Be an activity volunteer with youth in Saint Paul on May 14, 15, 20, 21, or 22
ORGANIZATION: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
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We’re Saint Paul Promise - a community of people and resources that has set out to ensure that families have the systems, support, and opportunities they deserve on the path to college and career success! We host a Promise Advocates Cohort (PAC) for families to learn and work alongside fellow parents, caregivers, and neighbors to ignite inherent political power, invest in their capacity as self-advocates, and act on opportunities to create real change grounded in lived experiences.
Overview of Volunteer Shifts: Support activities for children (ages three to ten) and youth (ages 11 and up) as their parents and caregivers participate in PAC programming. A staff member will be onsite to lead children and youth activities. A volunteer will support the implementation of those activities, which will include story time, games, and various arts and crafts projects. Flexibility is key in this role as group size and scholars’ ages will vary from shift to shift.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in a brief orientation onsite the day of your volunteer shift
- Play, read, and engage in conversation and activities with kids one-on-one and in small groups
- Build healthy relationships and trust with families participating in Saint Paul Promise programming
- Bring any questions or concerns to Saint Paul Promise staff leading programming onsite
Benefits:
- Have a direct impact on local Promise Neighborhood families by helping provide enriching after-school programming
- Build relationships with Saint Paul Promise scholars in a community setting
Qualifications:
- Be 14 years of age or older.
- Ability to interact with and assist people of varying backgrounds, cultures, and identities, including race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, ability, gender, gender expression, religion, etc.
- Comfortable engaging in activities with youth of a variety of ages.
- High self-awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Highly respectful of confidentiality.
- Patience, flexibility, and willingness to use creative methods to keep scholars engaged in programming.
- Ability to work independently and follow directions from Saint Paul Promise staff leads onsite.
Timing and location:
- Total time requirement: One-time or multiple shifts (two or more shifts preferred)
- Shifts:
- Wednesday and/or Thursday: May 14 or 15 from 11am-2:30pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday: May 20, 21, 22 from 11am-2:30pm
- Site: Hallie Q Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102
Learn more:
- Contact us at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 to learn more.
- Note: You must complete our registration form to officially be signed up to volunteer for the event. Responding to this post only serves as a request for more information.
5 Shifts
Some shifts have expired
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Tue May 20, 2025
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11:00 AM to 02:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Play, read, and engage in conversation, games and activities with kids. Can shorten the shift if needed.
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Wed May 21, 2025
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11:00 AM to 02:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Play, read, and engage in conversation, games and activities with kids. Can shorten the shift if needed.
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Thu May 22, 2025
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11:00 AM to 02:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Play, read, and engage in conversation, games and activities with kids. Can shorten the shift if needed.
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Thu May 15, 2025
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11:00 AM to 02:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Play, read, and engage in conversation, games and activities with kids. Can shorten the shift if needed.
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Wed May 14, 2025
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11:00 AM to 02:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Play, read, and engage in conversation, games and activities with kids. Can shorten the shift if needed.
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About Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Location:
451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
Wilder is a collective force for social good that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy, and research.
Description
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (Wilder) is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come.
Wilder is a nonprofit health and human services organization that has served the greater Saint Paul, MN area since 1906.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
Wed May 14, 2025 - Thu May 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
This opportunity has 5 shifts
WHERE
270 North Kent StreetSaint Paul, MN 55102
(44.94942 ,-93.12282 )
DATE POSTED
May 13, 2025
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Shift options on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday from May 14-15 or 20-22 from 11am-2:30pm. Sign up for one or more shifts.