Help Make a Difference! Volunteer With Us
We are so appreciative of the thousands of hours volunteers contribute annually to CH/LSS. Volunteers provide integral support across all aspects of our work, from events to support services to record digitization. Learn about current opportunities below.
Help us get to know more about your skills, interests, and background. Please fill out our Volunteer Information Form and send it to [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with your team and give back to the community? Gather friends, co-workers, or family members for a group volunteer experience with CH/LSS!
We will provide an overview presentation about Foster Care and Adoption, an office tour, and space to complete a meaningful project that directly benefits those we serve. Options include making tie-blankets, donation sorting, or creating hygiene kits. These are simple, yet impactful ways to support children and families in our community.
Details:
- This volunteer opportunity is intended for groups of up to 20 individuals, ages 16 and older.
- Timing is flexible! Generally, two hours during the business day, Monday-Friday.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
If your group falls outside these parameters, please contact us at [email protected]. We may be able to accommodate on a case-by-case basis.
Are you good at organizing? We are in need of volunteers to help with sorting, organizing, and managing our in-kind donations through our Community Closet.
Your efforts will directly impact our ability to efficiently distribute in-kind items to those we serve. Items may include holiday gifts for youth in foster care, licensing kits for relative caregivers, and more.
Details:
- This volunteer opportunity is for individuals or small groups of 2-3, ages 18 and over.
- Timing is flexible! Generally business hours, Monday-Friday.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
Do you have the gift of photography? Can you help capture moments and share the stories of CH/LSS and the people we serve? Become a CH/LSS volunteer photographer!
Volunteer photographers will assist in capturing moments at a variety of events including family and community events. You will play a vital role in documenting our work and engaging our community.
Details:
- This opportunity is for photographers who are 18 years and older who are proficient in basic photography techniques, able to utilize their own equipment, and provide digital images.
- Dates vary. Please connect with us if interested and we will let you know about upcoming events.
- Location: Children’s Home Main Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108 or event location.
- Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212 to inquire.
Internship Opportunities
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families touched by adoption? If so, Children’s Home invites you to apply for our internship within the International Country Adoption program. We foster an ALIVE Workplace (supportive, positive and fun) and believe in offering a workspace that is both challenging and rewarding. Training will be provided to ensure you have the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your role. An intern will have shadowing opportunities and will contribute to the International Country Adoption Social Work team’s services in a hybrid manner. The intern will have the opportunity to observe and assist with various tasks, including:
- Arrange and conduct adoption study interviews.
- Prepare/review written adoption study reports in compliance with applicable requirements.
- Providing support, guidance and country-specific education and travel preparation to families.
- Providing post-placement support and visitation.
- Participate in case consults with the social work team.
- Identify prospective permanent family resources for children and youth.
- Provide support and/or make referrals to outside resources when appropriate.
- Managing client files and database records.
Qualities desired for effective work in this program:
- Enrollment in an MSW program is preferred
- Sensitivity to other’s traditions and ways of living
- Strong ability to work independently, using initiative, discretion and good judgment
- Ability to communicate well, both verbal and written
- Ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to problem solve
- Ability to interpret agency policy, state/federal licensing requirements
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid driver’s license preferred (insurance, reliable vehicle and be insurable under agency policy)
- Ability to work with and support all clients served.
Supervision will be conducted by a supervisor approved through the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
For more information, please contact our Program Coordinator, Samantha Brannon, at [email protected] or 651.255.2212. We look forward to hearing from you!
