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Volunteer Opportunities at Lifetrack Resources
Many volunteer opportunities are available and are not limited to the following list. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know what you are interested in!
- Communications and Marketing Assistant
- Drivers
- Job Search Center - Speakers and Resource People
- Language Translator
- Research / Database Assistant
- Resource Room Assistant
- Teacher / Classroom Helpers
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Board of Directors
- Other Volunteer Opportunities
- Job Opportunities at Lifetrack Resources
- Internship Opportunities at Lifetrack Resources
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Lifetrack Resources has a commitment to pluralism and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds.
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Communications and Marketing Assistant (Volunteer Position)
Summary: Activities may include writing, editing, web and e-communications, media and public relations, events, volunteer relations and business-to-business and program marketing and promotions.
Qualifications: Experience or coursework in marketing, communications, journalism or other related areas. Ability to use a computer, attention to details, interest in communications, marketing or public relations.
Job Available: Ongoing
Deadline: Open
Summary: Occasionally Lifetrack clients are in need of one time transportation to and from job interviews, their jobs, medical appointments and other critical needs. Volunteer drivers can assist Lifetrack staff members in providing car or ride-along bus transportation to clients.
Qualifications: Valid driver's license and a successful background check.
Job Available: Volunteers will be contacted as individual needs arise.
Deadline: Open
Job Search Center - Speakers (Volunteer Position)
Summary: Share information about your profession and work life, along with the necessary skills and tools for getting, keeping and managing your job successfully. Assist Lifetrack Resources Employment Services clients one-on-one, or present at a job club or Placement Team meeting.
Qualifications: Volunteers skills and experience matched to needs.
Job Available: Individualized
Deadline: Open
Language Translator (Volunteer Position)
Summary: The Career department at Lifetrack Resources helps legal immigrants and refugees become employed. They offer support services such as job search assistance, training programs and paid work experience. We are looking for a Language Translator to assist clients with filling out applications or provide language translation for appointments.
Qualifications: Language needs include: Russian, French, Oromo, Karen, Hmong, and Somali
Job Available: Immediately
Deadline: Open
Research / Database Assistant (Volunteer Position)
Summary: Support program staff in compiling and reviewing program specific research and data to assist Lifetrack in both examining best practices, emerging needs and determing achievement of outcomes. Tasks may include database entry, document and data searches and document preparation and editing.
Qualifications: Strong computer skills and familiarity with database and information management.
Job Available: On-going. Flexible hours may be project specific or on-going.
Deadline: Open
Resource Room Assistant (Volunteer Position)
Summary: Help job seekers in the Lifetrack Resources Job Search Center. Establish a positive environment in the Job Search Center. Keep job lead postings and resource information current. Work with job seekers to help with internet searches, resume writing, and how to look for job leads. Assist job seekers with computer operations and application forms. Work with the Resource Room Specialist assisting in the day to day operations of the Resource Room. Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, rules and policies and abide by all privacy standards.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED
Job Available: Immediately
Deadline: Open
Teacher / Classroom Helpers (Volunteer Position)
Summary: Support Families Together Preschool teachers in or out of the classroom. A love of children and willingness to lend a hand is all that's needed. Activities and tasks may include classroom set-up and clean-up, meal time assistance or act as a field trip and picnic buddy. Families Together Preschools are located at 709 University Avenue and the Eastside Merrick Center - 1526 East 6th Street (adjacent to Harding High School).
Qualifications: Volunteer interests and experiences will be matched to needs and activities. Classroom assistants and readers will receive training and information on therapeutic preschool environments and early childhood development prior to being invited to assist in the classroom. Classroom assistants and readers may be asked to make a specific time committment prior to being accepted as a volunteer. Non-classroom volunteer activities may be one time or short term commitments.
Job Available: Ongoing and one time
Deadline: Open
Volunteer Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
Summary: Assist Lifetrack Resources in matching volunteer interests with opportunities for service and learning. Regularly update volunteer and service project postings, learn about program and client needs and how volunteers may be helpful, and assist volunteers in matching their interests to opportunities. Assist Lifetrack in recruiting and recognizing our volunteers.
Qualifications: Enjoyment of working with people, great organizational skills and comfortable with computers.
Job Available: Immediately
Deadline: Open
Summary: Lifetrack Resources Board of Directors is comprised of 14-18 individuals who represent a cross section of our community and bring valuable expertise, perspectives and experiences to the board. Board composition is reviewed regularly by the Board's Development Committee to identify priorities for recruitment of board members
Expectations:
- Meetings time and frequency: 6 times/year
- Time expectations: 3-5 hours per month plus one 4 hour annual meeting
- Service on a Committee: Highly recommended
- Length of Term: 3 years
- Renewable: Yes
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Administrative: receptionist back-up, clerical support, document shredding, website updates
Direct Service: driver, reader for blind staff member or Families Together Preschool
Maintenance: painting, trimming bushes, re-striping parking lots, work with participants in production area, grounds clean-up
Sponsorships: participant picnics, awards, field trip/outing, school supplies
Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer at Lifetrack Resources:
- Learn something new
- Invest in a safer and healthier community
- Be a positive role model for others
- Do your part as a good citizen
- Be a part of something lasting
- Grow as a person
- Make use of your gifts and talents
- Help to make the community a better place for kids
- Meet others who need your help
- Become a Lifetrack Resources Everyday HERO!
Ten Tips for Volunteers
- Know what you want out of volunteering. You can volunteer in order to promote a cause, advance your career, meet new friends, gain recognition, or simply enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from helping others.
- Check the time it takes to do a particular volunteer job. How does the time commitment fit your schedule and lifestyle.
- Think about your skills, interests, and life experiences and how they could be useful in a volunteer setting.
- Let your employer help. Many companies have corporate volunteer programs or referral services for volunteer opportunities.
- Keep your eyes and ears open when you're at schools, libraries, places of worship, hospitals, civic and arts events. They're all good places to find out about volunteer opportunities.
- Talk to the director of volunteers (most larger organizations have one) about your prospective job as a volunteer: training, hours, supervision, and mutual expectations.
- Be open and honest about your desire for meaningful and satisfying work and the need to have acceptance and respect of the staff.
- Be willing to give and take honest feedback in your volunteer job, and, when necessary, to be an advocate for change.
- Respect confidentiality in volunteer settings.
- Most important of all, bring your heart and your sense of
humor to your volunteer service, along with the enthusiastic
spirit which is, in itself, a priceless gift.
To apply, SPECIFY POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR and send cover letter and resume to:
Lifetrack Resources
Attn: Julie K.
709 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55104
juliek@lifetrackresources.org
Fax: 651-227-0621