Volunteer: Volunteer DriverRole Summary Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle. Impact & Benefits · Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met · Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of their lives · Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled · Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise · Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients
· Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older · Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills · Comfort with driving a van (no special license required) · Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries · Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment · Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week Supervision & Training · Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings · Supervised by Shelter staff Affiliate: Tubman Role Summary Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle. Impact & Benefits · Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met · Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of their lives · Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled · Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise · Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients
· Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older · Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills · Comfort with driving a van (no special license required) · Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries · Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment · Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week Supervision & Training · Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings · Supervised by Shelter staff Affiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Content CreatorsCreate content for Tubman’s Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP) social media pages and youth website. Youth voices matter, and we want to hear yours! Work collaboratively with our youth team to create informational, inspirational, and transformative content that makes an impact. MVP content is created for and by youth. Content Creators are expected to contribute one social media piece per week for one semester or longer. Work can be completely remote! Affiliate: Tubman Create content for Tubman’s Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP) social media pages and youth website. Youth voices matter, and we want to hear yours! Work collaboratively with our youth team to create informational, inspirational, and transformative content that makes an impact. MVP content is created for and by youth. Content Creators are expected to contribute one social media piece per week for one semester or longer. Work can be completely remote! Affiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Civil Legal Advocate Intern Washington CountyRole Summary The Civil Legal Advocate Intern or Volunteer assists with the writing and filing of Orders for Protection (OFP) and shadowing at OFP hearings in Washington County. Impact & Benefits Assist clients in navigating the court process, which can be confusing and intimidating Provide information and support, helping clients explore their legal options Learn about domestic violence and the civil court processPosition Responsibilities Assist clients with writing OFP’s and follow up with the Service Center/Court Administration and Sheriff’s Department to complete the filing process Shadow civil court hearings with clients who are seeking OFP’s Provide emotional support and information to clientsPosition Qualifications: Interest and understanding of the complex dynamics of domestic violence Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills and ability to respond without judgment to client needs, reacting appropriately with empathy and respect Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment Must have own transportation Must have a smart phone and be able to use Google Voice to call and receive calls from clientsTime Commitment & Availability 8:00 am – 4:30 pm two days a week Minimum of 6 month (9 months preferred)Supervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series Supervision provided by the Legal Services Team Affiliate: Tubman Role Summary The Civil Legal Advocate Intern or Volunteer assists with the writing and filing of Orders for Protection (OFP) and shadowing at OFP hearings in Washington County. Impact & Benefits Assist clients in navigating the court process, which can be confusing and intimidating Provide information and support, helping clients explore their legal options Learn about domestic violence and the civil court processPosition Responsibilities Assist clients with writing OFP’s and follow up with the Service Center/Court Administration and Sheriff’s Department to complete the filing process Shadow civil court hearings with clients who are seeking OFP’s Provide emotional support and information to clientsPosition Qualifications: Interest and understanding of the complex dynamics of domestic violence Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills and ability to respond without judgment to client needs, reacting appropriately with empathy and respect Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment Must have own transportation Must have a smart phone and be able to use Google Voice to call and receive calls from clientsTime Commitment & Availability 8:00 am – 4:30 pm two days a week Minimum of 6 month (9 months preferred)Supervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series Supervision provided by the Legal Services Team Affiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Criminal Legal Advocate Intern (Ramsey/Washington County)Role Summary
The Criminal Legal Advocate is responsible for attending court in Stillwater or St. Paul and relays information about criminal domestic assault cases to the clients involved. · Assist clients in navigating the court process, which can be confusing and intimidating · Learn about domestic violence and the criminal court process and, depending on the team needs, the civil court process · Provide information and support to clients through other resources and referrals as needed · Case preparation for court hearings · Attend court hearings and communicate input to the judge/prosecutor handling the cases · Talk with clients in court if they are present, or by phone, providing information, support, and assistance in understanding the court process · Document outcomes of the court appearances and complete all necessary follow-up · Depending on need, assist clients with writing OFPs and follow up with the Service Center/Court Administration and Sheriff’s Department to complete the filing process system and legal terminology preferredAble to work independently and communicate with staff about workload Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills and ability to respond without judgment to client needs, reacting appropriately with empathy and respect Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment Must have own transportation and driver’s licenseMust have computer and internet sufficient to work remotely as necessaryMust have a smart phone and be able to use Google Voice to call and receive calls from clients Time Commitment & Availability · Two 8 hour days per week required-must be able to start at 7:30 am · A minimum of 9 months preferred · Weekday, daytime availability required · Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series · Supervision provided by the Legal Services Team Organization Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org Affiliate: Tubman Role Summary
The Criminal Legal Advocate is responsible for attending court in Stillwater or St. Paul and relays information about criminal domestic assault cases to the clients involved. · Assist clients in navigating the court process, which can be confusing and intimidating · Learn about domestic violence and the criminal court process and, depending on the team needs, the civil court process · Provide information and support to clients through other resources and referrals as needed · Case preparation for court hearings · Attend court hearings and communicate input to the judge/prosecutor handling the cases · Talk with clients in court if they are present, or by phone, providing information, support, and assistance in understanding the court process · Document outcomes of the court appearances and complete all necessary follow-up · Depending on need, assist clients with writing OFPs and follow up with the Service Center/Court Administration and Sheriff’s Department to complete the filing process system and legal terminology preferredAble to work independently and communicate with staff about workload Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills and ability to respond without judgment to client needs, reacting appropriately with empathy and respect Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment Must have own transportation and driver’s licenseMust have computer and internet sufficient to work remotely as necessaryMust have a smart phone and be able to use Google Voice to call and receive calls from clients Time Commitment & Availability · Two 8 hour days per week required-must be able to start at 7:30 am · A minimum of 9 months preferred · Weekday, daytime availability required · Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series · Supervision provided by the Legal Services Team Organization Tubman offers safety, hope, and healing to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who are facing relationship violence, sexual assault, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other forms of trauma. We provide safe shelter and housing, legal services, mental and chemical health services, youth programs, and more. www.tubman.org Affiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pet Care at Harriet's Haven for PetsRole Summary Impact & Benefits Help ensure victim-survivors never have to choose between their own safety and their pet’s wellbeing.Assist in meeting the needs of pets while their humans are living in shelter.Position Responsibilities Assist with keeping Harriet’s Haven for Pets clean and organizedAttend to the basic needs of dogs and cats, including food, water, attention, and exerciseCreate a positive environment for individuals and families visiting and caring for their petsBuild positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents, staff, and petsOpenly communicate with supervisors, shelter team, and fellow volunteersAssist with other tasks that support Harriet’s Haven for Pets as neededPosition Qualifications Experience in and willingness to care for both cats and dogsOrganized, friendly, reliable, hardworking, and non-judgmentalAbility to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgmentUnderstand and work from Tubman’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including clientcentered, traumainformed and strength-based careAbility to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstratedcommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionAbility to lift 30 poundsMinimum of 16 years of age Time Commitment & Availability One 2-hour shift each week with a minimum commitment of 9 months preferredSupervision & Training Attend portions of Tubman’s orientation and training seriesSupervised by the Manager of Harriet’s HavenAffiliate: Tubman Role Summary Impact & Benefits Help ensure victim-survivors never have to choose between their own safety and their pet’s wellbeing.Assist in meeting the needs of pets while their humans are living in shelter.Position Responsibilities Assist with keeping Harriet’s Haven for Pets clean and organizedAttend to the basic needs of dogs and cats, including food, water, attention, and exerciseCreate a positive environment for individuals and families visiting and caring for their petsBuild positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents, staff, and petsOpenly communicate with supervisors, shelter team, and fellow volunteersAssist with other tasks that support Harriet’s Haven for Pets as neededPosition Qualifications Experience in and willingness to care for both cats and dogsOrganized, friendly, reliable, hardworking, and non-judgmentalAbility to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgmentUnderstand and work from Tubman’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including clientcentered, traumainformed and strength-based careAbility to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstratedcommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionAbility to lift 30 poundsMinimum of 16 years of age Time Commitment & Availability One 2-hour shift each week with a minimum commitment of 9 months preferredSupervision & Training Attend portions of Tubman’s orientation and training seriesSupervised by the Manager of Harriet’s HavenAffiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: NorthStar Youth Outreach Center Advocate **Evening and Weekend Shifts Available**Role Summary Advocates at Tubman’s NorthStar Youth Outreach Center at the Maplewood Mall connect youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth receive a range of services including individual advocacy, safety planning, and connection to resources at Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide comprehensive support services, assisting with the use of a computer lab and laundry and accessing clothing and food. Impact & Benefits Make a difference in a young person’s life by listening and providing advocacy Maintain a safe and empowering space by providing support to youth, young adults, and children who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, violence, and trauma Position Responsibilities Provide support in a strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed manner Understand and share information about Tubman and other community resources Foster trusting relationships with young people to create a safe and welcoming environment Follow Tubman guidelines, professional boundaries, and confidentiality as you interact with clients to identify their needs and strengths Communicate with supervisor and team as appropriate to best serve clientsPosition Qualifications: Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to quickly engage and build trust Ability to respond calmly and respectfully in difficult and unexpected situations Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment that values people’s identities and multiple dimensions of diversity and experience Flexible, patient, and able to identify and build on strengths Experience in effective de-escalation, crisis intervention, or customer service Previous experience with diverse youth and young adults who have experienced trauma preferred Volunteers ages 16 on up are welcome to get involved in this intergenerational programTime Commitment & Availability Minimum of one shift a week for nine months preferred Evening and Saturday shifts availableSupervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series and webinar/training materials provided by a supervisor Supervision provided by the NorthStar Youth Outreach ManagerAffiliate: Tubman Role Summary Advocates at Tubman’s NorthStar Youth Outreach Center at the Maplewood Mall connect youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth receive a range of services including individual advocacy, safety planning, and connection to resources at Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide comprehensive support services, assisting with the use of a computer lab and laundry and accessing clothing and food. Impact & Benefits Make a difference in a young person’s life by listening and providing advocacy Maintain a safe and empowering space by providing support to youth, young adults, and children who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, violence, and trauma Position Responsibilities Provide support in a strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed manner Understand and share information about Tubman and other community resources Foster trusting relationships with young people to create a safe and welcoming environment Follow Tubman guidelines, professional boundaries, and confidentiality as you interact with clients to identify their needs and strengths Communicate with supervisor and team as appropriate to best serve clientsPosition Qualifications: Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to quickly engage and build trust Ability to respond calmly and respectfully in difficult and unexpected situations Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment that values people’s identities and multiple dimensions of diversity and experience Flexible, patient, and able to identify and build on strengths Experience in effective de-escalation, crisis intervention, or customer service Previous experience with diverse youth and young adults who have experienced trauma preferred Volunteers ages 16 on up are welcome to get involved in this intergenerational programTime Commitment & Availability Minimum of one shift a week for nine months preferred Evening and Saturday shifts availableSupervision & Training Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series and webinar/training materials provided by a supervisor Supervision provided by the NorthStar Youth Outreach ManagerAffiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shelter Meal Service VolunteerApply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html
Role Summary Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood. Impact & Benefits Contribute to a positive and respectful living experience for families in shelter Assist in providing a safe and healthy living environmentPosition Responsibilities Portion out and deliver individual meals to each room in the shelter Follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety Assist with clean up as needed Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents Communicate concerns to staff as neededPosition Qualifications Friendly, supportive, mature, and reliable Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment in unexpected situations Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including trauma-informed and strength-based care Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Must be 16 and olderTime Commitment & Availability One consistent 2 hour shift each weekend preferred (with some flexibility): Saturday or Sunday, either 11 am-1 pm or 5-7 pmSupervision & Training Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings Supervised by Shelter staffAffiliate: Tubman Apply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html
Role Summary Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood. Impact & Benefits Contribute to a positive and respectful living experience for families in shelter Assist in providing a safe and healthy living environmentPosition Responsibilities Portion out and deliver individual meals to each room in the shelter Follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety Assist with clean up as needed Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents Communicate concerns to staff as neededPosition Qualifications Friendly, supportive, mature, and reliable Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment in unexpected situations Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including trauma-informed and strength-based care Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Must be 16 and olderTime Commitment & Availability One consistent 2 hour shift each weekend preferred (with some flexibility): Saturday or Sunday, either 11 am-1 pm or 5-7 pmSupervision & Training Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings Supervised by Shelter staffAffiliate: Tubman Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55109 Allow Groups: No |