16 Minnesota volunteers discuss the rewards of giving time

During March, the Star Tribune explored volunteering, from how to find opportunities to how helping others can make your life better. Each week, four volunteers explained how they give back and why they volunteer.

Last updated April 03, 2023 - 3:22 PM

Emily Meister gives medicine to a three-legged sheep at Farmaste in Lindstrom, Minn.

— Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of sanctuary farming and other roles

March 31, 2023 - 8:13 AM

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of medical outreach and other roles

Volunteer Chris Niederer talks with Brian Campbell about his feet at SoleCare for Souls at the Catholic Charities Opportunity Center in Minneapolis.

— Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

March 17, 2023 - 12:50 PM

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of foster grandparenting and other roles

Sando Cooke is one of the foster grandparent volunteers at the Northside Child Development Center.

— Brian Peterson, Star Tribune

March 10, 2023 - 8:25 AM

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of animal rescue and other roles

Dog foster parent Leah Anderson of Robbinsdale plays with Biscotti, who was in her care in February.

— CARLOS GONZALEZ, Star Tribune

March 03, 2023 - 8:27 AM

Katy Read writes for the Star Tribune's Inspired section. She previously covered Carver County and western Hennepin County as well as aging, workplace issues and other topics since she began at the paper in 2011. Prior to that, she was a reporter at the Times-Picayune in New Orleans, La., and the Duluth News-Tribune and spent 15 years as a freelance writer for national and regional magazines. katy.read@startribune.com 612-673-4583

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16 Minnesota volunteers discuss the rewards of giving time

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of sanctuary farming and other roles

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of medical outreach and other roles

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of foster grandparenting and other roles

Minnesota volunteers discuss rewards of animal rescue and other roles

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