory Councils are located in Southwest Minnesota, Southeast Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro, St. Cloud and the Moorhead area.Help The Arc create long-term solutions while solving short-term challenges.  Time commitment is 2-4 hours every other month.  All justice oriented individuals welcome. 

To learn more, click here.

Join one of 3 Arc Regional Quality Councils to help examine and improve services for people with disabilities.  The 3 Regional Quality Councils are located in southeast Minnesota (Olmsted, Wabasha and Houston counties), the Twin Cities (Dakota, Hennepin and Scott counties) and West Central areas (Clay, Grant , Otter Tail, Polk, and Pope counties).

Individuals on the council include:

Members of the Regional Quality Councils:

The councils meet monthly.  They plan and discuss what the councils are currently doing and what they need to do next.  The councils also have smaller work groups to work on projects.  Total time commitment is 2-5 hours per month.  Let us know which council you are interested in connecting with.  We will help you get involved! To sign up, learn more or for staff follow up, complete this form.

Self-advocacy is speaking for yourself and the things that are important to you.  It also means having the right to make your own decisions and choices and accepting responsibility for them.  Self-advocacy is used as a name for the civil rights movement for people with intellectial and developmental disabilities (I/DD).  Self-advocacy is part of the broader civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s and is part of the disability rights movement. People who practice self-advocacy are called self-advocates.

If you are interested in becoming involved in The Arc's self-advocacy please complete the interest form below.

The 4 components of self-advocacy are:

If you wish to learn more or become a part of The Arc's Self-Advocacy program, please complete this form here.  We'll be in touch soon!

Do you love creating:

Come help The Arc with its branding and messaging.  Pictures are worth a thousand words.  Stories tell your truth and together they can share the lived experience of people with disabilities.  We are always looking for creatives who can support our messaging to create inclusive communities.  Time commitment is only a few hours a month. For more information or for staff follow up, click here.

The self-advocacy movement has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) understand their human and civil rights, learn about public policy, and share personal stories.  In spite of this training and skill-building, people with I/DD are still fighting to overcome a history of segregation in institutional settings.  They also face many barriers in securing employment, accessing transportation, fulfilling their right to vote, and being respected as equal members of society.

By establishing microgrants for self-advocacy groups statewide, the Minnesota Inclusion Initiative will support people with I/DD in organizing community-based projects that:

Supporting the Minnesota Inclusion Initiative will help ensure that people with intellectual & developmental disabilities are meaningfully included in all communities.  Come join us!  Learn more or for staff follow up, click here.