Resources for Educators
At HandsOn Twin Cities we connect educators with volunteer projects and service-learning resources. Service provides a great opportunity for classrooms, after school programs and other youth groups to get involved in their communities. Also, research indicates that students involved in service-learning experiences have increased engagement and academic achievement.
If you are interested in finding a youth volunteer project or incorporating service-learning into your classroom or in other youth work, below are some resources available to help you.
Please contact Meghan Morse by email at meghan@handsontwincities.org or by phone at 612-379-4900 Ext 16 regarding the following:
Online Database of Volunteer Opportunities:
Use our online database of volunteer opportunities and search by impact area, project characteristics, zip code or date.
Referrals:
Are you looking for ideas for a service project you can do at your school or in your community? Don’t see what you’re looking for on the database? Call us for a volunteer project or a community partnership referral.
Events, Fairs or Guest Speakers: HandsOn Twin Cities will come and table at your upcoming volunteer, opportunity or youth fairs. If you are doing a lesson on civic engagement or community service, we can also come as guest speakers to spread the word about the benefits of volunteerism, how to get engaged, and the resources that we have to get started.
Service-Learning Curriculum and Support: We would love to support you in incorporating service-learning into your classroom or afterschool program. Contact us for information on the activities, projects and lesson plan ideas that we have to support you.
School-Community Partnerships: Community partnerships are an essential component of service-learning experiences. With over 300 nonprofit affiliates in the Twin Cities, we have used our expertise to compile tips and tricks of creating successful partnerships in this guide (pdf).
Youth Volunteer Guide: (Coming Soon)This comprehensive guide contains information on youth volunteering at nonprofit organizations, how youth can develop their own service projects, and service project ideas.
Additional Resources: (Coming Soon) A compilation (pdf) of other organizations, books, and resources regarding service-learning and youth volunteerism.
School Beautification Projects: HandsOn Twin Cities organizes School Beautification Projects, which are large one-day events where community and corporate volunteers work to significantly improve the physical learning and teaching environments of school communities. Click here to view pictures of past events or download more information about these projects and a school interest form. If you have questions or are interested in hosting one a volunteer event at your school, please email meghan@handsontwincities.org.
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Resources for Educators
