Every year Success Beyond the Classroom (SBC) brings innovative field-trip and after school enrichment programming to students in the Twin Cities. We need YOUR help to make it all happen!
We have many flexible, one-day volunteer opportunities perfect for individuals, corporate groups, retirees, high school groups, and community organizations. Check out our volunteer opportunities below. Ready to sign up? Fill in an application today!
Please note, it may take up to 48 hours to process your application. To ensure a safe environment for our students, all volunteers are asked to complete an annual background check (at no cost to you).
Questions? Check out our help videos below or contact Betsy Narr, SBC Volunteer Coordinator, at 612-638-1536 or betsy.narr@metroecsu.org
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Creativity Festival
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At the Creativity Festival, 3rd-5th graders learn that the ability to think creatively and problem solve is essential for all ages and in all areas of life. Students attend interactive sessions highlighting the ways creativity and problem solving are applied in STEM, the arts, and across all careers. |
Red Shirt Volunteers are needed to help presenters and students in the hands-sessions, assist with lunch, guide students on campus, and ensure that students have a fun and exciting day!
When: Tues, Jan. 8 & Wed, Jan. 9, 2019
Where: Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of MN
Time Commitment: Varies based on volunteer role
Sign-up By: December 7, 2018
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| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Classroom Assistant @ U of MN | 1 | 1/8/2019 | 1/9/2019 | |
| General Event Support @ U of MN | 2 | 1/8/2019 | 1/9/2019 | |
| Lunch Team @ U of MN | 2 | 1/8/2019 | 1/9/2019 | |
| Set-up Team @ U of MN | 1 | 1/7/2019 | 1/7/2019 | |
Future City Competition
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Future City is a project-based program where students in grades 6-8 imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. The 2018-2019 theme is Powering Our Future. Teams will design a resilient power grid for their future city that can withstand and quickly recover from the impacts of a natural disaster. |
Engineers, city planners, and other professionals with technical backgrounds: you are invited to volunteer as a mentor or judge for the Minnesota Future City Competition (FCC)!
Contact Colleen Feller to sign up or learn more at 612-638-1511.
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| Judge | 0 | 11/1/2018 | 1/19/2019 | |
Knowledge Bowl
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Knowledge Bowl is an after-school competition for 6th-12th graders focused on academics, teamwork, and community. During a Knowledge Bowl meet, teams of students in 6th-12th grade answer questions related to math, science, social studies, language arts, and current events. If you love trivia, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! |
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Volunteer Judges are needed to help run the competition. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced volunteer or coach. On-site training is provided before the meet begins. When: Where: Middle Schools & High Schools across the Metro Time Commitment: Approximately 3:30 until 8:00 PM Sign-up By: 3 weeks prior to meet Please note:
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Office Support
In-office volunteers are essential at Success Beyond the Classroom! Scheduling is flexible and may include a one-time commitment or ongoing opportunities. Past projects included assembling lanyards, collating supplies, sorting signs, prepping event materials, and data entry. Contact Julie Schaal, SBC Volunteer Coordinator, to learn more at julie.schaal@metroecsu.org or 612-638-1540.
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STEMLink
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STEMLink brings STEM careers to life as 5th and 6th grade students work with college instructors and industry professionals from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Students attend a keynote address and participate in three interactive breakout sessions while on a college campus in college labs. |
Red Shirt Volunteers are needed as Team Leaders and Classroom Assistants as well as a Lunch Team. This is a fast-paced high-energy day where students and volunteers will learn something new. No experience required, just an interest in STEM and working with kids.
When & Where:
Thurs, March 14, 2019 @ Dunwoody College of Technology, Mpls
Fri, May 17, 2019 @ Normandale Community College, Bloomington
Wed, May 22 & Thurs, May 23 2019 @ Century College, White Bear Lake
Time Commitment: Varies based on volunteer role
Sign-up By: 3 weeks prior to event
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| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Classroom Assistant @ Century College | 2 | 5/22/2019 | 5/23/2019 | |
| Classroom Assistant @ Dunwoody College of Technology | 1 | 3/14/2019 | 3/14/2019 | |
| Classroom Assistant @ Normandale Community College | 1 | 5/17/2019 | 5/17/2019 | |
| Lunch Team @ Century College | 2 | 5/22/2019 | 5/23/2019 | |
| Lunch Team @ Dunwoody College of Technology | 1 | 3/14/2019 | 3/14/2019 | |
| Lunch Team @ Normandale Community College | 1 | 5/17/2019 | 5/17/2019 | |
| Team Leader @ Century College | 2 | 5/22/2019 | 5/23/2019 | |
| Team Leader @ Dunwoody College of Technology | 1 | 3/14/2019 | 3/14/2019 | |
| Team Leader @ Normandale Community College | 1 | 5/17/2019 | 5/17/2019 | |
Young Authors Conference
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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!
When:
Fri, March 22, 2019
Tues, May 28, 2019
Wed, May 29, 2019
Thurs, May 30, 2019
Fri, May 31, 2019
Where: Bethel University
Time Commitment: Varies based on volunteer role
Sign-up By: Three weeks prior to event
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| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| General Event Support @ Bethel University | 5 | 3/22/2019 | 5/31/2019 | |
| Lunch Team @ Bethel University | 5 | 3/22/2019 | 5/31/2019 | |
| Set-up Team @ Bethel University | 2 | 3/21/2019 | 5/27/2019 | |
