Our vision for volunteering…

Volunteers have been an integral part of Alight since the organization was established in 1979. Alight is committed to connecting dedicated individuals with meaningful opportunities to use their talents to impact change.

While we do have regular, ongoing volunteer needs, we also want to hear from you. What is your passion? What are your ideas? What skills and expertise might you lend to our mission?

Where can I volunteer?

Alight accepts volunteers/interns for our Headquarters office in Minneapolis, as well as our overseas locations.

What is Alight looking for?

Alight looks for volunteers/interns across each of our departments including International Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Fundraising/Events, and Government Affairs.

We also want to hear your ideas and work directly with you on creating new opportunities.

What kind of time commitment do you need?

We have part-time, full-time, one-time, and on-call options for volunteers. On average, most volunteers at our HQ complete a 2-4 month commitment, volunteering anywhere from 5-20 hours per week. However, there are many who come in less frequently to help with other projects and events as needed.

For international volunteers, we require a commitment of at least 4-6 months.

Can I receive credit for my internship?

Some past volunteers have received credit for their internships. This is something we coordinate on a case-by-case basis with the intern and their institution.

How do I get started?

Headquarters Volunteers/Interns –

Local to Minneapolis? Join us at one of our Volunteer Information Sessions to learn more about our work and how to get involved! Sessions are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30PM. Please note, attendance at a session does not require you to commit in any way; this is simply an informational presentation and a chance for us to get to know you.

RSVP required. We encourage you to RSVP early – sessions tend to fill up 3-4 weeks ahead of time.Contact Ryan to RSVP for an upcoming session: volunteer@wearealight.org or (612) 872-7060. Our office is located at: 615 First Avenue NE, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Not local to Minnesota but interested in U.S. opportunities? Send us an email letting us know about the opportunities you are interested in at our HQ: volunteer@wearealight.org

Already know Alight ? Email us to share your ideas and reconnect: volunteer@wearealight.org

International Volunteers/Interns –

Interested in International Opportunities? Please click here to read more about our overseas volunteer/intern opportunities and submit your resume to our international team.