Mac Community Engagement Center

All Current Engagement Opportunities

Org NameNameThemesTimeframe
Art BuddiesArt Buddies - Student Mentor
Arts
 Youth
W: 3:45-5:30 at Bancroft Elementary in South MPLS
TH: 3:45-5:15 at Whittier Elementary in South MPLS
Bilingual Learning CenterBilingual Learning Center - Teaching Assistant with Preschool Youth
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Before School Program: 7:15 - 9:30 am
After School Program: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities - Saint Paul Opportunity Center, Food & Meal Prep
Housing
When? Fridays, 2-5:45 pm (Every first Friday of the month)
Start Date? Next Friday, Oct. 10th
Centro Tyrone GuzmanCentro Tyrone Guzman - Dialogue with Latinx Elders
Dialogue
 Immigrants & Refugees
 Language Opportunities
Select T and Th from 12-1 (11:35-1:15 with transportation)
CLUESClues - Assistant Teacher
Immigrants & Refugees
 Language Opportunities
CLUESClues - CLUES Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Housing
When? Trainings (only do one of these dates):
November 8 & 22, December 13, 2025, and January 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM


Start date? Tax season will begin January 24th and end April 15.
Communities United Against Police BrutalityCommunities United Against Police Brutality - Multiple Opportunities
Justice & Organizing
Community Engagement Center (Macalester)Community Engagement Center (Macalester) - Assist with college access visits to Mac
College Access
Community Engagement Center (Macalester)Community Engagement Center (Macalester) - Fall 2025 Community Organizing Cohort
Justice & Organizing
 Public Policy & Government
Thursday, September 25, 4:30-7pm
Tuesday, October 28, 4:30-7pm
Thursday, November 20, 4:30-7pm
Community Engagement Center (Macalester)Community Engagement Center (Macalester) - One-time Restoration Events
Environment & Sustainability
El Colegio Charter SchoolEl Colegio Charter School - Dialogue Group with ELL Teens
Dialogue
 Immigrants & Refugees
 Language Opportunities
5-6 Thursdays per semester (as scheduled)-leave campus around 11:10 and return by 12:35.
Episcopal HomesEpiscopal Homes - Senior Companion
Health & Wellness
Family Tree ClinicFamily Tree Clinic - Welcome Service
Health & Wellness
1.5-2 hours
Friends for a Nonviolent WorldFriends for a Nonviolent World - Alternatives to Violence Program
Justice & Organizing
 Public Policy & Government
First you will need to complete a series of 3 trainings to become AVP certified. After completion of the trainings, you can help facilitate FNVW workshops in schools and prisons.
GAP SchoolGAP School - Dialogue Cohort with immigrant young adults
Dialogue
 Immigrants & Refugees
5-6 Thursday mornings per semester (as scheduled)--leave campus at 8am and back before 9:40 class.
Hallie Q Brown Community CenterHallie Q Brown Community Center - Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Food Shelf and Childcare Work
Housing
When? Tuesdays, 3-5 pm
Start date? As soon as possible
HealthPartnersHealthPartners - Regions Hospital
Health & Wellness
5:30-8:30pm, weekdays (possible weekend shifts available as well)
Hennepin County Medical CenterHennepin County Medical Center - Welcome Services
Health & Wellness
60-hour commitment (4-hour shifts weekly)
Hidden River Middle SchoolHidden River Middle School - After School Program Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Mondays and Wednesdays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immanuel Lutheran ChurchImmanuel Lutheran Church - Student Spot
Youth
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion K-5 SchoolJie Ming Mandarin Immersion K-5 School - Teacher Assistant in Bilingual Mandarin School
Language Opportunities
 Youth
School is open from 9:30-4 M-F
JK MovementJK Movement - Teen Mentoring
Youth
Monday- Thursday: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Keystone Community CenterKeystone Community Center - Classroom Helper
Youth
Weekly on Thursdays ?from 3:15 pm to 5:40 pm
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion SchoolL - Classroom Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Lyndale Neighborhood AssociationLyndale Neighborhood Association - Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Immigrants & Refugees
Mondays or Wednesday evenings 6 - 8 p.m.
LyngblomstenLyngblomsten - Perspective Collective: Dialogue with Elders
Dialogue
 Health & Wellness
Tuesday afternoons
Mac Mentorship ProgramMac Mentorship Program - MacMentors
College Access
 Youth
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - "Use Your Points Day" Volunteer
Health & Wellness
Last Thursday of every month and may last 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement however volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create one that they might be interested in and adjust to their schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Arts and Crafts Group
Health & Wellness
Tuesdays at 11 am every other week and lasts 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Cooking Group Volunteer
Health & Wellness
Wednesdays 12 and last 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule

- Very low commitment, but consistency is strongly suggested
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Healthy Minds Group
Health & Wellness
Mondays 1:45 and last 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Healthy Relationships Group
Health & Wellness
Thursdays at 145 pm and last 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Humor Group
Health & Wellness
Tuesdays every other week at 1:45 and last 15-30 minutes depending on member engagement however volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Lead or suggest Groups for Mental Health Clients
Health & Wellness
Varies
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Member Interaction
Health & Wellness
1:45 and can last 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Men’s/Women’s group
Health & Wellness
1:45 every other Tuesday and lasts 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Minnesota Mental Health ClinicsMinnesota Mental Health Clinics - Scoring Football Picks
Health & Wellness
Tuesdays at 11 am and lasts 15-30 minutes, depending on member engagement; however, volunteers can stay and continue to interact/ engage with members or work with staff to create a schedule
Mississippi Park ConnectionMississippi Park Connection - Coldwater Spring Restoration Crew
Environment & Sustainability
Thursdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MN350MN350 - Working Groups
Environment & Sustainability
 Public Policy & Government
Varied
Neighborhood HouseNeighborhood House - ELL
Immigrants & Refugees
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open Cities Health CenterOpen Cities Health Center - Assist with greeting and escorting
Health & Wellness
Any weekday from 3-5
Prepare + ProsperPrepare Prosper - Volunteer in Tax Assistance, or Various Customer Support Roles
Housing
When? Trainings will begin in December. Email me now to reserve a spot!


Start date? Tax season will begin January 24th and end April 15. Volunteers would pick one 4-hour shift per week during the season (the same time, date, and location each week).
Reach for ResourcesReach for Resources - Adaptive Recreation
Health & Wellness
Varies
Reach for ResourcesReach for Resources - Administrative Support
Health & Wellness
Varies
Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion SchoolRiverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion School - Teaching Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30am or 12:30 - 2:30pm (including transportation time)
St. Paul Public LibrarySt. Paul Public Library - Assist in homework help center
Youth
St. Paul Public LibrarySt. Paul Public Library - Rondo Community Library Tech Aide
Housing
When? Fridays/Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm (either/or)
Start date? ASAP
St. Paul Public LibrarySt. Paul Public Library - Rondo Library Help
Youth
Thursday nights, 5 - 7 pm starting September 28
***Weekly Commitment***
Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS)Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS) - Kinderclub
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Any day Monday - Friday: 3 - 6pm
Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS)Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS) - Lunch and Recess Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Any day(s) Monday - Friday: 10:10 am - 1:25 pm
United HospitalUnited Hospital - Assist in a weekly shift in a hospital unit.
Health & Wellness
Weekly 3-4 hour shift.
It takes a month on average to go through intake process and get started. A 60-hour commitment required (longer than a semester)--but flexible with schedule changes, summer, etc.
Wellstone ElementaryWellstone Elementary - Wellstone Elementary Spanish Immersion Primary School
Immigrants & Refugees
 Language Opportunities
 Youth