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180 Degree Resiliency:
This organization works with boys and girls ages 9 to 17 who are involved in the Ramsey County system. Clients are paired with mentors who meet once a week to work on positive relationship building, role modeling, and other various areas of expressed need.
Time: Shifts are decided between mentor and student.
Commitment: 6 month minimum (ideally 12 hours/month.)
Requirements: Background check, access to transportation.
Location: 1165 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106
Contact: Tracy Harris; (651) 772.5562; tracy@180degrees.org
Website: www.180degrees.org
All Seasons PreschoolOur mission at All Seasons Preschool is to provide a model early learning experience that meets children's developmental needs while fostering meaningful relationships with senior adults. We offer an intergenerational program with a nature-based and art-centered curriculum.
We believe the quality of our lives is enhanced when all generations live and work together. All volunteers will work directly with children.
Time: Flexible school day hours
Commitment: Semester
Requirements: Interview, background check, short orientation
Location: 7260 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights
Contact: Sarah Sivright, sarahs@allseasonspreschool.net
American Red Cross:American Red Cross service learners provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Typically, students play a role in supporting Red Cross blood donors, both as greeters and as canteen hosts at Red Cross sites and at bloodmobiles across the metro area.
Time: One-time events include a holiday function, a fund-raiser, or a mass training event.
Short term assignments vary from a few full days to several hours a month for a few months. These might entail updating a booklet or manual, installing or programming computers, Web site work, or teaching a skill to others.
For more opportunities, visit http://redcross.volunteermatch.org.
Commitment: No minimum hours.
Requirements: No background check.
Location: 176 South Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Ken Sherman; (651) 291-6725; ksherman@redcrosstc.org
Website: www.redcross.org
ARCArc Greater Twin Cities serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. To help fund their programs, they operate several thrift stores, called Arc's Value Villages, throughout the metro area. They have recently opened a new thrift store in St. Paul. In addition to their Saint Paul Store, they have stores in New Hope, Brooklyn Center, and Richfield. The volunteer opportunities at their Value Villages are unpacking, sorting & tagging clothing as well as stickering hard goods and stocking the sales floor.
Time: Typical shifts are 2-4 hours and must be booked in advance
Requirements: A short orientation of Arc and the services provided by Arc & store tour are provided before the initial opportunity.
Location: Various throughout twin cities metro
Contact: Molly Lindblad, Thrift Volunteer Development Manager; 952-915-3652; MollyLindblad@arcgreatertwincities.org
Website: http://www.arcgreatertwincities.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities (BBBS) matches young people with adult, volunteer mentors to build long-term, one-to-one relationships. Volunteer mentors provide friendship, emotional support and hope to young people.
Time: One or more hours per week, varies by volunteer.
Commitment: One full calendar year.
Requirements: Background/Criminal Check.
Location: 2550 University Avenue Suite 410N, St. Paul, MN 55114
Contact: Mike Marcotte, mmarcotte@bigstwincities.org, 651.789.2496
Website: http://www.bigstwincities.org
Building Blocks Tutorial:
In collaboration with St. Paul Schools, Building Blocks Tutorial offers after-school tutoring to second and third grade students who are below grade level, in need of greater self-esteem, or who are not receiving homework support at home. Each tutor is paired with a student to meet with consistently throughout the term.
Time: Second grade tutors: T, Th 3:30-5:00 PM
Third grade tutors: W 3:30-5:00 PM
Commitment: 1 semester commitment (weekly over 12 weeks)
Requirements: Tutor training workshop, background check, and volunteer application.
Location: 371 W. Baker St., St. Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Jill Jackson; (651) 228-1378; buildingblocks@usfamily.net
CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts & Talent): CHAT exists to nurture, explore and illuminate the Hmong American experience through artistic expressions. CHAT envisions a vibrant community where Hmong American artists are inspired to share their perspectives, valued for their creative contributions and empowered to challenge life's boundaries.
Time: Various Flexible hours (mostly afterschool)
Commitment: None
Requirements: Application
Location: 995 University Ave W, Suite 220 in St. Paul, 55104
Contact: Angie Hardy, Managing Director
Website: www.aboutchat.org
Cherokee Heights Elementary Mentoring Program:At Cherokee we work to nurture and challenge each student intellectually, emotionally, and physically in our Pre K - 6th grade programs. Cherokee Heights is a highly diverse elementary with 48% Hispanic, 29% African American, and 14% Hmong.
Anyone can be a mentor! Mentors work one-on-one in the classroom with students in grades 3-6. Mentors will help students during their reading, writing, and math structured times during the school day. A mentor with experience in Spanish or Hmong is a welcoming benefit, but not necessary. By being a positive role model mentors can help students engage in their schoolwork and provide skills for success.
Time: Mentors come in anytime Monday - Friday between 8:25am and 2:35pm.
Requirements: Mentor information sheet
Location: 694 Charlton St., St. Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Angela Kadrlik, (651) 293-8610 ext. 1122 angela.kadrlik@gmail.com
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio):CLUES is a leading provider of social services for the Latino community in Minnesota. The Education Department of CLUES offers English as a Second Language (ESL) for adult immigrants and residents. ESL classes cover basic English language skills that will better enable immigrants and residents to function in the community. Volunteer instructors are expected to commit to three hours per week for 
ten weeks.
Sites: St. Paul and Minneapolis
Time:
ESL (English as a Second Language) Group Tutoring
Administrative Volunteering
Commitment:
ESL Tutoring: Three hours a week for the duration of the ten-week quarter
Administrative Volunteer: Schedule with CLUES coordinator
Requirements:
ESL Group Tutoring: Mandatory 6-hour orientation before classes start
Administrative Volunteers: None
Location: CLUES Education Department, El Milagro Church, 3751 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Contact: (651) 379-4222
Website: www.clues.org
Common Bond:
Common Bond is the largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing with onsite services in Minnesota. Common Bond housing includes 71 communities serving over 6,200 people living in family, senior, and special needs housing. Service Learning opportunities include tutoring, computer support, and adult education.
Time: Reading Corps: 30-60 minutes weekly reading one on one with a student
Study Buddies/Homework Center: 1-2 hours weekly supporting with homework
Citizenship Instructor: Help an adult prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam
Computer Instructors/Lab Assistance: Teach computer skills
Commitment: 1 hour per week.
Requirements: One time training session with a volunteer coordinator.
Location: 328 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
Contact: Jessica Pontham; (651) 312-3359; jsolem@commonbond.org
Website: www.commonbond.org
Application: http://www.commonbond.org/donate/files/volunteerapp.pdf
360 Communities:A Dakota County based organization responsible for a wealth of community assistance programs. 360 Communities can make use of most any skill brought to the table by a potential volunteer. Food shelves/drives, women's shelters, adult education, financial assistance, public health check-ups, and other programs are maintained year round by this agency. 360 Communities also offers New American Services for immigrant populations.
Time: Lewis House for women & children: flexible shifts, nights and weekends available Educational Support Groups: T 7:00-8:30 PM
Food Shelves: Flexible shifts
New American Services: Flexible shifts
Commitment: Varies by program.
Requirements: Application, orientation, and background check required.
Location: 20730 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044 (main headquarters)
(Lewis House located in Eagan, and Hastings; Food shelves located in Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemont, Lakeville and Farmington)
Contact: Jane Stubblefield
jstubblefield@360communities.org
951-985-4017
Website: www.communityactioncouncil.org
Application: PDF Link
Dakota City:Are you looking for an opportunity to enrich your life through volunteering? At Dakota City, you can: work with children, schools, educate visitors, learn new skills and meet great people! Dakota City is a 1900 era agricultural village and museum. Twenty-two buildings in the village, including an operational blacksmith shop, newspaper office, and photography studio, represent business and social center of a rural 1900 era community. Through education, interpretation, experience and entertainment, Dakota City creates a living history environment to preserve, replicate, and portray the business and social center of the local rural agricultural community as people began moving from farms to towns.
Open positions for volunteers: Interpreters during events *opportunities to wear costumes, food service and admissions, trade and craft demonstrators, guides for weekday school programs and summer programs.
Time: Shifts are decided between volunteer and Dakota City, very flexible hours
Commitment: No minimum requirement
Requirements: Short Application
Location: Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024
Contact: John Bartholow, jbartholow@dakotacountyfair.org, 651-460-8050
Website: www.dakotacity.org
Dakota Woodlands:Dakota Woodlands is a short-term housing facility for homeless women and children in Dakota County. Residents are provided with educational services and support, enabling them to address their issues related to homelessness. Service Learning opportunities include childcare, tutoring, facility upkeep, and managing the food shelf.
Time: Dakota Woodlands is open 24 hours a day, flexible shifts are available between 8 AM and 8 PM M-F
Commitment: There are no set amount of hours needed to work at Dakota Woodlands. You can volunteer once, once a month, or more frequently.
Requirements: None set.
Location: 3430 Westcott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55122
Contact: Patty Kelly; volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org
Website: www.dakotawoodlands.org
Application: email: volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org
DARTS:
DARTS is a nonprofit organization that supports older adults and families with practical help at home, companionship, caregiver services, and transportation. Inver Hills service learners can connect with these elders by being a visitor, by helping with outdoor yard chores, by grocery shopping or running errands, and assisting in other ways.
* only for Nursing, Human Services and Psychology students
Time: Flexible day-time hours.
Commitment: Minimum of 12 hours.
Requirements: Background check, interview, and application.
Location: Services provided throughout Dakota County
Contact: Barb Tiggemann; (651) 234-2254; barb.tiggemann@darts1.org
Website: www.darts1.org
Dodge Nature Center:The Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center is an environmental education and habitat restoration organization located in West St. Paul. We are looking for volunteer Teacher Naturalist to help lead programs to K - 6th graders. All volunteers will receive training and assist with the presentation of our educational, agricultural and nature-based programs. 
Time: Mostly Mon-Fri between 8:30 and 2:30, times flexible. Some Sat opportunities working with families.
Commitment: 20 hours
Requirements: Interview, application and background check.
Location: 365 Marie Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Contact: Sue Richter, 651.455.4531, srichter@dodgenaturecenter.org
Website: www.dodgenaturecenter.org
Eagan Resource Center at Calvary Church:The Eagan Resource Center is a food shelf and resource center. They depend entirely on community volunteers to stock and distribute food to the community. Volunteers needed on many different levels: food shelf, marketing/PR, fundraising, and IT/Computer support. Eagan Resource Center will work with service learners to tailor their service to their coursework.
Time: Food Shelf Shifts, Tuesday and Thursday 9-3pm and 6-8pm (2 hour shifts)
Commitment: No minimum requirement, but consistency is appreciated
Requirements: None
Location: 3910 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN 55122
Contact: volunteer@eaganrc.org
Website: http://www.eaganrc.org/
Early Childhood Family EducationECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) is a MN State funded School District program
for families with children from birth to 5 (not yet in kindergarten). The mission of Early
Childhood Family Education is to strengthen families through the education and support
of all parents in order to help them provide the best possible environment for the healthy
growth and development of their children.
In District 833, ECFE sets the stage for parent involvement and children’s success in K-12
education and builds community by connecting parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Classes include early education experiences for children as well as parent education and
support for adults. Classes are taught by certified, licensed early childhood teachers and
parent educators. A variety of morning, afternoon, and evening classes, home visiting,
special events, field trips, drop-in play times and more are available.
Time: Flexible day and evening hours available.
Commitment: If working with youth 6-8 week commitment
Requirements: If volunteering for more than 5 hours background check required
Location: 8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S, Cottage Grove; other locations also available in Cottage Grove, Saint Paul Park, Newport, and several in Woodbury.
Contact: Cheryl McLees, cmclees@sowashco.k12.mn.us 651-458-6636.
Website: www.cecool.com/edfe.php
Extra Innings Learning Lab Tutoring and Mentoring Program:Extra Innings provides educational support to elementary, middle, and high school youth in the Landfall Community. Students need help in basic math, reading, study skills, and ESL.
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Tuesday and/or Thursday
Commitment: 1 night a week throughout the semester (15 hours)
Requirements: None
Location: 2 4th Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Contact: Dianne Vierling, 651-789-4055, dvierling@familymeans.org
Family Means:Family Means strengthens communities by helping families learn, work and nurture healthy relationships. Family Means offers family counseling and mental health services, school programs, Landfall youth development initiative, consumer credit counseling, caregiver support and an employee assistance program. Service learners are needed for caregiver support and youth initiatives.
Time: Flexible but usually once a week for 4 hours, nights, weekends, and sometimes days
Commitment: 6 months (preferred), 3 months (required)
Requirements: Application, references and a one on one 90 minute training
Location: Throughout the St Paul Metro area, main office located: 1875 Northwestern Ave. S. Stillwater, MN 55082
Contact: Dianne Vierling, 651-789-4055, dvierling@familymeans.org
Website: www.familymeans.org
Friends of the Mississippi:Friends of the Mississippi River is a leading citizen organization working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. We believe the tremendous ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational values of the river must be carefully tended to ensure that they continue to be shared equally by all citizens and that they endure for future generations. We accomplish these goals through three interrelated programs. Land Conservation, Watershed Protection, River Corridor Stewardship.
Each program engages citizens in a variety of activities, including hands-on volunteer events and educational activities.
Time: Most are two to four hours in length and take place on weeknights or weekends.
Commitment: none
Requirements: Responsible volunteers
Location: 360 North Robert Street | Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Contact: Sue Rich 651-222-2193 ext 14
Website: www.fmr.org
Garlough Elementary SchoolGarlough was formed in partnership with the Dodge Nature Center. The curriculum is rich in science, technology and math concepts and skills which are necessary for students to understand systems and interactions they encounter as they explore nature and the environment through event-based and project-based learning. Science, technology, math, music, art, and other subjects come to life with hands-on learning that extend the classroom into the school’s fresh-air surroundings.
Students interested in volunteering with Garlough have endless options for collaboration. Simply contact the school and let them know what you are interested in and they will work with you to create a valuable learning experience.
Time: Flexible school day and after school hours available.
Commitment: No commitment if not working directly with students, if working with students at least a 3 month commitment is preferred.
Requirements: Background check may be required at the expense of volunteer
Location: 1740 Charlton St., West St. Paul, MN 55118
Contact: Sue Powell, 651-403-8101, susan.powell@isd197.org
Great River Greening:Great River Greening leads and inspires community-based restoration of natural areas and open spaces. Our restoration efforts help preserve natural areas, protect clean air and water, and increase urban residents' access to natural areas and sustainable open space.
Time: Various opportunities available
Commitment: None
Requirements: None
Location: 35 W Water St #201, Saint Paul MN 55107
Contact: Mark Turbak (651)665-9500 x11; mturbak@greatrivergreening.org
Website: www.greatrivergreening.org
Guild Incorporated:Our work is to partner with people who have mental illness: seeing strengths, creating options, and restoring health-all towards the goal of helping people lead quality lives and move along the path of recovery.
Time: Shift will be determined between volunteer and Guild Incorporated. Volunteers are expected to keep their shift time throughout the volunteer experience.
Commitment: Minimum 20 hours (more is encouraged)
Requirements: Application, Background Check, Orientation (process can take 3 weeks, apply early to complete hours!)
Location: Main office is located at 130 Wabasha Street, Suite 90, St Paul, MN 55107. Volunteer sites vary around the twin cities metro area.
Contact: Shannon Horstman, 651-925-8456, shorstman@guildincorporated.org
Website: www.guildincorporated.org
HSIHSI is a large multi-service non-profit agency located in the Washington County area. HSI provides a variety of services to people of all ages in the areas of mental health, chemical health, abuse, and elder health. HSI is willing to work with students on creating an opportunity that fits their course requirements.
Time: Flexible day and evening hours available.
Commitment: No commitment
Requirements: Short Application
Location: Throughout Washington County
Contact: Sara Umbreit, sumbreit@hsicares.org
KinshipKids 'n Kinship is a private non-profit organization that matches children who have a need for an additional supportive relationship with carefully screened adult volunteers. Once a match has been made, volunteers spend 1-4 hours per week 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. We serve children in the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount.
Time: Up to one hour per week during the school year and one to four hours per week during the summer months
Commitment: 1 year
Requirements: background check
Location: 14870 Granada Avenue #127, Apple Valley MN, 55124
Contact: Rita Younger; 651-686-0990; rykinship@aol.com
Website: www.kidsnkinship.org
Laura Jeffrey AcademyLaura Jeffrey Academy (LJA), is a Twin Cities tuition-free charter school offering a unique year-round, girl-focused educational experience, grades five through eight. We are located at 1550 Summit Ave in St. Paul in the Macalester College neighborhood.
LJA’s interdisciplinary learning and teaching model provides students with the experiences and skills that result in academic and personal success - students who are critical thinkers and leaders.
Volunteers can work with students in the classroom and afterschool. Special focus on Math and Engineering. Volunteers can also help with fundraising, technology and marketing.
Time: Flexible school day and after school hours available.
Commitment: Semester or year-long commitment preferred
Requirements: Application, References and a Background check
Location: 1550 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105
Contact: Laura Werner , 651-414-6000, laura@laurajeffreyacademy.org
MRCI MRCI WorkSource, a leader in the field of Adult Rehabilitation, is one of Minnesota’s largest and most diverse providers of employment and day services. MRCI a private, non-profit organization, with a mission of creating innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages to support their community participation.
“Creating innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages to support their community participation.â€
Time Commitment: No commitment, Flexible hours
Requirements: First day training 1-2 hours.
Location: 15191 Boulder Court, Rosemount, MN 55068. Other locations include Mankato, Chaska, Shakopee, New Ulm, Fairmont.
Contact: Julie Beckmann; (651) 423-8903; jbeckmann@mrciwroksource.org
Website: www.mrciworksource.org
Also, a change for Big Brothers Big Sisters (the summary should stay the same):
Time: One or more hours per week, varies by volunteer.
Commitment: One full calendar year.
Requirements: Background/Criminal Check.
Location: 2550 University Avenue Suite 410N, St. Paul, MN 55114
Contact: Mike Marcotte; (651) 789-2496; mmarcotte@bigstwincities.org
Website: http://www.bigstwincities.org
Neighborhood House:
Neighborhood House is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual center, open to all, and committed to the success of refugees and new immigrants. Providing services in the settlement house tradition since 1897 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Neighborhood House is a first-stop agency offering essential programs that help people put down roots in their new home, learn important life skills, strengthen their families, and contribute to building a diverse and thriving community. Neighborhood House is privileged to work with people from more than fifty ethnic populations as they build and sustain productive new lives.
ESL Teacher
Position Overview: Our ESL classes focus on a learner-centered model which incorporates Basic English language instruction with American cultural lessons and daily survival skills. Co-teachers work with adult immigrants and refugees from all over the world in large and small classroom settings, as well as small group and one-on-one, to provide a comfortable learning atmosphere and aid learners in the acquisition of the skills they need to live, work and support their families in the United States
Time Commitment: A minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for 12 weeks is required. Positions are available at the Wellstone Center
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Positions starting throughout the semester.
Basic Needs Assistant
Position Overview: Work with diverse populations to assist Basic Needs staff members during regular hours in the food shelf. Assist with stocking shelves, repackaging bulk items, keeping food shelf space clean, conduct Intake interviews and assist with shopping and providing general customer service.
Time Commitment: Flexible shifts M-F 8:30-4:30 PM
Youth Services
Position Overview: Our on-site Youth Center serves at risk youth from a diverse background and is centered on three foundations: 1. Education. 2. Life skills/Leadership mentoring. 3. Social/cultural enrichment. Working within this framework volunteers and interns will apply creative supervision and programming to best enhance program goals and provide the safest environment possible. Restorative justice applications are helpful but not necessary. *Intern may create and implement new programs as part of this practicum.
Time Commitment: The hours of our Youth Center during the fall and winter are 3:00pm-9:00pm and summer 11:00am to 7:00pm Monday-Friday.
GED Teacher
Position Overview: Interns will prepare native and non-native English speakers for the GED exam by leading classes or small groups in various subject areas: math, writing, reading, science and social studies. Teachers provide a comfortable and productive learning atmosphere while gaining experience with program planning and implementation.
Time Commitment: A minimum commitment of three hours per week for 12 weeks is required. Hours are available Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Training and resources will be provided.
Requirements: Background check and training with a volunteer coordinator.
Location: 179 Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Adam Thompson; (651) 789-2503; athompson@neighb.org
Website: www.neighb.org
Application: http://www.neighb.org/images/PDF/volapp_2.23.07.pdf
Neighbors, Inc.:
Neighbors, Inc. is a social service agency that depends heavily on community volunteers. Students can participate by maintaining the clothes closet or food shelf, checking in on sick clients through the Telecare program, supporting with holiday programs, or assisting with "Come as you are" activities for the developmentally disabled adults.
Time: Come as you are: first and third T of each month, 7:00-8:15 PM
Clothes closet: W 10:00-1:00 PM, F 1:00-4:00 PM
Food shelf and Telecare program: Flexible weekday shifts.
Commitment: No minimum hours.
Requirements: None listed.
Location: 218 13th Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075
Contact: Barb Reichstadt; (651) 455-1508 barb@neighborsmn.org
Website: http://www.neighborsmn.org
Obama ElementaryObama Service Learning is a Responsive Classroom school, bringing together a diverse student population through social and academic learning. Students are provided hands-on experiences and an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and skills through academic service learning projects and enrichment classes including Art, Reader's Theater,
Cultural Explorations, and Science. Homeroom teachers provide students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, math, and social studies. Teachers integrate technology into classroom instruction through the use of two computer labs and classroom computers.
Volunteers are mainly needing for the Reading Corps program, work one on one or in small groups to help students master basic literacy skills. There may also be some opportunities to work with students outside of reading corps.
Time: Flexible school day hours
Commitment: Semester and/or 3 months
Requirements: Application, Interview, References and a Background check. All volunteers will also need to go through a short 1 hour training.
Location: 707 Holly Ave., St Paul, MN 55104
Contact: Kris Jensen, 612-961-0148, kjensen11@hamlineuniversity.edu
Phoenix Residence, Inc.:
The Phoenix Residence provides residential services to adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Service learners are needed as one to one companions to Phoenix residents, with personal care, meals, housekeeping, shopping and recreational activities.
Time: Flexible shifts, available late afternoons and weekends
Commitment: No minimum hours.
Requirements: Background check, TB Test.
Location: Volunteer locations vary.
Corporate office: 220 S. Robert St., Saint Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Jody Docken; (651) 227-7655
Website: http://www.phoenixresidence.org/
Presbyterian Homes of Inver Grove Heights:Presbyterian Homes of Inver Grove Heights is a senior living community located on Cahill Avenue. The campus is 241 units of Town Homes (67), Senior Apartments (90), Assisted Living (66), and Memory Care (18) and is the only continuum in Inver Grove Heights. The community is decorated in a warm and welcoming northwoods decor and offers amenities such as a deli, general store, hair salon, fitness center, chapel, and restaurant style dining rooms. The assisted living has home care staff available 24 hours a day and a full recreation program is available to all residents. The community is owned and operated by Presbyterian Homes and Services in Roseville, MN.
Time: Shifts are decided between volunteer and volunteer coordinator, several shifts are open.
Commitment: Minimum 15 hours
Requirements: Application, Background check, Good people & communication skills. Mature & honest.
Contact: Jenni Todd, jtodd@preshomes.org
Website: http://www.phsinvergrove.org
Project for Pride in LivingWe work with families identified by Hennepin County as having multiple and severe barriers to employment, such as mental health concerns, physical disabilities or children with severe emotional or behavior disturbance. Connections to Work assists families in addressing these barriers through strengths-based case management, individualized goal plan development and referrals to various community resources and services.
Time: Depends on position
Commitment: Depends on position
Requirements: Application
Location: 1035 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Laura Ford (612) 455-5160
Website: www.ppl-inc.org
Rebuild Resources:Rebuild Resources is a non-profit enterprise helping recovering men and women rebuild their lives through the most powerful social program of all: A job.
Time: Various
Commitment: one semester
Requirements: Resume and interview
Location: 602 Prior Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104
Contact: Lori Steele, lstee@rebuildresources.com, 651-255-5657
Website: www.rebuildresources.com
The Rivers:The Rivers is designed for seniors who value their independence and personal control, customized support services are available for residents with special care requirements. You may never need them, but should feel confident that assistance can be provided as needed at the Rivers!
Time: Shifts are decided between volunteer and volunteer coordinator
Commitment: No commitment
Requirements: Application, Background Check, Health insurance
Contact: Jill Saxton, 952-890-8174
Website: http://www.langnelson.com/rivers.html
Saint Paul Public School Foundation:The Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation is coordinating a city-wide tutoring initiative - the tutoring Partnership for Academic Excellence which works to ensure high-quality, consistent tutoring for students in Saint Paul Public Schools. Caring individuals are invited to positively impact student success and community development by becoming a volunteer tutor today. Just one hour a week is all it takes to be a tutor who can make a difference.
Commitment: a minimum of 1 hour per week.
Requirements: 18 years or older. Ability to attend training and/or orientations. Ability to comply with SPPSF and program site guidelines.
Location: Main office 55 Fifth Street East, Suite 600, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Contact: Masha Finn, Tutoring Partnership Coordinator, Mf2@sppsfoundation.org, 651-325-4205
Website: www.sppsfoundation.org
Somali Education Center:Somali Education Center is a year-round educational program that serves K-12 immigrant students and adult ESL students. SEC provides after school tutoring, weekend and summer enrichment programs, and workshops aimed to prevent drug use and crime among Somali youth.
Time: Minneapolis Site: Youth Program M-Th. 4:00-8:00 PM
Adult Basic Education M-Th. 5:30-8:30PM
St. Paul Site: Youth Program M, W 3:00-5:00 PM
Commitment: 2 hours/week over 12 weeks (24 hours)
Requirements: Background check, volunteer application, and orientation.
Location:
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Minneapolis Site Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
St. Paul Site 580 Fuller Avenue St. Paul, MN 55103 |
Contact: Janelle Eberhard, (612) 872-8812
St. Paul Libraries Homework Centers:Homework Centers are spaces at the library where students drop in and work on their homework with the support of volunteer mentors. Service learners assist students with homework and study skills, create a welcoming atmosphere, and serve as positive role models.
Time: M-Th. 3:00-7:00 PM (all branches)
Sun 1:00-4:00 PM (Sun Ray and Rondo Outreach Library)
Sat 1:00-4:00 PM (Dayton's Bluff)
Commitment: 2 hours per week
Requirements: Application and training.
Location: St. Paul Library Branches: Rondo Community Outreach Library, Rice Street Branch, Riverview Branch, Sun Ray Branch, and Dayton's Bluff Branch
Contact: Max Bielenberg, Max.Bielenberg@ci.stpaul.mn.us, 651.266.7460
Website: http://www.sppl.org/homework/
Application: http://www.sppl.org/pdf/HCbrochure.pdf
St. Paul Libraries Read With Me:
Read With Me pairs struggling readers in grades 1 - 3 with a tutor to offer direct support in reading and writing. Tutors are trained on how to support their student, and meet with the same student consistently over the semester.
Time: Meeting times determined by participants and coordinator
Commitment: 1 hour per week
Requirements: 3 hour training session.
Location: All St. Paul Public Library Branches
Contact: Max Bielenberg, Max.Bielenberg@ci.stpaul.mn.us, 651.266.7460
Website: http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/families/read-with-me.html
Application: http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/pdf/RWMbrochure.pdf
TreeHouseTreeHouse is a Christian-based nonprofit organization whose purpose is to bring hope to hurting you and families, leading to life transformation. TreeHouse provides a safe place for at-risk youth who are experiencing difficulties at home, in school or in their communities to struggle and grow by combining long-term caring relationships with a year-round balanced program
Opportunities available:
Sites: Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Chaska, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth
Commitment: Varies (one time opportunity to 1 year)
Requirements: Application, interview, and background check.
Location: Main Office-5666 Lincoln Dr Suite 201, Edina, 55436
Contact: Sara Romsaas, saromsaas@treehouseyouth.org, (952)298-1010
Website: www.treehouseyouth.org
WISE (Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment)Mission: To empower women and girls to succeed.
Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE) is a St. Paul nonprofit that specifically works with refugee and immigrant girls and women. The majority of the women we work with are Oromo, Hmong, Somali, and Karen. Currently, we are looking for volunteers and interns to work with our youth programs, Girl's Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL) and Project Achieve.
Time: Varies, Saturdays, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and other opportunities
Commitment: 1 academic school year
Requirements: Application, Interview
Contact: Sarah Stackley; 651-646-3268; stac0099@umn.edu
Website: www.womenofwise.org
