Join the LEEP Volunteer Team!

LEEP has volunteer opportunities year round and has a variety of options to choose from to fit your volunteering needs! Please look below for more information on the specific volunteering opportunities we have available. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or by calling the office at 507-387-5122 and speaking with one of our staff.

How to Volunteer with LEEP

Your participation and dedication to the LEEP mission will help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy life, build relationships, and learn essential life skills. Becoming a volunteer is easy, and will make a lasting impression on you and LEEP members.

Step 1: Applying

First, you must complete our LEEP Volunteer Application and send it to us via email or mail or by dropping it off at the office.

Step 2: Meet with LEEP

After filling out your application, LEEP will review it and contact you to discuss what volunteer opportunities are available.

Step 3: Background Checks

A clean background check is required for all LEEP volunteers and staff.

Step 4: Shifts & Paperwork

Upon completing orientation and a background check at LEEP you will then be able to volunteer.

You can view all of the LEEP activities and sports online by visiting our newsletter page. LEEP staff does its best to schedule volunteers according to program need and volunteer interest.

General Programming

LEEP runs a number of different programs monthly for our participants and are always looking for volunteers to help out at our bigger events. Past events with volunteers have included:

MoonDogs Game
Trip to the Minnesota Zoo
Thanksgiving Dinner
Holiday Party

Any further questions about volunteering at programs can be directed towards Kristin Aarsvold, Program and Event Manager, at [email protected] or by calling the office at 507-387-5122 and asking to speak with her.

Special Olympics

Do you have experience and/or interest with coaching or becoming a unified player for LEEP Special Olympics teams? LEEP is always looking for qualified individuals to help with running our Special Olympics sports with the support of a staff member. Here are a list of sports that we offer to LEEP participants:

Swimming
Flag Football
Golf
Track & Field
Bowling
Basketball
Powerlifting
Softball

If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, start by filling out the Special Olympics Volunteer Application then follow up by contacting LEEP when that has been completed. Further inquiries can be directed towards Kristin Aarsvold, Program and Athletics Manager, at [email protected] or by calling us at 507-387-5122 and asking to speak with her.

Committees

LEEP has a number of committees available for people to be on, such as our Board of Directors, LEEP Elegance, and LEEP Legends!

LEEP Elegance:

Direct involvement in planning our biggest dance of the year
Volunteer at the event if able
Time commitment of about 6 hours for meetings between August and November
Time commitment of about 5 hours for the event in October or November
Free meal at the event!

LEEP Legends:

Past involvement in Legends preferred
Made up primarily of former players and community members
Time commitment of about 10 hours for meetings between February and August
Time commitment of about 5 hours for the event in July (August in 2024)
Free meal at the event!

LEEP Board of Directors

Group of professionals in the community that overlook the running of the organization
Terms are for two years
Time commitment of about 6 hours for meetings every 2 months
Additional opportunities to volunteer within our organization

Reach out to Kayla Kearney at [email protected] or by calling the office at 507-387-5122 if you are interested in any of these opportunities.

Newsletter Folding

Each month we snail mail our newsletter to approximately 650 participants, their families, as well as interested community members and businesses. A job this big is done faster with more help!

Time commitment of about 3 hours every other month
Great volunteer opportunity for students looking for volunteer opportunities
No background check required

Please reach out to Kayla Kearney, Office and Event Coordinator, at [email protected] to get more information.

LEEP Legends

LEEP Legends is our annual fundraiser that we always need volunteers for! Opportunities include but are not limited to:

Volunteer at the event
Be a player at the event
Help with preparation for the event

Whether you have prior involvement in the event or have just heard of LEEP Legends, if you have experience in event planning, reach out to us and we will have discussions with you on whether or not you would be a good fit in the current or future years!

LEEP Elegance and Dances

Dances are a great way to get connected to our participants, especially for those looking for a minimal time commitment.

Dances occur 3 to 4 times a year
Time commitment of about 4 hours per dance
Time commitment of about 6 hours for LEEP Elegance

Questions about volunteering at dances can be directed towards Kayla Kearney, Office and Event Coordinator, by emailing [email protected] or calling the office at 507-387-5122 and asking to speak with her.

Have a volunteering requirement?

LEEP has many volunteer opportunities available to those seeking to fulfill a requirement, such as any of the following:

Newsletter folding in the office (3-5 hours on a month-by-month basis)
Dance preparations (2-5 hours depending on dance)
Event preparations (2-3 hours depending on event)

Have a group wanting to volunteer? We may have other opportunities available aside from those listed above depending on the circumstances. Please contact Kayla Kearney at [email protected] or by calling the LEEP Office at 507-387-5122 and ask to speak with her about needing to fulfill a volunteering requirement.