Volunteer: Orientation & Youth Career Readiness

Step Up Volunteers are needed!

These individuals would assist with Orientation/Onboarding/Professional Development Days throughout the year. (Mostly March-August on the dates & shifts they choose)

PPL's Step-Up Foundations Program connects young people ages 14-21 to paid internship and career readiness experiences every summer. Our in-person events help to ensure young people are completing the necessary requirements for landing a summer internship experience. Foundations' interns are matched to non-profit, government and community-based organizations; the wages young people earn are paid by the City of Minneapolis. PPL assists Foundations with intern matching support, employer engagement and continuous training and professional development opportunities.

• Assist with setting up tables and organizing any materials for the day
• Greet & check in participants/staff in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Guide participants to their next steps
• Some volunteers may be "Floaters" meaning they will assist randomly with tasks throughout the shift
• Information/form collection
• Assist with clean-up if applicable

• Friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental attitude
• Willingness to assist a diverse population of residents
• Experience working with families from varied backgrounds or those who have experienced trauma is a plus
• Respect for privacy requirements when dealing with personal information and registering participants
• Ages 18+

• Ability to lift and carry 10 lbs.
• Comfortable with bending, standing, and being active throughout the shift

• Onsite training will be provided on your first day
• Volunteers will be required to review the volunteer handbook in advance (including photo release and liability waiver) (Volunteer Program Manager will ensure you have this before your first shift)