1 Service-Learning Handout Bloomington Public Schools Gym and Recess Program: Valley View Elementary Agency Description: Valley View Elementary School in Bloomington, MN educates a diverse group of students in grades K-5. Health and Wellness programs are emphasized at the school through the physical education curriculum and state health standards. VVE takes part in bike/walk to school day and emphasizes non-food treats for parties and birthdays. Position Description: Valley View Elementary would like to promote health and wellness during recess by participating in group games and play in general, as well as teaching students that group games can be played with little to no supervision. Volunteers are needed to participate in group games and play during recess Mondays through Fridays 11:00am - 1:15 pm. We are looking for enthusiastic students who like working with kids and are interested in promoting lifelong physical activity. Volunteer Responsibilities: • Encourage students to participate in group games and play during recess. • Volunteers must make a weekly commitment for at least one day per week throughout the semester. Volunteers will check-in by 10:55 am and prepare any needed paperwork prior to recess time at 11:00 am. Recess will last until 1:15 pm. Volunteers will then clean up any equipment used before leaving Valley View Elementary School around 1:20 pm. How to Apply: Submit an online application by the application deadline: Thursday, Jan. 30 th , 2020. The application steps and links are online at https://tinyurl.com/BPSRecess Contact the Center for Experiential Education with any questions: (952) 358-8119 or [email protected]. If you have site-specific questions contact: · Steve Searl, Assistant Principal, Valley View Elementary [email protected], (952) 681-5736 Note about Tracking Hours: In order to get credit for your hours you must record your hours on a Normandale Service-Learning Timesheet and, once you have completed your hours, you should have the site supervisor Boda, Kristin Beginning Spanish 2 SPAN 1200-11 Spring 2020 www.normandale.edu/cee 952-358-8119 [email protected]
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Service-Learning Handout
Bloomington Public Schools Gym and Recess Program: Valley View Elementary
Agency Description: Valley View Elementary School in Bloomington, MN educates a diverse group of students in grades K-5. Health and Wellness programs are emphasized at the school through the physical education curriculum and state health standards. VVE takes part in bike/walk to school day and emphasizes non-food treats for parties and birthdays. Position Description: Valley View Elementary would like to promote health and wellness during recess by participating in group games and play in general, as well as teaching students that group games can be played with little to no supervision. Volunteers are needed to participate in group games and play during recess Mondays through Fridays 11:00am - 1:15 pm. We are looking for enthusiastic students who like working with kids and are interested in promoting lifelong physical activity. Volunteer Responsibilities: • Encourage students to participate in group games and play during recess. • Volunteers must make a weekly commitment for at least one day per week throughout the semester. Volunteers will check-in by 10:55 am and prepare any needed paperwork prior to recess time at 11:00 am. Recess will last until 1:15 pm. Volunteers will then clean up any equipment used before leaving Valley View Elementary School around 1:20 pm. How to Apply:
Submit an online application by the application deadline: Thursday, Jan. 30th, 2020. The application
steps and links are online at https://tinyurl.com/BPSRecess Contact the Center for Experiential Education with any questions: (952) 358-8119 or [email protected]. If you have site-specific questions contact: · Steve Searl, Assistant Principal, Valley View Elementary
Note about Tracking Hours: In order to get credit for your hours you must record your hours on a Normandale Service-Learning Timesheet and, once you have completed your hours, you should have the site supervisor
sign your timesheet to confirm your hours. You’ll get a copy of the timesheet at training. If you need another timesheet you can download a copy www.normandale.edu/cee in the Key Community Partners Section. Submit your hours to the Center for Experiential Education by emailing a photo or PDF of your timesheet(s) to [email protected]. If you are unable to submit your timesheet(s) electronically submit them at the Advising and Counseling/Center for Experiential Education desk on the ground level between the Kopp Student Center and Partner Center buildings.
CLUES
Agency Description: Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) is Minnesota’s largest Latino-led organization, founded in 1981 to provide linguistically and culturally relevant services. Our mission as a nonprofit is to advance the capacity of Latino individuals and families to be healthy, prosperous and engaged in their communities. We welcome immigrants and low-income individuals from all walks of life who dream of a better future. Our programs connect individuals and families to resources, skills, institutions and opportunities. We bundle services across Health & Wellness, Economic Empowerment and Educational Enrichment to meet the complex and interrelated needs of our community. Our services uphold and celebrate cultural richness and community assets. We employ a diverse, multi-cultural staff to ensure our services are linguistically and culturally relevant. Locations: • CLUES Minneapolis: 720 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • CLUES St. Paul: 797 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106 VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS: For a full description, please visit CLUES’ website www.clues.org/volunteer.
Adult ESL Tutor: Volunteers in our English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms assist adult learners in acquiring the English language and life-skills necessary to overcome the obstacles in their everyday lives.
o Schedule (volunteers serve one day per week for the duration of the CLUES term): o Morning Schedule: 10:00am – 12:30pm (Mondays – Fridays) o Evening Schedule: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (Mondays – Thursdays)
Paso a Paso Children’s Teacher: This position involves working with preschool-aged children (3 – 5 years old) in the Paso a Paso-Creciendo Juntos Program while their parents attend CLUES' ESL classes. Volunteers will work cooperatively in the classroom to supervise and educate multicultural students through literacy-based games and activities. This includes leading group activities, reading stories, engaging children during “choice” time, and communicating with parents.
o Schedule (volunteers serve one day per week for the duration of the CLUES term): o Morning Schedule: 10:00am – 12:30pm (Mondays – Fridays) o Evening Schedule: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (Mondays – Thursdays)
English 4 Work: Assist adult learners in advancing in the English language and work skills necessary to overcome the obstacles in their everyday lives. Discuss the development of professional and interpersonal skills.
o Schedule (volunteers serve one day per week for the duration of the CLUES term): o Monday-Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm.
CLUES Pop-up Food Shelf: Want to make a difference in your community? Have an interest in sustainable and healthy eating? Join the CLUES Pop-up Food Shelf team! We have noticed a rising need for accessible healthy food in East St. Paul, CLUES is responding to that need by creating Pop-up Food Shelves on Monday evenings. The Food Shelf volunteers will provide support in sorting and distributing food items to all participants of the CLUES Pop-up food shelf. Volunteers will also
welcome clients and participants to CLUES and guide them through the Food Shelf. Our goal is to increase access to healthy food systems and consumption of fruits and vegetables that address food insecurity in the community.
o Schedule: volunteers can volunteer for one evening or multiple, volunteer shifts are posted on a monthly schedule)
o Monday evenings: Shift#1 3pm-6pm; Shift#2 5pm-8pm o *This is an ongoing opportunity o Pop-Up Food Shelf Application: https://tinyurl.com/CLUESFoodShelf
HOW TO APPLY: A General Volunteer/Intern Application can be found on CLUES website at http://www.clues.org/volunteer Requirements for All Positions:
Complete an online volunteer application – please indicate that you are a service-learning student as well as which college/university you attend.
Complete training by CLUES staff prior to the beginning of volunteering
A criminal background check is required for Paso a Paso, and must be cleared before beginning your volunteer service
Please note that to sign up for the Pop-Up Food Shelf volunteer opportunity, you need to complete a specific application found by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/CLUESFoodShelf
Richfield Dual Language School
Agency Description: The Richfield Dual Language School represents the first suburban dual immersion program in the State of Minnesota. The school opened its doors in September 2007 with 100 kindergartners. Each year we added a grade level resulting in a Pre K-5 elementary school for the 2019-2020 academic school years. Younger grades are taught 90% in Spanish and 10% in English. Then, the percentage of class time taught in English moves up with each grade, with 5th grade taught in 50% English and 50% Spanish. About fifty percent of the students are native Spanish speakers. We seek volunteers that would like to assist the teachers helping students with academic activities (reading, writing, and math). Our schedule goes from 7:40 am to 2:10 pm. Our Vision In partnership with our families and the community, the vision of the Richfield Dual Language School is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and leaders in their local and global communities who successfully meet or exceed grade level expectations in English and Spanish through an education built on the foundations of bilingualism, strength of diversity, academic rigor, critical-thinking, and mutual respect. Our Goals • Development of high levels of proficiency in the students’ first and second (or additional) languages • High academic achievement in both languages of study • Development of positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors Volunteer Description: The student volunteer will work as an assistant teacher, working with a small group of students or one on one. After we complete background check out and the scheduling process, the assigned RDLS teacher will provide information to the volunteer regarding academic tasks in the classroom. Expectations:
• Please be on time and sign in the visitor’s book and the volunteer book every time you come to RDLS to do the service, and every time you leave the building. • Report your absences by sending an e-mail to your assigned teacher and the volunteer coordinator and/or by calling your teacher to his/her classroom line. • Read the RDLS Family Handbook for information regarding procedures, guidelines and policies of the school and district. You can find the Family Handbook and more information about our school by visiting https://www.richfieldschools.org/rdls How to Apply: You can apply by e-mailing Luis Bolaños, RDLS Outreach Worker and Volunteer Coordinator, at Luis Bolaños [email protected] Please include the following information: • Name, phone number, email address • That you are a Normandale student and how many service hours you need to complete • Your level of Spanish • Your schedule/when you would be available to volunteer • What grades would you be more comfortable working with (K-5th) • What academic activity would you prefer, reading/writing or math Questions? Please email or call Luis Bolaños, RDLS Outreach Worker and Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or by phone at (612) 798-6726
ARC Minnesota
Agency Description:
The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. People with disabilities and their families trust The Arc for information, assistance, education, and public policy leadership. Adelante Child Care Volunteer: Two Arc Spanish speaking parent networking groups, Adelante, seek child care volunteers. Adelante Minneapolis meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm at Andersen United Community School, located at 1098 Andersen Lane in Minneapolis and Adelante St. Paul meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm at John A Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School located at 740 York Ave in St. Paul. Volunteers help with registration, set up and cleanup of the group and with child care needs. Bi-lingual volunteers (Spanish speaking) are highly desirable, but are not necessary. This opportunity is great for volunteers wanting experience with social service programming and project management or to practice their Spanish speaking skills. Sign up for one of both groups! To learn more or to sign up, contact Michelle Theisen at [email protected].
Agency Description: Good in the 'Hood is an organization dedicated to intentional acts of kindness that can simply make a difference in one life, one family, and one community at a time. We invite you to take a look at our programs, and to partner with us as we seek to inspire a contagious momentum of kindness in the urban and suburban communities. We have several volunteer opportunities available from food distribution, shoe sorting, shoe bus events, and holiday programs. Position Description: Just a positive can-do attitude with appropriate work clothing (no open-toed shoes) is all you need. Food in the 'Hood distributions are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at our Bloomington location Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55425 We have 2 volunteer shifts available:
• 12:00-4:00 pm (unloading trucks, pre-bagging produce, placing food on tables for distribution, etc.) • 4:30-9:00 pm (serving meals, distributing groceries, personal shopping with guests, etc.)
How to Apply: To get started, please do the following: 1. Please visit the website at www.goodinthehood.org click the yellow volunteer button on the page and that
will take you to the volunteer page. Once you're on the volunteer page you click the blue “Volunteer Registration” button at the bottom of the page and that will bring you to a listing of all upcoming volunteer events. (If this link doesn't work in Explorer try opening it in another browser like Chrome). Register for event(s).
2. Once you have registered for a particular event, date and time we invite you to arrive on the date of choice ready to serve. Be sure to let the event supervisor know that you are a Normandale student to track your hours.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (612) 440-7463 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to serving with you! Note about Tracking Hours: Volunteers must get a Normandale service-learning timesheet signed each time they volunteer. Download a timesheet online at www.normandale.edu/cee under “Key Partners.” Have a Good in the ‘Hood representative sign off on your hours each time you volunteer. Submit your hours to the Center for Experiential Education by emailing a photo or PDF of your timesheet(s) to [email protected]. If you are unable to submit your timesheet(s) electronically submit them at the Advising and Counseling/Center for Experiential Education desk on the ground level between the Kopp Student Center and Partner Center buildings.
Windom Dual Immersion School
Agency Description: Windom is a Spanish-English elementary charter school in South Minneapolis. Students are taught in a combination of English and Spanish.
Volunteer Description: Volunteers can help out as classroom volunteers helping support the teacher and working with individual or small groups of students. Minneapolis Public Schools requires all community members to have volunteer information on file at Windom Spanish Dual Immersion School before volunteering of any kind can begin. Any volunteers working individually with students will need to complete a criminal background check. How to Apply: If you are interested in volunteering please contact the office, at 612-668- 3370.
