Mac Community Engagement Center

Youth

If you’re interested in education, tutoring, or just working with kids in general, there are many opportunities for you to get involved. Some of the main avenues of engagement are: in the classroom at St. Paul Public Schools near campus, through tutoring programs, and through college access programs. Depending on what kind of work you are doing, you will be working with different age groups. For example, most Macalester students work in classrooms at the elementary and middle school levels.

Engagement Opportunities

Click an opportunity below to learn more and express interest
Org NameNameThemesTimeframe
Bilingual Learning CenterTeaching Assistant with Preschool Youth
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Before School Program: 7:15 - 9:30 am
After School Program: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bilingual Learning CenterNo-School Day Program Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Upcoming No School Days: Oct 3, Oct 16, Nov 5
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

*You are not required to volunteer for multiple days or the whole day*
CLUESAl Niño Con Cariño
Immigrants & Refugees
 Language Opportunities
 Youth
Friday, December 13th
8:00 am - 6:00 pm (multiple shifts available)

*You do not need to volunteer for the whole day*
CommonBond CommunitiesStudy Buddy at Torre de San Miguel
Housing
 Work & Food Justice
Wednesdays (4:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
CommonBond CommunitiesStudy Buddy at Skyline Tower
Housing
 Work & Food Justice
Mondays or Tuesdays (4:45 pm - 6:45 pm)
Hidden River Middle SchoolClassroom Volunteer
Youth
School Day 8:30-3
Hidden River Middle SchoolFrench Immersion Class Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Flexible Volunteer Times: any time between 8:30 am - 3pm (Monday - Thursday)
Immanuel Lutheran ChurchStudent Spot
Youth
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion K-5 SchoolTeacher Assistant in Bilingual Mandarin School
Language Opportunities
 Youth
School is open from 9:30-4 M-F
Keystone Community CenterClassroom Helper
Youth
Tuesdays or Thursdays 3:30-5:30
Mac Mentorship ProgramMacMentors
College Access
 Youth
Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion SchoolTeaching Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30am or 12:30 - 2:30pm (including transportation time)
St. Paul Public LibraryAssist in homework help center
Youth
Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS)Kinderclub
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Any day Monday - Friday: 3 - 6pm
Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS)Lunch and Recess Assistant
Language Opportunities
 Youth
Any day(s) Monday - Friday: 10:10 am - 1:25 pm
Urban RootsAssist with garden, food preservation, and conservation work
Environment & Sustainability
 Housing
 Work & Food Justice
Wednesdays
3:00 - 6:00 pm

Meet the Community Engagement Organizer


Andrea Cespedes '27
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Psychology, Educational Studies
Happy place: Thrift/Vintage Stores

CEC-YouthTutoring@macalester.edu