Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: STAR House Community Advisory Board Member

What is STAR House?

STAR House opened this month as a crisis nursery serving children in Ramsey County. We provide 48 hours of safe, welcoming care to children and resources for parents as they navigate the immediate crisis. STAR House needs community input to ensure that children and families experience our house as a home. 


What is the Community Advisory Board?

The STAR House Community Advisory Board will provide insight, knowledge, and recommendations to ensure that the families and communities we work with provide direction and input to inform and elevate the quality of services provided and organizational direction. STAR House needs the voices of community members who have accessed family services and members of Ramsey County’s racially and culturally diverse communities. 


Topics that STAR House will request advisory board member feedback and guidance on may include: providing feedback on the organization, input on projects to support children and families, monitor how programs are working and evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and changes needed, how to grow a positive public persona to effectively reach Ramsey County families, service projects


Who can serve on the Community Advisory Board?

Our hope is to have a Community Advisory Board which represents the racial and cultural diversity of Ramsey County. Advisory Board members will have a variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills which may include:

Experience accessing or providing family services

Experiences with poverty or serving families experiencing poverty

Experience navigating government and social service systems

Experiences advocating for culturally specific community needs 


What is the commitment?

The Community Advisory Board will meet every other month (six times a year) at our location in St. Paul. Meeting time and duration will be determined by members to accommodate busy lives, which will include both in person and online meetings. Board members will be advocates for families accessing our services as well as connectors sharing information about STAR House and our services back with their networks. 


Why should you participate?

Share your knowledge to improve family services for our community in Ramsey County

Be part of something new! Your input can have a huge impact on how STAR House serves the community!

Give back and spend time with other fun community members.

Participation in the Community Advisory Board is a valuable experience which can grow your skills and be included in a resume. 

Advisory Board members will be compensated for their time with a gift card. 


Next Steps

We will hold two optional informative meet and greets at the times below. Please RSVP to info@starhousemn.org to let us know you are interested in attending. We will send a link or the STAR House address.  

 on these dates: 

Sunday, December 15th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm via Zoom. 

Tuesday, December 17th from 10:00am to 11:30am at STAR House


Following these information sessions, we will conduct interviews with all interested individuals. 



Nonprofit: STAR House

What is STAR House?

STAR House opened this month as a crisis nursery serving children in Ramsey County. We provide 48 hours of safe, welcoming care to children and resources for parents as they navigate the immediate crisis. STAR House needs community input to ensure that children and families experience our house as a home. 


What is the Community Advisory Board?

The STAR House Community Advisory Board will provide insight, knowledge, and recommendations to ensure that the families and communities we work with provide direction and input to inform and elevate the quality of services provided and organizational direction. STAR House needs the voices of community members who have accessed family services and members of Ramsey County’s racially and culturally diverse communities. 


Topics that STAR House will request advisory board member feedback and guidance on may include: providing feedback on the organization, input on projects to support children and families, monitor how programs are working and evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and changes needed, how to grow a positive public persona to effectively reach Ramsey County families, service projects


Who can serve on the Community Advisory Board?

Our hope is to have a Community Advisory Board which represents the racial and cultural diversity of Ramsey County. Advisory Board members will have a variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills which may include:

Experience accessing or providing family services

Experiences with poverty or serving families experiencing poverty

Experience navigating government and social service systems

Experiences advocating for culturally specific community needs 


What is the commitment?

The Community Advisory Board will meet every other month (six times a year) at our location in St. Paul. Meeting time and duration will be determined by members to accommodate busy lives, which will include both in person and online meetings. Board members will be advocates for families accessing our services as well as connectors sharing information about STAR House and our services back with their networks. 


Why should you participate?

Share your knowledge to improve family services for our community in Ramsey County

Be part of something new! Your input can have a huge impact on how STAR House serves the community!

Give back and spend time with other fun community members.

Participation in the Community Advisory Board is a valuable experience which can grow your skills and be included in a resume. 

Advisory Board members will be compensated for their time with a gift card. 


Next Steps

We will hold two optional informative meet and greets at the times below. Please RSVP to info@starhousemn.org to let us know you are interested in attending. We will send a link or the STAR House address.  

 on these dates: 

Sunday, December 15th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm via Zoom. 

Tuesday, December 17th from 10:00am to 11:30am at STAR House


Following these information sessions, we will conduct interviews with all interested individuals. 



Nonprofit: STAR House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Overnight Childcare Volunteer

**Organization:** STAR House

 

**Location:** St. Paul, Ramsey County

 

**Position Type:** Volunteer

 

**Shift Time:** Overnight (4-hour shifts available)

 

**Summary:**

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team at STAR House. The ideal candidates will have the ability to create a warm and responsive environment for children, handle big emotions calmly and effectively, manage sensitive information discreetly, and be familiar with families in crisis and available resources.

 

**Responsibilities:**

- Comfort children during the night to ensure they feel safe and secure.

- Assist with the bedtime routine, including reading stories and helping with health and hygiene.

- Help staff with light chores to maintain a clean and organized environment.

- Relieve staff for breaks as needed.

- Assist with food prep for the following day's meals.

- Ensure children get a good night's sleep and help prepare STAR House for the following day's activities.

 

**Requirements:**

- Must be 21 years of age or older.

- Able to lift 40 lbs and move quickly and safely from a sitting position to a standing position.

- Must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Nonprofit: STAR House

**Organization:** STAR House

 

**Location:** St. Paul, Ramsey County

 

**Position Type:** Volunteer

 

**Shift Time:** Overnight (4-hour shifts available)

 

**Summary:**

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team at STAR House. The ideal candidates will have the ability to create a warm and responsive environment for children, handle big emotions calmly and effectively, manage sensitive information discreetly, and be familiar with families in crisis and available resources.

 

**Responsibilities:**

- Comfort children during the night to ensure they feel safe and secure.

- Assist with the bedtime routine, including reading stories and helping with health and hygiene.

- Help staff with light chores to maintain a clean and organized environment.

- Relieve staff for breaks as needed.

- Assist with food prep for the following day's meals.

- Ensure children get a good night's sleep and help prepare STAR House for the following day's activities.

 

**Requirements:**

- Must be 21 years of age or older.

- Able to lift 40 lbs and move quickly and safely from a sitting position to a standing position.

- Must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Nonprofit: STAR House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: STAR House Direct Child Care Opportunities

Join the STAR House team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need! We have several volunteer opportunities available during three work shifts, Friday through Sunday. Our shifts are as follows: First Shift - 6am to 2pm, Second Shift - 2pm to 10pm, and Third Shift - 10pm to 6am. Here are some of the roles we're looking to fill:

 

Direct Child Care Providers: If you have experience taking care of children and are looking to create a warm and responsive environment for them, this role is for you. Duties include playing with the children, assisting with health and hygiene, snack or meal preparation, calming big emotions, going on walking field trips, reading bedtime stories, and much more. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. Able to lift 40 lbs and move from a sitting position to a standing position quickly and safely. Training required. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Family Advocate: Join us in providing emotional support and relevant resources to parents. Volunteers must be familiar with the resources and systems available to Ramsey County Families. Degree in social work or similar field preferred. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Helper: Assist with various activities at STAR House, including preparing activities and snacks, readying bedrooms for new children, greeting families, helping clean up, refilling supplies, washing laundry, and providing support for walking field trips. This role is a floating position. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Cook/Meal Prep: Help cook and serve meals to children and staff, clean up after meals, and prepare snacks. Volunteers should have basic cooking skills and knowledge of safe food handling. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Cleaning/Maintenance: Keep STAR House clean and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and families. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting rooms, keeping bathrooms stocked, performing minor maintenance, and assisting with yard maintenance. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Join us in our mission to support children and families in need. Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of two four-hour shifts per month. Apply now and be a part of our team

Nonprofit: STAR House

Join the STAR House team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need! We have several volunteer opportunities available during three work shifts, Friday through Sunday. Our shifts are as follows: First Shift - 6am to 2pm, Second Shift - 2pm to 10pm, and Third Shift - 10pm to 6am. Here are some of the roles we're looking to fill:

 

Direct Child Care Providers: If you have experience taking care of children and are looking to create a warm and responsive environment for them, this role is for you. Duties include playing with the children, assisting with health and hygiene, snack or meal preparation, calming big emotions, going on walking field trips, reading bedtime stories, and much more. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. Able to lift 40 lbs and move from a sitting position to a standing position quickly and safely. Training required. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Family Advocate: Join us in providing emotional support and relevant resources to parents. Volunteers must be familiar with the resources and systems available to Ramsey County Families. Degree in social work or similar field preferred. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Helper: Assist with various activities at STAR House, including preparing activities and snacks, readying bedrooms for new children, greeting families, helping clean up, refilling supplies, washing laundry, and providing support for walking field trips. This role is a floating position. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Cook/Meal Prep: Help cook and serve meals to children and staff, clean up after meals, and prepare snacks. Volunteers should have basic cooking skills and knowledge of safe food handling. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Cleaning/Maintenance: Keep STAR House clean and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and families. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting rooms, keeping bathrooms stocked, performing minor maintenance, and assisting with yard maintenance. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

 

Join us in our mission to support children and families in need. Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of two four-hour shifts per month. Apply now and be a part of our team

Nonprofit: STAR House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Seeking members for the Volunteer Relations Committee

Life can present challenges, and families may face overwhelming stress due to various factors such as unemployment, homelessness, mental health needs, medical issues, domestic violence, or simply the need for a break and some rest. In times of crisis, many parents can turn to family, friends, or reliable individuals for help. However, not all families have a trusted support system in place. This is where STAR House steps in as a trusted ally, offering free, safe, overnight care for children and supportive services for caregivers. You can be a part of the solution!

Our Commitment to Families in Ramsey County:

During our founding process, STAR House benefits from individuals like you who care deeply about the well-being of families in Ramsey County. We are inviting you to join us in creating safe options for these families. Your contributions of time and expertise will make a positive impact for generations to come.

Virtual and Fulfilling Opportunities:

Our volunteer opportunities are virtual, fulfilling, and flexible, allowing you to make a difference from the comfort of your own home. Here are the current openings in our committees:


Volunteer Relations Committee

Seeking a Leader for the Volunteer Relations Committee and committee members Join our volunteer committee to help build and support our amazing strong and growing community of volunteers. As we move past founding and in to the opening phase, our volunteer needs are shifting to include roles in direct care, cooking, hospitality, cleaning, and more. Help recruit and support volunteers that will be critical to serving our families.

Get Involved Today:

Your support is invaluable to us, and together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in Ramsey County. To learn more about our volunteering opportunities and how you can be a part of this vital mission, please visit starhousemn.org/volunteering.

Join us in creating a brighter future for families in need. Together, we can make a lasting difference

Nonprofit: STAR House

Life can present challenges, and families may face overwhelming stress due to various factors such as unemployment, homelessness, mental health needs, medical issues, domestic violence, or simply the need for a break and some rest. In times of crisis, many parents can turn to family, friends, or reliable individuals for help. However, not all families have a trusted support system in place. This is where STAR House steps in as a trusted ally, offering free, safe, overnight care for children and supportive services for caregivers. You can be a part of the solution!

Our Commitment to Families in Ramsey County:

During our founding process, STAR House benefits from individuals like you who care deeply about the well-being of families in Ramsey County. We are inviting you to join us in creating safe options for these families. Your contributions of time and expertise will make a positive impact for generations to come.

Virtual and Fulfilling Opportunities:

Our volunteer opportunities are virtual, fulfilling, and flexible, allowing you to make a difference from the comfort of your own home. Here are the current openings in our committees:


Volunteer Relations Committee

Seeking a Leader for the Volunteer Relations Committee and committee members Join our volunteer committee to help build and support our amazing strong and growing community of volunteers. As we move past founding and in to the opening phase, our volunteer needs are shifting to include roles in direct care, cooking, hospitality, cleaning, and more. Help recruit and support volunteers that will be critical to serving our families.

Get Involved Today:

Your support is invaluable to us, and together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in Ramsey County. To learn more about our volunteering opportunities and how you can be a part of this vital mission, please visit starhousemn.org/volunteering.

Join us in creating a brighter future for families in need. Together, we can make a lasting difference

Nonprofit: STAR House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Make a Difference Together: Volunteer as a Group at STAR House!

About STAR House:
STAR House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency overnight care and services for children ages birth through 6 years in Ramsey County. Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by offering temporary shelter, resources, and support for caregivers to achieve stability and thrive.

Project Overview:
STAR House is seeking groups of volunteers to help with various tasks to prepare for our opening and the arrival of children. Volunteers can participate in yard clean-up, furniture moving, house cleaning, toy sanitizing, and more. This is a great opportunity for groups to make a tangible impact in our community and support a worthy cause.

Tasks Include:
- Yard clean-up
- Furniture moving
- House cleaning
- Toy sanitizing
- Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:
- No specific qualifications required
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a direct impact in the community
- Team-building experience for groups
- Flexible scheduling based on group availability
- Chance to support a meaningful cause

How to Sign-Up:
To sign up for a group volunteer project or for more information, please email volunteer@starhousemn.org.

Note: Due to the nature of the tasks, volunteers must be able to lift and carry items and be comfortable with physical work.

Nonprofit: STAR House

About STAR House:
STAR House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency overnight care and services for children ages birth through 6 years in Ramsey County. Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by offering temporary shelter, resources, and support for caregivers to achieve stability and thrive.

Project Overview:
STAR House is seeking groups of volunteers to help with various tasks to prepare for our opening and the arrival of children. Volunteers can participate in yard clean-up, furniture moving, house cleaning, toy sanitizing, and more. This is a great opportunity for groups to make a tangible impact in our community and support a worthy cause.

Tasks Include:
- Yard clean-up
- Furniture moving
- House cleaning
- Toy sanitizing
- Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:
- No specific qualifications required
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a direct impact in the community
- Team-building experience for groups
- Flexible scheduling based on group availability
- Chance to support a meaningful cause

How to Sign-Up:
To sign up for a group volunteer project or for more information, please email volunteer@starhousemn.org.

Note: Due to the nature of the tasks, volunteers must be able to lift and carry items and be comfortable with physical work.

Nonprofit: STAR House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55105

Allow Groups: Teams only

Volunteer: Seeking Volunteers to serve on the Communications Committee

Nonprofit: STAR House

Nonprofit: STAR House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No