Volunteer: Criminal Legal Advocate Intern - Ramsey or Washington CountyPosition & Responsibilities Impact & Benefits Position Responsibilities Qualifications & Expectations Time Commitment & Availability Supervision & Training Nonprofit: Tubman Position & Responsibilities Impact & Benefits Position Responsibilities Qualifications & Expectations Time Commitment & Availability Supervision & Training Nonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Writing InternRole Summary The Grant Writing Intern is responsible for assisting Tubman’s grant writing team. The position includes researching grant opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and gathering and analyzing data and organizational outcomes.
Impact & Benefits · Make a difference by helping to secure public and private grants, which provide financial support for Tubman, enabling our organization to continue to serve clients · Gain valuable grant writing experience within a nonprofit social service organization · Learn more about behind-the-scenes nonprofit fundraising efforts
Position Responsibilities · Research grant opportunities, including funder priorities, recently funded proposals, requirements, and deadlines · Gather and analyze data on community demographics and service trends · Communicate with program staff to get updates on client services and outcomes · Assist in writing corporate, foundation, and government letters of inquiry, proposals and reports
Position Qualifications · Strong professional writing and editing skills, ability to write clearly and persuasively · Proficient with Microsoft office and internet research · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail · Ability to work collaboratively and independently · Ability to work with diverse teams to foster a culturally inclusive environment · Ability to maintain confidentiality
Time Commitment & Availability · 10-15 hours per week for 6+ months. Must have daytime weekday availability.
Supervision & Training · Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series · Supervised by the Grants and Contract Manager and the Grants and Reports Coordinator
To Apply · Complete online application and email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jbraun@tubman.org Nonprofit: Tubman Role Summary The Grant Writing Intern is responsible for assisting Tubman’s grant writing team. The position includes researching grant opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and gathering and analyzing data and organizational outcomes.
Impact & Benefits · Make a difference by helping to secure public and private grants, which provide financial support for Tubman, enabling our organization to continue to serve clients · Gain valuable grant writing experience within a nonprofit social service organization · Learn more about behind-the-scenes nonprofit fundraising efforts
Position Responsibilities · Research grant opportunities, including funder priorities, recently funded proposals, requirements, and deadlines · Gather and analyze data on community demographics and service trends · Communicate with program staff to get updates on client services and outcomes · Assist in writing corporate, foundation, and government letters of inquiry, proposals and reports
Position Qualifications · Strong professional writing and editing skills, ability to write clearly and persuasively · Proficient with Microsoft office and internet research · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail · Ability to work collaboratively and independently · Ability to work with diverse teams to foster a culturally inclusive environment · Ability to maintain confidentiality
Time Commitment & Availability · 10-15 hours per week for 6+ months. Must have daytime weekday availability.
Supervision & Training · Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series · Supervised by the Grants and Contract Manager and the Grants and Reports Coordinator
To Apply · Complete online application and email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jbraun@tubman.org Nonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55408 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Resource Advocate Intern or VolunteerApply now at https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply. Role Summary Tubman Resource Advocates implement person-centered and culturally grounded practices to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support, information and connection to Tubman services, and referrals to community organizations. Resource Advocates provide these services by phone, e-mail, and in-person to individuals seeking support and services at Tubman and in the community. Work is on-site at Tubman Chrysalis in south Minneapolis. Impact & Benefits Support people who are experiencing relationship violence, legal concerns, mental or chemical health challenges, and other forms of trauma Work toward removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to servicesPosition Responsibilities Provide support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and information about a range of Tubman programs/services including shelter, housing, mental and chemical health, youth, and legal Deliver non-judgmental, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and client-centered support Gather client information to assess eligibility for legal services and to make appropriate referrals Connect clients to community partners for additional services and resources Work as part of a supportive team centering client needs Complete accurate documentation as required Qualifications & Expectations Position Qualifications Interest in working with those experiencing crisis and/or traumaAbility to remain calm and client centered throughout in-depth and sometimes emotional conversationsStrong interpersonal communication skills, including empathetic listening and the ability to respond appropriately and respectfully to clients Ability to work independently and as part of a team; resourceful; emotionally mature; flexible Personal and/or professional experience with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences Uphold an openness to learning and commitment to enhancing skills through taking initiative, training, supervision, and coaching Ability to maintain a working knowledge of Tubman’s services and other community resources Comfortable using a computer including basic computer programs, researching the internet, utilizing excellent organizational skills, and writing professional emails Experience in customer service, crisis intervention, human services-related work preferred Interest and knowledge in legal services, advocacy, and systems preferred Multi-cultural and multi-lingual applicants will be strongly considered Time Commitment & Availability Minimum of 8-10 hours/week required, option for 12 hours/weekMinimum of 9 months with preference for a 12-month commitmentShifts: Shifts are in 4-hour blocks scheduled between Monday and Friday, between 8:00 and5:00 p.m.All shifts are onsite at our Tubman Chrysalis center, 4432 Chicago Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN Attend Resource Advocate meetings as needed/available (typically 3 per year).Opportunities to attend staff and team meetings as interest and time permits Supervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Intern/Volunteer Orientation and Training series Supervision and support provided by the Central Access Team Managers Organization Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply. Nonprofit: Tubman Apply now at https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply. Role Summary Tubman Resource Advocates implement person-centered and culturally grounded practices to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support, information and connection to Tubman services, and referrals to community organizations. Resource Advocates provide these services by phone, e-mail, and in-person to individuals seeking support and services at Tubman and in the community. Work is on-site at Tubman Chrysalis in south Minneapolis. Impact & Benefits Support people who are experiencing relationship violence, legal concerns, mental or chemical health challenges, and other forms of trauma Work toward removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to servicesPosition Responsibilities Provide support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and information about a range of Tubman programs/services including shelter, housing, mental and chemical health, youth, and legal Deliver non-judgmental, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and client-centered support Gather client information to assess eligibility for legal services and to make appropriate referrals Connect clients to community partners for additional services and resources Work as part of a supportive team centering client needs Complete accurate documentation as required Qualifications & Expectations Position Qualifications Interest in working with those experiencing crisis and/or traumaAbility to remain calm and client centered throughout in-depth and sometimes emotional conversationsStrong interpersonal communication skills, including empathetic listening and the ability to respond appropriately and respectfully to clients Ability to work independently and as part of a team; resourceful; emotionally mature; flexible Personal and/or professional experience with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences Uphold an openness to learning and commitment to enhancing skills through taking initiative, training, supervision, and coaching Ability to maintain a working knowledge of Tubman’s services and other community resources Comfortable using a computer including basic computer programs, researching the internet, utilizing excellent organizational skills, and writing professional emails Experience in customer service, crisis intervention, human services-related work preferred Interest and knowledge in legal services, advocacy, and systems preferred Multi-cultural and multi-lingual applicants will be strongly considered Time Commitment & Availability Minimum of 8-10 hours/week required, option for 12 hours/weekMinimum of 9 months with preference for a 12-month commitmentShifts: Shifts are in 4-hour blocks scheduled between Monday and Friday, between 8:00 and5:00 p.m.All shifts are onsite at our Tubman Chrysalis center, 4432 Chicago Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN Attend Resource Advocate meetings as needed/available (typically 3 per year).Opportunities to attend staff and team meetings as interest and time permits Supervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Intern/Volunteer Orientation and Training series Supervision and support provided by the Central Access Team Managers Organization Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are all encouraged to apply. Nonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: NorthStar Youth Outreach Center Advocate **Evening and Weekend Shifts Available**Role Summary Advocates at Tubman’s NorthStar Youth Outreach Center in Maplewood connect youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth receive a range of services including individual advocacy, safety planning, and connection to resources at Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide comprehensive support services, assisting with the use of a computer lab and laundry and accessing clothing and food. Impact & Benefits • Make a difference in a young person’s life by listening and providing advocacy Position Qualifications: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to quickly engage and build trust Time Commitment & Availability Minimum of one shift a week for nine months preferredShifts are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 pm and 4:00 – 8:00 pmSupervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series and webinar/training materials provided by a supervisor Supervision provided by the NorthStar Youth Outreach ManagerNonprofit: Tubman Role Summary Advocates at Tubman’s NorthStar Youth Outreach Center in Maplewood connect youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth receive a range of services including individual advocacy, safety planning, and connection to resources at Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide comprehensive support services, assisting with the use of a computer lab and laundry and accessing clothing and food. Impact & Benefits • Make a difference in a young person’s life by listening and providing advocacy Position Qualifications: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to quickly engage and build trust Time Commitment & Availability Minimum of one shift a week for nine months preferredShifts are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 pm and 4:00 – 8:00 pmSupervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series and webinar/training materials provided by a supervisor Supervision provided by the NorthStar Youth Outreach ManagerNonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shelter Weekend Meal Service VolunteerApply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html Role Summary Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood. Impact & Benefits Contribute to a positive and respectful living experience for families in shelter Assist in providing a safe and healthy living environmentPosition Responsibilities Portion out and deliver individual meals to each room in the shelter Follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety Assist with clean up as needed Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents Communicate concerns to staff as neededPosition Qualifications Friendly, supportive, mature, and reliable Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment in unexpected situations Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including trauma-informed and strength-based care Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Must be 16 and olderTime Commitment & Availability One consistent 2 hour shift per week preferred (with some flexibility). Shift options – Supervision & Training Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings Supervised by Shelter staffNonprofit: Tubman Apply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html Role Summary Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood. Impact & Benefits Contribute to a positive and respectful living experience for families in shelter Assist in providing a safe and healthy living environmentPosition Responsibilities Portion out and deliver individual meals to each room in the shelter Follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety Assist with clean up as needed Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents Communicate concerns to staff as neededPosition Qualifications Friendly, supportive, mature, and reliable Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment in unexpected situations Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including trauma-informed and strength-based care Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Must be 16 and olderTime Commitment & Availability One consistent 2 hour shift per week preferred (with some flexibility). Shift options – Supervision & Training Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings Supervised by Shelter staffNonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer DriverRole Summary Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle. Impact & Benefits · Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met · Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of their lives · Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled · Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise · Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients
· Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older · Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills · Comfort with driving a van (no special license required) · Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries · Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment · Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week Supervision & Training · Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training · Supervised by Shelter staff Nonprofit: Tubman Role Summary Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle. Impact & Benefits · Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met · Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of their lives · Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled · Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise · Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients
· Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older · Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills · Comfort with driving a van (no special license required) · Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries · Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment · Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week Supervision & Training · Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training · Supervised by Shelter staff Nonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pet Care at Harriet's Haven for PetsRole Summary Impact & Benefits Help ensure victim-survivors never have to choose between their own safety and their pet’s wellbeing.Assist in meeting the needs of pets while their humans are living in shelter.Position Responsibilities Assist with keeping Harriet’s Haven for Pets clean and organizedAttend to the basic needs of dogs and cats, including food, water, attention, and exerciseCreate a positive environment for individuals and families visiting and caring for their petsBuild positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents, staff, and petsOpenly communicate with supervisors, shelter team, and fellow volunteersAssist with other tasks that support Harriet’s Haven for Pets as neededPosition Qualifications Experience in and willingness to care for both cats and dogsOrganized, friendly, reliable, hardworking, and non-judgmentalAbility to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgmentUnderstand and work from Tubman’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including client centered, trauma-informed and strength-based careAbility to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionAbility to lift 30 poundsMinimum of 16 years of ageTime Commitment & Availability One 2-hour shift each week with a minimum commitment of 9 months preferredSupervision & Training Attend portions of Tubman’s orientation and training seriesSupervised by the Manager of Harriet’s HavenNonprofit: Tubman Role Summary Impact & Benefits Help ensure victim-survivors never have to choose between their own safety and their pet’s wellbeing.Assist in meeting the needs of pets while their humans are living in shelter.Position Responsibilities Assist with keeping Harriet’s Haven for Pets clean and organizedAttend to the basic needs of dogs and cats, including food, water, attention, and exerciseCreate a positive environment for individuals and families visiting and caring for their petsBuild positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents, staff, and petsOpenly communicate with supervisors, shelter team, and fellow volunteersAssist with other tasks that support Harriet’s Haven for Pets as neededPosition Qualifications Experience in and willingness to care for both cats and dogsOrganized, friendly, reliable, hardworking, and non-judgmentalAbility to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgmentUnderstand and work from Tubman’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including client centered, trauma-informed and strength-based careAbility to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionAbility to lift 30 poundsMinimum of 16 years of ageTime Commitment & Availability One 2-hour shift each week with a minimum commitment of 9 months preferredSupervision & Training Attend portions of Tubman’s orientation and training seriesSupervised by the Manager of Harriet’s HavenNonprofit: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |