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Service-Learning Handout

America Reads and Counts Agency Description: America Reads and Counts is a tutoring program in which Normandale students work within the Bloomington Public School District to help elementary and middle school children improve their reading and math skills. Position Description: Normandale students tutor Bloomington area school children in grades K-12 in reading and math. Spend 2-4 hours a week during a set time at the child's school, tutoring the student in math or reading. You will need your own transportation to and from the school; several schools are on the bus line. You must also pass a background check (no cost to you). Tutoring in this position comes with many rewards, offering each tutor a chance to make a difference in a child's life, gain valuable skills, and build their resume. While previous tutoring experience is helpful, it is not required to apply. We offer tutor a training session as well as resources for working with children. The program seeks applicants with the desire to help a child succeed and the energy and time it takes to make this commitment. We do our best to work around your schedule when we place you with a classroom. How to Apply: Fill out and turn in an application by the deadline. Applications are available at the Center for Experiential Education (C1066) or can be downloaded online at www.normandale.edu/arac Application Deadline: Thursday, September 10th at 4:00 pm. Applications must be turned into the Center for Experiential Education, C1066. Contact Experiential Education Coordinator, Paige Wheeler at (952) 358-9074 or paige.wheeler@normandale.edu with questions.

Ginew Golden Eagles http://www.maicnet.org/programs/ginewgolden-eagle/ Agency Description: The Ginew/Golden Eagle program is an after school prevention program serving at-risk Native American Indian youth ages 5-18 in South Minneapolis. The goal of the program is to help Native American Indian youth develop and strengthen skills they need to make positive life choices and live healthy lifestyles. Ginew Golden Eagles is located in the Minneapolis American Indian Center at 1530 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404. Position Description: Volunteers assist with the after school prevention program including helping with homework during the Indian Youth Study Time and helping kids get involved with sports during the recreation time. Volunteers also help prepare meals and assist with cultural programs.

Carow-Schiebe, Cynthia Drug Use and Abuse

HLTH 1106-01 Fall 2015

www.normandale.edu/cee

952-358-8119

servicelearning@normandale.edu

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The after school program is Mondays through Thursdays at the following times: Monday 5:00-7:30 pm (8-10 year olds), Tuesday 5:00-7:00 pm (5-7 year olds), Wednesday and Thursdays 5:00-8:00 pm (11+ year olds). How to Apply: Contact Rachel Greenwalt, Youth Activity Coordinator, at rgreenwalt@maicnet.org or by phone at 612-879-1754 to apply. Applying before Friday, September 11th is highly encouraged

Minnesota Internship High School Agency Description: Minnesota Internship Center (MNIC) is a decentralized charter high-school with four locations reaching out to primarily low-income African American youth, ages 15-21 who are motivated to earn their high school diploma despite facing barriers to their education. MNIC strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. This includes practicing restorative justice and incorporating circles into the daily routine. Circles create community, build trust, and provide staff and students with a safe place to talk about their concerns. This happens at all four MNIC sites, however, some sites specialize in areas that are relevant to that space. At our Sabathani site, we emphasize being a "Safe Site" that serves students who want to learn in a bully-free zone, including many LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Allied) students. In addition, MNIC staff provide support services to meet holistic student needs including college and career assistance, health advocacy, housing support, and social and emotional support. Position Description: Volunteers are prized members of the MNIC team who work as tutors and advocates. They work on various tasks tailored to their learning goals and MNIC program needs. Volunteers will work closely with the Welcome Center at each site. This is where they will sign in, receive tasks to work on, and meet students who need their help. Learning tends to be more individualized at MNIC, so tutors often spend one-on-one time with students in a variety of subjects and levels of ability. As a tutor, you will get to know our incredible students and gain real-world experience in an urban education setting. Volunteers must commit to work at least 2 hours a week, and will receive an individual tutor training before beginning service. Locations: Sabathani Community Center- 310 E 38th Street, Minneapolis St Paul - Griggs Midway Building 1821 University Ave W, St. Paul. Downtown MNIC- Education Wing, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church - 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis Unity House- 2507 Fremont Ave North, Minneapolis How to Apply: To volunteer, email Amy Libman: alibman@mnic.org . Please submit a completed Volunteer Inquiry Form: http://www.mnic.org/sign_up_online.html.

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Resource- Helping Families in Recovery http://www.resource-mn.org/volunteer/ Agency Description: RESOURCE invests in people to care for themselves and their families. Our mission is to empower people to achieve greater personal, social and economic success. RESOURCE offers three main areas of services: chemical and mental health, employment and training. We provide licensed clinical treatment, care coordination, and recovery support to ensure that successes achieved are long-lasting. Our workforce development services include: assessment, credentialed career training, education placement, job search assistance, placement, retention & follow-up services, and wrap around support services. Position Description: There are opportunities within the chemical health division to help within the Mothers Achieving Recovery for Family Unity program. This program allows mothers who are in need of chemical health services to remain united with their children while utilizing our treatment and recovery maintenance services. Resource's family services are also designed to help educate the mothers about parenting, childhood development, and healthy families. Volunteers in this area must have experience working with children. Childhood Development Assistants- are needed for morning programming designed to prepare children ages infant to 5 years old for kindergarten. Volunteers interact with children one-on-one or in small groups completing short lessons based around developing cognitive skills, motor skills, and creativity. 3-4 hour/ week. Available in Minneapolis. Mornings, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Mon-Fri. Specific available shifts may vary based on current volunteer schedules. 3 month commitment. Children's Activities Assistants- needed in the afternoon to interact with youth in our family program while mothers engage in a parenting workshop. Volunteers could work in youth from infant to high school aged, but more commonly volunteers help with the infant to 5 year old group. Activities may include homework, play, games, crafts, reading, etc. 2 ½ to 3 hour/week. Available in Minneapolis. Every Monday or Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. 3 month commitment. Celebrating Families- curriculum is currently looking for Thursday volunteers to assist with leading activities for children in the youngest age group (0-5 yr old). This curriculum is a 16 week lesson plan that we will rotate - we require that volunteers in this opportunity make the 16 week commitment or if begin in the middle of the rotation to commit to at least that session, preferably the following as well. Available in Minneapolis. Every Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Minimum of 16 week commitment. How to Apply: If you see an opportunity that you'd be interested in volunteering in please contact Samantha Sleeman at ssleeman@resource-mn.org for more information on opportunity, availability, to schedule a group project, or any other questions you may have. Volunteer Application can be found online if you'd like to take the first step to becoming a RESOURCE volunteer.

Simpson Housing Services Agency Description: In the heart of Minneapolis, Simpson Housing Services offers a variety of services that strive to bring people in off the street and help them find and obtain stability. Their mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Position Description: Simpson Housing Services’ shelter provides one-on-one advocacy services and overnight shelter for 22 women and 44 men every night of the year. Shelter guests may stay at the shelter from a few weeks to several months, depending on their situation. Volunteers work with a dedicated team of staff members during the shelter operating hours of 5 pm to 9 am. Three volunteer shifts are available:

Evening Shift: 4:45 pm - 10 pm

Overnight Shift: 9 pm – 7 am, this includes a sleeping shift from 11 pm – 4 am

Morning Shift: 7 am - 9 am

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Volunteers assist staff with welcoming guests to the shelter, distributing supplies, providing wake-ups, and answering questions. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older and orientation and training is provided. Shifts are available every day of the year and scheduling is done online. This site requires a minimum commitment of 50 hours in a 6 month period. How to Apply: Complete our online application: http://www.simpsonhousing.org/volunteer_ap.html. Simpson staff will review the application and contact you for a phone interview. If you are accepted as a volunteer you will attend an orientation and then sign up for a training shift. Contact Barbara Glaser at cgiese@simpsonhousing.org or (612) 455-0859

with questions.

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