Volunteer
Centro Guadalupano relies heavily on volunteers to carry out our programs. Thank you to all of our volunteers! If you are a volunteer or would like to volunteer, please view the opportunities posted below.
ESL Volunteers
Volunteers in the ESL program teach one day a week for a two-hour period. Class levels range from pre-literacy to high intermediate in the morning and low beginner to high intermediate in the evening. Each session the ESL program has 50 or more volunteers teaching their own class or as a substitute.
Training Requirements
All volunteers are required to have 12 hours of Pre-Service training or the equivalent. The Minnesota Literacy Council offers this training year-round. Volunteers are also required to have 4 hours of in-service training each year. Centro Guadalupano offers 2 2-hour in-service trainings each year to fulfill this requirement. In-service trainings are also offered through the Minnesota Literacy Council on a variety of subjects.
Useful Links
Minnesota Literacy Council
http://www.themlc.org (Homepage)
http://www.themlc.org/trainingregistration.html (Volunteer training opportunities)
Minnesota Adult Basic Education
Youth Programming Volunteers
Volunteers interested in working with youth can do so through the following programs.
After School Program
Tutors are needed to work one-on-one with students from 1:30-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday during the school year. Volunteers are also needed during that time to prepare snacks and perform other tasks as needed.
Music Lesson Assistant
Volunteers are needed to assist the instructor during group guitar and singing lessons. Classes are held Monday evenings, 6-8pm during the school year.
Summer Camp Assistant
Each year, Centro Guadalupano offers a two week cultural summer camp. Participants play games, take dance and music lessons and go on field trips. Volunteers are needed to help supervise youth, set up activities and prepare meals. The 2012 Summer camp dates are to be determined.
Training Requirements
All volunteers working with youth are required to attend the VIRTUS training program offered through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The training is offered at various times and locations throughout the Twin Cities.
For tutors, we recommend Children's Literacy Tutor Training offered through the Minnesota Literacy Council. A schedule of dates is available on their website.
Useful Links
VIRTUS Training schedule and registration
Other Opportunities
Holiday Outreach
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, Centro Guadalupano offers a coat drive, Thanksgiving meal baskets and Christmas baskets. Volunteers are needed to collect items, assemble baskets and assist with distribution on site.
Create Your Own Opportunity
If you have a professional skill, school project or other talent that you would like to share with us, we would be happy to work with you.
Interested in being a volunteer?
Contact Ginger Graham, Volunteer Coordinator, vcgm.centro@gmail.com
