Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English that offers fun programming outside of school. We are seeking volunteers for our Summer Camp in June & August where you'd support games, arts, storytelling and other various engaging activities.
This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish and gain experience with youth! Spanish is preferred but not required.
Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability.
We have two different sites and 3 shifts for Summer camp on any day(s) Monday - Friday
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Risen Christ Catholic School 1120 E 37th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Nokomis Heights 5300 10th ave S Minneapolis 5541
How you will support:
- Engage with students, encourage Spanish communication and listening, support groups through summer camp activities, art projects, lead storytelling, reading, and games, ensure everyone understands instructions by translating or re-explaining.
- Support staff with ensuring a safe and welcoming space, support during walking students to park and different sites, prepping snacks, cutting and preparing planned art activities, grabbing and putting away materials.
- Chaperoning during Friday Field trips (if possible), watching students for safety, collaborating with team on field trip plans, and having fun!
- Let us know how you'd like to support and grow!
Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:
- Experience in working with youth
- At least a conversational level of Spanish is a plus
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
- Takes initiative, and can make quick decisions.
- Empower students by modeling leadership, respect, open mindedness and a positive attitude.
