2023-24 Volunteer Opportunities

Please check this page often for updates and current volunteer opportunities:

Adult Education - multiple locations

Assist adults with math, writing, reading, computer basics and ELL (ESL).  Work with individuals or small groups. 
Time commitment 1-3 hours per week- options to fit your interests and schedule.
For more information please visit our Adult Ed volunteer page.

Justice Page Middle School - Sign up at https://www.justicepagepta.com/Volunteer

• Friday Fun Door Greeter - Daytime Morning F: Calling all amazing parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and community members! We are seeking volunteers to be Friday Fun Door Greeters at our school. If you have a friendly smile and love welcoming students and staff, we would be thrilled to have you join us in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere once a month on a Friday. Sign up today and be a part of making our school a welcoming place for everyone!
• Lunchroom Hero - Daytime Hours F: Lunch is a fun and busy time of day in middle school. Lunchroom Volunteers help with transition and with keeping lunch and recess running smoothly. This is a vital role to the function of the entire school. Volunteering is a GREAT opportunity to give back to your school community and see your students in their natural element. Grandparents are welcome! TWO volunteers are needed every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during all three lunch periods. Please sign up for one or more shifts, if you can. Thank you for supporting our Rhinos!
• Rhino Store Icon - Daytime Hours F: The JPMS Rhino Store is where students can "spend" Rhino Bucks earned from hard work and good deeds, as given by their teachers. Rhino store volunteers will help students use their earned Rhino Bucks to select food, toys and other items. Students can cash in their Rhino bucks only during their own lunch period.

Community Ed Access Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Looking for a rewarding experience volunteering with adults with developmental disabilities. We are looking for adults or small groups with adult supervision who can assist our instructors in our art and cooking classes, during field trips, and at events such as pancake breakfasts.  Volunteer for one-time events or a series of classes. 
For more info, contact Laura Campbell, Citywide Access Coordinator, at laura.campbell@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-2478

Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps- multiple locations

Make a difference in the lives of MPS students at a school near you! Whether you want to explore a career in education, re-enter the workforce, or give back to your community, you can make a difference.  As a tutor, you will provide students with the extra boost of confidence they need to be successful in school.  Tutors receive training and coaching so you do not need to have a degree in education to serve.  Watch a Day in the Life of a Reading Tutor and Day in the Life of a Math Tutor to learn more.

• Preschool Literacy, Elementary Literacy, and Math Enrichment tutor positions available starting in August, October, and January
• Full-time and part-time positions available; receive payment every two weeks
• Earn money to repay student loans or future tuition; tutors who are 55+ can gift to a child or grandchild
• May be eligible for health insurance and child care assistance

For more info contact Dillon Lynch at 612-455-6180 or dillon.lynch@servetogrow.org
 

Want to volunteer at a school in your neighborhood? Check out our district map and feel free to contact a school directly to ask about volunteer opportunities.