Volunteer
Minnesota Recovery Connection’s Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) exists to make ongoing recovery a more accessible experience for all. As the first and oldest Recovery Community Organization in Minnesota, we bring lived experience, relational support, and trusted training to individuals and organizations committed to strengthening recovery communities.
Volunteers Are the Heartbeat of MRC
At Minnesota Recovery Connection (MRC), volunteer connection isn’t a sidebar — it’s part of who we are. Volunteers weave lived experience, passion, and service together to strengthen the recovery community. You don’t have to have “perfect recovery” to make a difference — just willingness, empathy, and a desire to walk alongside others.
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Relational & Peer-Driven: Here, your presence matters more than perfection. We believe recovery is relational — and volunteers help us maintain those living connections across the community.
- Inclusive of All Pathways: Whether you’re in harm reduction, abstinence, MAT, 12-step, or somewhere in between, your story and perspective are valued.
- Impactful & Empowering: From direct peer support roles to behind-the-scenes contributions, as a volunteer at MRC you’ll help build sustainable support systems — not just one-off fixes.
Volunteer Opportunities
We make space for different strengths, passions, and schedules. Some roles include:
- Peer Support & Telephone Recovery Support: Provide weekly check-in calls and peer connection to folks in recovery.
- Event & Outreach Support: Help with planning, set-up, facilitation, or community events to increase awareness and connection.
- Administrative & Behind-the-Scenes: Use skills like data entry, communications, graphic design, or logistics to support our operations.
- Internships: For folks seeking hands-on experience in nonprofit work, mental health, recovery services, or community development.
No matter your role, expect supervision, training, and relational support from the MRC community.
How to Get Started
- Fill out our Volunteer Interest & Intake Form with your background, interests, and availability.
- Join a Volunteer Orientation (so you can meet peers, MRC staff, and learn expectations).
- Match with a role aligned to your interests.
- Receive training and ongoing support as you serve.
- Record hours, get connected, and help shape a more resilient recovery community.
We believe that when recovery is ongoing, the supports around it should be too. As a volunteer, you become part of someone’s safety net, someone’s encouragement, someone’s bridge.
Become a Volunteer
Ready to make a real difference? Join our volunteer team and support individuals in recovery through connection, compassion, and community. Register today to get started—we’d love to have you.
Current Volunteers
Already volunteering with us?
Log in to the volunteer portal to record hours, find new shifts, and see announcements.
Internships
Looking for experiential learning? We offer internships in nonprofit operations, communications, peer recovery programs, and more. Check back regularly — roles open at different times.
Let’s Walk Together
Have questions or ideas? Reach out to volunteercoordinator@minnesotarecovery.org or call (612) 584-4158.
Join us in creating a recovery community that’s connected, caring, and ongoing.
