Minnesota PBS has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer shifts are primarily tied to the needs of events, including community events, film screenings and premieres, pledge drives, and the Minnesota State Fair.
Please fill out an application by clicking the link on the right-hand side of this page. After that, you will be able to sign up for any active volunteer postings.
If no postings are currently available, please continue reading to learn more about what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available with Minnesota PBS. By filling out an application, you will also join our email list to receive notifications when new volunteer opportunities become available.
Please note: you will need to pass a background check for volunteer roles that require you to work with children or sensitive information.
Please reach out to events@minnesotapbs.org with any questions.
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Learn more about our volunteer opportunities below.
Be My Neighbor Day
We are thrilled to host the Be My Neighbor Day event again this year and hope you will consider volunteering with us!
Be My Neighbor Day celebrates Daniel Tiger and the whole land of Make Believe! Kids and families are invited to join us at our Lowertown studios for a day of fun activities, games, snacks, and meeting Daniel Tiger!
By signing up to volunteer, you agree to the following:
- Able to stand for 5+ hours and comfortable interacting with children and families. (You will be able to take breaks as needed throughout your shift.)
- You are 16 years or older. If you are aged 13-15, you will volunteer with a parent or guardian.
- All volunteers for Be My Neighbor Day will be required to pass a background check if you are aged 18 years or older. If you are 17 years or younger, you will not be required to complete a background check.
Here are the details:
Shift Dates/Times:
Friday, November 6 8:15 am - 4:30 pm; 8:15 am - 12:30 pm; 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 7 8:15 am - 4:30 pm; 8:15 am - 12:30 pm; 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Minnesota PBS
172 East 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Snacks: Snacks will be provided in the kitchen during your volunteer shift. You will be able to take a short break during your shift to enjoy these snacks.
Dress Code: Volunteers should wear their teal Minnesota PBS shirt if they got one at the State Fair this year! We will have shirts available if you don't currently have one or need a new one.
Parking: If you park in the Lowertown Ramp, we are happy to provide a parking voucher.
Metro Transit bus/train: If you take the bus/train to Minnesota PBS, we are happy to provide bus/train tokens upon arrival for your volunteer shift. Note - we are located a block from the Union Depot stop on the Green Line.
Background Check: All volunteers aged 18 years or older for Be My Neighbor Day will be required to pass a background check. Once you have signed up for a shift, Minnesota PBS will conduct the background check via HireRight and send you more information. If you sign up for a shift, be sure to check your spam and junk folder for emails from HireRight.
- Note - background checks must be completed once per year, so if you completed a background check for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, you will NOT need to do another one for this event.
Questions: Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. events@minnesotapbs.org
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Attendant | 4 | 11/6/2026 | 11/7/2026 | |
| Check-In Table | 4 | 11/6/2026 | 11/7/2026 | |
| Costumed Character Guide | 1 | 11/6/2026 | 11/7/2026 | |
| Neighborhood of Make Believe Attendant | 2 | 11/6/2026 | 11/7/2026 | |
| Play Area Attendant | 3 | 11/6/2026 | 11/7/2026 | |
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Enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.
