Administrative
Organizational Assistance
If you find a thrill in an organized filing cabinet, the hum of a shredder and the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Help us improve our internal systems through a variety of organizational tasks: filing, sorting paperwork, organizing donations, etc. This volunteer frees up valuable administrative hours and allows our staff to focus on the work that meets community needs.
Suggested investment:
Flexible between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday through Friday
Ability to lift 15lbs. is desirable, but not necessary
Administrative Property Assistant
YW’s Housing & Supportive Services programs provides homeless single-parents and their children with a safe, supportive place to stay as they participate in life skills training and stabilization services that prepare them for employment and stable housing in the community. Administrative Property Assistants help our Housing Manager assemble on-boarding documents and informative resources for new residents moving into YWCA housing properties.
Suggested investment:
Flexible during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Front Desk Receptionist
Help provide coverage for YWCA St. Paul’s front desk. The Front Desk Receptionist volunteer will answer phones, greet program clients, faxing and copying and other duties as they arise. This is a great role for someone who loves customer service and is comfortable working with a variety of people.
Suggested investment:
Flexible during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), preferably with a consistent schedule week to week.
Minimum 3 month commitment.
Lawncare and Maintenance
Cleaning Specialist
Our housing programs provide homeless women and their children with a safe, supportive place to stay as they participate in life skills training and stabilization services that prepare them for employment and stable housing in the community. Help us by prepare for new families moving into YW housing by cleaning recently vacated units, and occasionally cleaning communal spaces where workshops and other trainings occur. The ideal volunteer loves to clean, work independently and has great attention to detail.
Suggested investment:
Individual sessions will be coordinated by the Housing Manager as needed. 3 month commitment, preferred.
Volunteers are invited to bring their own supplies, or use supplies as provided.
Yard Maintenance Volunteer
Put your green thumb to good use by helping us maintain the yard space for our Transitional Housing Units. Our housing programs provide homeless women and their children with a safe, supportive place to stay as they participate in life skills training and stabilization services that prepare them for employment and stable housing in the community. By pulling weeds, planting flowers, and raking leaves, you’ll help beautify the green space where children in our program play. The ideal volunteer has the physical stamina to do physical work outdoors and is able to maintain confidentiality and respect for residents.
Suggested investment:
Schedule and time commitment is flexible.
Youth Development
Youth Tutor
The Transitional Housing Program provides homeless women and their children with a safe, supportive place to stay as they participate in life skills training and stabilization services that prepare them for employment and stable housing in the community. Youth Tutors help youth with homework or practice reading while their parents participate in weekly development classes. Experience working with children and diverse cultures a plus!
Suggested investment:
Thursdays from 6–7 p.m., volunteers are asked to commit to the entire school year.
We are always looking for children’s books that feature culturally diverse perspectives.
Child Care
Child Care Aide
The Transitional Housing Program provides homeless women and their children with a safe, supportive place to stay as they participate in life skills training and stabilization services that prepare them for employment and stable housing in the community. Child-centered programming and family enrichment activities, provided through the Children’s Program, help promote healthy child development and empower the family unit. Child care aids assist staff in preparing, implementing and leading age-appropriate activities in a safe atmosphere that promotes caring, fun and learning.
Suggested investment:
Availability varies, applicants will be added to a wait list.
Thursdays from 5:45–7:30 p.m., minimum 3 month commitment.
Offsite
Create a “Birthday Party in a Bag”
Help parents and families in YW’s housing programs celebrate their children’s birthday by providing all the supplies they’ll need to host a birthday party. Please package a gender neutral, all-ages party bag with the following items: candles, birthday hats, streamers, table cloth, paper plates, napkins, utensils, cups, etc. Please only include new items, which you can purchase at your local Dollar Store, Target, Walmart, etc.
To drop off your completed “Birthday Party in a Bag”, please contact Briana Riley, our volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ywcastpaul.org or 651-265-0766.
Volunteering is more fun with friends! Host a “Birthday Party in a Bag” Party with your friends or family to assemble multiple party bags at once.
Other
Meal Prep Volunteer
Prepare and serve a meal, and help with clean up, for families participating in the Thursday development workshops. Meal prep volunteers free up staff to work on educational and developmental workshops with the parents and children in our housing program. The Transitional Housing Program provides homeless women and their children with a safe, supportive place to stay as they participate in life skills training and stabilization services that prepare them for employment and stable housing in the community.
Suggested investment:
Thursdays, 4–6:45 p.m. (time can be flexible)
Volunteers are welcome to provide a meal and/or in-kind donations of paper plates, silverware, paper cups and napkins in addition to their time.
Aquatics Assistant (full)
Use your organizational skills to make a splash! Help YW Swim coaches track yardage for fitness challenges and fundraisers, as well as assist with recruiting efforts and other administrative tasks. The ideal volunteer will be organized, familiar with Excel spreadsheets and has a passion for aquatics.
Suggested investment:
Schedule varies, 6-month commitment preferred