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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: Sara Umbreit; (651) 772.5562 sara@180degrees.org
Website: www.180degrees.org
African Development Center:Through ongoing workshops, African Development Center helps immigrants and refugees plan, build and finance their businesses and offers home ownership and financial literacy workshops. They support clients to start new business and grow existing ones.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekdays
Commitment: No Minimum.
Requirements: Basic computer skills and resume.
Location: 1808 Riverside Ave. Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Contact: Hussein Samatar, 612-333-4772
Website: www.adcminnesota.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: Steven Shimer; (651) 291-6725 sshimer@redcrosstc.org
Website: www.redcross.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters:Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 6 through 18 with mentors in professionally supported one on one relationships. With volunteer programs in communities across the country to help children reach their potential with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. Many other internship programs are available.
Time: Two hours a week.
Commitment: Two hours a week for as long as you are able.
Requirements: Background/Criminal Check.
Location: 2550 University Avenue Suite 410N, St. Paul, MN 55114
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator (651) 789-2447 thinkbig@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
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio):CLUES works with the Latino community in five core areas: mental health, chemical health, elder wellness, education, and employment. CLUES is an established organization with a wide variety of service learning opportunities.
Time: ESL group tutoring, M, T, Th 10:00-12:00 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM
Computer Lab Support for Latino Language Institute, W 6:00-8:00 PM
Day Center for Latino Elders, shifts available T-Th 9:00?3:00 PM
Minimum 2 hours weekly for 10 weeks.
Commitment: No minimum.
Requirements: All positions require an orientation with site supervisor.
Location: 797 East 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106
Contact: Alejandra Reyes; (651) 379-4229 areyes@clues.org
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: Kari Ratz; (651) 291-1003 ratz@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: Darcy Monroe; (952) 985-4003
Website: www.communityactioncouncil.org
Application: http://communityactioncouncil.org/vertical/Sites/%7B5B670B37-5CBE-4B1E-AEB1-CA2F85FD200B%7D/uploads/%7B352A650E-E916-4FFD-B708-3007971DB65C%7D.PDF
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: Reyne Branchaud-Linsk; (651) 456-9244 reyne@dakotawoodlands.org
Website: www.dakotawoodlands.org
Application: email: volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org
DARTS:
DARTS is a local organization that provides home help and transportation services for Dakota County seniors and their families. Inver Hills service learners typically play a role as companions to senior residents in the Independent Living Program. They can also assist seniors in homemaking, outdoor chores, shopping, and transportation.
Time: Shifts are determined between the student and her/his senior. Visits can be scheduled during the week, in the evening, or on weekends.
Commitment: minimum 12 hours.
Requirements: Background check, interview, and application.
Location: 1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Contact: Barb Tiggemann; (651) 234-2254 barb.tiggemann@darts1.org
Website: www.darts1.org
Eftin:Eftin is an immigrant led non-profit agency that supports new immigrant and refugee families. Service learners are needed to play a role in their after school enrichment programs working primarily with the Somali population.
Time: Mentoring/tutoring support ? M,T,W 4:00 ? 6:00 PM
Family outreach ? Flexible schedules available.
Commitment: No minimum hours.
Requirements: Volunteer application.
Location: 13755 Nicollet Ave South Suite 202, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Anab Gulaid; (952) 435-7404 Ext. 1 anabgulaid@eftin.org
Website: http://www.eftin.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
Website: www.adcminnesota.org
Family Resource Center at Calvary Church:Family Resource Center is a food shelf and educational resource center. They depend heavily on community volunteers and service learning students to support students during the after school tutoring program. Students also assist in maintaining the food shelf, the clothes closet, book drives, and birthday baskets.
Time: After school tutoring T, Th. 3:30?5:00 PM
Food Shelf T, Th. 10:00-12:00 PM, 12:00-2:00 PM, 6:00-8:00 PM
Some Saturdays available.
Commitment: No minimum requirement, but consistency is appreciated
Requirements: None
Location: 3910 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN 55122
Contact: Darcy Schatz; (651) 688-3189 dschatz123@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.frcmc.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 multicultural, multilingual community center and is often a first stop for new immigrants and refugees. Neighborhood House supports clients to get jobs, improve their economic status, raise healthy children, and become contributing members of the community.
Time: Varies according to service learning position.
Children's Activity Volunteer for Mujeres Children - W 5-7:30 PM
English Language Learners One-on-one Conversation Groups - MW 1:15-2:15
Food Shelf Assistant - Flexible shifts M-F 8:30-4:30 PM
Hmong Youth Tutor- W 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Asian Meals on Wheels Drivers - One morning a month, 3 hours, for 6 months Commitment: 15 hours.
Requirements: Background check and training with a volunteer coordinator.
Location: 179 Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107
Contact: Christi Anderson; (651) 789-2500 canderson@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 Dochen (651) 227-7655
Website: http://www.phoenixresidence.org/
Time: M-Th. 2:00-3:30 PM
Commitment: Minimum 1 day a week throughout semester (12 hours)
Requirements: Background check and training.
Location: 2920 E. 80th St., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Contact: Zoua Pha; (651)379-2713 zoua.pha@emid6067
Website: http://www.invergrove.k12.mn.us/Simley_High_School.html
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: Emily Lechner; (651) 266-7433 emily.lechner@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: Holly Morphew; (651) 266-7437 Holly.Morphew@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
YWCA Youth Leadership:The Multicultural Achievers connects teens with mentors in the community to explore a variety of higher educational opportunities, internships and specific fields of interests. Focus is on coaching teens to set educational goals. Service learners are requested to support in seminars for middle school and high school students related to college application process.
Time: Shifts vary between 2:00-5:00 PM weekdays; Some Saturdays available.
Commitment: No minimum.
Requirements: Access to transportation.
Location: Service takes place at various schools in Minneapolis Public School District.
Contact: Athelgra Williams; (612) 302-7274 AWilliams@YMCAmpls.org
Website: http://www.ymcatwincities.org/
