Volunteer with Jeremiah

Help care for the children of Jeremiah while their mothers attend work, school, Life Skills classes and Resident Council meetings.

Experience: Childcare experience, interest, and/or education; enjoy working with children

Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:00-8:00pm) and daytime hours needed

Flexible and weekly scheduling available; 6-month commitment preferred; training required

Purchase, prepare, and serve a meal for families on the evenings when mothers attend Life Skills programming.

Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday evenings – meal served from 5:15-6:00 pm. Cook once, once a month, once a quarter… it’s up to you!

Perfect team building service opportunity for corporations, faith communities, civic organizations, families, friends, and neighbors.

Represent Jeremiah Program by hosting our front desk. Greet residents, guests and staff; answer phones; light administrative duties.

Hours of coverage: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and  Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:30 pm. Weekly, or bi-weekly commitment preferred.

This position is critical in order to help maintain the smooth operations of our Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.

Coach current residents in areas such as resume writing, interviewing skills, career readiness, and the development of “soft skills” necessary to be successful in a career.

Experience: Familiarity with career fields such as business, education, healthcare, and human services

Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00–8:00 pm; advocates meet one-on-one with individuals as needed

Advocates access their personal and professional network to help connect students to others along their career journey

Join a team of facilitators who guide women through a planned curriculum for Life Skills, focusing on topics such as parenting, health & wellness, economic independence, and career readiness.

Skills needed: Group facilitation experience, high comfort level working with a diverse population, creativity and flexibility.

Frequency: Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm. One-year commitment.

Attend Life Skills training course provided by Jeremiah Program staff, plus additional training/development opportunities throughout the year. Life Skills facilitators are asked to submit a resumé in addition to the volunteer application and are selected through a competitive interview process.

PROPEL unites young professionals in furthering the mission of Jeremiah Program: providing a future full of hope for Jeremiah moms and children. We are leaders in social responsibility, building a foundation of Jeremiah Program activists and supporters, and serving as a driving force for the future growth and community leadership of Jeremiah Program. PROPEL members participate in social gatherings, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

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Our annual gala event requires an expansive, energetic team. Serve on a committee or volunteer the night of the event. Meet and work with scores of other Jeremiah Program supporters on this fantastic social event.

Experience: Dedication and a desire to have fun!

Frequency: Planning begins in the spring each year; event is held in the fall

Support a resident in her postsecondary education journey by sharing your knowledge in a subject area of your strength.

Experience: Strength in one or more subject areas and a desire to help others succeed academically

Frequency: Flexible; dependent upon students’ individual needs and school/work schedule

Examples of subject areas include: math, psychology, writing, presentation skills, economics, biology/science, humanities, etc.

Welcome our new participant families by providing a welcome basket brimming with items that are useful when settling into a new home.

Frequency: Flexible; this is an ongoing need

A great group endeavor. Download the Welcome Basket flyer.

Jeremiah Program occasionally has opportunities for internships. Please complete a volunteer application and include internship requirements or guidelines and we will follow-up with you. Applicants typically have completed one year of college and must be at least 18 years old.