VOLUNTEER IN THE EAST BANK NEIGHBORHOODS

Make Your Neighborhood Better—One Project at a Time

Whether you have an hour to give or want to take on a larger role, there’s a place for you in shaping the East Bank. From gardens and cleanups to events and community initiatives, our volunteers help bring our neighborhoods to life.

Ways to Get Involved

There are many ways to plug in—no experience necessary.

Gardens & Green Spaces
Help care for pollinator gardens, community gardens, and public green spaces across our neighborhoods.

Cleanups & Beautification
Join Earth Day and seasonal cleanups to keep our streets, parks, and public spaces welcoming and vibrant.

Events & Activities
Support neighborhood favorites like the East Bank Bike Tour, Como Cookout, and more.

Community Input & Projects
Attend meetings, share your perspective, and help shape projects related to development, transportation, and public space.

Why It Matters

When you volunteer with EBNP, you help:

  • Maintain and expand beautiful, community-driven green spaces

  • Bring people together through inclusive, neighborhood events

  • Support safer, more walkable, and more bike-friendly streets

  • Strengthen connections across the East Bank community

This is how we build neighborhoods that people are proud to call home.

Volunteer on Your Terms

You don’t need to make a long-term commitment to get involved.

  • Join a single event

  • Volunteer occasionally throughout the year

  • Take on a regular role in a garden or committee

  • Step into a leadership or organizing position

Whether you’re a student, longtime resident, renter, homeowner, or business owner—your time and perspective are valuable here.

Choose Your Level of Involvement

One-Time Volunteers
Perfect for events, cleanups, and single-day activities.

Ongoing Volunteers
Support gardens, attend committee meetings, or help with recurring programs.

Leaders & Organizers
Help plan events, lead projects, and play a bigger role in shaping neighborhood initiatives.


Ready to Get Involved?

Sign up to volunteer and we’ll connect you with upcoming opportunities that match your interests and availability.

Sign Up to Volunteer

(You can also email us at info@eastbankmpls.org with any questions or to get connected directly.)


Stay Connected

Want to stay in the loop without committing right away?

Join our email list or follow us on social media to hear about upcoming volunteer opportunities, events, and neighborhood projects.