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ACES Announces AmeriCorps*VISTA Position

APPLY TODAY - APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 3, 2013!

ACES is seeking an AmeriCorps*VISTA to serve as Program Engagement Coordinator at its new East St. Paul school site. You will provide support and build engagement with students, their families, and volunteers at the school site.

Click here for the position description and application instructions.

Part-Time Direct Service Staff Opportunities Are Available!

Part-Time Team Leaders, October Through May. Looking for an opportunity to have a significant impact on Twin Cities youth? Then this classroom leadership position may be for you! Join ACES as a part-time direct service staffer (Team Leader). Work study students are encouraged to apply.

Team Leaders work 8-10 hours/week, two days per week, with shifts falling between 2pm and 6:30pm. Check out the position description and applicaton here. Complete the application and mail, or scan and email to Catherine Maun. Questions? Call 612.331.3454.

ACES will offer academic after-school tutor/mentor programming at three Minneapolis school sites and three St. School sites for the 2012-13 school year.

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Call for Direct Service Volunteer Tutor/Mentors!

ACES after-school programs start in early October, and volunteer tutor/mentors are a key part of what makes ACES a meaningful and valuable experience for our students. We ask that volunteers commit to at least eight weeks of service (immediate need is early October to mid December), one day a week, approximately 2.5 hours per week.

Volunteers only, please scroll down and fill out the online volunteer tutor/mentor application. Have questions? Email Anna Seifert or call her at 612.331.3454.

There are four school sites to choose from for your volunteer tutor/mentor experience: south Minneapolis (Green Central), north Minneapolis (Olson Middle School), the east side of St. Paul (Farnsworth Aerospace), and the West 7th Street neighborhood of St. Paul (Linwood-Monroe Arts Plus).

ACES will offer academic after-school tutor/mentor programming at three Minneapolis school sites and three St. School sites for the 2012-13 school year.

Join the ACES team!

 

Part-Time Site Leaders, October Through May (positions full for 2012-13 school year). Site Leaders work with ACES Program Coordinators and manage ACES classroom staff and volunteers to ensure the effective, quality delivery of ACES after-school tutor/mentor programming at a specific ACES school site. Site Leaders focus on enhancing family involvement strategies, implementing an effective youth-engagement plan and best practices for direct-service volunteers and staff, and assisting with service-learning opportunities. This is a fast-paced job that requires excellent organization and communication skills. Prior experience working with youth is a must.

Site Leaders work 20-25 hours/week, four days/week, with shifts between 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Check out the position description and application here. Complete the application and mail, or scan and email to ACES Program Manager Jeff Longenecker. Questions? Call 612.331.3454.

 

Ongoing Opportunities

We want you to get involved with ACES. Last year, more than 200 volunteers participated in ACES after-school programming and special events. Whether you are interested in ongoing direct service, working a one-time special event, or contributing your professional expertise in an office setting, we want to hear from you. ACES depends on volunteers like you to maintain and build upon our services. Here are some opportunities to consider:

  • Sign-Up to Stay Informed! Receiving email updates and integrating ACES into your social network is the best way to stay up-to-date with new ACES events and opportunities!
  • Donate to ACES Individual contributions are a huge factor in ensuring we can continue to provide quality programming for our students.
  • Volunteer Tutor/Mentor Interested in ongoing direct service? Being a volunteer tutor/mentor is for you!
  • Special Event Volunteer This option is a chance to experience fun events and lend a helping hand to ACES at the same time.
  • Volunteer E-Mentor Share your professional and life experiences with an ACES middle school student.
  • Associate Board Member All talents are appreciated, and we'll cater your contributions to your expertise.
  • Paid Team Leader This hands-on direct service opportunity is a challenging and rewarding way to be involved with ACES. Contact Emmy Matzner for more information.