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4 people are interested
Youth Tutors English/Math/Art Camden Apartments N Minneapolis
ORGANIZATION: EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
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4 people are interested
Overview: If you’re looking to make a difference and have a passion for working with youth, this position may be perfect for you. The Villages afterschool program’s goal is to create pathways leading to success for formerly homeless youth by providing afterschool tutoring for elementary-age youth who reside at the Camden Apartments. Volunteers work with youth either on a one-on-one basis or in small or large group settings.
Key Responsibilities:- Tutor children in reading/writing, math/science and or arts & crafts
- Motivate youth and help them to develop confidence and emotional maturity
- Lead youth to understand the importance of time management and organization
- Patiently guide youth to achieve good communication skills
- Must have patience and a strong desire to assist youth in their learning objectives
- Good interpersonal skills (sense of humor is welcomed)
- Communicate effectively with diverse groups and interact with staff, other volunteers, parents and children in a courteous, tactful and pleasant manner
- Ability to manage the occasional stressful situation and maintain professional boundaries
- First aid certified (preferred)
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Reap the rewarding feeling of helping a young person successfully journey through the school year
- Enjoy the ability to learn from youth, and impart your knowledge into our next leaders.
Contact: volunteer@emerge-mn.org or 612-787-3750
More opportunities with EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
Location:
1834 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reveal the potential in people and communities through skill building, employment, and economic opportunity
Description
EMERGE is a community and workforce development organization based in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside - neighborhoods that have struggled with some of the metro area’s highest rates of unemployment and most concentrated poverty.
Each year we help thousands of people access jobs, financial coaching, housing, and other key services along pathways to brighter futures. Our services are available to anyone who needs them, but many people we serve are facing significant obstacles. Some are re-entering the community after periods of incarceration. Others are overcoming generational poverty or are starting over in the US as New Americans and former refugees.
In 2016, EMERGE served 2,996 people: 784 gained jobs, 341 participated in career training, 306 people learned financial skills, and 85 formerly homeless families were housed.We offer adult and youth workforce services, combined with a range of other services, tailored to the specific needs of the participant. Every year the people we serve are approximately 90% people of color; 95% low-income with more than 60% under the poverty-line. About one-third are overcoming a criminal background; and 15% are over 21 and do not have a high school diploma/GED.
Overall, we facilitate life change in areas of our community where jobs are scarce, poverty levels are high, and racial/economic disparities prevail. EMERGE helps people facing significant obstacles redefine themselves. We are committed to creating better jobs, better lives, and better community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4643 Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55412
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Youth Services
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training