Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless. ~Sherry Anderson

Thank you for considering working as a volunteer! The City is excited to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to support our great Hastings community. Are you looking for a one day event? How about a long term opportunity? Do you want to work outside? Maybe you have excellent organizational skills? There are many opportunities in Hastings to put your skills to great use.


Volunteer Commissions

City Commissions are advisory in nature and offer an ongoing way to be involved in planning, development, and preservation issues.  Learn more about our Commissions and consider getting involved in this important role.  


City Volunteer Opportunities

• Adopt a Park
• NEW! Public Art Grant Task Force
• Election Judge - contact Julie Flaten
• LeDuc Historic Estate - contact Amy Deaver
• Pioneer Room - contact Cindy Smith
• Parks & Recreation Special Events - contact Phil Vargas
• Wetland Monitoring
• Youth Green Teams

Community Opportunities

Many organizations throughout the community have ongoing volunteer needs. To learn more, please contact these groups directly.

• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: Supporting military families and veterans.
• Hastings Family Service: Providing food, clothing, and housing assistance.
• Historic Hastings Cruise-Ins: Classic car show running May through September.
• Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest: Teaching children to succeed in a global economy.
• United Way of Hastings E-volunteer Network: A portal to a variety of local volunteer opportunities.