Volunteer for Nonviolence!

 

 
Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) is fueled by the power of our volunteers. If you are looking to join a team of engaged and passionate people working to make real change, look no further. Let us know you're interested in becoming a volunteer by emailing us at volunteer@fnvw.org or calling 651-917-0383 
 
FNVW is a Quaker-inspired organization that welcomes volunteers from all faith practices as well as volunteers with no religious orientation. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We encourage volunteer applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences. 


Read about Charlie Caven’s experience volunteering at FNVW as featured in the Star Tribune's Volunteer Challenge article series published in March 2023. 
 
 

 Current Volunteer Opportunities 

 

Use Your Passion to Support Our Programs 

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Facilitator

Help to reduce violence in our communities and prisons by developing your conflict resolution skills and the skills of others. You will have the opportunity to use and develop skills in facilitation, working as a member of a team, and creating an environment of trust and acceptance.

 

Advocacy and Outreach Team

Are you passionate about organizing for social change through conversations with neighbors, advocacy, and education? Help FNVW build power for social change through relational organizing and by working in coalition with other groups. This team also hosts community dialogues and workshops on pressing topics such as police reform and public safety. Join us!

 

 

Use Your Skills Behind the Scenes  

Office Assistant Extraordinaire

Help us keep our office looking spruced up and work on variety of hands on projects that support our nonviolence programs. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves to keep things organized and who is looking for a weekly commitment.

 
 
   Data Team Volunteer 

Use your skills with data to help us maintain accurate records that will aid in the services we are able to provide to our constituents.

 

 

 

Leverage Your Strengths to Tell Our Story

Website Organizer

Utilize your skills in website design and organizing to continually update our website to showcase our wonderful programs, events and volunteer opportunities. 

 

Communications and Marketing Expert

Help us to tell the story of the impact we have on the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to use and develop skills in writing, verbal communication, brand standards, website design, and mission based communication strategies.

 

Fundraising Volunteer

Looking for an opportunity to plan events, talk with potential donors, or coming up with innovative ideas for raising money? Look no further! As a Fundraising Volunteer for FNVW, you will get be able to enhance your skills in fundraising, while working with our wonderful fundraising committee to help us grow our donation base, including some opportunity to help with grant writing. 
 
For more information, please email us at volunteer@fnvw.org or call 651-917-0383