Project SHINE: Community Partner site location
Community Partners and Opportunities
Cedar Riverside Adult Education Collaborative1515 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1153
The Cedar Riverside Adult Education Collaborative is a collaboration between three partner agencies: Riverside Plaza Tenants Association (RPTA), Brian Coyle Community Center, and Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Basic Education Program." Service-learners will be classroom assistants for ESL courses. Classes will be Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm; Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30 pm; and 6 - 9 pm. Citizenship Tutorial: Monday & Thursday, 12:30-1:30 pm Conversation Group Tuesday & Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 pm |
2315 Chicago Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55407
The English Learning center is a learning community of refugees,immigrants, and advocates. All of the teachers, tutors, and classroom assistants are volunteers. SHINE students can serve as, classroom assistants and or working 1-1 with certain students. Classes offered include: English (beginning through level 5/6) and citizenship. Schedule for Project Shine students is as follows: Monday-Thursday: 9:30-11:45AM 6:45-8:30PM Citizenship Class 12:00-1:00 p.m. Citizenship 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. English Literacy Tutors ( 9:30-11:45 a.m.) English literacy Tutors ( 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ) Monday--Levels 1,4.5/6 Tuesday--Levels Beginning--5/6 Wednesday--Levels 2--5/6 Thursday--Level 1--2 and 4--5/6 Reading Circle Tutors (Tues-Thurs 5:30-6:30 p.m.) In addition to the Project SHINE application form, please file out this online application at https://oscs-mn.org/elc-volunteer-application2. |
1314 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55404
The Franklin Learning Center (FLC) provides one-to-one and small group instruction to adults in English, math, computer and life skills. The program also helps students prepare for the GED and U.S. citizenship tests. Need tutors in basic English, math, pre-GED. and Citizenship. We are open 10:00 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday, and 9:00 am-5:00 pm Friday and Saturday. Brief onsite orientation is required. |
995 University Avenue West Suite #214 St. Paul, MN 55104-4796
"The mission of Hmong Cultural Center Inc. (HCC) is to enhance the personal development of children, youth, and adults through Hmong Cultural education while providing resources that contribute to cross-cultural understanding between Hmong and non-Hmong people." A great place to learn about the culture and history at the same time working with the people. The site has classrooms, a library, and a cultural center filed with tools, artifacts and instruments. Plus experts to tell you all about Hmong Life and history. A great place to visit even if you are tutoring at another site! Service-learners serve as classroom assistants working one on one or in small groups with learners needing help. Classes are Monday through Friday from 10 AM-2 PM and 4 PM-6 PM. Citizenship classes are held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 PM to 6 PM. SHINE service learners do not need to be there for the entire 4 hour class. Hmong speakers are encouraged to tutor here but this is not a requirement. |
Arcade Office: 1075 Arcade Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
University Office: 379 University Avenue, Suite 204, St. Paul, MN 55103 The Education and Training Department is staffed with experienced and professional instructors who are dedicated to and understand the needs or English learners. HAP's Intensive ESL classes are intended to help participants learn the level of English needed to find and maintain employment. Classes consist of 20 or fewer participants and meet four hours per day, Monday through Friday. HAP's Civics Classes teaches adult English language learners the skills to understand and navigate governmental, educational and workplace systems, and other key American institutions such as banking and healthcare. The Civics classes uses a work-focused curriculum to teach Civics and, at the same time, help prepare students for employment. Civics classes are two and half hours in the evening, Monday through Thursday. Intensive ESL classes are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-11:45 AM or Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. |
1030 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104
"The Ronald M. Hubbs Center is a program of the Saint Paul Public Schools' Community Education Department. Educational services are available to adults who want to improve their basic skills, earn a GED, earn a high school diploma, prepare for employment or post-secondary education, or learn English." Hours of operation during which students may serve: Monday-Thursday: 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM. Friday: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM. Length of Commitment: 2 1/2 hours a week for one semester Most classes are held: Monday-Friday - 8:15 AM-10:45 AM, 10:45 AM-1:15 PM, 9:15 AM-10:45 PM, 10:45 AM-12:15 PM. Monday-Thursday - 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Additional 1-2 hour time slots may be available assisting in drop-in study lab. Go to Website http:hubbs.spps.org Fill out volunteer application Attend Hubbs Center (site) orientation (Sign-up online) |
1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 335 Blaine, MN 55434
(Map only shows one of ten possible tutoring sites) Metro North Adult Basic Education offers adults, in the north park of Hennepin County, all of Anoka County, most of Sherburne County, and Washington County, instruction for GED or high school diploma, brush up on basic skills, English as a second language instruction, citizenship instruction, family literacy opportunities, and workplace instruction. Blaine- mornings and evenings; Brooklyn Center- some mornings and evenings; Circle Pines- some mornings and evenings; Colombia Heights/Fridley- mornings and evenings, Coon Rapids- some evenings; Elk River- some mornings, afternoons, and evenings; Forest Lake- some mornings, afternoons and evenings; St. Francis- some mornings, afternoons, and evenings; Anoka- mornings and evenings. A criminal history release form and references are required. Available Tutors opportunities: Anoka Technical College (ATC)
Forest Lake (200 southwest 4th st. Forest Lake 55025) Adult Learning Center-Flexible availability/would work out schedule with site coordinator. |
1250 West Broadway Avenue Minneapolis, MN, 55411
2225 East Lake Street Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 Minneapolis Adult Education provides classes in Reading, GED test preparation, Adult high school diploma, Writing, ELL, Citizenship, Career Planning & College Success, and Child Development Associate Certificate. Preferred minimum commitment of 26 hours. Assist as a classroom assistant 1-3 hours a week (more if desired), The subject areas are: ELL, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Writing, and Basic Math. Online tutor training is provided for ELL and Math. Must attend a one hour site orientation. 1250 W Broadway campus8:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday ESL: Beginning numbers skills. Help students learn the basic vocabulary, concepts, and skills of arithmetic. 2225 East Lake Street 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Monday-Thursday ESL: Basic writing skills in the computer Lab. Help students learn to write in complete sentences with grammar. Help them with word processing and other basic computer skills. |
179 Robie St E, St. Paul, MN, 55107
"Neighborhood House is a multicultural, multilingual community center with programming for all ages and open doors for all people and is often a first stop for new immigrants and refugees." Service-learners would be co-teaching a class or tutoring one-on-one with students. Class sessions are: English class (M-F 9-11 / M-F 11:30-1:30 / M-Th 6:30-8:30 p.m.) Requires a semester commitment. All interested service learners must go through an interview process. |
277 University Ave W., St. Paul, MN 55103.
Vietnamese Social Services is dedicated to maintaining the identity of the Minnesota Vietnamese community while addressing the basic economic, educational, and health needs of refugees and immigrants statewide. VSS offers English classes that are tailored to fit individual needs. They are offered at various skill levels, accommodating the needs of persons who know no English as well as individuals who possess basic language skills, but would like to become more fluent. English Classes: Adult English Language classes serving Vietnamese, Somali, and Karen students, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - Noon:mixed-level English Class. Service learners may choose any day(s) and time between 9:30 am - Noon. |
www.ecfe.spps.org/ Family literacy is an approach to inter-generational learning focused on the family. It acknowledges family and culture as the foundation of learning for the child. Family literacy recognizes the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher, and acknowledges that the literacy of the parent is crucial to the development of the literacy of the child. Family literacy provides instruction to enrich the home environments through interactive, inter-generational learning that respects family and culture and models, supports, values and promotes literacy and lifelong learning. Volunteers are needed to tutor adult English language learners at five St. Paul locations. Minimum commitment of 2.5 hours per week is required. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday in the morning, and Tuesday through Thursday in the afternoon. Times and days of class offerings vary per location. MORNING Homecroft ELL M/F 8:30-11:00 Shannon Shaver Mt Airy ELL T/W 8:30-11:00 Jolee Mosher Roosevelt Homes ELL M/TH 9:00-11:30 Jolee Mosher West Side ELL M/T 8:45-11:00 Anne Nervig Wheelock ELL WTh 9:00-11:00 Marilyn Gjerde AFTERNOON Crossroads ELL M/T 12:45 -3:15 Anne Nervig Dayton's Bluff ELL T/W 12:30-3:00 Shannon Shaver Mt Airy ELL T/W 12:15-2:45 Jolee Mosher Wheelock ELL W/Th 1:00-3:00 Marilyn Gjerde |
Adult ESL, computer and citizenship classes, as follows: Citizenship: Thursday and Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This class prepares learners for the citizenship interview and the reading, writing, and history/civics tests necessary to become U.S. citizens. Computer literacy: Monday through Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This class follows the curriculum developed by Northstar Digital Literacy. Learners receive a certificate after they pass the computerized assessment test that is linked to and scored by Northstar Digital Literacy. Job Club: Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This English language class focuses on the world of work where students learn about the various types of jobs, how to be a good employee, general job skills, how to find a job, and basic computer skills. Adult English Language Learning: There are two sessions, and learners can chose to attend one or both. First session: 9:30 a.m. - noon Second session: 12:30 to 2:30 The majority of our learners are ethnic Karen refugees from Burma and Thailand. In addition to improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, they also learn basic computer and math skills. Some learners are not literate in their languages when they first come to class and are very proud when they can print there names. Others, Some with college degrees from their countries of origin, attend our classes because they wish to improve their English skills. |
1075 Hudson Road, St. Paul, MN 55106
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Open Door Learning Center- Northeast
Current Volunteer Needs 1509 NE 27th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Volunteer Teachers: Be a teacher in an ESL (English as a Second Language) or a Beginning Computer class once a week. Plan lessons around a completed curriculum and provide lesson summaries after the class. The Learning Center Coordinator will provide support and lesson planning assistance. Experience in teaching, education, or tutoring is helpful. Training is provided by the Minnesota Literacy Council. *A minimum three month commitment is preferred for all volunteers. Volunteer Classroom Co-Teacher: Not comfortable leading a class by yourself? We are always looking for valuable classroom co-teachers to help with classroom activities and work with an experienced volunteer teacher. Build your teaching skills working with a partner teacher! CURRENT Volunteer Positions:
Directions: The Open Door Learning Center-Northeast is located in the House of Refuge Church, on the basement floor. 724 Lowry Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. |
Open Door Learning Center- Northside
Current Volunteer Needs 611 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Volunteer Teachers: Be a teacher in an ESL (English as a Second Language) or a Beginning Computer class once a week. Plan lessons around a completed curriculum and provide lesson summaries after the class. The Learning Center Coordinator will provide support and lesson planning assistance. Experience in teaching, education, or tutoring is helpful. Training is provided by the Minnesota Literacy Council. *A minimum three month commitment is preferred for all volunteers. Volunteer Classroom Co-Teacher: Not comfortable leading a class by yourself? We are always looking for valuable classroom co-teachers to help with classroom activities and work with an experienced volunteer teacher. Build your teaching skills working with a partner teacher! CURRENT Volunteer Positions:
Directions: The Open Door Learning Center-Northside is located in the Sumner Public Library on the basement floor. At 611 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55411. |
Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM)
2353 Rice Street, Roseville, MN 55113 The Karen Organization of Minnesota’s (KOM) mission is to enhance the quality of life for Karen and other refugees from Burma in Minnesota by assisting refugees to settle, integrate and become increasingly self-sufficient while fostering cultural knowledge and understanding. Title: ESL Tutor Purpose/objective: In KOM’s ESL Class, Karen and other refugees from Burma learn basic English skills in a classroom environment. The goal of the ESL Tutor is to assist the teacher in providing a supportive class environment for students. Key Responsibilities:
Time commitment: Available at least two hours per week during the daytime (Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 11:30am; Monday – Thursday, 12:00 – 2:00pm), Location: KOM’s Office 2353 Rice Street, Suite 240 Roseville, MN 55113 Qualifications: Patient, flexible and self-motivated college students or adults who have a passion to teach English as a second language and other valuable skills to students with limited English proficiency. Benefits: The ESL Tutor has the opportunity to grow their ESL teaching skills, build their leadership skills, and enhance their cross-cultural communication skills. |
Daytime Classroom Assistant/Tutor for Entry and Low-Level ESL Classes
7051 Brooklyn Blvd SUITE 200S., Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Assist the teacher to conduct activities, provide assistance to adult students with questions, and work one-to-one or in small groups with students as assigned by the teacher. Gain the satisfaction of seeing the increase in the students' English skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Daytime Classroom Assistant/Tutor for Mid-Level ESL Classes Tuesday, and/or Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Work collaboratively with ESL Teacher to implement lesson plan (prepared by Licensed ESL teacher), conduct activities, assist with computer lab study, and lead small conversation and reading groups. Develop trusting and supportive relationships with adult students. Sharpen your tutoring skills while experiencing the satisfaction of watching the improvements in students' English speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities. Daytime Classroom Assistant/Tutors for Low-Level Literacy Class for Adult Learners Tuesday or Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Assist adult students learning to read or write for the first time or attempting to improve their basic reading/writing skills. Work with Lead Volunteer(s) who plan the lessons and help tutors with methods to approach a reading skill with a learner. Tutors will work one-to-one and in small groups with adult students. Daytime Writing Assistant ESL Advanced Level & GED/Adult Diploma Students Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Support teacher in the work with higher-level ESL students learning essay writing skills - brainstorming, organizing thought, spelling, grammar and basic paragraph structure. Assist students learning to create Power-Point Presentations. Evening Classroom Assistant/Tutor for Entry and Low-Level ESL Classes Mondays or Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Assist the teacher to conduct activities, provide assistance to adult students with questions, and work one-to-one or in small groups with students as assigned by the teacher. Gain the Satisfaction of seeing the increase in the students' English skills - Speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Evening Classroom Assistant/Tutor for Mid-Level ESL Classes Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Work collaboratively with ESL Teacher to implement lesson plans (prepared by Licensed ESL teacher), conduct activities, assist with computer lab study, and lead small conversation and reading groups. Develop trusting and supportive relationships with adult students. Sharpen your tutoring skills while experiencing the satisfaction of watching the improvements in students' English speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Site requires university students to commit to 2-4 hrs per week during the school year. In our case, Project SHINE students will do 2 hrs per week for 10 weeks. |
1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Citizenship Class: January 18- March 3 (8 weeks) Saturdays from 9:30-12:30 Assist in a multi-level Citizenship class in which students prepare for the U.S. naturalization interview. Students will learn the process of becoming a citizen as well as United States history and government. Highlights include a Citizenship-themed tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Mock interviews. One Position English for Word: Ongoing, Monday-Thursday from 9-1 Assist New Americans in one of four life-skills English Language classrooms (Pre-Literate, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced). Two Positions Conversation: Ongoing, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 1-2pm Practice conversational English with adults enrolled in English classes at the Institute. Two Positions Evening English: January 9- March 15, Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Assist in an Advanced Grammar or Pronunciation class as a classroom assistant. One position |