All our sites are in need of your help. This position varies from movie night, playing cards, sporting events, birthday celebration, camping or enjoy a walk (outdoors/indoor) with the people we serve to meet there personal goals for the day. If you enjoy interacting with a group activity or in an individual level, this a great opportunity for you.
Location: Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, Crystal
Qualifications:
- No special skills needed, training will be provided
- Ability to plan activities with staff
- Creative/Self-starter
- Good communication and LISTENING skills
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Valid driver's license and/or have a personal vehicle desired, but not required.
Timeframe:
- Evenings Flexibility to meet clients and staff needs
- Minimum commitment of 6 months
- 2 days a month (2-3 hours each day)
- Open to be available more hrs or days if needed due to outside activity. Restart will let you know in advance (at least 30 days prior any activity)
- We are open to work around your schedule.
Benefits:
- Volunteers gain leadership skills, patience and the feeling of making a difference in a person's life
- Training on how to work with people with different levels of independence, cultures, beliefs and ages
- Meaningful experience as a mentor
- Expenses on mileage ($.50 cents per mile) and other expenses will be reimbursed when working with the people we serve
- Volunteer hours are recorded for your benefit
- Expand your Networking
- Give back to the community!
