Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Search volunteer opportunities for all ages

Go to Dakota County's Volunteer website to search all volunteer opportunities, including highway cleanup, invasive species removal and event support. If you find one that is right for you, create an account, so you can set your schedule and track your hours, and we can notify you of new opportunities. To ensure a high-quality experience, registration is required.

Search the Volunteer Opportunities List (opens in a new tab)

Sign up with a department

If you already know what department or area you want to volunteer with, select the link below. You'll need to sign in or create an account before you can sign up. To ensure a high-quality experience, registration is required. You can sign up for as many departments as you like:

  • General Opportunities
  • 4-H
  • Community Corrections
  • Emergency Response & Disaster Relief
  • Environmental Resources
  • Historical Society
  • Library
  • Parks
  • Public Health (no internships available)
  • Sheriff's Office
  • Social Services
  • Transportation (Adopt-a-Highway)
  • Veterans Services

Trouble signing up?

For instructions on how to sign up, check out our instructional video

If you have additional questions, please contact Garrett Zaffke at garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us or 651-438-4635.

For more information, contact:
Human Resources
651-438-4435