Youth Program Volunteer - Spring​/Summer Minneapolis

Overview

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is dedicated to serving individuals and families struggling with poverty, limited education, and other complex barriers to self‑reliance. Over our 50+ year history as a nonprofit, we have developed a broad range of highly integrated programs that help participants build more stable lives.

Minneapolis

Weekly evenings, 1 day per week (Jan/Feb–Apr/May). Most shifts occur between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Our Youth Enrichment Series are programs available to youth living in PPL housing communities. They run for 3–6 weeks at a time throughout the year; volunteers are encouraged to commit to a longer timeframe when possible to build consistency and relationships. Each series focuses on different age groups (5–18 years old) and covers topics such as art, science, music, cooking, social justice, community service, and more.

Activities take place at housing locations and off-site.

Assist with art enrichment, literacy and writing activities, and other physically and mentally stimulating youth experiences. Every activity is prepared by PPL staff or program partners. Your role supports youth in their social‑emotional development, helps build trusting, non‑judgmental relationships, and creates a safe, productive, and supportive environment for all participants.

• Enthusiasm to learn alongside young people
• Patience, understanding, and flexibility to adapt to each youth’s needs
• Interest in working across age groups and areas of interest
• Ability to work independently and maintain consistent weekly attendance
• Commitment to empowering others by sharing your skills and knowledge
• Passion for working with youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Comfort interacting with parents/guardians to support youth success

Volunteers are regularly required to sit, bend, and communicate. They may occasionally need to lift or move 10–25 pounds.

Noise levels are generally moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate.

Latisha Moening, Volunteer Program Manager
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Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Organization. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PPL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current volunteers to discuss potential accommodations.