CAREER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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AchieveMpls
Become a volunteer and/or intern with AchieveMpls! Their mission is to galvanize community resources to help all Minneapolis Public School students succeed in school and become productive members of society. Contact Ann Fosco, Volunteer Manager, at 612-455-1570 or click here for more info...
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2009 Summer Executive Pathways Internship at DHS
The MN Department of Human Services will again have 12 Executive Pathways paid internships in summer 2009. The Executive Pathways Internship Program aims to recruit students who are interested in careers in public service. Graduate, law, and advanced undergraduate students in public policy, social work, law, information technology, and other human services-related programs of study are encouraged to consider an internship. Application deadline is December 5, 2008. Click for more info….
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InterExchange's Working Abroad Program
InterExchange's Working Abroad program is now accepting applications for the newly-created Intern in Argentina Program. Internship placements are available now and are suitable for college students and young professionals who wish to gain international work experience while learning about the culture and language of Argentina. Entry-level internship positions in over 20 different fields, including: Education, Marketing & Public Relations, Social Work, etc. Click here for more info…
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Kenwook Recreation Center
Assist a 5 year old girl with ADHD/Autism in our Rec + inclusion program. Hours: M T W F; 2:00-5:30 pm. For more information please contact: Carla Kress, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, 612-238-6489 or 952-994-7179
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Minneapolis Public Schools: Volunteer Orientation
Support volunteers give teachers and staff in a variety of other ways also has a direct impact on student achievement. Come to an orientation to learn more. To view orientation schedule and instructions, click here…
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Wellstone International – Volunteers Needed
Wellstone International is a small alternative high school within the Minneapolis Public School District seeking volunteer in-class tutors. Volunteers work directly with teachers to carry out lesson plans, answer students' questions, and work with students on individualized tasks in either small groups or individually. For more information call Nathan Magel, Volunteer Coordinator, 612-366-8474.
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Tutors Needed: Broadway High School
Broadway High School is looking for tutors to help with in-school tutoring. Tutoring is needed in all subject areas, as well as proofreading scholarship essays and helping with GED test preparation. Tutoring times are available from 10:30am-1:20pm and 2:00-3:45pm Monday-Friday. Level of weekly commit can start as little as1-2 hours per week. For more information email Kim Davison at nels5511@umn.edu.
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Mentors Needed: Chosen to Achieve
Chosen to Achieve is a middle school mentoring program for students of color in Bloomington.
Our Mission is to partner a responsible, dedicated, and caring adult with an underachieving student in 7th and 8th grades at Valley View Middle. The goal of the mentor/mentee partnership is to provide the students with positive role models that will encourage and support each student. This relationship will help the students be successful academically, socially and emotionally that will lead to their making positive contributions to their community. For more information contact Fran Carr, Program Coordinator, 952-806-7846, fcarr@bloomington.k12.mn.us.
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Urban 4-H Interns
Hiring interns to lead after school programs for the 2008-2009 school year. We are looking for strong leaders who have a desire to work with youth and want to build their skills as youth workers. Opportunities available at: Jackson Elementary (St. Paul—fitness, art, or science focus with youth grades 3-6); WISE Charter School (Minneapolis—variety of academic and enrichment activities for youth K-8); 2Excel! at World Cultures Magnet School (St. Paul—leadership focus for 5th and 6th grade). Click here for more info…
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Minnesota Literacy Council: Volunteer Classroom Aides
The Minnesota Literacy Council is looking for volunteer classroom aides to work in the Children’s English School in Northeast Minneapolis. Fantastic opportunity for those in an education or early childhood program looking for classroom experience. CES works with 3-5 year old English Language Learners while their parents attend adult English classes on-site. For more information, contact Christine Isenberg cisenberg@themlc.org or 651-645-2277 ×245.
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Marcy Open School: Reading Tutors
Marcy Open School is located by the University of Minnesota. Volunteer to help elementary age K-3 children in 20-minute one-on-one tutoring sessions. Training is provided. For more information contact Diane Dessouki, Volunteer Coordinator, 612-668-1020 or ddessouki@yahoo.com.