Volunteer in Duluth, MN

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Overview

There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in Duluth, MN. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

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Prominent Organizations · Service Clubs · Mutual Aid & Grassroots
Volunteering Websites

For the Duluth, MN area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

  • Head of the Lakes UW Volunteer Center

    A local/regional directory provided by Head of the Lakes United Way.

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  • City of Duluth Volunteering

    Volunteer with the city to keep parks are clean and safe, to keep trails maintained and usable, to keep invasive species population at bay, to keep trees healthy and maintained, to keep the community educated and informed, and to keep recreation programs supported and available.
Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency
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  • Duluth Harbor Mission
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  • National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Duluth Rotary Club

    The Rotary Club of Duluth (Club #25) is a community service group that follows the motto “Service Above Self.” Members meet weekly at the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth to support local and international projects. Their efforts include building medical clinics in Bolivia, volunteering at Second Harvest Northland, and hosting events like the Mayor’s annual “State of the City” address. In October 2025, the club will also host the Rotary District 5580 Conference, returning to Duluth for the first time in ten years.

  • Port of Duluth Kiwanis

    Community service club with emphasis on helping and working with young children and youth.

  • Junior League of Duluth Inc

    The Junior League of Duluth is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Duluth reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. The Junior League of Duluth is committed to promoting a safe, nurturing environment for the women and children of our community.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.
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Last updated: 12/22/2025

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