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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
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
AMIEThe AMIE program matches professional mentors with individuals (mentees) who need assistance retaining employment and advancing their careers. The vision of the AMIE program is to match mentees with role models who will have a positive influence on their work life and financial self-sufficiency.
Time: Shifts are decided between mentor and mentee, weekly contact is required and can be by phone or e-mail, but face to face meetings are encouraged once monthly. Mentors and mentees are required to attend a monthly professional networking event while in the program (this can be used as the weekly required meeting).
Commitment: 6 month commitment
Requirements: Short application, reference and background check and interview. Mentors must attend a short orientation.
Locations: Throughout Dakota and Scott county. Main office: 13100 Wayzata Blvd.m Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Contact: Kristi Rosholt, AMIE Program Coordinator, 612-597-9167, krosholt@jvsmn.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: Jon Dean; (651) 789-2496; jdean@bigstwincities.org
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
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 Solem; (651) 312-3359; jsolem@commonbond.org
Website: www.commonbond.org
Application: http://www.commonbond.org/donate/files/volunteerapp.pdf
Community Action Council:A Dakota County based organization responsible for a wealth of community assistance programs. CAC 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. CAC 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: Pennie (952) 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.
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
Eagan Resource Center at Calvary Church:The Eagan Resource Center is a food shelf and resource center. They depend entirely on community volunteers and service learning students to staff the food shelf and the after school program.
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/
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: Susan Lundin, 651-730-1046; extra.innings@hotmail.com
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
Gear Up:Gear Up is a federally funded program that works in collaboration with, teachers, community partners, students and families, and St. Olaf College to annually assist 850 students from the the class of 2011 at Humboldt Secondary School and Harding Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Time: After school, Humboldt offers Homework Help on Thursdays, where it would be great to have 2-3 tutors working with students. Homework Help runs from 2-4. Students that tutor during this program, mainly help students one-on-one with their homework. They can float around in the library asking who needs help with what and so on
Commitment: None
Requirements: Background Check, Interview
Location: Humboldt High School in St. Paul
Contact: Sarah Hilligoss (507)786-8444 hilligos@stolaf.edu
Website: www.stolaf.edu/services/gearup/
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: Volunteer Coordinator, 651-925-8465, volunteer@guildincorporated.org
Website: www.guildincorporated.org
Minnesota Valley Humane Society:An animal shelter dedicated to educating the community in desirable animal treatment and training as well as finding reliable homes for orphaned pets. Volunteers have the opportunity to choose from a variety of roles from "Cat Cuddler," and "Adoption Counselor," to "Obedience Assistant" or "Animal Foster Caregiver." MVHS thrives on the support of the communities it benefits and the volunteers that make such support possible.
Time: Day, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekend shifts available
Commitment: At least two shifts per month, for six months.
Requirements: Application, orientation, and sixteen hours of training.
Location: 1313 East Highway 13, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Rut Newman; (952) 894-5000; Rut@mvhspets.org
Website: www.mvhspets.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
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 décor 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
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: Kara E. Noran, VISTA, 651-325-4205, ken@sppsfoundation.org
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: Kara Faney, Kara.Fahey@ci.stpaul.mn.us
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: Kara Fahey Kara.Fahey@ci.stpaul.mn.us
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: Calli Moreau (652)298-1010; cmoreau@treehouseyouth.org
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
