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Applying for college soon? Or a job? Are you looking for a worthwhile activity that can enhance your college applications or resume or just give you some valuable work experience? This summer, PRISM is offering volunteer positions and volunteer mentor positions to youth (12 and up) and adults.
Volunteer as an individual, with a friend or as a family. Positions are available in our Food Shelf, Clothes Closet, Reception Area and Resource Transportation area.
As a volunteer, you'll get the experience of going through the application and interview process, receive orientation and training, and get valuable work experience in a warm, friendly environment. At the end of the summer, you will receive a formal evaluation and a letter of recommendation to take with you wherever you're headed next.
Now accepting summer volunteer applicatins for 2008!
Fill out this application form and email it to Jess Kelly at jkelly@prismmpls.org. For more information, contact Jess Kelly, Volunteer and Resource Manager (763) 432-4207.
Applications can be mailed to:
PRISM, 730 Florida Avenue S
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Program Schedule
- June 1 – August 31: our preference is that volunteers will work the entire three-month period
- Volunteers are not expected to start before their regular school/college classes are done for the summer
- Volunteers may leave the program early if regular school/college classes begin before September 1
- Arrangements can be made for volunteers who will be on vacation for a portion of the summer and those who will begin sports practice in August
Time Commitment
- Minimum of 4 hours per week on a regularly scheduled shift
- Additional shifts/hours available
Age Requirements
Volunteer Positions must be:
- 18 years or older, OR
- 15-17 years old with signed permission from parent or guardian, OR
- 12-14 years old with parent/guardian/designated adult
Departments
Food Shelf: Assist families with shopping, take in food donations, sort, shelve and stock food items, maintain a clean, friendly environment
Clothes Closet/Career Closet/Birthday Room: Take in donations of clothing and household goods, sort and organize clothing & household goods, hang clothing in Clothes Closet shop area, assist clients in shopping for clothing/birthday items
Front Desk/Reception/Clerical: Create a warm, welcoming environment for clients/donors/staff, answer phones, Screen callers and schedule appointments, make reminder calls for appointments, data entry, filing and other clerical duties as needed
Auto Shop Assistant: Assist mechanic by moving/parking cars, picking up parts, other duties as needed
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