Founded in 1896, Volunteers of America of Minnesota is one of the largest human services organizations. It operates more than 60 programs and has over 700 employees and nearly 4,000 volunteers. Its programs serve approximately 33,000 children, older adults, students, ex-offenders, adolescents and their families, as well as persons with disabilities and special needs. Volunteers of America of Minnesota offers various health care services that include supervision by nursing and other professional staff and assistance with daily living activities by caregivers. In addition, it provides legal services that include assistance to clients with wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, special needs trusts, medical assistance planning and real estate matters. The organization maintains a presence in Minneapolis.