There are many ways to get involved on campus and in the community. Volunteering is fulfilling work that makes a substantial difference.
Check out the new website Volunteer Bemidji, where you will find a variety of organizations that are looking for volunteers.
Additionally, here is a list of sustainability related organizations in the community that have a need for volunteers. As a courtesy, make sure to call at least a week ahead of time to give the organization time to plan for you.
Bemidji Area Food Shelf
- 1260 Exchange Ave SE., Bemidji, MN 56601
- (218)-444-6580
FARM at the Food Shelf
- 1260 Exchange Ave SE., Bemidji, MN 56601
- (218)-444-6580
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
*waiver must be signed before volunteering
- 1357 Exchange Ave SE, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-4649
- bemidjirestore@yahoo.com
Headwater’s Science Center
- 413 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
- 218-444-4472
Girl Scouts of America
- 750 Paul Bunyan Drive NW #6, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-4886
Twice But Nice
- 411 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-4241
Bemidji Area Schools: Kids and Company
- 218-333-3100 ext. 302, sshelquist@bemidji.k12.mn.us
Harmony Food CO-OP
- 302 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-2009
Indigenous Environmental Network
- 303 Railroad St SW (they also have an office at Rail River Folk School)
- 218-751-4967
North Country Trail
- Bruce: 218-732-8051 or brucej@wcta.net
- Matt: mattdavis@northcountrytrail.org
- Carter: 218-732-9226 or hedeencf@wcta.net
Community Table Soup Kitchen
Mt. Zion (Mondays and Tuesdays)
- 414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-8000
United Methodist (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
- 924 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-3503
Village of Hope
- 525 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-0722
Adult Day Services
- 620 Carr Lake Rd SE, Bemidji, MN
- 218-751-1324 ask for Darlene
- bensondarlene@644@gmail.com