- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
One Time Volunteering
ORGANIZATION: Urban Ventures
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Want to help but can't commit to regular volunteering? Urban Ventures often has one-time volunteer needs ranging from cleaning to childcare to typing and more!
Sign up for this "event" and you will receive an email when those needs arise. There is no obligation to help with any of the opportunities. For each one, you decide whether it fits with your schedule and skills.
Please note: depending on your volunteer position, we will conduct a background check.
Questions?
Contact Sarah at SarahSpiegle@urbanventures.org or 612-638-1004.
More opportunities with Urban Ventures
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Urban Ventures
Location:
2924 4th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, US
Mission Statement
Urban Ventures is a non-profit organization that focuses on the Central and Phillips neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. Our mission is to help end urban poverty in the city by developing youth leadership and strengthening families. Founded in 1993, Urban Ventures serves thousands of children, youth and adults each year. Urban Ventures is a safe place for program participants to identify and overcome obstacles, discover faith, connect with caring staff, and be empowered to make positive life choices.
Description
Poverty is surrounding our community in many ways:
Economic Poverty - 41% of the residents living within a mile of our campus live at or below the federal poverty level; 94% of students in our programs qualify for the free or reduced lunch programs
Academic Poverty - Over 50% of minority youth in our neighborhood will not graduate from high school.
Parental Poverty - More than a third of our neighborhood residents are age 19 and younger; 63% live in homes headed by single parents
Spiritual Poverty - A lack of hope produces a lack of conscience, which manifests into the violence outside our front doors.
Who we serve:
- According to the 2000 Census the ethnic demographics of people we serve: 58% African American; 19% Latino; 17% Other (Somali, Asian and Mixed); 6% Caucasian
- 90% of our program participants live within a mile of our campus. This close proximity allows us to provide transportation to and from our programs.
- 80% of the households in the Central and Phillips neighborhoods are single parent homes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2924 4th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
DATE POSTED
December 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Event Design & Planning
- Administrative Support
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- To be determined, based on the opportunity
- To be determined, based on the opportunity