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Volunteer Opportunities at Lifetrack Resources
- Language Translator
- Resource Room Assistant
- Board of Directors
- Other Volunteer Opportunities
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Lifetrack Resources has a commitment to pluralism and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds.
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 informal appointments.
Qualifications: Language needs include: Russian, French, Oromo, Karen, Hmong, and Somali
Job Available: Immediately
Deadline: Until Filled
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 seeks 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 to assist her/him in the day to day operations of the Resource Room. Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, rules and policies. Abide by all privacy standards, and participate in organizational meetings, as appropriate.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED
Job Available: Immediately
Deadline: Until Filled
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 Boards 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 meetings
- 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
Complete an Volunteer Application by clicking on the link below.
Once application is complete you may print it out and send it to us by mail or you may send it to us via e-mail. To send via e-mail, save it to your computer and attach the document to an e-mail.