There are many ways to get involved in Eagan through volunteering. Find your right volunteer opportunity here. If you have questions,
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Browse through opportunities for volunteering with the City of Eagan below, and fill out an application to volunteer at any time.
Available Opportunities
Advisory Commissions
Eagan's Advisory Boards and Commissions are a dynamic opportunity to grow leadership skills and share your expertise and passion across range of issues. Commissions meet regularly to review information, gather ideas, and provide recommendations to the City Council.
ETV
You watch TV. So why not make your own television program or video? We create programs in our studio, televise events around the community like concerts, events, and sports, and much more.
Learn more about creating your own television show, or volunteering on an existing show by becoming a volunteer at ETV.
Parks & Recreation
Volunteers are needed to work at community special events held throughout the year. These are typically one day events held during the evening or on a weekend. Volunteers help welcome participants, assist with set up and take down, run activity stations and other event needs.
Eagan Parks & Recreation is committed to excellence in every program or activity it plans, organizes and directs. Certain programs allow the public to play a crucial role as a volunteer to make them successful. In addition to applying below, if you are interested in volunteering and have questions, please contact Eagan Parks & Recreation at 651-675-5500.
Seniors
There are volunteer opportunities for senior citizens and those who enjoy working with seniors. From room and activity hosts to assisting at senior focused special events, there are many ways to give back to the community.
Donations & Memorials
Do you or someone you know have a meaningful connection to Eagan parks? Eagan Parks & Recreation Department provides options for you to honor your memories within our park system. A dedicated bench, tree or approved park amenity provides lasting recognition of the special people and occasions in your life while supporting the parks for all to enjoy.
Eagan Parks & Recreation strives to provide opportunities for all individuals to access our activities and facilities. Through the Fee Options program, the City assists participants with registration fees, if needed. Contributions to the Fee Options program ensure that all individuals can participate in activities. Cash donations can also be made to specific activities, events or facilities to enhance the user experience.
Related Community Partnerships
The City of Eagan partners with organizations in the community on volunteer opportunities because we know that Eagan is a successful city and a strong community when we all work together. Here is a list of our volunteer partnerships:
Caponi Art Park & Learning Center located on 60 acres of rolling wooded hills in Eagan, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is a distinctive cultural center offering free programs and educational experiences in a natural setting that blends art and nature.
Eagan Women of Note directed by Taylor Quinn, is a community-based choir made up of women of all ages.
Eagan Men’s Chorus directed by Kathleen Andrews, is a community-based choir.
The Eagan Theater Company has a mission to ignite imaginations. It also provides educational and performance opportunities to heighten awareness of the cultural arts in Eagan.
Holz Farm - The Friends of the Farm provide volunteer service at Eagan's historic 1940's farm.
Minnesota Valley Photography Club (MVPC) has the goal to provide fellowship and continuing education through the appreciation of the science, technique, and art of photography. The club meets monthly to socialize, learn, and even compete. Club members volunteer to take pictures of community and city activities and programs and are published in City publications.
Police
The Eagan Police Department offers a number of community programs and services to our residents, which include specific crime prevention programs and safety related services. We continually strive to develop and promote positive community relations and interaction through proactive policing techniques. If you have questions about the programs and services we offer, please call 651-675-5700 and you will be connected to the appropriate personnel.
Eagan Citizens' Crime Prevention Association (ECCPA)
The Eagan Citizens Crime Prevention Association (ECCPA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to assist the Eagan Police Department with its mission of protecting life and property by preventing, solving and reducing crime in Eagan and in providing assistance to victims and families. It was founded in 1985 by Eagan residents and business people.
The organization supports various Eagan community purposes including sponsorship of National Night Out, crime solving rewards, Neighborhood Watch Programs and other similar crime prevention or safety programs in the Eagan community.
The Eagan Citizen Crime Prevention Association is an independent legal body and not a part of City of Eagan operations.
Current Board Members
- President: Ben Pries
- Vice President: Shannon Martin
- Secretary: Shannon Martin
- Treasurer: Todd Edholm
- Members at Large
- Scott Lane
- Laurie Kvam
- Holly Champlin
- Dave Verbeke
ECCPA Annual Golf Tournament
The ECCPA hosts an annual golf tournament where the proceeds help support the Eagan Police Department.
The 2025 golf tournament will be held on Friday, September 5th at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley. Some of the ways you can become involved in this year's tournament are:
- Golf in the tournament - (FULL)
- Become a tournament sponsor - $150, $250, $750, $1,500 or more
- Donate items and/or gift certificates for the silent auction
- Sponsor a foursome
Contact the Crime Prevention Association at:
Eagan Police Explorers Post #9568
The Police Explorer Program is designed to give youth ages 14 to 21 years of age an opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement. The program is affiliated with the Northern Star Council and supervised by Eagan Police Officers. Participants are able to gain knowledge of the law enforcement profession through hands on and classroom Instruction. They also have an opportunity to participate in yearly competitions with other law enforcement explorers from across the State of Minnesota.
Explorers Participate In
- Weekly Meetings every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Hands on Training
- Community Policing
- Ride Alongs
- Events – 4th of July, Dakota County Fair, etc.
- Fundraising
Police Explorer Informational Meeting
- September 4, 2025
- 6 pm - 8 pm
- Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN (EOC Room)
Requirements
- Complete the 8th Grade
- Between the Age of 14-20
- Pass a Background Check
- Pass a six month Probationary Period
- Maintain a C or Better Grade Point Average
Advisors
- Mark Kritzeck – Detective Sergeant
- Rebecca Kopp – Patrol Sergeant
- Luke Nelson – Traffic Officer
- Daniel Spiess – SRO/Detective
- Autum Shurbert-Hetzel – Patrol Officer
- Elle Swanson – Patrol Officer
- Eddy Dominguez – Traffic Officer
- Tyler Gonzales – Patrol Officer
Contact
- Sergeant Mark Kritzeck -
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Police Chaplains
Since 1996, Eagan Police has been fortunate to have a Police Chaplain Program as part of our department. This group of volunteers consists of eight local clergy members. There is a Chaplain on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2016, the Chaplains responded to 15 call-outs.
The Mission
The mission of the Police Chaplain Corps is to provide support services to all police employees and citizens in crisis experiences, in partnership with representatives of area clergy. The mission is internal and external in scope.
The Internal Mission
The internal mission is to provide professional guidance to members of the Police Department; to promote the spiritual, corporate and personal well-being of the department; and to be a force for reconciliation with the department.
The External Mission
The external mission of the Eagan Chaplain Corps is to offer spiritual guidance and assistance to persons confronted with crisis experiences; to serve as instruments of reconciliation by easing stress-related situations involving the public; and to function as a source of positive police/community relations.
If assistance is needed by an Eagan Police Chaplain, please call 651-675-5700.
Storm Drain
Help Protect and Improve our Lakes and Ponds
We value our water in Eagan and want to keep pollution out of our lakes, wetlands, and ponds. You can do your part by adopting a storm drain near you. You can help prevent stormwater pollution and protect our water resources for current and future generations!
Ever wondered where our our stormwater goes? It drains directly to our water bodies. This means stormwater isn't the only thing entering lakes and ponds — any debris on the ground goes with the flow. Rain or snowmelt runoff washes dirt, trash, yard waste, and other pollutants into storm drains. You can protect and improve our water by raking your yard waste away from streets and keeping grass clippings, pet waste, and trash out of the roads.
Take it a Step Further and Adopt A Storm Drain
Eagan encourages individuals, families, community organizations, and business groups to select a storm drain (or several) and agree to clear and bag grass, leaves, trash, and other materials that collect near their drain(s) at least twice a year.
For more information, email
Parks Clean Up
Parks Clean Up is a volunteer opportunity for those who are interested in cleaning up Eagan’s streets. It is an excellent way for residents, community groups, churches and businesses to make a personal contribution to making the community better.
Notes: This is a separate volunteer opportunity from Adopt-a-Street. For the Adopt-a-Street program information click here. Dakota County's Adopt a Street program manages Cliff Rd., Diffley Rd., Lexington Ave., Lone Oak Rd., Pilot Knob Rd., and Yankee Doodle Rd. their highway department can be reached at 952-891-7900.
Sustainability
Help make Eagan a healthier, more resilient community! Throughout the year, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to support environmental stewardship, community events, and sustainability initiatives. Opportunities may include helping with Earth Month events, Green Up Eagan, park cleanups, invasive species removal, recycling and reuse events, community outreach, and other sustainability programs.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up using the form below to receive a list of upcoming sustainability volunteer opportunities. If you have questions or would like more information about these opportunities, please contact us at
Water Resources
Volunteers play a key role in protecting and improving our lakes, ponds, and wetlands. Eagan's Water Resources Team supports volunteers of all ages and abilities, in a range of tasks from helping with fishing clinics to adopting your neighborhood storm drain. If you have questions, or would like additional information on any of these opportunities, please contact us at
Adopt-A-Drain
Although our crews put in long hours keeping our streets and sewers clean, the City of Eagan has thousands of stormwater drains. Debris like leaves, trash, snow/ice, and lawn waste contain pollutants that are harmful to our waterbodies. These items can also block drains, and lead to flooding during big rain or melt events. Volunteers can adopt a drain near their home to watch over, and periodically clear the grate. You can sign up today by clicking the link at the top of this page (Adopt-A-Drain section)!
Fishing Clinics/Lake Nights
The City hosts three Lake Night events every summer, plus a winter ice fishing clinic. Volunteers are needed to help bait hooks, remove fish, untangle lines, and teach new anglers how to use fishing poles at various events. Click the link above to sign up for specific dates!
Lake Cleanups
Organize a lake clean-up. Interested in cleaning trash from a lake? We can support organizing or participating in an event. We can either provide some equipment or pick up your bagged and consolidated lake trash. For more information, email
Storm Drain Labeling
Help prevent stormwater pollution. You can spread the message "Keep Pollutants Out, Drains to Lake" by attaching curb markers near street storm drains. Volunteers can also distribute door hangers in neighborhoods to remind people about the connection between land use and healthy lakes and wetlands. We provide all necessary supplies.
Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP)
Since 1997, the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) volunteers have been monitoring wetland health in Dakota County. Volunteers provide critical information to city and county government agencies. Volunteers are recruited each spring, so check the link above for the upcoming season! No experience is necessary, and free training is provided.
Non-City Opportunities
The City of Eagan knows there are many organizations doing work in our community that make Eagan better for everyone - even though we don't have a direct partnership. Here is a list of some of those opportunities.
Community Groups
American Red Cross is looking for a variety of volunteers. Currently looking for blood donors.
Dakota County Medical Reserve Corps is a part of the Medical Reserve Corps - a national network of volunteers organized into local units. Volunteers are not only medical and public health professionals, but also residents with a wide range of skills who donate their time and expertise to promote healthy living and to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
DARTS is looking for volunteers. Have fun in our weekly group respite activity program, as an in-home Break Buddy, as a Learning Buddy or Pen Pal with an Eagan elementary school class, by mowing a neighborhood yard, or help rake leaves for an older neighbor this fall. Volunteer as an individual, with your family, or with your co-workers. You can make a difference in your Eagan community by helping an older neighbor lead a more independent and fulfilled life. Make a true connection that enriches aging!
District 196 River Valley Project Explore is looking for volunteers to help adults with disabilities learn new skills and make friends. Many classes and events are offered all year long, and a volunteer is needed to assist. Additionally, District 196 Adult Basic Education is looking for volunteers for classroom assistance, co-teaching English, and tutoring.
Eagan Art Festival is a program of the Dakota Center for the Arts, a 501c(3) organization whose mission is to develop, promote, and encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts. The Eagan Art Festival looks for volunteers to assist with the annual Eagan Art Festival held each June as well as to serve on its Board of Directors.
Eagan July 4th Fun Fest is an annual community event that seeks to benefit the Eagan community through sponsorship, organization and promotion of Eagan's July 4th Fun Fest. With over 50 years of 4th of July fun the group is always looking for eager community members who would like to support this community celebration.
Friends of the Farm provides volunteer service to Eagan's Historic 1940's Holz Farm. If you are interested in learning more about the Friend of the Farm and how you can support Holz Farm activities please call 651-657-5500, option 1.
Hands-On Twin Cities is the Twin Cities only full-service volunteer center that both promotes and facilitates volunteerism while improving the community’s ability to create more impact with the time generously given by volunteers. They work with all types of volunteers, companies, and nonprofit affiliates to ensure that every hour spent in the community is valuable.
MSS is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with disabilities, founded in 1949. Visit their website for myriad ways you can volunteer.
The Open Door has volunteer opportunities for everyone. Volunteers stock shelves, shop with clients, stock and drive the Mobile Pantry, and keep the Pantry in tip-top shape. Garden-to-Table volunteers weed plots, shovel mulch, and share their garden know-how.
Kids ‘n Kinship is a non-profit mentoring organization. Our mission is to provide friendships to children ages 5-16 who are in need of a positive adult role model. You can make a difference in your own community! Volunteers spend 1-4 hours per week in the community with the child. Typical activities might include picnicking, attending sporting events, hobbies, baking cookies or going to the movies. Volunteers make a one-year commitment to the program. These relationships often grow into life-long friendships. The program also has a small school based program at four elementary schools
If you have a volunteer opportunity you would like listed,