Do I need to be a licensed teacher to volunteer?
You do not need to be a teacher. You do need to have a positive and encouraging approach with students and feel comfortable with the subject matter.
Can I do this for college credit?
Yes! Many students receive credit for their volunteer work at MNIC. Some volunteer as a part of a class. Others arrange for internships.
What is the time commitment?
The average volunteer comes 2-3 hours per week, for 4 months or longer. Shorter sessions and time periods can be arranged. In the summer we need
volunteers for the six week summer school session. We are very flexible.
Who are your students?
MNIC students are primarily low-income students of color, both U.S. and foreign born. MNIC immigrant students
are mostly from the east African countries of Somalia and Ethiopia and from Spanish speaking countries such as Mexico. Our other students are mainly of African American descent. Our students are ages 16-20. Ninety eight
percent of our students qualify for the federal free lunch program. Our average reading, writing and math levels are about 4th - 5th grade level.
Is training provided?
Yes! Every volunteer receives a 45 minute one-to-one orientation. Three hour trainings are held at least twice per year.
Do you have day, evening or weekend opportunities?
MNIC needs volunteers from 9:00am – 8:15pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am – 5:30pm on Fridays. We do not have weekend volunteer opportunities.
Where are you located?
MNIC is a decentralized high school operating out of 5 sites in north and south Minneapolis:
The East High School , in South Minneapolis, serves immigrant students.
Sites which serve U.S. born students (primarily African American) are located at:
- Unity House (in north Minneapolis)
- Jordan New Life Church (in north Minneapolis)
- Sabathani Community Center (south Minneapolis)
- University Technology Center (Dinkytown)
Is the school accessible using public transportation?
Yes, all of the sites are located near bus or light rail stops. To find the best route visit Metro Transit at http://www
.metrotransit.org/ or call 612-373-3333.
Do you write references, letters of recommendation etc.?
Yes. We are very happy to document your contribution to MNIC and support you with references, letters etc based on your performance and hours of volunteering at MNIC.
How do I get started?
Just click on Get in Touch in the Volunteer Program menu and fill out a short information form. We will contact you to answer any questions
you may have about volunteering at MNIC. Once you determine that you are interested in volunteering at MNIC we will arrange to meet with you one-on-one for an orientation and placement.
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Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
300 Industrial Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.722-5416 (administrative offices)
office@mnic.org
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