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Sign up now to become a valuable St. Louis Park volunteer!
We have programs designed to fit a wide variety of interest and times. If you are retired and travel over the winter, we can still schedule you when you are in town!
To volunteer or receive more information about any of these programs, contact: St. Louis Park City and Schools Volunteer Office
Sarah Krzesowiak
952.928.6025
krzesowiak.sarah@slpschools.org
School District Volunteer Opportunities
Literacy/Reading - Sponsored by Park Nicollet Foundation
Volunteers are needed to work 1-1 on students who need practice reading. These children can read, but may be below grade level. They need lots of practice and do better with a mentor/coach! Volunteers are also needed for classroom help during literacy time. Minimum time commitment is about 1 hour a week.
Math Volunteers for 4th and 5th Grades and High School
Math volunteers are needed at Susan Lindgren from 10-11.m. and at Cedar Manor from 9:30-10:30, M-F. High School volunteers are needed from 2:45-3:45 p.m. M-Th for students who have requested extra help as they prepare for state tests. Math volunteers work 1 to 1 or in small groups with students. Minimum time commitment: 1 hour per week
Resource Speakers
Enrich classroom curriculum by sharing your knowledge with students. We especially need volunteers who can talk about countries in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Volunteers share basic information about climate, clothing, lifestyles, foods, holidays, school, etc. This volunteer opportunity takes only a little time but enriches student’s education forever! Time commitment as requested (usually 1-5 hours a year). Grades 1-6.
Kindergarten Helpers Wanted
Help in a kindergarten room at Peter Hobart School any day from 12:30-3 p.m. Assist the teacher and students with a wide range of activities from literacy to art projects. Minimum Time commitment is 1 hour per week.
Jr. High Band Needs Adult Volunteers
Get out your band instrument and join the Junior High Band one or more times a week. The students enjoy having adult musicians play with them as they work to master their instruments. Minimum time commitment is 1 hour a week.
Judges from the Business Community Needed for DECA Competitions
The event will be held on Sunday January 25th in the afternoon and Monday, Jan. 26th in the morning. Judges are given very specific guidelines and work in teams to role-play business activities with the students. This is a fun event for the many judges and students from the west metro! If you would like to help these future business people, please contact the Volunteer Office for details!
Art Class Helpers Needed
Assist the elementary art specialist with a variety of tasks including, helping students during art class, material preparation and clean up, art displays, etc. Minimum Time Commitment is 1-2 hours per week. Days and times may vary and can be arranged between the art specialist and volunteer.
High School Media Center Needs One-Time Volunteers to Help with Inventory
If you can help for just 2 hours during the school day between Jan. 21 and Feb. 13, the Senior High Media center can use your help. Volunteers are needed to scan books for the annual inventory. Instructions and treats will be provided; Just call the volunteer office and say you can help with the inventory!
Adult ELL Volunteers Needed
Work with adults who have moved here from around the world. Volunteers help in the classrooms as directed by the teachers. Mornings M-Th or T and Th. evenings. Minimum time commitment is 1 hour per week.
City Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up now to become a valuable St. Louis Park volunteer!
We have programs designed to fit a wide variety of interest and times. If you are retired and travel over the winter, we can still schedule you when you are in town!
To volunteer or receive more information about any of these programs, contact: St. Louis Park City and Schools Volunteer Office
Sarah Krzesowiak
952.928.6025
krzesowiak.sarah@slpschools.org
City Volunteer Opportunities
Maintenance Volunteer
This is the perfect job for someone who enjoys fixing, building and generally taking care of things. The job duties will vary by season and may include construction of educational materials and Halloween party props, maintaining bird feeders, planting trees and flowers, eliminating non-native species, watering, etc.. The time commitment is 2 to 3 hours a week; the day of the week and time of day is flexible.
School Group Hike Assistant
Calling all nature lovers! Assist the Naturalists as they conduct educational programs for elementary students. Share the joy of nature with children and spend time at our beautiful Nature Center. Training is provided. The time commitment is about 2 1/2 hours a week in the morning or afternoon on the day of your choice plus occasional training sessions for specific nature units.
Also in St. Louis Park:
THE H.O.M.E. CHORE PROGRAM HELPS LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS:
Get involved in your neighborhood! The H.O.M.E. program provides home chore services for seniors. During the winter, snow shoveling is a great need. H.O.M.E. has clients in many neighborhoods who can use your help; volunteering even one time can make a difference! This volunteer opportunity is suitable for individuals, couples, families, groups, and students over age 14. Minimum time commitment: 1 hr. To volunteer or get more information contact Amy at H.O.M.E., 952-888-5530 or e-mail: a.beseth@visi.com and get signed-up to help someone in your area.
We have programs designed to fit a wide variety of interest and times. If you are retired and travel over the winter, we can still schedule you when you are in town!
To volunteer or receive more information about any of these programs, contact: St. Louis Park City and Schools Volunteer Office
Sarah Krzesowiak
952.928.6025
krzesowiak.sarah@slpschools.org
School District Volunteer Opportunities
Literacy/Reading - Sponsored by Park Nicollet Foundation
Volunteers are needed to work 1-1 on students who need practice reading. These children can read, but may be below grade level. They need lots of practice and do better with a mentor/coach! Volunteers are also needed for classroom help during literacy time. Minimum time commitment is about 1 hour a week.
Math Volunteers for 4th and 5th Grades and High School
Math volunteers are needed at Susan Lindgren from 10-11.m. and at Cedar Manor from 9:30-10:30, M-F. High School volunteers are needed from 2:45-3:45 p.m. M-Th for students who have requested extra help as they prepare for state tests. Math volunteers work 1 to 1 or in small groups with students. Minimum time commitment: 1 hour per week
Resource Speakers
Enrich classroom curriculum by sharing your knowledge with students. We especially need volunteers who can talk about countries in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Volunteers share basic information about climate, clothing, lifestyles, foods, holidays, school, etc. This volunteer opportunity takes only a little time but enriches student’s education forever! Time commitment as requested (usually 1-5 hours a year). Grades 1-6.
Kindergarten Helpers Wanted
Help in a kindergarten room at Peter Hobart School any day from 12:30-3 p.m. Assist the teacher and students with a wide range of activities from literacy to art projects. Minimum Time commitment is 1 hour per week.
Jr. High Band Needs Adult Volunteers
Get out your band instrument and join the Junior High Band one or more times a week. The students enjoy having adult musicians play with them as they work to master their instruments. Minimum time commitment is 1 hour a week.
Judges from the Business Community Needed for DECA Competitions
The event will be held on Sunday January 25th in the afternoon and Monday, Jan. 26th in the morning. Judges are given very specific guidelines and work in teams to role-play business activities with the students. This is a fun event for the many judges and students from the west metro! If you would like to help these future business people, please contact the Volunteer Office for details!
Art Class Helpers Needed
Assist the elementary art specialist with a variety of tasks including, helping students during art class, material preparation and clean up, art displays, etc. Minimum Time Commitment is 1-2 hours per week. Days and times may vary and can be arranged between the art specialist and volunteer.
High School Media Center Needs One-Time Volunteers to Help with Inventory
If you can help for just 2 hours during the school day between Jan. 21 and Feb. 13, the Senior High Media center can use your help. Volunteers are needed to scan books for the annual inventory. Instructions and treats will be provided; Just call the volunteer office and say you can help with the inventory!
Adult ELL Volunteers Needed
Work with adults who have moved here from around the world. Volunteers help in the classrooms as directed by the teachers. Mornings M-Th or T and Th. evenings. Minimum time commitment is 1 hour per week.
City Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up now to become a valuable St. Louis Park volunteer!
We have programs designed to fit a wide variety of interest and times. If you are retired and travel over the winter, we can still schedule you when you are in town!
To volunteer or receive more information about any of these programs, contact: St. Louis Park City and Schools Volunteer Office
Sarah Krzesowiak
952.928.6025
krzesowiak.sarah@slpschools.org
City Volunteer Opportunities
Maintenance Volunteer
This is the perfect job for someone who enjoys fixing, building and generally taking care of things. The job duties will vary by season and may include construction of educational materials and Halloween party props, maintaining bird feeders, planting trees and flowers, eliminating non-native species, watering, etc.. The time commitment is 2 to 3 hours a week; the day of the week and time of day is flexible.
School Group Hike Assistant
Calling all nature lovers! Assist the Naturalists as they conduct educational programs for elementary students. Share the joy of nature with children and spend time at our beautiful Nature Center. Training is provided. The time commitment is about 2 1/2 hours a week in the morning or afternoon on the day of your choice plus occasional training sessions for specific nature units.
Also in St. Louis Park:
THE H.O.M.E. CHORE PROGRAM HELPS LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS:
Get involved in your neighborhood! The H.O.M.E. program provides home chore services for seniors. During the winter, snow shoveling is a great need. H.O.M.E. has clients in many neighborhoods who can use your help; volunteering even one time can make a difference! This volunteer opportunity is suitable for individuals, couples, families, groups, and students over age 14. Minimum time commitment: 1 hr. To volunteer or get more information contact Amy at H.O.M.E., 952-888-5530 or e-mail: a.beseth@visi.com and get signed-up to help someone in your area.