We believe...

In the importance of building bridges of understanding and creating opportunities to co-exist between people from diverse backgrounds so that we may together build a better world for everyone. 

Service Opportunities-
Local and Global

We work with church and community partners and volunteers to facilitate opportunities for individuals and groups to engage in meaningful service in the urban community and to build bridges of understanding and peace.

Opportunities to serve include:

  • Local volunteer and work projects (see column to right)

Email us at simpsoncsm@gmail.com or complete this online form if you are interested in serving/volunteering!

We welcome your help!

Service Opportunities-Local

Adopt-a-Fair (for groups and individuals)
We need groups of 8-20 people to “adopt” one or more of our produce fairs during the summer. Every summer we hold produce fairs to distribute fresh produce to persons in the neighborhood who otherwise have a hard time accessing healthy fresh produce. This is a great opportunity to serve in a fun way for church and other groups, including youth groups, singles groups, small groups or groups that include families, etc. The available dates in 2016 are the last Saturdays of July (30th), August (27th), and September (24th).

Volunteers help with:
  • Collecting fresh produce at the Minneapolis farmer’s market.
  • Dividing, bagging and distributing food.
  • Setting up and taking down tents, tables and chairs.
  • Helping to greet and sign-in guests.
  • Conducting fun activities with families.
  • Helping with music (if there are musicians in the group).

Instructors/Teachers
We need volunteers to help teach guitar (adults and children). (See below).

Construction/Maintenance/Fix-up/Remodelers
We need help to fix up our second floor space where we hold activities. We need help replacing ceiling tiles, painting walls and furniture, installing a buzzer/intercom system, putting up white boards and things on the wall,  replacing plastic on the windows, and other fix-ups, and making the place look nice and welcoming. 

Canto Nuevo Store Volunteers
We need volunteers to help solicit and pick up clothing donations, sort and hang clothing, tend the cash register, and other tasks. 

Music Instructors
We need volunteer instructors to teach guitar, piano and percussion (e.g. Conga) to adults and children.

Office Coordinator
We need a volunteer to help coordinate activities, organize and maintain files, help with correspondence and other administrative duties.

Public Health Nurse or Doctor
We need medical professional volunteers to help provide health screenings at events.

Grant Writer
We need a volunteer to help write grants and create a grant tracking system.