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Service-Learning Handout
America Reads and Counts
Agency Description: America Reads and Counts is a tutoring program in which Normandale students work within the Bloomington Public School District to help elementary and middle school children improve their reading and math skills. Position Description: Normandale students tutor Bloomington Public School children in grades K-12 in reading or math. Tutors spend 2-4 hours a week during a set time at a Bloomington school, tutoring the student in math or reading. Most tutors work one-on-one with students or will help a number of students in a classroom. Some tutors assist in an after-school homework help program. Tutoring positions are between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. We do our best to work around your schedule when we place you with a classroom. You will need your own transportation to and from the school; several schools are on the bus line. You must also pass a background check (no cost to you). Tutoring in this position comes with many rewards, offering each tutor a chance to make a difference in a child's life, gain valuable skills, and build their resume. While previous tutoring experience is helpful, it is not required to apply. New tutors attend a required training session. The program seeks applicants with the desire to help a child succeed and the energy and time it takes to make this commitment. How to Apply: Submit an online application by the application deadline: Thursday, September 10th at 4:00 pm The application instructions and link are online at www.normandale.edu/arac. Application process:
1. Submit an online America Reads and Counts Normandale application. The application link is at www.normandale.edu/arac
2. Submit an online application to the Bloomington Public Schools. The application link is at www.normandale.edu/arac. You must complete BOTH the Normandale and Bloomington Public Schools application.
3. Sign up for an interview. Once you submit the online applications you will get an email with a link to sign up for a brief interview. The interviews are at Normandale with a Center for Experiential Education Coordinator.
4. Respond to the background check email. After you submit your application you will receive an email from [email protected] that you must respond to. If you don’t see the email check your junk folder.
Contact the Center for Experiential Education with any questions: (952) 358-8119 or [email protected].
Simpson Housing Services Agency Description: In the heart of Minneapolis, Simpson Housing Services offers a variety of services that strive to bring people in off the street and help them find and obtain stability. Their mission is to house, support and advocate for
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SOC 2132-10 Fall 2015
www.normandale.edu/cee
952-358-8119
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people experiencing homelessness. Position Description: Simpson Housing Services’ shelter provides one-on-one advocacy services and overnight shelter for 22 women and 44 men every night of the year. Shelter guests may stay at the shelter from a few weeks to several months, depending on their situation. Volunteers work with a dedicated team of staff members during the shelter operating hours of 5 pm to 9 am. Three volunteer shifts are available:
Evening Shift: 4:45 pm - 10 pm
Overnight Shift: 9 pm – 7 am, this includes a sleeping shift from 11 pm – 4 am
Morning Shift: 7 am - 9 am Volunteers assist staff with welcoming guests to the shelter, distributing supplies, providing wake-ups, and answering questions. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older and orientation and training is provided. Shifts are available every day of the year and scheduling is done online. This site requires a minimum commitment of 50 hours in a 6 month period. How to Apply: Complete our online application: http://www.simpsonhousing.org/volunteer_ap.html. Simpson staff will review the application and contact you for a phone interview. If you are accepted as a volunteer you will attend an orientation and then sign up for a training shift. Contact Barbara Glaser at [email protected] or (612) 455-0859
with questions.
Cornerstone www.cornerstonemn.org/ Agency Description: Cornerstone’s ultimate goal is to reduce the prevalence of interpersonal violence. We serve individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. Services include emergency housing, community services, criminal justice intervention, therapy and support services for children and adults. In addition, Cornerstone manages the Day One system, a statewide crisis line and network of over 70 agencies connecting victims to safely and services in one call. The communities we serve are Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Robbinsdale and Maple Grove. We partner with schools, police departments, community groups, businesses and faith communities to make the world a safer place for families. Location: 1000 East 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420. Position Description: Volunteers are encouraged to participate in a one-time opportunity such as helping with a meal, cleaning or gardening or on a regular basis assist with administrative tasks, assist the Volunteer Coordinator with day to day happenings at the organization and special events, there is an option to attend comprehensive domestic violence, trafficking and sexual assault training for extra hours. Hours to volunteer are typically during the weekday or Tuesday evening until 7pm. How to Apply: Contact Laura Sorensen at [email protected], a volunteer application will be emailed to you. Volunteers may have to pass a background check, depending on the volunteer role.
Bridging
www.bridging.org Agency Description: Bridging was founded on one simple, yet powerful idea – that together we can create a bridge between those in need and those with excess. Now, over 28 years and nearly 50,000 square feet later, Bridging is the largest furniture bank in North America. Driven by volunteers and donations of furniture and household goods from the community, Bridging has furnished over 70,000 homes since 1987. To serve as many people in need as possible, we work with a network of over 150 referring agencies, including social service and non-profit organizations, who refer clients to us.
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It’s time to take action today! We rely on volunteers to do just about everything at Bridging. In addition to being a great way to give back to those in need, volunteering is a terrific opportunity for team building, socializing and staying active. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. We serve over 80 households, over 240 people, each week who are given a sense of dignity as they rebuild their lives. Visit our Facebook page and YouTube channel, BridgingMN, and see volunteers in action! Position Description: Warehouse Assistants Wanted General Tasks;
Move donated furniture, bags and boxes throughout the warehouse.
Restock shelves for client shopping.
Accept community donations at the dock door.
Load and unload vehicles.
Lifting required; carts and dollies available.
“Field trips” in the community to pick up donations (must be 18+ to go on trucks) Warehouse Assistant schedules; Set a regular weekly schedule OR rotate from week to week/flexible scheduling. Current openings and schedules will be covered in your orientation tour. Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 11:30am, 9:30 - 1:00pm, 12:00 - 3:00pm, 3:00 - 6:00pm OR 12:00 - 6:00pm (Some 6-hour shifts will be available during the semester). Friday: 9:00 - 12:00pm OR 12:00 - 3:00pm Saturday: 9:00 - 12:00pm OR 12:00 - 3:00pm *Additional options available: Contact the Bridging Team for more details. Additional openings will be offered at the tour. A minimum of 20 service hours is required per volunteer/semester. All shifts are booked in advance. No drop-in volunteering. Visit bridging.org for more program details and a complete list of our donation needs. How to Apply: 1. Choose a Bridging Location (map & directions at www.bridging.org) Bloomington: Please contact Dave at 952-460-3750 or [email protected] Roseville: Please contact Wendy at 651-319-9295 or [email protected] 2. Contact your selected location to RSVP for a new volunteer tour. Tours offered weekly and lasts about 30 minutes. At that time you will be able to check availability and schedule shifts. All hours are scheduled in advance. 3. All volunteers must complete a volunteer profile (available at www.bridging.org
MNCOSA- Minnesota Circles of Support and Accountability Agency Description: Minnesota Circles of Support and Accountability (MnCoSA) is offered through the Minnesota
Department of Corrections.
Position description: MnCoSA is based on a successful, internationally-recognized restorative justice model. This
opportunity requires a 1 year commitment. A Circle is made up of Circle Members (volunteers) and a Core Member
(released individual convicted of a sexual offense).
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Circle Member volunteers work in teams of 4-6 with a Core Member and are trained and supported by an Outer Circle of
professionals. Circles meet regularly to provide support to the Core Member as s/he begins to lead a responsible,
productive, and accountable life while working on reintegration into the community (finding housing, employment,
transportation, medical assistance, mental/chemical health care, friendship, and acceptance).
This volunteer opportunity focuses on the successful transition from prison to community for the selected Core Member. As a volunteer, you can expect to interact with Department of Corrections (DOC) professionals, Supervision Agents, and various direct service providers in the community to address the Core Member's barriers to reentry.
Volunteers receive approximately 17 hours of free training prior to beginning circle. Circles start meeting in a correctional facility and then transition out to the community. DOC staff supervision is provided during the time spent in facility, and DOC support is provided throughout the life of the circle.
Each MnCoSA Circle lasts approximately one year, with weekly 1-2 hour meetings attended by all MnCoSA members, including the Core Member. Volunteers commit to working with the MnCoSA circle for one year.
Circles are held in either Ramsey or Hennepin County, depending on the Core Member's release plan.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and cannot be on a current offender's visiting list. Further application criteria can be found on the application form.
We also have two other CoSA programs; On Your Feet! which works with incarcerated individuals with veteran status;
and COLUMNS, which works with life term offenders who have been granted parole.
How to apply:
Contact CoSA staff at 651-361-7648 or [email protected] to acquire an application form.
Police Reserves/Explorers
Students participating in the Police Reserves or Police Explorers programs can count hours completed during the current semester in those programs toward service-learning hours. To get involved in one of these programs, contact the appropriate person in the city that you would like to serve. Many programs are advertised on the city police department websites.
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