Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Skilled Volunteer Service Needed: Brick Patio Repair

One of our PPL properties in Minneapolis is in need of a brick patio repair to help restore a safe, welcoming outdoor space for our residents. We’re seeking an individual or community organization with experience in leveling and laying brick, as well as the physical ability to lift, bend, and kneel as needed for this type of project.  The patio is 12x10 feet and not the entire area needs to be repaired, only a portion of it. 

In addition to skilled volunteer support, we are also hoping to partner with a group or organization that may be willing to donate or help offset the cost of necessary materials.

If you or your organization have the expertise—and possibly the resources—to help revitalize this space for the community it serves, we would love to connect.

Please reach out if you have questions.

PPL's Career Center offers a computer lab open to participants for career-related activities. Lab Volunteers provide 1:1 support to adults learning basic computer skills, offer guidance as they search for employment and educational opportunities online, and tutor basic math and reading skills. We require all PPL volunteers to be vaccinated.

Schedule & Commitment:         Weekly Weekday morning or afternoon shifts (between the hours of 9am - 4pm, M-F)

3-month minimum commitment requested

Location:  PPL Career Center, 1021 E Franklin Ave., Mpls. 55404

Responsibilities:

·         Orient new participants to lab policies, software, and accessibility tools

·         Help with online job search, email setup, and teach basic computer skills

·         Assist participants with completing program applications

·         Tutor math and reading skills using online resources

·         Provide admin staff with front desk coverage

·         Coach on self-presentation: offer advice on resumes, cover letters, and professionalism

·         Direct adults to resources: housing, education, childcare, etc.

·         Remind participants of lab rules and help maintain a professional, clean, and safe environment

·         Maintain communication with staff to collaborate and coordinate services for participants

Qualifications:

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries in all interactions with participants, staff, and the public

·         Proficient at Microsoft Word, internet browsing, and general computer knowledge 

·         Ability to engage adults of diverse backgrounds and skill levels

·         Comfortable providing guidance to adults on resume and cover letter content and format

·         Self-directed, flexible, dependable, and patient

·         Commitment to helping adults improve their job search skills

·         Teaching or tutoring experience with adult learner helpful

Benefits:

·         Training and guidance from program staff

·         Hands-on experience working with diverse adults in a community setting

·         Opportunity to empower others by sharing your skills and knowledge

To Apply:

·         Complete the online application at https://www.ppl-inc.org/volunteer

·         Staff will contact you for an interview

·         References and background check required

Orientation, training, and ongoing support provided

To disrupt poverty and inequity PPL's Career Readiness programs provide participants with the skills necessary to get and keep a job, with proven income growth and job placements. How can you support? We would appreciate a donation of laptops to further their studies and development!

If you are interested in donating, please email our Donations & Engagement Coordinator at kim.hayden@ppl-inc.org

Project for Pride in Living works with  a number of young children, many of who love playing basketball outside our residence buildings. In full transparency, since there is no hoop, they get creative and use a bucket as a hoop. :)

We would love it if our community could come together to install a basketball hoop(s) to support their passion and love for sports and exercise. 

If you are interested in donating please reach out to Zarah Augustine, the Director of Volunteer Program at PPL: zarah.augustine@ppl-inc.org

Thank you in advance!