Committee and Volunteer Opportunities

Action Manufacturing is a family-owned manufacturing business. Their product line started with the Action Trackchair and has grown to include other tracked/mobility product, as well as other outside jobs done for customers.

• Contact: Adam Henning
  • adam@actionmfginc.com
  • 507-532-5940
  • Website

Advance Opportunities provides quality employment and training for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities including autism, down syndrome, brain injury and mental health.

*Advance Opportunities is currently seeking Board Members.

• Contact: Elizabeth Schear
  • elizabeth.schear@advanceopp.org
  • 507-537-7018
  • Website

The work of a Hospice volunteer makes each day a little brighter. Avera@Home is offers a unique opportunity for caring, concerned individuals to make a difference by becoming a member of the Hospice Team as a hospice volunteer. As a volunteer you are the best of a patient’s day giving them love, peace, and joy. Volunteer opportunities available include: visiting patients, respite sitting for caregivers, in-home assistance, facility activities, arts, crafts, baking, and office support.

• Contact: Melissa Maranell
  • melissa.maranell@avera.org
  • 507-537-7070 / Option 2
  • Website

Board and commission positions represent an opportunity for interested residents of Marshall to become more involved in local government activities. 

• Adult Community Center Commission
• Airport Commission
• Charter Commission
• Community Services Advisory Board
• Visit Marshall, MN
• Economic Development Authority
• Library Board
• Marshall Municipal Utilities Commission
• MERIT Center Commission
• Planning Commission
• Police Advisory Board
• Public Housing Commission

Interested residents can obtain additional information and applications from the City Administrator's Office at the Municipal Building (344 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258) and returned to City Hall.

• Contact: City of Marshall
  • 507-537-6760
  • Website

Hope Harbor Is a Christian ministry serving teens ages 12-17 in a small setting and reconciling them to their families. Their mission is to equip teens, empower parents, and serve those in need by anchoring them to the hope of God’s promises.

*Currently seeking Advisory and Governing Board Members as well as event volunteers.

• Contact: Melissa Bruns
  • marshall@hopeharbormn.org
  • 507-537-4525
  • Website

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver our lessons, but share their experience.

*Junior Achievement is currently seeking Board Members and also has volunteer opportunities.

• Contact: Kris Boedigheimer
  • kris.boedigheimer@smsu.edu
  • 507-537-7386
  • Website

The Marshall Area YMCA instills the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

*The YMCA always has a variety of committees that meet monthly to the Governing Board, which has legal authority for the Y.

• Contact: Tom Bolin 
  • tbolin@marshallareaymca.org
  • 507) 532-9622
  • Website

MAFAC works to build community through the arts. Including an arts center, exhibits, gift shop, event and more!

*MAFAC is currently looking for Board Members.

• Contact: Marilyn Leach, Board of Directors
  • mmleach@me.com
  • 507-532-5463
  • Website
• Contact: Charlotte Wendel, President
  • cwendel37@gmail.com

Recognized as the voice of business in the Marshall Community. An organization that's core purpose is to serve its members as an advocate for all their business needs, while providing networking and educational opportunities.

*The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to fulfill roles on our Young Professionals Steering Committee, Women's Connect Steering Committee, Marshall Area Downtown Business Association (MDBA) Committee(s), Chamber Ambassadors, AgriBusiness and more.

• Contact: Brad Gruhot
  • brad.gruhot@marshallmn.org
  • 507-532-4484
  • Website

Marshall Hoops Club mission is to provide Marshall area youth a positive and educational basketball experience to enhance their development through sport in character building skills related to self-esteem, self-respect, and respect for others. To utilize effective programs so both technical skills and personal skills which will benefit youth for a lifetime.

*We have a Board that is made up of parents that are recommended and voted on.

• Contact: Mike Christianson, Co-Director
  • mlchristianson72@gmail.com
  • Website

New Horizons Crisis Center's mission is to advocate for, support and empower those impacted by crime, while providing education and resources for our communities and partners.

*We currently have openings for Board Members and Crisis Line volunteers. Community members from Lyon, Lincoln, Murray and Redwood Counties are encouraged to apply.

• Contact: Brooke Yaschyshyn
  • brookey@nhccmn.com
  • 507-532-5764
  • Website

Pride in the Tiger Foundation seeks to provide financial and other support for activities and extraordinary educational programs supporting our children’s personal growth and development in their pursuit of excellence.

• Contact: Krista Bjella, Board Chair
  • PITF@marshall.k12.mn.us
  • 507-929-2669
  • Website

PBS is a non-profit, award-winning, viewer-supported public television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world.

*Pioneer PBS is currently seeing applicants for their Community Advisory Board (CAB).

• Contact: Aaron Petras, Director of Development & Communications
  • apetras@pioneer.org
  • 800-726-3178
  • Website

Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care has long set the standard for end-of-life care in Lyon County and the surrounding area. They continue to lead the way with innovative programs that honor choices, preserve dignity and address the needs of those we are so privileged to serve.

*We seek new Board Members each year and are always in search of volunteers for our events.

• Contact Lynn Cormier, CEO
  • lynn.cormier@prairiehomehospice.org
  • 507-337-0080
  • Website

Relay For Life of Lyon County is a movement; a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and participants who believe that future can be free from cancer.

*Lyon County is looking for help on their planning committee, as well as needing volunteers for the day of the event.

• Contact: Betsy Jo Kack
  • kack92@icloud.com
  • 507-760-0433
  • Website

The Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) is a non-profit community development corporation, which delivers a comprehensive menu of services, including: homebuyer education, community planning and technical assistance, housing preservation, single and multi-family housing development, and community building & engagement. 

*SWMHP is currently seeking Board members.

• Contact: Cynthia Rivera, Executive Assistant
  • cynthia@swmhp.org
  • 507-836-1608
  • Website

United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) is a joint effort to bring together area resources to effectively and efficiently address the growing needs of our local communities in Southwest Minnesota.

• Contact: Heather Jeseritz, Community Services Director
  • heatherj@unitedcapmn.org
  • 507-537-1416
  • Website

In Southwest Minnesota, United Way focuses on health, education, financial stability, hunger, safety and well-being.

• Contact Meg Louwagie, CEO
  • meg.louwagie@unitedwayswmn.org
  • 507-929-2273
  • Website

The WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program (WRAP) is a member of Violence Free Minnesota - an organization that envisions a safe and equitable Minnesota that supports domestic violence survivors and their families so they can thrive.

*We are always seeking new Board Members as well as volunteers - apply online today.

• Contact: Brooklyn Schwartz
  • brooklyn@letswrap.com
  • 507-532-9532
  • Website