2008 Senior Projects
This is the description of 2008 Senior Projects. The 2009 Senior Projects will have its own description, available in early March, 2009. For Class of 2009, selection day of agency teams will be Wednesday, April 1, 2009 during 8th period. In order to qualify for senior projects, seniors must have their service graduation requirement completed Friday, March 13, 2009, the end of the third quarter.
STA Senior Service May Projects
Tuesday May 20 - Friday May 23
Tuesday May 27- Friday May 30
Monday June 2 and Tuesday June 3
Lottery -
Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, 2008
Rongitsch Commons (during lunch)
(selection of teams and agencies done by order of completion of service hours)
In order for a student to participate in the selection of a placement for Senior Projects, his service journal must be signed off by his theology teacher by Wednesday, April 2. Without this sign off, student will loose his placement in the selection process.
Agencies -
Bridging, Inc. (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 4 Students
Diana Dalsin
Volunteer Coordinator
Bridging, Inc.
201 W. 87th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-888-0746
Diana@bridging.org
Joe McKinley
Volunteer Coordinator
1633 TerraceDrive
Roseville , Mn 55113
651-319-9295
Joe.McKinley@bridging.org
Bloomington site: 2 students
Roseville site: 2 students
The mission of Bridging is to provide the economically disadvantaged with a one-time gift of quality furniture and household items, helping to stabilize and improve their lives while effectively using community resources. The efforts of Bridging benefits nearly 20,000 individuals each year who are referred to us through a network of over 200 partnering agencies in Minnesota. Bridging serves over 130 households each week. This requires an inventory and movement of 13 semi-loads IN and 13 semi-loads OUT each week! We need your help. Bridging needs two students at each warehouse, Bloomington and Roseville, to help keep the warehouse organized, assist with stocking shelves; loading/unloading trucks, taking donation, and serving our client families by helping them load their selected furniture. For a complete overview of programs, watch a video tour of our facilities at www.bridging.org.
Orientation: to be scheduled by captain prior to the first day of service. Bloomington captain please call Diana Dalsin (952-888-0746) by April 11thto let her know the names of students working at Bridging. Roseville captain please call Joe McKinley by April 11 (651-319-9295).
Bush Children’s Center (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m) 4 students
Tracy Hilke
180 S. Grotto
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-225-3697
E-mail: tjh1@wilder.org
Fax: 651-224-9510
Located near the Crocus Hill neighborhood of St. Paul, this center is seeking two to four students to do a variety of chores (indoor and outdoor), as well as work with EBD children, assisting children during school daily. STA students will split their time fairly equally in these two areas. Orientation is scheduled for the first day of service and ongoing training will be given as needed by Bush staff. Captain is to contact Ms. Hilke (651- 225-3697) by April 11th to let her know the names of the boys who are serving at Bush.
Bethesda of South Saint Paul (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 5 students
Cerenity Senior Care
724 19th Avenue N.
South Saint Paul , MN 55075
Don Ortega
Phone: (651) 232-6090
don.ortega@bhshealth.org
Fax Number: (651) 232-6121
Cerenity’s mission is to cultivate independence and dignity by empowering the people they serve in a faith-based partnership through innovation, compassion, and excellence. Cerenity strives to create an environment for their residents, tenants, and staff that support its core values of collaboration, hospitality, respect, and stewardship.
Students will have opportunities to visit with individual residents, participate in daily activities, provide companionship during lunch, and help with customer service at our front desk.
Applications to work at Bethesda Care Center must be completed immediately for purposes of Minnesota state required background check. Students will not be able to start working until this process is completed. After the lottery ask Mrs. Doyle for an application and complete it immediately. Captain is to call Don Ortega (651-232-6090) to let him know the names of the students, as well as return the application forms by April 11. Short orientation and training will take place the first day of service.
Children’s Home Society & Family Services (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) 4 students
Whittier Neighborhood Early Learning Center
Carol Dunsmore (contact person for Senior Projects)
315 West 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612- 874-4745
cdunsmore@chsfs.org
fax: 612-255-2400
(CHSFS Director of Volunteer)
1605 Eustis Street
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-255-2444
Fax: 651-255-2379
Four STA volunteers are needed at the Whittier Children’s Home Society& Family Services “Child Care Facility” site on 315 W. 26th Street in Minneapolis. Students’ work will be to build interpersonal relationships with toddler age children by playing with them, “redirecting behavior,” reading, doing art projects, helping with meals, and developing language skills. During naptime, STA students will help with cleaning and maintenance. Captain should contact Ms. Dunsmore (612-874-4745) by April 11 to let her know the names of the students working at CHSFS and to set up a date for orientation.
Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota (8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.)
Minneapolis Campus: 2 students
2525 Chicago Avenue
Mpls. MN 55404
Ms Natalie Lu
612-813-6148
Natalie.lu@childrensmn.org
Minneapolis Children’s Hospital
St. Paul Campus: 2 students
345 N. Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Ms. Molly Lamon
651-220-6093
molly.lamon@childrensmn.org
The volunteers who serve at Children’s Hospital will provide a play environment for hospitalized children to help normalize their hospital experience. These activities will include reading stories, playing games, doing arts and crafts, holding and rocking babies.
Orientation meeting for STA students will be scheduled for the first day of the May Program. This orientation will take place at the St. Paul Campus. All students are to complete the on line application (www.childrensmn.org click on volunteer) by Wednesday April 30th and mandatory interviews must be completed by May 6th. Campus captains are to contact Children’s Hospital supervisors, Ben Reed (Minneapolis) and Molly Lamon (St. Paul) by Wednesday, April 11th with student information.
The Commons on Marice 2 students (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Anna Steffel
1380 Marice Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
651-688-9999 651-365-3047(d)
asteffel@thegoodmangroup.com
This innovative and exciting senior living community in Eagan is looking forward to two students joining the Recreational staff! During your experience with us you will assist in leading a variety of FUN building activities, as well as, join us on community outings! Some of the activities you can look forward to are: Stretch and Flex, Recipe Exchange, Card Clubs, BINGO, Bible Studies, Aromatherapy, Entertainment, Monthly Parties (Birthday, Welcome, Theme, etc…) and MUCH MORE!! Outings will include: Mystic Lake Casino, Plays and Musical Events, Lunch Outings, etc… Part of preparing for the summer is getting our resident garden ready to go, and during your volunteer experience part of your contributions will be to assist us with this. You will meet with the residents, help us decide what to plant, assist in the outing to purchase the supplies, and finally … plant, plant, plant. This activity is guaranteed to be a huge success! Orientation: Captain is to contact Ms. Anna Steffel 651-688-9999) by April 11th to let her know the names of students who are working at the Commons and to schedule an orientation meeting.
Community Action Council (Dakota County) 2 students
time will vary from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(information for CAC to be confirmed after Easter holidays)
Community Action Council is looking for two STA seniors to help them with a combined effort at two sites: Rosemount Family Resource Center and the Lewis Home in Eagan. Students will work at both sites and schedule will depend upon the priorities established during the two weeks of Senior Projects
Rosemount Family Resource Center
Monday - We open at 8:30 am. Help pack food orders, greet families coming in for help,
do any extra projects that help family support workers at Rosemount. This might include
getting out supplies, cleaning an area for the kids to use for an activity.
Tuesday and Thursdays - We open at 8:30a.m. Help pack food orders, greet families coming in for help, do extra projects that help family support workers at Rosemount. In the afternoon, we work on homework with the kids, or offer an activity for them to work on.
Wednesday and Fridays - Sort and stock food at Lakeville food shelf. Help families get the food to their vehicles.
Lewis House – Eagan
Monday-Friday: Sort donations, help clean up from children’s activities, help shelter staff with any projects available (inside or out). Help with homework or children's activities (inside or out depending on weather).
Captain should call Donna Ostenson (952-985-4020) by April 12 to let her know the names of students helping at Community Action Council.
Como Park Elementary 3 students (student proposal) 7:55 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Kate Flynn
Assistant Principal
780 Wheelock Parkway West
St. Paul, MN 55117
Office-651-293-8820 x.2459
KATE.FLYNN@spps.org
Fax-651-293-8828
Ms. Ladoux, Mr. Binns, and Ms. Johnson are eager to have three students work with their sixth grade students.
Community Partners with Youth (CPY (12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m) 2 students
Seventh St. NW
1900 New Brighton
MN 55112
651-333-6464
Jennifer@cpymn.org
Jennifer Mayotte or Mary Stewart
The mission of CPY is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where youth can strengthen their personalities and develop eductional and social skills. We serve approximately 65-75 youth every week day through a combination of after school programming and specialized events. We are looking for two STA seniors to build relationships with our at-risk elementary youth, reading with them, doing homework, redirecting behavior when needed, and being a listening ear. We also need some help with light, pre-program chores, which could mean minor food preparation, keeping our storage area tidy, or helping to put supplies for crafts together for the day. About 2/3 or more of students’ time would be working directly with the youth each day. While no special skills are needed, a great sense of humor is a plus.
Orientation: Captain is to contact Ms. Mayotte by April 11th and give her the names of students serving at CPY. Orientation will take place on the first day of May Projects.
Dakota Woodlands (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 2 Students
Ginni Lambert
3430 Wescott Woodlands Dr.
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651-456-9110 ext 15
E-mail: volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org
Fax: 651-456-9244
Dakota Woodlands, located in Eagan, is the only emergency/transitional housing facility for homeless women and their children. Our mission is to “empower homeless women to create stable futures for their families.” We are unique from most shelters in two ways. One, there is no limit to how long a family can stay. The average length of stay is nearly three months. Two, we take time to provide educational programs and supportive services to help move families from no home, through our home, to their own homes … permanently.
Two STA volunteers are needed to assist in grounds clean up, light maintenance work, sorting food and clothing donations, and to assist with administrative tasks. STA volunteers will also assist with child-care when mothers have appointments, classes, chores, or meetings. The Director of this agency wants students to know that the nature of their service at Dakota Woodlands will depend upon their needs of the facility at that time.
Orientation: Captain is to contact Ginni Lambert(651-456-9110 ext 15) by April 11th to schedule date and time.
DARTS (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 2 Students
DARTS
Contact: Mary Richardson
1645 Marthaler Lane
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 651-234-2230(d) 651-455-1560
mary.richardson@darts1.org
Fax: 651-234-2280
The mission of DARTS is to support and assist seniors in their desire to live independently. While there are many facets to their service, DARTS is specifically seeking two STA student volunteers to help seniors every morning clean their yards, wash windows, clean garages, do some spring cleaning … all in preparation for summer. DARTS’ clients may work along side of STA students or chat with students while they work. STA volunteers will lunch either with older adult clients or eat with DARTS’ Outdoor Chore Coordinator. STA students may also assist in escorting on a DARTS’ bus, helping seniors bring in groceries when they get off the bus, as well as helping seniors when they participate in Learning Buddy Day in their local neighborhood elementary school.
Captain is to contact Ms. Mary Richardson (651-234-2230) by April 11 to let her know the names of students working with DARTS and to the schedule orientation date and time.
Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School 10-12 students (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Eric Langsev
262 Bates Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: 651-293-8915 (x1212)
Eric.langsev@spps.org
Fax: 651-771-3428
Classroom Volunteers Needed
We are looking for people who would bring kindness to our school day. Many of our students have very tough lives at home and it is very important for their school days to be fun and filled with positive energy. Our students love to have the help of a volunteer and they enjoy the friendship, as well as the extra help, especially in the following areas.
Our physical education teacher, Mr. Fishback, has asked for three students to help him prepare for their track and field day.
Mrs. Goulet, one of our kindergarten teachers, is planning on putting together an operetta and would like the help of three students.
Mrs. Huberty is one of our fifth grade teachers, Ms. Brown is one of our first grade teachers, and Mrs. Gates is another one of our first grade teachers here at Dayton’s Bluff. They each have a class of about 15 students and they each would like one or two STA students to join their classroom.
Typically, the seniors would be working with individual students or with small groups, developing students' reading and math skills. The seniors also might be asked to join the children during lunch, recess, and their science class. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in education. Dayton's Bluff is a National Model school, successfully employing many of the current best practices in education. In 2006, we received the 3rd Annual Dispelling the Myth Award from the U.S. Department of Education in recognition of our successful efforts to improve the achievement of all students. Exciting things are happening here at Dayton's Bluff and your seniors are welcome to experience them first hand.
We hope these possibilities will be of interest to your students.
Orientation: Captain should contact Mr. Eric Langsev (651-293-8915 ext.
1212) by April 11 to let him know the names of students working at Dayton’s Bluff. Orientation will be incorporated in the first day of service
(Students should enter by way of Conway Street, parking lot at the top of the hill… go to main office)
Dodge Nature Center (8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.) 2 Students
Jason Sanders
365 W. Marie Ave.
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 651-455-4531
E-mail: jsanders@dodgenaturecenter.org
The Dodge Nature Center is a non-profit organization operating a 300 acre nature preserve that provides environmental education and outdoor experiences for thousands of visitors each year. Located in West St. Paul, Dodge Nature Center would like two responsible, outgoing STA students to assist with environmental educational programs, work on habitat restoration projects, and help with grounds and farm chores.
Orientation will take place the first day of service.
Captain is to contact Jason Sanders (651-455-4531) by April 11th to inform him of who is serving at the Center.
Fairview Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) Achievement Center (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
3 Students
Dawn Paxton
2200 University Ave. #140
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 612-672-2815 612-672-2854
E-mail: d.paxton1@fairview.org
Three STA students are needed to help in this St. Paul Adult Day and Outpatient Therapeutic Center which services and supports thirty members who live with progressive multiple sclerosis in the late stages. Many members are wheelchair bound. Members at the M. S. center experience daily a rotation of services which include support groups, recreational therapy, and creative crafts, along with opportunities for occupational and physical therapy. STA students are asked to help with recreational therapy, assist patients at lunch time, and observe occupational and physical therapy while, at the same time, helping patients engage in good social interaction. Orientation: Captain is to contact Ms. Dawn Paxton (612-672-2854) by April 11th to let her know the names of students who are working at the center and to schedule the date for orientation.
Franciscan Brothers of Peace Priory
This site is not available this year.
Fraser School (8:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m.) 4 -6 Students
Carol Barthelemy
2400 W. 64th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-253-1102 612-861-1688 952-881-5192 h
E-mail: carol@fraser.org
Fax: 612-861-6050
This preschool and childcare center located in Richfield is well known for its creative programming, including physically and/or developmentally challenged children, ages six weeks to six years, with children who follow normative development. They are seeking 4 -6 STA students to work with classroom staff assisting children with daily activities. Both one-on-one and group activities are a part of this volunteer opportunity.
Orientation will take place on Tuesday, May 20. Captain is to ask Mrs. Doyle for applications and background check forms and is responsible for mailing them as a packet so that Ms. Barthelemy receives them by May 1st. Captain is also responsible for contacting Ms. Barthelemy (612-253-1102) by April 11th to inform her of who is serving at Fraser
Twin City Habitat for Humanity (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 4 students
Beth Brodahl
3001 4th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3301
Phone: 612-331-4090 ext. 614
Beth.brodahl@tchabitat.org
Fax: 612-331-1540
14876 Olivine Street, NW
Ramsey MN 55303 MN 55318
7709 89th Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Various addresses in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Four volunteers, at least 18 years of age, are needed to work in home construction.
Note: Students are required to work 7.5 hours per day for this project. Students will not volunteer on June 2 and June 3.
From May 20-23, students will be matched one–to–one with Construction Assistant to build homes for families in need of affordable housing. Students will be working with groups of volunteers, Habitat homeowners, and Habitat Site Supervisors. No building or construction skills are necessary.
Volunteers may be assigned to the above locations and must be willing to drive to their designated locations. Construction sites may change at the last minute and volunteers need to be flexible.
From May 27- 30th, students will work as a group on various projects including construction, painting, and working at the ReStore. Sites for this week will likely be various parts of Minneapolis, including North Minneapolis.
Mandatory orientation at St. Thomas Academy: Monday, May 19th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Captain is to contact Ms. Beth Brodahl (612-331-4090 ext. 614) with the names and addresses of students participating students by April 11th.
Hayden Heights Elementary K-6 (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) 6 - 8 students
Hayden Heights School is located on the east side of St. Paul off of White Bear Avenue. The school has a free and reduced count of 72%. Visit our website www.@spps.org. The school has models of Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop using Lucy Calkin’s work in Teacher’s College at Columbia University. We have new immigrants from the Refugee Camp in Thailand. We have a strong Language Academy Model for our new immigrants. We will need students to support classrooms teachers with many and varied activities. You may also want to try ideas new to the students that you are knowledgeable of in any area. I can assure you a new and exciting experience here at Hayden Heights. We will meet every noon for some closure to the day. Our children need individual help as reading is a difficult task but the more they read the better they get. We have needy children who really appreciate help from an adult. We hope you choose this opportunity to use your talents and gain new experiences. The teachers have had lots of experience working with students. We have many Century College volunteers. Our children need you. Try it you’ll like it!!!!!!
Orientation will take place on Tuesday, May 16. Captain is to contact Ms. Mary Remmers (651- 293-8815 ext. 1116), Project For Academic Excellence Literacy Coach, by April 12th to inform her of who is serving at Hayden Heights Elementary.
Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center 2 students (9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.)
Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center
Contact: Cheryl Steiner
1301 E. 50th.Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Phone: 651-451-1853 ext137
E-mail: csteiner@good-sam.com
Fax: 651-451-7515
Our Therapeutic Recreation program provides a variety of therapeutic programs that meet our residents’ social, spiritual physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Students will be able to assist with special small group programming for our residents with significant memory deficits, using sensory stimulation, range of motion exercises, beauty care, music and prayer. Students will also have the opportunity to work with residents with sensory/physical impairments by assisting them with active games like bowling and horseshoes, bingo, cards, exercise, church/prayer groups, music programs, trivia games and much, much more. Students will also have the opportunity to visit with our residents on a one-to-one basis assisting residents with reading, letter writing, outside walks, manicures and cards.
Our Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech Therapy departments allow residents an opportunity to strengthen their physical abilities, re-learn the activities of daily living (dressing, grooming), improve their memory skills, use adaptive equipment to enable them to be more independent, improve their speech and re-teach them swallowing techniques and much more. Students will be given the opportunity to work with all three of these departments to see how residents are able to rehabilitate themselves to make them stronger and more independent. You will have an opportunity to see how the therapy department runs here at our care center, escort residents to and from therapy, observe therapy as it occurs, and develop a sense of different physical/cognitive disabilities.
Orientation will be on the first day of service. Captain is to call Ms. Steiner by April 11 to let her know the names of the students who are working at Good Samaritan.
Jackson Magnet School (8:40 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.) 4 students
Jackson Preparatory Magnet
Carey Arnold
437 Edmund Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: 651-293-8650 ext 1649
Jackson is a diverse school community that draws students from all over St. Paul. Several of our teachers would appreciate classroom volunteers as “extra hands” for special projects, one-on-one help for math/reading/writing skills, or just to give students some individual attention. Two STA seniors are wanted for two kindergarten classes, one STA senior for a grade one class and one STA student for a sixth grade class. Our volunteers need a calm, patient attitude and a willingness to be flexible. Depending on the needs of the teachers, volunteers may be working in multiple classrooms throughout the day, but schedules will be consistent. Orientation: Captain is to call Ms. Carey Arnold, Volunteer Coordinator, by April11 to let her know who will be volunteering at Jackson. A short orientation will be held on the first day of the project. (651) 293-8650 or carnold@spacc.org
John A. Johnson Elementary School (8:10 a.m.- 2:20 p.m.) student proposal
Katie Miley
740 York Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-793-7349 / 651-793-7300
Katie.miley@spps.org
Johnson Elementary is a diverse school community that draws students from the neighborhood. A kindergarten teacher would appreciate a classroom volunteer as “extra hands” for special projects, one-on-one help for all subjects, or just to give students some individual attention. Our volunteer needs a calm, patient attitude and a willingness to be flexible. This student may also be asked to help in the Physical education classes. Orientation will be on the first day of service. Please call Ms. Miley by April 11 at 651-793-7349 to let her know the name of the students who will be working at John A. Johnson Elementary School
Marian of St. Paul 5 students (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Cerenity Senior Care
Doreen Kerkvliet
200 Earl Street
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-771-2914 651-793-2116(d)
doreen.kerkvliet@bhshealth.org
This St. Paul residential home for the elderly has many different opportunities. Students will have opportunities to visit with individual residents, help with therapy, playing games, work on landscaping, and help with meals as well as maintenance tasks. The majority of their time will be spent working with residents. Applications to work at Marian Center must be completed immediately for purposes of Minnesota state required background check. Students will not be able to start working until this process is completed. After the lottery ask Mrs. Doyle for an application and complete it immediately. The designated captain is to call Ms. Doreen Kerkvliet (651- 793-2116) to let her know the names of the students working at Marian Center, as well as return the application forms by April 11th. Captain is also to contact school nurse Joanne Geiser to set up mantoux test with Marian nurse Ann Schulze (651-793-2130). Arrangements for doing this should be made by April 15th. Orientation and training will take place the first day of service.
Neighborhood House (Robie Street, West St. Paul)
(9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 2 students
Neighborhood House is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual center, open to all, and committed to the success of refugees and new immigrants. Providing services in the settlement house tradition since 1897 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Neighborhood House is a first-stop agency offering essential programs that help people put down roots in their new home, learn important life skills, strengthen their families, and contribute to building a diverse and thriving community. Neighborhood House is privileged to work with people from more than fifty ethnic populations as they build and sustain productive new lives. Children’s Discovery Center Assistants (48 of the 60 hours will be served in this program): Students will assist staff in providing games, crafts, and other learning activities for culturally diverse children between the ages of 2-6 years old. Responsibilities includes; read and follow class plan designed by classroom teacher, gather materials and supplies for class including books, games and art supplies as described in the class plan, work with the children in small group activities to develop reading and math skills, prepare snacks for children at break time, and Clean up room. Qualifications: Experience working with children. Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children. Have the ability to relate to persons of different ethnic, racial, cultural backgrounds. Facility Maintenance Helper (12 of the 60 hours will he served in this program): Miscellaneous tasks of helping to keep our facility clean and respectful to the communities. Responsibilities include outside and inside work: helping with spring gardening, mopping, sweeping, washing windows, setting up and tearing down for communities meetings, and other duties as assigned. Qualification: ability to follow direction and work on tasks independently.
Captain is to contact Kao Yang, Volunteer Manager (651.789.2514) or kyang@neighb.org to get volunteer applications to interested applicants by April 12th. Applicants must forward filled application to Volunteer Manager. Students will be contacted for an interview by the appropriate supervisory staff. Orientation will be done on the start date.
Northside Child Development Center (7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) 7 Students
Jennifer Trautmann
1000 Plymouth Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-529-9107
jtrautmann@ccspm.org
STA students will be working with toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten age children. A division of Catholic Charities and supported by the United Way, this Hennepin County agency reaches out to low income families with a specific mission of school readiness for the children. Seven STA volunteers are needed in this Minneapolis Early Childhood Family Education Center to be creative play partners. STA students will work in classrooms, enhancing growth experiences to help develop respectful and accepting relationships with the children. When children are napping, STA students will be asked to help in cleaning and sanitizing classroom and play areas. Orientation and training will take place on the first day of service. Students are to bring either a driver’s license or social security number. Captain is to contact Ms. Jennifer Trautmann by April 11th to give her the names of students who are serving at the Northside Child Development Center.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Home (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) 2 Students
Sr.Mary Damian
2076 St. Anthony Ave.
St. Paul, MN, 55104
Phone: 651-646-2797
E-mail: sam@ourladyhome.org
This hospice center for cancer patients would like to have two STA volunteers do one-on-one visits with patients-- praying with them, reading to them, playing cards and games, and helping with creative crafts out on the porch for fresh air. The first three hours of the day will be spent in the kitchen, doing yard work, painting, or cleaning while residents receive their patient care. STA volunteers will then be able to shower and change clothes so that they can visit with patients. The sisters want STA students to know that meals are included.
Interview and Orientation: to be scheduled by captain. Captain is to contact Sr. Mary Damian (651- 646-2797) by April 11th to give her the names of students who are serving at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Owakihi: Bryant House Residence
Unfortunately, this agency is not available to students this year
Contact:
1120 Bryant Ave.
S. St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-1344 ext. 207 /224
E-mail:
This agency is only open to students who have been trained by Owkihi and who have previously worked at Bryant House.
This St. Paul organization is an apartment residential community for developmentally challenged adults. They would like two STA students to volunteer and work one-on-one and in small groups with their residents. Some possible tasks might include accompanying residents to bowling, bike rides, shopping at the Mall of America, the zoo, concerts, truck polls, fishing, golfing, and Valley Fair or working along side residents gardening, window washing, doing art projects, etc.
Partnership Academy/People for Pride in Living (PPL) 5 students (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Partnership Academy (PPL)
Arminda Carroll (pa) / Teresa Johnson (ppl)
305 E. 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: Arminda Carrill 612-481-9945 Teresa Johnson 612-799-1812
E-mail: www.paschool.org
This PPL charter school located in Richfield is asking for the assistance of 5 STA students. Partnership Academy /PPL is a newly founded K -6th grade school where teachers and parents, as partners, dedicate themselves to establishing an educational program of excellence. The focus of Partnership Academy is reading, math, and technology. The school serves a very diverse population of students, and the kids love receiving one–on- one attention from older students and positive role models. Each STA student will be paired with a specific class.
• One Media Room teacher would like assistance
• Two 4th grade teachers would like assistance
• One Music teacher is asking for assistance
• One Art teacher is asking for assistance to help with special video and photo editing project
STA students will also work with students on projects, do some one- to one tutoring, join the class for lunch and recess, and join the class when they attend their specials, such as music, gym, and art. Volunteers may also help the teachers with some end-of-the-year projects, classroom packing, and other small projects. Interview and Orientation: Captain is to contact Arminda Carroll (612–481-9945) by April 11th to let her know the names of those serving at Partnership Academy. Orientation and paper work will be Monday, May 19th, at 12:00 p.m.
RISEN CHRIST SCHOOL (9:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) 6 students
Maggie McCarrick
1120 E. 37th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-822-5329 (ext. 106)
E-mail: mmccarrick@risenchristschool.org
Note Required Time: Do Not Sign up if you cannot stay until 3:45 p.m.
Risen Christ School is a Kindergarten – 8th grade Catholic School located in south Minneapolis. The focus of the school is to prepare the children to be successful in work and life. The students who attend RCCS come from a diverse background, religiously, ethnically and economically. In recent years there has been a steady increase in students whose first language is Spanish. Risen Christ and St. Thomas Academy have a long standing relationship with each other including at Christmas time when the STA Senior religion classes visit the K-3rd grade RCCS Classrooms. Each STA student who volunteers at RCCS will be assigned a teacher/classroom to work with. The volunteer will spend part of his day, including lunch and recess, working directly with students. The rest of his schedule will vary, depending on his skills, but could be assigned from the list below:
• Coordinate a Chess Club
• Technology Assistance
• Poster Maker
• Landscaping around building
• Physical Education Classes
• Data entry work
• Assist with volunteer recognition event
• Assist in Media Center
• Spanish/English translation
• Develop PowerPoint Presentation
APPLICATION AND ORIENTATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING.
Each student must attend a mandatory orientation at STA during tutoring, 2:45-3:20 Monday, April 21st. Room for meeting will be identified later. Students must bring their COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO THE ORIENTATION. Captain is to contact Ms. McCarrick (612-822-5329 x 106) by April 11th to let her know the names of the volunteers.
St. Matthew’s (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) 7 students
St. Matthew’s School
497 Humboldt Avenue
St. Paul MN 55107
651-224-6912
dlieser@st-matts.org
St. Matthew’s Elementary School is asking for the help of 7 students. Students will help children in the following grades:
• 1 student working in Kindergarten students
• 1 student working with Grade 1 students
• 5 students working in St. Matthews’s Childcare center, which is directly across the street from the school.
Orientation: Captain is to contact Doug Leisure dlieser@st-matts.org
by April 11th to inform him of who is serving at the St. Matthew’s and to set a date for orientation.
St. Peter Claver
Information on this agency will be available after Spring Break.
Sand Castle Child Care (7:00 a.m.- 1:00 a.m.) 5 Students
Contact: Jennifer Franta
749 Juno Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-293-3945
This St. Paul child-care center is requesting the assistance of five STA students. Volunteers will help the teacher in carrying out the plans of the day, giving the children more time and attention.
Interview and Orientation: to be scheduled by captain. Captain is to contact Ms. Jennifer Franta (651-293-3945) by April 11th to inform her of who is serving at Sand Castle.
Sojourn Adult Day Services 4 Students (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 .p.m.)
Kari Johnson
4497 Shoreline Dr.
Spring Park, MN 55384
Phone: 952-471-6080
E-mail: sojournads.@hotmail.com
Sojourn, an Exciting Cutting Edge Adult Day Service located on beautiful Lake Minnetonka, welcomes 48 people through our doors every day. We are committed to a mission of providing innovative, state-of-the-art adult day services to help keep elders and people with special needs in their “homes” as long as possible. We are a diverse family where stereotypes are broken and potentials are expanded. We would welcome 2-4 energetic Saint Thomas Academy students to celebrate our amazing elders, veterans, and younger folks challenged with mental health issues. Chosen students would be active with Sojourn participants, designing and developing and adapted outdoor “Sport Court” to include mini-golf, whiffel ball and croquet. They would also be needed to assist in our Creative Art Studio (woodworking, pottery, ceramics, etc.), Spring Bowling Tournament and Banquet, outings to gardens and pontoon fishing trips. Students would be used in other daily activities, assisting with our Strength Training Class, serving meals and helping others reach the best of their ability during other social and educational programs (gardening, dancing, sharing, learning, etc.) Special 1:1 walks and talks would also be appreciated. Orientation will be on the first day of service. Captain should call Ms. Kari Johnson (952-471-6080) by April 11 to let her know the names of students working at Sojourn.
Summit Hill Living at Home /Block Nursing Program (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) 2 Students
Summit Hill Block Nursing Program
Julie Poupore
900 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-222-7884
shcoordinator@hotmail.com
The mission of this St. Paul agency is to help individuals maintain and enjoy their independence. They would like two students to assist them in their mission by doing a variety of tasks: two hours a day will be spent in helping with office duties, while the remainder of the day will be spent visiting and interacting with clients in a variety of ways. Some of these activities may include helping with spring-cleaning or assisting in two Thursday afternoon senior leisure groups. Interview and orientation: Captain should contact Ms. Julie Poupore(651-222-7884) by April 11 to let her know the names of students working for Summit Hill and to set date for orientation.
Ubah Medical Academy Charter High School (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) 2 students
Nancy Albrecht
1600 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 54343
952-988-4940 x 4964
nancya@iecmail.net
Ubah Medical Academy is a public charter high school located in Hopkins, Minnesota. Ubah, which means “flower” in Somali, was established in 2004 with the mission of providing immigrant and refugee students with a rigorous, academic school experience. Ubah students are interested in going to college and pursuing medical careers. The current student population numbers approximately 270 students in grades 9-12; the majority of Ubah students are East African refugees (primarily from Somalia) and practice Islam. We are in need of two students who can assist with the science curriculum including sophomore biology and introductory science for students who are learning English. Responsibilities will include facilitating individual and small group tutoring and assisting with science lab preparation. We welcome STA students who are interested in obtaining a unique service experience with students who are new to the country. Captain should contact Ms. Albrecht by April 11th to let her know the names of students working at the Ubah Medical Academy and to set up orientation date.
Washburn WRAP (Washburn Resource Adaptive Program) Team (8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) 4 students
Washburn WRAP
Contact: Naomi Jones-Staricka
201 West 49th Street (Rm. 014)
Mpls.,Mn. 55409
Phone: 612-668-3400 612-668-8848vm
E-mail: staricka@mpls.k12.mn.us
The WRAP team at Washburn High School in Minneapolis is made up of 4 classrooms serving students with a wide range of developmental cognitive disabilities (including some in wheelchairs and some with behavioral difficulties). We are seeking volunteers who have a heart for people with disabilities, who can encourage communication, and inspire independence working with students at all levels. Working in the classroom environment with teachers and special education assistants, STA volunteers will have an opportunity to learn about assistive technology, assist in physical therapy routines, accompany WRAP students on daily community based learning trips (recreational and vocational), and work one-on-one tutoring students in their individual education objectives. Students also will be swimming one day at the Courage Center. Organizational skills and talents with technology will be used in end of school year clean up and video documentation.
Captain is to let Ms. Naomi Jones-Staricka (612-668-3400 ext.612) know the names of the students serving at the Washburn WRAP program by April 11th.
Pre-service orientation is an important part of successful service in this program. Because of its importance, this meeting is mandatory. Orientation will take place on Monday, May 19 from 2:00 – 3:30. If there is a conflict with this time, captain is to contact Ms. Jones-Staricka by May 1st to reschedule orientation date. Captain is also to ask Mrs. Doyle for applications and background check forms and is responsible for mailing them as a packet so that Ms. Staricka-Jones receives them by May 1st
Wood Lake Nature Center (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 4 Students
Scott Ramsay
6710 Lake Shore Dr.
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-9365
E-mail: sramsay@cityofrichfield.org
Woodlake Nature Center is a 150 acre day use environmental education facility operated by the City of Richfield. Wood Lake is requesting that four responsible and outgoing STA students to assist with environmental education classes for K-6th grade students and perform outdoor natural resource management and trail maintenance. Orientation will take place on the first day. Captain is to contact Mr. Ramsay (612-861-9365) by April 11th to inform him of who is serving at Wood Lake Nature Center.
