This year’s Action Day event will provide a robust 90-minute to two-hour volunteer experience where you will work in a group of up to 20 to pack 400 backpacks. Your volunteer experience will include:

• Unpacking boxes of school supplies and setting up your station
• Packing backpacks  
• Boxing completed backpacks
• Cleaning up your station

This year’s volunteer project is suitable for ages 12+ and is accessible for all abilities. Each station can accommodate groups up to 20 people. Group sizes less than 20 (individuals, pairs, etc.) are also welcome and can sign up for any station with open spaces. 

Sign up to Volunteer! Registration is closed, all shifts have been filled.

If the volunteer shift you are interested in is full, you can join our Rally Volunteer roster! As a Rally Volunteer, you'll jump into action and help pack backpacks at stations where volunteers are needed. To register, select a shift time and the "Rally Volunteer" option. When you arrive at Action Day, our captains will place you at a station in need of additional volunteers. *Please note, Rally Volunteers will have a delayed start of 10-15 minutes to allow for placement at stations around the concourse. We cannot guarantee groups of 3 or more who sign up to be a Rally Volunteer will be placed at the same station. 

Volunteer shift times (you will be prompted to select a time on your registration): Registration is closed, all shifts have been filled.

1. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Concourse Level) Shift Full
2. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Court Level) Shift Full
3. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Concourse Level) Shift Full
4. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Court Level) Shift Full

If your shift time is no longer available, we welcome you to join our waitlist. Individuals on our waitlist will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis as volunteer spots become available.

If you need to cancel your registration or need assistance, please contact Mary Walker.

Arrival / Check-in Instructions: Enter Target Center through the designated entrance listed for your specific volunteer shift time: 

• 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. shifts enter through SKYWAY ENTRANCE (if entering from 1st Ave, take escalator/elevator up one level)
• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. shifts enter through BOX OFFICE LOBBY (street level, off 1st Ave)

All volunteers must be pre-registered for this event. You do not need to print a ticket for entry - all volunteers will be checked in for their shift by First and Last name. You will be directed to your assigned Station, where you will stay for your entire shift. View Station Map

Attire: Volunteer activity will take place inside Target Center. Please wear comfortable clothing. Closed-toe shoes required. 

Parking: Several parking ramps and metered spots surround Target Center, including Ramps A & B located on 9th street. Bus and light rail connections are also conveniently located nearby. View Target Center "Plan Your Visit"

Bag Policy: We encourage you to minimize personal belongings you bring to your shift. Bag check will not be available, and any belongings must be kept near your volunteer station during your shift.

Food & Beverage info: Free water stations will be available throughout the event. Food will be available for purchase from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Soul Bowl concession stand, located on the concourse level by section 106. Food options include:

• Walking Taco - $10.99
• Hot Dog - $5.99
• Brat - $6.99
• Pretzel - $6.99
• Popcorn - $4.99
• Chips - $3.49
• Ice Novelties - $4.79
• Soda - $5.49
• Water - $4.99
• Mediterranean Chop Sandwhich (vegetarian) - $12.99

Please note: Target Center concessions are cashless. Use a credit or debit card or download the Timberwolves + Target Center app in the Apple or Google Play store.

Photo liability: By entering this event, you agree to Greater Twin Cities United Way's photo liability policy. Review full policy.