Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of the Epilepsy Foundation. Whether it’s working with kids at summer camp, helping with office tasks, or volunteering at one of our fundraising events, we appreciate all that our volunteers do. We couldn’t do this work without you!

Epilepsy Foundation volunteer opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing committee work. We also occasionally have opportunities to sponsor workgroups or clubs to complete volunteer projects.

An adult assists two children with crafts in a classroom at camp.
A young woman works on an art project at a table with papers and art supplies.

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form and let us know how your skills can best be used to make a difference in the lives of people with epilepsy.

Volunteer Opportunities:

All Epilepsy Foundation volunteer opportunities are for individuals 18 years of age and above unless otherwise noted in the description. There are opportunities to volunteer all across Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Please check to make sure your preferred opportunity is available in your location, or a location to which you’re willing to travel.

Administrative

Assist with office work: mailings, event materials, packing literature, organizing files, data entry, etc.

Location: St. Paul, MN and Home based

*Under 18 applicable
Time requirement: Flexible
Desired skills & abilities: Attention to detail, organization; Skills dependent on task
Frequency: Dependent on task

Advocacy
  • Citizen Advocate packet: assist with putting together welcome packets for new advocates, including resources for sharing your story, basic legislative documents, etc.
    Location: St. Paul office
  • Meet with Senators and Reps: Volunteers can work one on one with the advocacy department to prepare their story and schedule meetings with their state legislators.
    Location: Home based

*Under 18 applicable
Time requirement: Flexible
Desired skills & abilities: Advocacy event experience and/or general professionalism
Frequency: Varies depending on the opportunity

Connect Programs Preparation

Administrative tasks include, but not limited to:

  • Putting together camp boxes and toolkits, organizing supplies, preparing welcome packets, writing Thank You notes, stuffing envelopes, etc.
    Location: St. Paul office
  • Reviewing and editing content and design documents
    Location: Home based
EFMN Exhibits

Represent EFMN at community or industry events and exhibits.

Time requirement: 2-8 hours
Desired skills & abilities: Comfortable interacting with public, networking in the community, awareness of local events of interest
Frequency: Varies
Location: Throughout Minnesota

Research

Assist with project-based research.

Frequency: Varies
Location: Home based

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Volunteer Resources

Introductory Video Orientation for One-Time Volunteers Orientation for Engaged Volunteers
Thriving with Epilepsy

Meet Kevin Reed

Kevin Reed is an active EFMN volunteer. He was diagnosed with epilepsy after suffering three tonic-clonic seizures during college and has since used his passion for photography to show others that living with epilepsy doesn’t have to be a barrier to reaching your goals and dreams.

Read Kevin's Story
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Three people, the founders of the epilepsy art showcase, standing together and smiling.
An adult and a child, both wearing helmets, work on a ropes course at camp.

Join our team

View current openings and our employee benefits package.

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