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A volunteer helping with homeworkSt. Louis Park is a progressive, friendly community that welcomes cultural diversity. It's also a community that supports programs which work with families who lack resources of their own. This is why it is an excellent place for Perspectives' Family Center.

For more details on volunteer opportunities and how you can help, call Laura Arne - Director of Volunteers at 952-926-2600 x-16.  Come join our team!

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Boys 2 Men Group New

Co-facilitators

We need your help. Volunteers have the opportunity to co-facilitate a group working with teen boys to help break the ongoing negative cycles of homelessness, truancy, chemical abuse, and homelessness. Volunteers would build strong ongoing relationships with these teens to support and promote positive change in their lives. The success of this position requires weekly consistency.

Ages:  21 or older, Male
Hours:
 Please call for details
Length of Commitment:
One year preferred, but flexible
Preferred Qualifications
(special skills, interests or experience): Sensitivity to diverse cultures, experience working with teens preferred, passion for working with at-risk teens, responsive to direction and feedback from supervisor, need to be chemical free, legal background check will be done.
Benefits:
Fun and friendly staff, flexible work schedule,  casual environment, great resume builder.
 

Administrative Urgent Need

Special Event Assistant (Interns/Volunteers) Urgent Need

We need someone who can assist our Director of Special Events. Duties include but are not limited to, database management, help coordinate our special events in June and October, write up auction items, make follow-up calls, help bundle and package auction items, attend meetings (if possible), work the events, and other general office duties. This person will also need to have Internet skills to do research. Training provided.

Ages:  College Student through Senior Citizens
Hours:
 schedule is flexible, Monday - Friday (please call for details)
Length of Commitment:
Call for details
Preferred Qualifications
(special skills, interests or experience): Proficient in 2003 Microsoft Word & Excel, able to construct letters, envelopes, labels and mail merge; good phone skills, well organized, can multi-task, can work independently, dependable and needs transportation. Training will be provided on database.
Benefits:
Fun and friendly staff, flexible work schedule,  casual environment, great resume builder.


Volunteer Director Management Assistant (Interns/Volunteers)

We need someone who can assist our Director of Volunteers.  Duties include but are not limited to, Volunteer management, help recruit volunteers for programs, may help secure auction items for our Fall Fundraiser and Golf Tournament, attend outside meetings for program, filing, data base management, creative projects for our volunteer recognition program, special events, etc.  Some special event coordination as well.  Must be organized and a self starter.  Must be flexible and friendly.

Ages:  College Student through Senior Citizens
Hours:
 schedule is flexible, Monday - Friday (please call for details)
Length of Commitment:
Call for details
Preferred Qualifications
(special skills, interests or experience): Proficient in 2003 Microsoft Word & Excel, able to construct letters, envelopes, labels and mail merge; good phone skills, well organized, can multi-task, can work independently, dependable and needs transportation. Training will be provided on database.
Benefits:
Fun and friendly staff, flexible work schedule,  casual environment, great resume builder.
 

Agency

Custodian Helper

We need someone who can help us keep our agency looking great. Duties include but are not limited to vacuuming, empty trash, mopping floors, cleaning windows, picking up trash around the grounds, etc.

Ages:  Juniors in High School through Senior Citizens
Hours:
 8:00 am-2:00pm -  Monday-Friday - schedule is flexible (please call for details)
Length of Commitment:
Flexible but dedicated
Preferred Qualifications
(special skills, interests or experience): Sensitivity to diverse cultures, some custodial experience helpful, some heavy lifting maybe required, responsive to direction and feedback from supervisors and need transportation.
Benefits:
Fun and friendly staff, flexible work schedule,  casual environment, great resume builder.|


Handyman Volunteers Needed

Perspectives is seeking a person or team of volunteers to work with our Facilities Manager to help provide light maintenance on our Supportive Housing apartment buildings. In this position, Volunteers have the opportunity to work on light construction projects, therefore, knowledge and interest in repair services is helpful. Volunteers must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Hours: Flexible
Length of Commitment:
6 month commitment encouraged
 

Children's Programs

Kids Cafe Dinner Mentors

Volunteers have the opportunity to an easy but fulfilling volunteer option on the way home from work.  Volunteers would provide important role modeling guidance for our students in Kids Cafe. Volunteers would assist and direct table and dining room clean-up. Sign up for Fall 2006 now!

Ages:  Juniors in High School through Senior Citizens
Hours:
 Monday-Friday at 5:25-6:30 P.M.
Length of Commitment:
One semester requirement, year commitment encouraged.
Preferred Qualifications
(special skills, interests or experience): Sensitivity to diverse cultures, experience working with children helpful, creative and patient with children, responsive to direction and feedback from supervisors.
Benefits:
Gain experience working with special needs’ children. Learn about relevant issues and develop new skills working with children, network with other staff, volunteers, and interns working in this profession, making a difference in a child’s life,  great resume builder.


Kids Connection (Kids Café and Reach for the Stars Program) Volunteer

Work in an extended school day program for children in grades K-6. Volunteers and Interns are needed to teach and role model in the classroom and in Kids Cafe. At the end of the day, the volunteer/intern and staff sit down with the children and share in good food and conversation.

Hours: Two shifts are available 3:00-6:30pm or 4:00-7:30, Mondays through Fridays
Length of Commitment:  A minimum commitment of 3.5 hours a week for one school semester is required

 

Supportive Housing Program Recruiting Now

Intake Coordinator Intern New

Receive and screen calls for potential clients,  communicate with referring professionals process appropriate applicants for interview, coordinate with director and case managers on matters pertaining to interviews, attend weekly staff meeting, maintain data regarding housing inquires, applications and admissions for quarterly reports,expand the program’s outreach and referral network

Ages:  18 years or older
Hours:  20 hours/wk
Benefits:  Gain experience
Length of Commitment:  One year is encouraged
Preferred Qualifications:
 Enrolled in an undergraduate or higher program, completed human development coursework, knowledge of working with family at risk, knowledge of Chemical Health, awareness of judicial system strong organizational skills, detail orientated and self motivator
, adequate computer and interviewing skills, demonstrate ability to work in a team setting, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with professionals in the community.
 


Mental Health Practicum New

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Teen Mentoring Program

Volunteers have the opportunity to break the ongoing negative cycles of homelessness teens.  Some of these cycles could be truancy, chemical abuse and hopelessness.  Volunteers would build strong ongoing relationships with these teens to support and promote positive change in their lives.  Though consistency is required, this position can be flexible according to your schedule.

Ages:  21 years or older
Hours:  Opportunity is flexible
Benefits:  Gain experience working with teens
Length of Commitment:  One year is encouraged
Preferred Qualifications:
  Sensitivity to diverse cultures, experienced working with teens, creative in meeting the teen where they are responsive to direction and feedback from supervisor. Teen mentors need to be chemically free and a legal background check will be made as part of the application process.


Adult Mentoring Program New

Volunteers mentor one on one with a woman in Perspectives' Supportive Housing Program. Although some understanding and knowledge of chemical health issues, family dynamics, and parenting are helpful, they are not required. If you possess sound judgment of personal boundaries, good listening skills, good interpersonal skills, and are assertive, then you are the person we are looking for.

Hours: Flexible hours
Length of Commitment:
Year commitment preferred


AA Facilitators

Our 12 step AA program needs 2 volunteers to facilitate for our AA groups. Must have 2 years of sobriety.

Hours: Every 2nd and 5th week on Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Woodworking Instructor

Are you skilled in woodworking? We need someone who can teach our teens about woodworking.

Hours:
Twice a month in the evenings
 

Parenting Time Program New

Parent Coach

Volunteers/Interns are now being accepted to coach non-residential parents. Volunteers/Interns also provide a safe and comfortable environment where children can visit with their non-residential parent. Good listening skills, sound judgment, and assertiveness are necessary for this position.

Hours: 7 days a week; times vary according to day.
Length of Commitment: A minimum of one year is required
 


Mental Health Practicum New

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Van Driver

Volunteer Drivers for St. Louis Park Shuttle

Help build the families in your community by becoming a Volunteer Driver! Volunteer Drivers transport families to and from Perspectives Family Center where they participate in a variety of classes including; parenting classes, job training, educational courses, etc.

Hours: 1-3 days/week commitment
Length of Commitment:
6 month commitment encouraged
Qualifications/Expectations:
Volunteers drive agency vehicles. A background check will be administered. Driving record check and proof of insurance are required. Must have five years of driving experience.
 

Childcare

Childcare in our Family Center

Our childcare is for children whose parents are involved in Perspectives' Programs. The activities and experiences provided are meant to foster skills such as socialization, independence, and self-esteem. Volunteers are responsible to help plan and participate in activities with children. Great opportunity for those who work until early evening!

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00-8:30 PM; some daytime opportunities may also exist
Length of Commitment:
6 month commitment encouraged
 

Summer Explorers Recruiting Now

Summer Explorers Volunteers/Interns

Volunteers and interns have the opportunity to enjoy being outdoors while being a positive role-model to children.  Volunteers take part in activities such as reading with children, playing and teaching sports, visiting nature centers, going to the water park, and taking field trips to museums and other community organizations. 

Ages:  Juniors in High School through Senior Citizens
Hours:
 Two shifts available - 9:00 am-1:00pm classroom or 12:00-4pm
pool or park. Monday-Friday
Length of Commitment:
June 18-August 10, One shift per week.
Preferred Qualifications
(special skills, interests or experience): Sensitivity to diverse cultures, experience working with children helpful, creative and patient with children, responsive to direction and feedback from supervisors and need transportation.
Benefits:
Gain experience working with special needs’ children. Learn about relevant issues and develop new skills working with children, network with other staff, volunteers, and interns working in this profession, making a difference in a child’s life,  great resume builder.
 

 

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