Volunteering
Head of the Lakes United Way Summer 2026 Day of Caring
Head of the Lakes United Way’s Summer Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local nonprofit agencies. Volunteering is a direct and hands-on effort to help advance the missions of these local organizations.
Volunteer sign-up at galaxydigital.com closes on June 8.
Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Docent Training
The Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island is a free exhibit hall with information about and interactive maps of the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior Reserve. There is also a play area for children, including books to read, drawing and coloring and a small indoor playground.
It would not be possible to operate the estuary museum without the volunteer docents who help educate visitors on the Estuarium, the St. Louis River Estuary, and the work of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Docents greet and converse with Estuarium visitors, as well as manage the building during open hours. Community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community are encouraged to attend a training session to get started volunteering.
Register at eventbrite.com.
Lake Superior Estuarium Volunteer Docent Training
The Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island is a free exhibit hall with information about and interactive maps of the St. Louis River Estuary and the Lake Superior Reserve. There is also a play area for children, including books to read, drawing and coloring and a small indoor playground.
It would not be possible to operate the estuary museum without the volunteer docents who help educate visitors on the Estuarium, the St. Louis River Estuary, and the work of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Docents greet and converse with Estuarium visitors, as well as manage the building during open hours. Community members who are passionate about the watershed and want to make a difference in the community are encouraged to attend a training session to get started volunteering.
Register at eventbrite.com.
Fix-it Clinic
Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD has partnered with Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host regular events where people can learn how to fix their stuff. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork and more.
People can sign up in advance to be paired with a skilled volunteer or volunteer their skills to help fix other folks’ stuff. For more information or to register visit wlssd.com/fix-it or call 218-722-3336. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed a time slot.
Fix-it clinics are held on the second Saturday of alternating months.
Fix-it Clinic
Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD has partnered with Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host regular events where people can learn how to fix their stuff. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork and more.
People can sign up in advance to be paired with a skilled volunteer or volunteer their skills to help fix other folks’ stuff. For more information or to register visit wlssd.com/fix-it or call 218-722-3336. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed a time slot.
Fix-it clinics are held on the second Saturday of alternating months.
Fix-it Clinic
Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD has partnered with Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host regular events where people can learn how to fix their stuff. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork and more.
People can sign up in advance to be paired with a skilled volunteer or volunteer their skills to help fix other folks’ stuff. For more information or to register visit wlssd.com/fix-it or call 218-722-3336. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed a time slot.
Fix-it clinics are held on the second Saturday of alternating months.