Position & Responsibilities
Role Summary
Tubman’s North Star Youth Outreach Center connects youth and young adults 13-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth are able to receive a range of services including 1:1 advocacy, safety planning, and connections to resources provided by Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide customized and comprehensive support services, including a computer lab, shower, laundry, clothing, food, creative art, recreation, and meditation spaces.
Impact & Benefits
- Make a difference in a young person’s life by recognizing their strengths and providing advocacy on their behalf
- Maintain a safe and empowering community by providing support to youth, young adults, and children who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, violence, and trauma
- Connect youth and young adults to Tubman resources and services
Position Responsibilities
- Have knowledge of Tubman’s range of resources, services, and partnerships
- Foster trusting relationships with young people to create a safe and peaceful environment while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Follow agency guidelines as you interact with clients to identify their needs and strengths
- Communicate and collaborate to provide coordinated services to clients
Qualifications & Expectations
Position Qualifications:
- Previous relevant experience and enjoy working with youth and young adults
- Comfort working under pressure, able to remain calm in response to difficult situations
- Strong communication and people skills, including respect for diverse backgrounds and cultures, empathy, flexibility, patience, and the ability to build on strengths
- Interest and attentiveness to fostering a culturally inclusive environment
Time Commitment & Availability
- One 4-hour shift a week for a minimum of nine months preferred
- Days and times of available shifts are as follows:
- Maplewood Mall: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 am-3:00 pm and 3:00-7:00 pm,
and Saturdays 1:00-4:00 pm
Supervision & Training
- Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series
- Supervision provided by the Program Administrator
Please apply by submitting your application on our website http://www.tubman.org/get-involved/volunteer.html
