We harness the transformative work of volunteers to relieve the effects of poverty and address its root causes.

We match dedicated volunteers with partner nonprofit organizations that have proven records of effectively addressing barriers to economic mobility. We then support volunteers and partners organizations through learning events that build community and advance understanding of how to make a meaningful dent in poverty.

Volunteer with Opportunity Saint Paul

• Commit to volunteering once per week for a year with one of our effective partner organizations. You will receive all the support and resources you need to be successful in your role.
• Attend learning community events, that provide context for our volunteers and build community in an open and safe environment.
• Join a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about working together to make a meaningful impact in our city.

Become an Anchor House of Worship

Is your faith community looking for a well-supported pathway to engage in effective social justice? Become an anchor house of worship (HOW). Each HOW identifies two lay leaders who commit to participating in Opportunity Saint Paul along with helping to recruit additional volunteers. These HOW lay leaders then recruit eight additional members to volunteer at the chosen nonprofit partner and to weave learnings from Opportunity Saint Paul into the life of the congregation. To learn more, contact Sarah Peterka, (651)-789-3853.

Numerous houses of worship have signed on to be a HOW:

• Beth Jacob Congregation
• Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Brighton
• Church of St. Peter Claver
• Corpus Christi Church
• Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
• Macalester Plymouth United Church
• Mount Zion Temple
• Saint Thomas More Catholic Community
• St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ
• St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• Unity Church – Unitarian