Looking to volunteer with youth in our communities?
Connect with youth in your community! PPL is looking for an energetic volunteer with an interest in working with diverse communities to support youth programs at PPL. This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys engaging with young people and encouraging exploration.
Location: St. Paul Area Locations
Days and Times: Weekly evenings, 1 day per week (Jan/Feb–April/May)
More Information
PPL Youth Enrichment Series are programs available to youth living in PPL housing communities. Enrichment Series run for 3–6 weeks at a time throughout the year; however, we ask that volunteers commit to a longer timeframe when possible, to allow for consistency and relationship-building with youth and the community.
Each Enrichment Series focuses on different age groups (5–18 years old) and centers around topics based on youth interests such as art, science, music, cooking, social justice, community service, and more. Activities take place both at the housing locations and off-site.
What You Will Be Doing
Participating in PPL youth programs helps create a positive, supportive, and engaging environment where youth can learn, grow, and explore. This volunteer position supports youth in their social-emotional development and helps build trusting, non-judgmental youth–adult relationships.
You will assist with art enrichment, literacy and writing activities, and other physically and mentally stimulating youth experiences. Activities each week are prepared by PPL staff or program partners. Our programs work to create a safe, productive, and supportive environment for all youth, celebrating accomplishments and successes while redirecting as needed.
Qualities We Hope to See in a Volunteer
- 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
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this volunteer role. While performing the duties of this opportunity, volunteers are regularly required to sit, bend, and communicate. Volunteers may occasionally need to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds.
Work Environment & Accommodations
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a volunteer may encounter while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate. Noise levels are generally moderate.
Questions? Please contact: Latisha Moening, Volunteer Program Manager Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org
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 with the organization.
