Looking for a great volunteer experience in an urban education setting? A volunteer opportunity is available at Anne Sullivan Communications Center in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Sullivan is located at 3100 E. 28th St, Minneapolis , MN. 55406. This is an urban school that has a population of 12% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 21% White and 58% Black/East African. 30% of the students have limited English proficiency. Anne Sullivan is an open enrollment school for grades K-8. 80% of the students are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and 15% of the students receive special education services.

Opportunities are available for volunteers to work with students under the direction of highly qualified teachers to enrich students' reading, math and science instruction by working one on one. This experience is a great way to fulfill university requirements for observations and field experiences while building your résumé. Qualifications include enrollment in an education program and a commitment of a minimum of one hour a week for nine weeks.

Any questions or to express interest in volunteering, contact Jean Hanson, Special Education Teacher at Sullivan Communication Center, at 612-668-5034 or Jean.Hanson@mpls.k12.mn.us.