Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Win/Win/Win:
Ensure Good Drivers, Refresh Your Driving Habits, Help Someone Gain Transportation Independence

Do you wish other drivers were better prepared? Are you looking for an easy way to give back AND get more connected to others in our community? Do you enjoy tutoring? Are you looking for the occasional volunteer gig? This tutoring role involves helping job-seeking adults, mostly English language learners, prepare for the written MN Driver’s License Knowledge (Written) Test – a prerequisite on the path to getting their driver’s license. Having a driver’s license opens doors to jobs, child care, improved living conditions and self-sufficiency. One-on-one coaching for the written test increases the chance that they will pass the test and be more aware of important aspects of being a good and safe driver – and we ALL benefit from that! In this role you will see your impact firsthand and gain insight into how employment barriers affect your community.

Daily Work is committed to having a diverse staff, intern, and volunteer workforce. We encourage people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

About Daily Work

Daily Work is an independent, nonprofit organization providing individualized career services to job seekers who face significant barriers to gaining employment. Daily Work’s mission is to provide employment services and mentoring so all job seekers can thrive, resulting in a community where everyone can work, grow, and contribute. Daily Work focuses on employment as a means to long-term self-sufficiency and a thriving life. Employment is not seen in isolation, but as an integral element of a healthy, holistic life experience.  Daily Work considers all these elements in serving our diverse community and it drives our commitment to an "all are welcome" approach to serving people who desire work. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the positive impacts of work in their life.

The Road Guru Will Spend Their Time Doing Things Like…

Working with a job seeker in person or over video conference to review the MN Driver’s Manual and ensure the concepts are understood. Looking for creative ways to explain concepts and terms. Facilitating practice tests with the job seeker. Occasionally helping to schedule the knowledge test exam time.

Work Logistics

Slight preference for in-person, but remote is an option.

Skills/Qualities Desired

Passionate about fostering competent drivers Valid driver’s license Nurturing, adaptable, patient approach to instructing Commitment to diversity and ability to effectively interact with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds Able to interact professionally and effectively with job seekers, interns, volunteers, supervisors, and members of the community Prompt and reliable with time Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Note: To ensure the safety of staff and job seekers, we conduct a background check of applicant's criminal history. Daily Work will consider applicants with a criminal record on a case by case basis. Typically, crimes against people or crimes of a more recent nature may be cause for Daily Work to deny a volunteer application.

Daily Work also requires volunteers and interns who come to the office or meet with job seekers to be vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19.

What We Can Give You

This is an opportunity to give back to others while supporting job seekers in our community. Stay busy and be an important team member in a small organization. Build your community network while enjoying a fun, flexible work environment where you can see the difference you are making every day.

Remove barriers, build prosperity, help create a community
where everyone can work, grow, and contribute!

Want to make your day by having real connections and lasting impact with others? We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with all aspects of Daily Work’s career services program including working directly with job seekers and helping them with their employment goals. This includes: researching and identifying ways to more effectively support job seekers track and bolster outcomes, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance Daily Work’s effectiveness. This position heavily utilizes the computer.

Daily Work is committed to having a diverse staff, intern, and volunteer workforce. We encourage people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

What You’ll Do as an Employment Case Manager

Coordinate services, develop action steps, and advocate to assist job seekers with:

Obtaining professional resumes and cover letters Identifying and applying for jobs and interviewing effectively Improving job-readiness skills Identifying and securing resources related to any needs that will improve employability such as basic needs, job training, language learning, transportation, and more Developing workplace skills related to problem-solving and communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and others. Use Apricot software to accurately and thoroughly document job seeker interactions and progress. Report interviews obtained and job offers accepted or declined as soon as possible. Regularly follow-up with job seekers to update status.