Sign up to volunteer at our 2025-2026 events!
We look forward to you joining us at the Creativity Festival, CreativeCon, Knowledge Bowl, STEMLink (Dates TBA!), and Young Authors Conference.
If you are under 18 years old, please fill out this Minor Consent Form and return it with a letter of reference in addition to submitting your application.
Volunteer Handbook: We encourage you to read the SparkPath Volunteer Handbook to acquaint yourself with our organization and mission, and to help make the most of your time with us.
Questions? Contact our SparkPath Volunteer Coordinators:
Katie Wenzel - katie.wenzel@brightworksmn.org / 612-638-1554 (All field trip programs & in-office opportunities)
Betsy Narr - betsy.narr@brightworksmn.org / 612-638-1550 (Middle Grades KB)
Madi Ericksen - madi.ericksen@brightworksmn.org / 612-638-1514 (Senior High KB)
I would like to volunteer
Office & Virtual Support
Office and Virtual Support volunteers are essential at SparkPath! Scheduling is flexible and can include a one-time commitment or ongoing opportunities. Some opportunities are virtual and some take place in our office. Past projects included assembling lanyards, collating supplies, sorting signs, question editing, prepping event materials, and data entry.
Contact Katie Wenzel, SparkPath Volunteer Coordinator, to learn more at katie.wenzel@brightworksmn.org or 612-638-1554.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| In-Office Support | 1 | |||
Young Authors Conference
Young Authors Conference (YAC) gives 4th-8th grade students the opportunity to learn from professionals with real writing experience. Students attend a keynote address and three interactive writing sessions led by local fiction and non-fiction writers. Students leave YAC with a greater passion to write and a new set of strategies and ideas with which to experiment.
Red Shirt Volunteers are needed to assist with lunch, guide students on campus, monitor the book fair and open mic, and ensure that students have a fun and exciting day! Volunteers can bring a student to participate for free.
When:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2025
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Where: Bethel University
Time Commitment: 7:30 AM to about 2:00 PM
Sign-up By: 5 days prior to event
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| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Team @ Bethel University | 3 | 5/26/2026 | 5/28/2026 | |
| Set-up Team @ Bethel University | 1 | 5/25/2026 | 5/25/2026 | |
| Wayfinding Volunteer @ Bethel University | 3 | 5/26/2026 | 5/28/2026 | |
Our Mission
SparkPath creates powerful learning experiences that challenge students to explore interests, discover new perspectives, connect with professionals in the community, and visualize their success beyond the classroom.
