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Seasonal & Holidays

Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Rochester-Mason City!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Rochester-Mason City area where you can get involved this season.

Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.


City of Mason City

Address: 10 1st St NW, Mason City, IA
Phone: 641-421-3372
Website: masoncity.net

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Minnesota Animal Services Alliance

Address: 417 51st Ave NW, Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-302-1550
Website: animalrescueservices.org/contact


North Iowa Community Action Organization

Address: 100 1st St NW, Ste 140, Mason City, IA (Family Resource Center)
Phone: 641-423-7766
Website: hnicao-online.org/contacts/volunteer

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Rochester Public Library

Address: 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-328-2300
Website: hnicao-online.org/contacts/volunteer


Rochester Salvation Army

Address: 20 NE 1 Ave, Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-529-4100
Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/rochester/volunteer


Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest

Address: 850 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN
Phone: 507-282-3955
Website: rmhcmidwestmwi.org/volunteer


Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity

Address: 3034 40th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (ReStore)
Phone: 507-258-5505
Website: tworivershabitat.org/restore-volunteer


United Way of North Central Iowa and United Way of Olmsted County

Address: PO Box 1465, Mason City, IA; 903 W Center St, Ste 100, Rochester, MN
Phone: 641-423-1774 (Iowa); 507-287-2000 (Olmsted)
Website: unitedwaynci.org/volunteer-opportunities; uwolmsted.org/volunteer


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