| Adult Education Program - Advanced Reading Tutor | Intermediate to Advanced Levels. Reading tutors work in a classroom to improve the overall comprehension of written passages in preparation for the Minnesota Basic Standards tests. Tutors will work with learners on vocabulary, reading speed and discussion of written passages to test comprehension. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Adult Education Program - English Language Tutor | Beginner to Low Intermediate Levels. Provide one to one, small group or multilevel classroom instruction to refugee and immigrant adults, ages 21-90. Examples of class work include spelling, basic alphabet, reading, conversation practice, grammar and handwriting. Assist a teacher with break out groups or one to one remedial support. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Adult Education Program - Math Tutor | Beginner to Advanced Levels. All levels of math instruction are needed to assist refugee and immigrant adults with advancing their mathematical skills. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Adult Education Program - Technology Coach (Basic Computers) | All levels. Assist in a group setting by supporting non-literate to semi-literate refugee and immigrant adults in improving their understanding of basic computers. Tutors will help an instructor teach the basic parts of a computer, how to use the Internet, Word and Excel and perform job searches in order to increase their overall technological literacy. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Adult Education Program - Writing Tutor | Intermediate to Advanced Levels. Assist refugee and immigrant adult learners in improving their written expression in areas such as spelling, grammar, employment based writing, filling out applications and medical forms, and writing creatively. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Bathroom Remodeling | Are you handy? Help remodel two bathrooms at our youth Residential treatment center. The makeover includes new toilets, vanities w/sinks, mirrors, flooring/carpet squares and paint. | VOA Mental Health Clinic and Bar None Residential Treatment Services, 22426 St. Francis Boulevard, Anoka, MN 55303 | Group Opportunities | Bonnie Nelson
763-753-7310 |
| Bingo | Volunteers serve as bingo caller, prize distributors, and help seniors who need assistance with their cards. | Southwest Senior Center, 3612 Bryant Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Group Opportunities | Mary Ann Schoenberger
612-822-3194 |
| Brain Games | Work with seniors on “Brain Games”. Volunteers act as group leaders for small groups of seniors as they play games such as Penne Ante, Jeopardy, Concentration, logic games, etc. | Southwest Senior Center, 3612 Bryant Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Group Opportunities | Mary Ann Schoenberger
612-822-3194 |
| Experience Corps Tutor | One-on-one tutoring to improve the reading skills for K-3 students in our partner schools. | At one of ten partner schools locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul | Education & Literacy | Janet Triplett
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| Interior Painting and Exterior Painting | Youth dual diagnosis treatment center gymnasium needs paint | Volunteers of America-Minnesota Omegon Residential Treatment Center, 2000 Hopkins Crossroads, Minnetonka, MN 55305 | Group Opportunities | Michale Franke
612-870-4300 |
| Opportunity High School - Advanced Reading Tutor | Intermediate to Advanced Levels Reading tutors work in a classroom to improve the overall comprehension of written passages in preparation for the Minnesota Basic Standards tests. Tutors will work with learners on vocabulary, reading speed and discussion of written passages to test comprehension. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Opportunity High School - English Language Tutor | Beginner to Low Intermediate Levels. Provide one to one, small group or multilevel classroom tutoring. Examples of class work include spelling, basic alphabet, reading, conversation practice, grammar and handwriting. Assist a teacher with break out groups or one to one remedial support. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Opportunity High School - Math Tutor | Beginner to Advanced Levels. All levels of math instruction are needed to assist with advancing our students’ mathematical skills. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Opportunity High School - Writing Tutor | Intermediate to Advanced Levels. Assist learners in improving their written expression in areas such as spelling, grammar, employment based writing, filling out applications and medical forms, and writing creatively. | VOA Education Center, 924 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Education & Literacy | Muna Ahmed
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| Our HOME Volunteer Driver | Volunteer Driver assist residents to grocery store, and/or appointments as needed, special events, etc. Provide needed transportation to local community members, who are sometimes home-bound. | Wahkon, MN (90+ miles from Minneapolis) | General | Danielle Othoudt
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| Our HOME Youth Mentor | Provide positive role-modeling by spending time, sharing activities and good conversation with youth (hobbies, crafts, field trips, etc.) | Wahkon, MN (90+ miles from Minneapolis) | Mentoring | Danielle Othoudt
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| Painting Project (Interior) | Seven offices at VOA's mental health clinic and youth residential treatment center need to be painted. One will need to be primed first with Killz.
| Volunteers of America-Minnesota Mental Health Clinic and Bar None Residential Treatment Services, 22426 St. Francis Boulevard, Anoka, MN 55303 | Maintenance | Bonnie Nelson
763-753-7310 |
| RSVP Bone Builders Volunteer Exercise Leader
| Lead a free osteoporosis prevention exercise program for seniors. | Various locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro | General | Carolyn Swenson
952-945-4161 |
| RSVP/CarFit Volunteer Technician | Help increase older driver safety: take drivers through a 12-point safety check-up, focusing on seat belt use, mirror and seat adjustments, and more. | Various locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro | General | Carolyn Swenson
952-945-4161 |
| Tax Preparers | Help residents of low income high rise need assistance preparing their tax returns. | Volunteers of America's Nicollet Towers, 1350 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | General | Nancy Fine
612-870-4128 |
| Youth Mentor (Avanti) | Spend time being a friend to an adolescent in need! Provide role-modeling and a positive influence through hanging out, sharing activities and good conversation. | Avanti Center for Girls, 10300 Flanders St. NE, Blaine, MN 55449 | Mentoring | Michelle Rosenau
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| Youth Mentor (Bar None) | Spend time being a friend to an adolescent in need! Provide role-modeling and a positive influence through hanging out, sharing activities and good conversation. | Bar None Residential Treatment Services, 22426 St. Francis Blvd., Anoka, MN 55303 | Mentoring | Michelle Rosenau
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