We’re so glad you’re considering volunteering your time and energy with VEAP. Below are frequently asked questions. Please connect with our Volunteer Director, Courtney Flug, with any additional questions you may have. We’d love to hear from you! 952.955.8325
We invite you to review our COVID-19 safety information, including FAQs as they relate to the pandemic and volunteering at VEAP.
General FAQs
What types of volunteer opportunities are available at VEAP?
How do I become a volunteer?
What is the difference between the Fast Track application and the General application?
What is the time commitment required to volunteer?
I can’t commit to a regular volunteer schedule. Can I still volunteer?
I am not able to lift or stand. Are there volunteer opportunities for me at VEAP?
Do you have volunteer opportunities evenings and weekends?
Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
I have court mandated community service hours to fulfill. What volunteer opportunities are available for me at VEAP?
I need to complete service learning hours for a school or faith community requirement. Can you verify my hours?
Do I need to pass a criminal background check in order to volunteer?
What information is required for the criminal background check?
What type of training does VEAP provide for volunteers?
Who can I talk with if I have specific questions about volunteering?
Youth Volunteers
Can youth volunteer? Is there an age requirement for youth volunteers?
Can groups of youth volunteer?
I need to complete service learning hours for my class or club. Can you verify my hours?
Scheduling and Shifts
How do I cancel a shift?
I am scheduling warehouse shifts via Volgistics or a Fast Track application. Some of the shifts are numbered, such as 'Warehouse note: 4' What does this mean?
Group Volunteers
How do I sign-up my group to volunteer at VEAP?
How big can groups be to volunteer together at VEAP?
What types of volunteer opportunities do you offer for groups?
What if my group would like to volunteer at our location?
What times can groups volunteer at VEAP?
Do I need to submit group members’ names?
Can our group have a regular schedule at VEAP?
Can groups of youth volunteer together at VEAP?
