Create Impactful Employee Engagements
The corporate sector is a powerful force for good. When your company invests time, talent, and resources, you help strengthen communities and drive meaningful social change.
How We Work With Companies
HandsOn Twin Cities partners with companies of all sizes to design, develop, and implement comprehensive volunteer programs that go beyond simply “showing up.” We provide end-to-end support, including strategy, project design, logistics, onsite coordination, and post-event impact measurement—for both hands-on and pro bono engagements. Our approach ensures volunteer experiences align with your business goals, energize and inspire employees, strengthen your nonprofit partners, and create measurable, lasting impact across the community.
Examples of projects include:
General Mills
We support year-round volunteer engagement for General Mills, including hands-on events and their GoodWorks skills-based volunteer program, and have completed more than 30 long-term projects since 2020. Together, we plan meaningful opportunities that align with their CSR goals, from MLK Day and Global Volunteer Week to food-focused initiatives and Employee Resource Group activities. Our partnership ensures employees can engage in impactful, community-centered service throughout the year.
Target
We partner with Target to integrate volunteerism across teams, supporting up to 50 onsite projects and 100 intern activations annually. Our team leads planning, facilitation, and project management for year-round activities that strengthen Target’s community impact. Since 2020, we have also managed more than 300 pro bono engagements supporting emerging brands and diverse founders, equating to over $12 million in capacity-building support through Target’s commitment of 10,000 skilled volunteer hours each year.
Boston Scientific
We coordinate Boston Scientific’s annual Week of Caring, engaging around 800 employees in up to 18 hands-on projects that transform spaces, support environmental efforts, and prepare nonprofits for seasonal needs. For remote or in-office volunteers, “Project in a Box” options provide accessible ways to participate. HandsOn Twin Cities manages all logistics—site visits, supply procurement, event oversight, and impact reporting. We also facilitate annual pro bono Connected Day events, supporting nonprofits with finance, HR, operations, and change management needs.
Through our Hands-On Corporate Projects Program, we design and deliver fully managed volunteer experiences at your worksite or in the community for groups of 25 to 1,000+. These projects include assembling toys for animal rescues, packing food or hygiene kits, and outdoor beautification. We handle all logistics, project materials, planning, and onsite coordination to ensure a smooth, engaging experience that aligns with your company’s impact goals and meets real community needs. Service fees support project materials and comprehensive project management.
Below are examples of this work:
The 3M Experience
In May 2025, 3M partnered with HandsOn Twin Cities to create a standout, education-focused volunteer event for more than 800 employees. Together, we planned an outdoor open-house engagement with two hands-on projects assembling school supplies and STEM kits for Kids in Need Foundation. HOTC coordinated all logistics, prepared materials, staffed the event, and hosted a volunteer fair—resulting in a seamless, high-energy day of learning, connection, and meaningful community impact.
Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables)
During their 2024 all-staff Holiday Party, Geronimo Power expanded their celebration into a day of service supporting St. Therese of Oxbow Lake, Oasis for Youth, and VA Fisher House. Employees made blankets, wrapped gifts, cooked breakfast, hosted activities, and prepared meaningful contributions for each partner. HOTC managed project design and logistics, helping Geronimo Power bring joy and connection to community members during the holiday season.
HB Fuller
HandsOn Twin Cities coordinates with HB Fuller annually for their day of service. Our team assesses community needs, prepares materials and tools, and manages on-the-ground logistics for various projects throughout the day, including making adoptee kits for The Bond Between, landscaping at The Salvation Army, painting with Hearts & Hammers, and recycling flower arrangements for Bluebirds & Blooms.
Target Intern Project
HandsOn Twin Cities helped Target design a large-scale intern volunteer experience benefiting the Division of Indian Works. Our team coordinated site needs, prepared materials, and managed on-the-ground logistics as 100 interns transformed the facility in just three hours—landscaping, cleaning, painting, and organizing key spaces. The event highlighted what’s possible when planning, partnership, and volunteer enthusiasm come together.
We partner with your company to design hands-on volunteer projects that arrive fully prepared and ready for immediate engagement—whether for an individual employee, a local team, or a nationwide workforce. Our team takes care of everything: identifying a focus area aligned with your community impact goals, sourcing and organizing all materials, coordinating with nonprofit partners, and ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Every project is highly customizable, from assembling sock bundles for people experiencing homelessness to creating snack packs for underserved youth. We also tailor each project to your budget, making it easy for employees to volunteer and make a meaningful difference—anywhere, anytime.
Below are examples of this work:
No Sew Fleece Tied Blankets
In the cold Minnesota months, warmth is more than comfort—it’s a lifeline. No-Sew Fleece Tied Blankets provide cozy protection and a sense of care to individuals experiencing crisis, transition, or trauma. Volunteers work in small groups of 3–4 to craft these blankets using soft fleece fabric and fabric scissors provided. Each blanket becomes a tangible expression of compassion, helping someone feel safe, supported, and remembered during challenging times. This hands-on project is simple, creative, and deeply meaningful—perfect for making a real difference in the heart of winter.
Snack Packs
Volunteers help fight hunger and support kids and families in need by creating personalized snack packs. Each participant decorates a paper snack bag with markers and stencils, then fills it with nutritious snacks that provide an essential boost between meals. These simple, hands-on packs help fill gaps in food access and bring a tangible sense of care to those experiencing food insecurity—giving volunteers the chance to make an immediate, meaningful difference in their community.
Sock Bundles
Socks are one of the most requested items at homeless shelters and by nonprofits supporting low-income and resettling communities. Volunteers create sock bundles by pairing a warm pair of socks with snacks and essential hygiene items, providing both comfort and practical support to individuals in need. Each bundle becomes a tangible way to help someone stay warm, cared for, and supported—making a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Hygiene Kits
Access to basic hygiene products is a daily challenge for many experiencing homelessness, low-income households, or resettling into a new community. Volunteers assemble hygiene kits with essential items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal care products. Each kit provides dignity, comfort, and practical support, helping individuals stay healthy and cared for while navigating challenging circumstances. By creating these kits, volunteers make a direct and meaningful impact on the well-being of people in their community.
Offering pro bono opportunities empowers your employees to apply their professional skills in ways that benefit the community while fostering their own growth. These engagements play a key role in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent by providing real-world problem-solving experiences, collaboration across teams, and opportunities to build leadership skills. Through our Pro Bono Advisory Program, we work closely with your company to design, develop, and implement tailored experiences, from day-long projects to long-term sustainable engagements, that create measurable impact for nonprofits while helping employees grow professionally and personally.
Learn moreLong-Term Engagements
We work with you to tailor a custom pro bono opportunity that fits your company’s needs. We take a consultative approach to be sure that the opportunity we design fits within your business objectives and company values, is within budget, is captivating for your employees, reaches organizations the company or foundation already supports, or provides space to meet new partners, and – ultimately – makes an impact in our community.
Short-Term Consultations
Half-day sessions allow your employees – functional area experts – to give the organization undivided attention. Whether they seek thought partnership, support in troubleshooting a specific challenge, or a deep brainstorm on a new strategic initiative. This engagement provides the space to do just that. Many nonprofits are unable to staff roles in all (or sometimes any) foundational functional areas, such as marketing, technology, human resources, finance, etc., and greatly benefit from being able to consult with trained, seasoned professionals.
1-Day Projects
Connected Day is a day-long, hackathon-style event that brings employees and teams together to solve real challenges for nonprofits. The event matches organizations needing capacity-building support with skilled volunteers who offer expertise pro bono.
1-Day Plus
A Connected Day (a cross-sector team hackathon-style workshop that leverages private sector talent for social sector needs), but book-ended with a deep Scoping session and a Finalize session to review the deliverables after implementation. Pairing nonprofits with corporate volunteer teams in multiple ways allows for more robust deliverables and stronger relationships than just offering one day.
Connected for Change Sponsorship
Connected for Change events are an opportunity for professionals to help create solutions to pressing challenges faced by nonprofits. As a sponsor of Connected For Change, we reserve space for your employees to participate as pro bono volunteers.
HandsOn Twin Cities hosts quarterly gatherings for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders to connect, learn, and share insights. Whether volunteerism is part of your day-to-day role or an additional responsibility, these convenings provide a space to exchange best practices on topics such as program evaluation, making the business case for employee volunteerism, storytelling, volunteer recruitment, tracking software, and aligning volunteerism with giving strategies.
These meetings offer CSR professionals the opportunity to build meaningful connections, gain new perspectives, and share both successes and challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment—strengthening the impact of your corporate volunteer programs and advancing your professional growth.
If you’re interested in participating in upcoming gatherings, reach out to Tracy Nielsen at tracy@handsontwincities.org
Utilize our nonprofit opportunity database
Companies can leverage HandsOn Twin Cities’ extensive nonprofit database to discover and connect with community organizations in meaningful ways. Our database hosts thousands of volunteer opportunities from over 750 nonprofits, easily searchable by team size, interest area, geographic location, and more. Whether you’re looking to engage employees in a one-time project, a recurring program, or a skill-based opportunity, we make it simple to find the right match—helping your team make a deeper, lasting impact in the community.
Connect directly with our team
If you’re looking for personalized guidance, HandsOn Twin Cities’ staff is here to help. Companies can reach out directly at info@handsontwincities.org to receive curated nonprofit referrals and volunteer opportunities tailored to your team’s size, skills, interests, and community goals. Our team works closely with you to identify the most impactful ways to engage employees and strengthen your connection to the community.
Past & Present Corporate Partners include:
Our impact in 2024-2025:
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13,500+ corporate volunteers engaged
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299 custom corporate projects delivered
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23,500+ service hours
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120+ nonprofits supported through corporate hands-on projects
About our Corporate Projects Program
Through our hands-on corporate volunteer projects program, we partner with companies to engage their employees in opportunities that best fit the impact focus of the company as well as the goals of the community.
We provide engaging volunteer projects at worksites, for remote teams, and offsite and in the community for 25-1,000+ participants. Volunteer projects are highly customizable and can be determined by your vision, goals, and community needs. Also, we coordinate donation drives, learning sessions about nonprofits, volunteer fairs, and more!
Interested in partnering with us?
Let us know how our team can support your company and make a huge impact on the community!