Volunteer with Youth Programs

Lunch Buddy

Make a difference in a child’s life by eating lunch and enjoying recess with a student at the K-6 Partnership Academy Charter School. Serve as a positive role model and support a child’s success in school and life.

  • 40 minutes/week March thru May
  • Opportunities available Mon-Fri between 11:10 am-2:10 pm
  • Location: 305 E. 77th St., Richfield

Community Partners Program Tutor/Mentor:
Support academic growth and intellectual curiosity but tutoring/mentoring 1-2 youth at Partnership Academy’s after-school literacy program. Tutors provide homework help, support student progress in core subjects and participate in fun enrichment activities with their mentee.

  • 2 hours/week (Mon-Thurs.), 4:30-6:30 pm, through May

PPL Scholars & Leaders Tutor/Mentor:
Provide homework help, support progress in core academic subjects, explore new subjects and participate in fun enrichment activities. Staff and licensed teachers are available on-site to support tutors.

  • Spend individual time with 1-2 kids (grades K-8)
  • 2 hrs, one day/wk through May
  • Locations: St. Louis Park & Mpls.
  • Mon or Tues 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Alternative High School Library Assistant: Organize the library at MERC Alternative High School at the Bethlehem Community Center (2539 Pleasant Ave. S, Mpls.). Project can be flexibly scheduled during business hours. Contact Julie Huck, Mgr. of Volunteer Programs, at (612) 455-5111 or julie.huck@ppl-inc.org.

SEED Camp Volunteers:
SEED Camp is an 8-week summer enrichment program for youth grades 2-5 offering learning and enrichment activities that promote growth and development towards competence and confidence. Volunteers work with small groups of children on art & science projects, reading, recreational activities and games (Mon.-Wed.), or supervise field trips (Thursdays).

Bethlehem Community Ctr., 2539 Pleasant Ave. S, Mpls.
Commitment: 1 or more sessions/wk. (9 am-12 or 12-3 pm, M-W), or Thursdays (9 am-3 pm)
Mid-June through mid-August
Contact Maurie Clipperton, 612-872-2773 or maurie.clipperton@ppl-inc.org

City Explorers Volunteers:
City Explorers is a literacy-building summer program with young residents of PPL housing (1st-5th grades). The program includes learning enrichment activities, recreation and field trips. Volunteers are needed to assist with all program activities.

PPL Service Center, 1035 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls.
9:30-3:30 pm, Monday-Thursday, mid-June through mid-August
Volunteer time commitment negotiable.
Contact Joan Bennett, 612-455-5108 or joan.bennett@ppl-inc.org.

Community Garden/Literacy Volunteers:
Patient, fun, and caring volunteers needed to assist with weekly community garden sessions with young residents of PPL housing. Each weekly session includes a literacy-based enrichment activity. Staff will be available on-site to supply materials and support volunteers. No gardening experience necessary!

Wednesdays, 5:30-7 pm (May-August): Summit-University neighborhood, St. Paul OR
Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm (May-August): Saint Anthony Park neighborhood, St. Paul
Contact Peter Elwell at 612-232-9377 or peter.elwell@ppl-inc.org.