2010 Senior Service May Projects
Tuesday, May 18 - Friday, May 21
Monday, May 24 - Friday, May 28
Lottery (selection of teams and agencies by order of completion of requirements)
Wednesday, March 17 in the cafeteria at 8:00 a.m.
* 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 Friday, March 13.
Without this sign off, the student will loose his placement in the selection process.
Information service agencies as of February 8, 2010
Bridging, Inc.
(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 6 Students
Diana Dalsin Joe McKinley
Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator
Bridging, Inc. Bridging, Inc
201 W. 87th Street 1633 TerraceDrive
Bloomington, MN 55420 Roseville , Mn 55113
952-888-0746 651-319-9295
Diana@bridging.org Joe.McKinley@bridging.org
Bloomington site: 2 students
Roseville site: 4 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 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 15thto let her know the names of students working at Bridging. Roseville captain please call Joe McKinley by April 15 (651-319-9295).
Bush Children’s Center
(8:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m) 4 students this agency may not be available
Tracy Hilke
180 S. Grotto
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-280-2839
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- 280-2839) by April 15th 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 -6 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 15. Short orientation and training will take place the first day of service.
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
4 Students 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Penn Campus Pre-K-Grade 3
7540 Penn Ave. S
Nicollet Campus Grades 4-8
6720 Nicollet Ave S.
Richfield, Mn 55423
612.869.5200
kerrs@btcsmn.org
Blessed Trinity Catholic School would welcome STA students to work with our students and teachers in a variety of ways. Some possible duties include: Tutoring students; working with students on independent projects; assisting teachers with classroom tasks; helping the P.E. teachers with class or field day; organizing recess activities; helping with preparations for the 8th grade musical, Peter Pan; assisting the art teacher with projects, set-up and clean-up. We have two campuses, the preschool through 3rd grade is at 7540 Penn Ave. S., and the 4th through 8th grade is at 6720 Nicollet Ave. S. There will be some travel between campuses.
Captain is to call Principal Sue Kerr (612- 869-5200) to let her know the names of the students, as well as return the application forms by April 15. 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. 6 students
Whittier Neighborhood Early Learning Center
Kelle Griffin (contact person for Senior Projects)
315 West 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612- 874 4745
kgriffin@chsfs.org
fax: 612-874-7089
Six energetic 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 and preschool 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, maintenance and preparing future activities for the class (i.e. tracing letters, cutting out pictures in magazines, etc).
Captain should contact Kelle Griffin (612-874-4745) by April 15 to let her know the names of the students working at CHSFS. A brief orientation and training will take place the first day of service.
Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
(8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.)
Minneapolis Campus: XX students
2525 Chicago Avenue S
Mpls. MN 55404
Ben Reed
612-813-6170
fax: 612-813-6147
benamin.reed@childrensmn.org
Minneapolis Children’s Hospital
St. Paul Campus: XX students
345 N. Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Ms. Sandy Bergeron
651-220-6093
sandy.bergeron@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.
There is no pre set number of students designated to serve at Children’s hospital. If students are interested in working at the hospital, it is suggested that they be thinking of pursuing a medical profession. Students who want to serve at Children’s Hospital should let Mrs. Doyle know in a written letter by February 23rd. These students will then interview with Mrs. Doyle and Mr. Zahr (Children’s Hospital senior site supervisor) and if he (they) is (are) a suitable candidate(s), the application process to the hospital will proceed.
Students who are going to Children’s Hospital must complete the on line application. There are 3 components to this application and all 3 parts must be completed at the same time and sent together. These involve sending dates from immunization record, scheduled date for TB shots and letters of recommendation. Registration must be completed asap so that attendance a scheduled orientation is possible. (i.e. schedule the 21/2 hour mandatory orientation before AP tests and finals ) Go to www.childrensmn.org click on volunteer. Arrange at once to get the TB immunization shot at your health clinic and have it read by our school nurse.
The Commons on Marice
4 students (9:00.a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Tamra Brunn
1380 Marice Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
651-688-9999 651-365-3047(d)
tbrunn@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 activities, as well as, join us on community outings! Some of the activities you can look forward to are: Stretch and Flex, Card Clubs, Bingo, Bible Study, Aromatherapy, entertainment, monthly parties, and much more! Outings may include: lunch outings, plays, exhibits 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 them decide what to plant, assist with purchasing the plants, and finally planting. This activity will be great fun!
Orientation: Captain is to contact Ms. Tamra Brunn 651-365-3047) by April 15th 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 (this is last’s year’s description… agency has not finalized placement)
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.
the following is last’s year’s description)
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 Ms. Morton(952-985-4017) by April 15 to let her know the names of students helping at Community Action Council.
Community Partners with Youth (CPY)
(12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m) 2 students
Seventh St. NW
1900 New Brighton
MN 55112
651-633-6464
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 (651-633-6464) by April 15th and give her the names of students serving at CPY. Orientation will take place on the first day of May Projects.
Como Park Elementary
3 students 8:00a.m. – 2: 00 p.m.
Scott Masini
Assistant Principal
780 Wheelock Parkway West
St. Paul, MN 55117
Office-651-293-8820 x.2459
scott.masini@spps.org
Fax-651-293-8828
Como Park Elementary is an exceptionally diverse learning community in the Como Park neighborhood. Our sixth grade teachers (Ms. Ladoux, Mr. Binns, and Ms. Johnson) are looking for three students to work in the classrooms one on one with students in need of extra help. We have a variety of students who thrive with special attention, they like volunteers who are patient, have a positive attitude, and that bring an excitement towards learning to the classroom.
Captain should call Mr. Masini (6541-293-8820) by April 15 to let him know the names of students helping at Como Park Elementary and to set up a date for orientation.
Dakota Woodlands
(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 2 Students
Patty Kelley
3430 Wescott Woodlands Dr.
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651- 289-3565(d) 651-456-9110 ext 15
E-mail: volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org
Fax: 651-456-9244
Dakota Woodlands is the only short term housing facility specifically for homeless women and children in Dakota County. Our mission is to empower homeless women to create stable futures for their families. We are unique in several ways…
1. Families can stay as long as necessary to move from homelessness to homes of their own.
2. We provide educational and supportive services to our residents during and after their stay with us.
3. We successfully move families from homelessness to homes of their own. Last year 89% of our residents moved on to stable, permanent housing.
We welcome St. Thomas Academy senior volunteers to help us in many ways. We hope the experience at Dakota Woodlands will be enriching and teach the students about the needs of the homeless in their community. We will ask the students to assist in childcare, creating games and activities with the children, sort and organize donations of food, household goods and clothing, work in the garden or yard and spend time in each service area we provide for the residents.
Orientation: Captain is to contact Patty Kelley (651-289-3565) by April 15th to let her know the names of students helping at Dakota Woodlands and to set up a date for orientation.
DARTS
(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 2 Students
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, mow lawns, 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 a local neighborhood elementary school.
Captain is to contact Ms. Mary Richardson (651-234-2230) by April 15 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
3-5 students (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)
Samantha Thomas
262 Bates Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: 651.293.8915
Thoma626@gmail.com
Fax: 651-771-3428
Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School, students, staff, and parents work together to create a community of learners who value diversity, strive, for high academic achievement and practice true citizenship. Dayton’s Bluff is an award-winning school that has been successful in raising the achievement level. The 5th grade teachers are looking for classroom volunteers to help continue with academic achievement within their classroom. They are looking for individuals who are mature, show strong leadership skills, excel in math and writing, and are interested in helping their peers.
Orientation: Captain should contact Ms. Thomas (651-293-8915 ext.1212) by April 15 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
Fax: 651-455-2575
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 15th 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: 612-672-2854
E-mail: dpaxton1@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 while
Orientation: Captain is to contact Ms. Dawn Paxton(612-672-2854) by April 15th 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
(7a.m. –2:30p.m.) 3 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
Because this agency is not open 5/27 and 5/28, seniors serving at Fraser will work 7 “8” hour days.
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 3 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.
Captain is responsible for contacting Ms. Barthelemy (952-881-5192) by April 15th to inform her of who is serving at Fraser. Please see Mrs. Doyle before you make this phone call. Orientation will take place on the first day of projects. 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.
Good Samaritan Society – Inver Grove Heights
2 students 7:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.
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 15 to let her know the names of the students who are working at Good Samaritan.
Hayden Heights Elementary K- 6
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4 students
Deb Mund
Media Specialist
1863 Clear Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55109
651-293-8815
Debra.mund@spps.org
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.
Hayden Heights would like four volunteers: 2 in kindergarten, 1 in 1st grade and 1 in 6th grade.
We are looking for STA seniors to help us end our year well. Our school day is 9:00-3:30 but we know a 8:30 to 2:30 schedule works well for the STA students. Students will be assisting teachers in either kindergarten, first grade or sixth grade. Please designate your preference when you sign up.
Duties will include reading to, or with students, helping students edit their writing, helping with math, tutoring and monitoring students, supervising students in the cafeteria and on the playground, and whatever else the teacher deems necessary. You will eat your lunch while supervising the students in the cafeteria.
Orientation: The Captain is to email (debra.mund@spps.org) Mrs. Mund by April 15 to let her know who is volunteering along with each student's name and grade preference. Orientation will be at 8:30, in the library, on the first day of service. Enter on Clear Ave and stop in at the office for a name badge.
Heritage Academy of Science & Technology
4 students 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nancy Albrecht (8th & 9th grade teacher)
Crystal Mielke (6th grade teacher)
3611 20th Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-668-4556 or 612-668-4555
FAX: 612-668-4557
nancy.albrecht@heritagetech.net
Heritage Academy of Science & Technology is an alternative inner city school, located in the Standish neighborhood of south Minneapolis. Heritage, sponsored by Minneapolis Public Schools, was established in 2008 with the mission of developing academic English skills in math, science & technology while nurturing cultural values, traditions and languages. Our current student population numbers approximately 180 students in grades 6-11; about half of our students are ELL (English Language Learners) and most are Somali immigrants who practice Islam.
We are in need of four students who can assist with the science curriculum including 6th, 8th and 9th grade physical science (primarily earth science and introductory physics). Responsibilities will include facilitating individual and small group tutoring, assisting with individual student projects, and assisting with science lab preparation.
We welcome STA students who are interested in obtaining a unique service experience with students of a different culture and religion.
Captain should contact Ms. Albrecht by April 15 to let her know the names of the students working at Heritage Academy. A mandatory hour orientation will be held on Monday, May 17 from 2:30-3:30.
Jackson Magnet School
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 10 students
Jackson Preparatory Magnet
Maureen Sawyer
437 Edmund Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: 651-293-8650 ext 1103
maureen.brazil-sawyer@spps.org
Jackson is a diverse school community that draws students from all over St. Paul. We 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.
Ten STA seniors are wanted to help with all the classrooms from the kindergarten to sixth grade. Seniors will also be asked to help with a guided computer class, lunchroom, and recess periods. Our volunteers need a calm, patient attitude and a willingness to be flexible.
Orientation: Captain is to call Ms. Sawyer (651) 293-8650 or maureen.brazil-sawyer@spps.org by April 15 to let her know who will be volunteering at Jackson. Mandatory orientation will be held Monday, April 17th at 11:30 am.
John A. Johnson Elementary School
8:10 a.m.- 2:10 p.m. 2 students
Katie Miley
740 York Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-793-7349 (d) / 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 volunteers needs a calm, patient attitude and a willingness to be flexible. This student may also be asked to help in the Physical education classes. A fourth grade teacher would appreciate help in the mathematics and social studies curriculum.
Orientation will be on the first day of service. Please call Ms. Miley by April 15 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)
fax: 651-495-1834
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, help with meals, as well as go on outings. Students will also work on landscaping and a few maintenance tasks but the clear 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 15th. Captain is also to contact STA school nurse Ms. Poole 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
(9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 2 students
Adam Thompson
179 Robie Street East
St. Paul, MN 55107
651-789-2503
Fax: 651-789-2501
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.
STA volunteers will work 70% of their service program in the Children’s Discovery Center. 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; reading and following 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 help in cleaning up. 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. Since the Children’s Discovery Center is open only Monday through Thursday, STA students will spend their Fridays helping the Facility Maintenance staff with a landscaping project. STA volunteers will also be helping with the good shelves.
Captain is to contact Adam Thompson (651.789.2503) or athompson@neighb.org by April 15th to arrange getting volunteer applications. Captain is responsible for sending completed applications back to Mr. Thompson by May 1st. Students will be contacted for an interview. Orientation will be done on the start date.
Northside Child Development Center
(7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) 7 Students
Contact person: Mary Schoelch 612-204-8486 mary.schoelch@cctwincities.org
1000 Plymouth Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-529-9107
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: Captain is to call Ms. Schoelch (612-204-8486 or mary.schoelch@cctwincities.org by April 15 to let her know who will be volunteering at Northside Child Development Center. Mandatory orientation will be held Monday, April 17th from 11:30 a. m. -12:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Home
This agency is not available this year
Partnership Academy/Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
5 students 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Partnership Academy (PPL)
Shannon Siegfried Floe
305 E. 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: Shannon Floe: 952-484-0235
E-mail: shannon.floe@ppl-inc.org
This PPL charter school located in Richfield is asking for the assistance of 4-6 STA students. Partnership Academy /PPL is a 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 Kindergarten teacher would like someone to help with reading, writing, and math.
• Two second grade teachers would like someone to help with reading and math (and other classroom tasks).
• Two sixth grade teachers would like someone to help with reading and math, and most of all to be a positive role model/mentor to a small group of boys.
• More placements may be forthcoming
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 Shannon Floe by April 15th to let her know the names of those serving at Partnership Academy. Also, captain is to schedule a date with Ms. Floe so that a 2 hour orientation can take place before the AP and final exams begin.
RISEN CHRIST SCHOOL
(9:45AM – 3:45PM ) 5-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 is not flexible with hours)
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 Catholic Schools week when the STA Senior Theology classes visit the K-4th grade RCCS Classrooms, making Valentine cards for service men and women and senior citizens in near by nursing homes.
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
Students must attend a mandatory orientation at STA during lunch Thursday, April 29th. 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 15th to let her know the names of the volunteers and to confirm the date for orientation)
APPLICATION AND ORIENTATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING.
St Francis-St. James United School
8:00 am -2:00 pm 3-4 students
Ms. Gail Rappé, Principal
486 View Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-228-1167
http://www.sf-sj.org
fax: 651-228-0169
St. Francis-St. James United School is a K-8 Catholic School in the West 7th Street neighborhood of St. Paul. We would welcome the opportunity to have several of your seniors to spend some time with us at the end of the school year. This is a challenging but exciting time of the year for us and we know your students would enjoy and learn from their experiences. The opportunities we have include:
• Individual computer assessments of our Accelerated Reader program with students in grades K-4
• Listening to students read and help them take a Math Facts computer assessment.
• Assist in the practices or participation in our Spring Concert- Play (listen to student practice lines, help with stage preparations, etc)
• Assist Physical Education teacher and teachers with student Field Day (end of the year Olympic type activities at the local park-possibly take charge of an event)
• Assist with lunchroom and recess. Ms. Rappé wants you to know that your lunch will be provided ☺
• Please check out our school web page at http://www.sf-sj.org for a wonderful picture of what we are all about.
St. Matthew’s
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5 students
Doug Leisure
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
• 3 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 15th to inform him of who is serving at the St. Matthew’s and to set a date for orientation.
St. Peter Claver School
Ms. Teresa Mardenborough, Principal
375 Oxford St N
St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 646-1797
www.stpc.org
* Information for St. Peter Claver has not been confirmed.
Sand Castle Child Care
(7:00 a.m.- 1:00 a.m.) 10 Students
Contact: Jennifer Franta
749 Juno Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-293-3945
Fax: 651-227-1881
sandcastle@sf-sj.org
This St. Paul child-care center is requesting the assistance of ten 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 15th to inform her of who is serving at Sand Castle.
Sojourn Adult Day Services
4 Students 9:00 a.m. to 3:00.p.m. or 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (if more suitable to students)
Sally Hebson
4497 Shoreline Dr.
Spring Park, MN 55384
Phone: 952-471-6080
Fax: 952-471-6128
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 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. Sally Hebson (952-471-6080) by April 15th 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 55105
Phone: 651-222-7884
Fax: 651-227-8171 (must be there to receive)
shdirector900@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. Poupore (651-222-7884) by April 15 to let her know the names of students working for Summit Hill and to set date for orientation.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
This site is not available this year.
Ubah Medical Academy Charter High School
7:30a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2 students
Sonja Johnson
1600 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 54343
952-540-2942
FAX 952-540-2959
Sonja.Johnson@umahs.org
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 220 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 English/Language Arts curriculum including 9th and 10th grade language arts classes. Responsibilities will include facilitating individual and small group tutoring and assisting with in class reading and writing projects. Because we work with ELL students (English Language Learners) the work is very labor intensive, so assistance will be much appreciated.
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. Johnson by April 15th to let her know the names of students working at the Ubah Medical Academy. A mandatory hour orientation will be held Monday, May 17 from 12:30 -1:30.
Wood Lake Nature Center
(8:30a.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 15th to inform him of who is serving at Wood Lake Nature Center.
