DT Linval Joseph | Bully the Bull | Anti-bullying

As someone who experienced bullying when he was younger, Joseph is passionate about using his platform to stop bullying across all ages. The defensive tackle recently started supporting Bully the Bull, a character that travels to schools around the country to promote an anti-bullying message.

"It's starting to become a bigger [message], and that's all we're trying to do," Joseph said. "We're trying to make the world a safer place."

S Jayron Kearse | Big Brothers Big Sisters | Youth mentoring

Kearse enjoys finding time to volunteer and serve his local Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities program.

LB Eric Kendricks | The Sheridan Story / Sacks for Kids | Childhood hunger

Each season, Kendricks teams up with The Sheridan Story to launch "Sacks for Kids," a campaign to raise money for local weekend food programs. This season, the linebacker championed "Sacktober" and asked fans to pledge a dollar amount for each sack the Vikings logged during the month of October.

LS Kevin McDermott | American Indian College Fund | Post-secondary education

Founded in 1989, the American Indian College Fund has been the nation's largest charity supporting Native students' access to higher education, consistently receiving top ratings from national independent charity evaluators.

McDermott's parents grew up doing a lot of work on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and his cousin serves as the Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota. Through that role, he focuses on Indian Affairs on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, the Crow Creek Indian Reservation, the Lower Brule Indian Reservation and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.

"I've spent time on the [Pine Ridge] reservation and have seen the need for funds for kids to get an education and go to college," McDermott said. "I thought this year would be a good year to start supporting the cause."

TE David Morgan | Le Sueur Sheriff's Youth Project | Youth development

Morgan is a huge advocate for the Sheriff's Youth Project, which strives to provide opportunities for youth who are in need. The organization's objective is to provide youth with enhancements in their respective communities.

RB Latavius Murray | United Heroes League | Military

Murray, the Vikings Salute to Service nominee for 2018, is the second NFL player to serve as an ambassador for the United States Heroes League (Kyle Rudolph was the first). His fiancée, Shauntay Skanes, is proudly serving in the U.S. Navy, and Murray is passionate about supporting her as well as the nation's military members and veterans.

T Storm Norton | Ronald McDonald House | Children's health

Norton has spent time at his local Ronald McDonald House volunteering. RMHC provides vital resources and compassionate care to children and their families being served by leading hospitals worldwide.

T Brian O'Neill | Special Olympics | Special needs

O'Neill volunteered with Special Olympics during a Vikings community event earlier this season and is extremely invested in the cause. He also has plans to record public service announcements for the organization.

G Mike Remmers | Police Activities League | Youth Development

The Minneapolis Police Activities League is a nonprofit organization based on the philosophy that when given a choice, kids will choose to participate in positive character-building activities rather than committing crimes. PAL believes every child deserves a safe space to play.

CB Xavier Rhodes | Boys & Girls Clubs | Diversity and education

Rhodes is passionate about inner-city youth and children who may need more 1-on-1 attention. The cornerback hosts various events throughout the season that benefit young people and believes in building strong relationships with youth.

DT Sheldon Richardson | Minnesota Vikings Foundation | Youth development

The Vikings have felt like home to Richardson, who chose the Minnesota Vikings Foundation to honor the youth and mission that the foundation carries out around the Twin Cities.

WR Aldrick Robinson | Autism Speaks | Autism awareness

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Robinson's younger brother is autistic, and he is wearing cleats to honor him.

TE Kyle Rudolph | U of M Masonic Children's Hospital | Children's health

In addition to Kyle Rudolph's End Zone at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, the Rudolphs have supported numerous programs and events for hospital patients and families, and frequently visit the hospital, building connections with patients and families.

CB Marcus Sherels | Best Christmas Ever | Underserved communities

Best Christmas Ever is a nonprofit organization that works with community partners to lift up families who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own.