Achievement Plus (A+) Family Centers are the heart of the school community. A+ Family Centers provide a meeting place for parents and guardians looking for additional supports for their families. Family Centers provide needed resources (e.g. food, clothing, computer access) and for referrals to other trusted community service providers.
You can play a key role in welcoming and assisting parents and guardians with available resources and referrals. Volunteer Greeters will welcome and host Family Center visitors and assist them with finding items on site and/or offer handouts for other community service providers. During downtime, you will organize and restock items. As a volunteer, you will help our space be welcoming for visitors and increase access to the center.
Qualifications:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience and/or passion for working with families and youth.
- Ability to interact with and assist families and youth of varying backgrounds, cultures and identities, including race, ethnicity, class, orientation, ability, age, gender, gender expression, religion, etc.
- Ability to maintain a consistent attendance over large portions of the school year.
- Helpful if volunteer can speak Karen, Hmong, or Spanish (not required).
- Complete a background check (Wilder covers the cost).
- Patience while working with families and youth.
- Energetic but calming spirit.
- Able to self-direct in interactions with families.
- Helpful demeanor and strong customer service.
- Highly respectful of confidentiality.
- Dependable and committed to a consistent schedule.
Benefits to Volunteering:
- Connect with East Side/North End families and school communities and have a meaningful impact in the lives of families.
- Learn more about the inner workings of an SPPS elementary school.
- Learn more about available community services and the rich culture of the East Side and North End of St Paul.
Schedule and Location:
- Project start/completion dates: Fall semester or school-year placement
- Day of the week: Flexible with Thursday or Friday options
- Time of the day: Choose a 3 hour shift from 7:30am - 2pm; beginning or end of the day are highest need, such as 12:00-3:00pm
- Site: Saint Paul Music Academy, 27 Geranium Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117
Learn More:
- Contact Paige Stein at volunteers@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 today!