Volunteer

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.

Muhammed Ali

Help someone master the skills necessary for survival in today’s increasingly complex world. By sharing your talents and your positive attitude toward learning, you can experience the joy of helping others realize their personal potential and work toward their educational goals.

A student in a hijab raises her hand

Metro South volunteers play a critical role in helping adult learners enrolled in Metro South Adult Basic Education. As advocates of lifelong learning, MSABE volunteers have helped thousands of students prepare for the GED test, earn a high school diploma, or learn English as a second language.

Please click Metro South Volunteers icon below to read our latest volunteer newsletter!

What are we looking for in a volunteer?

  • Dependable
  • Patient
  • Flexible
  • Sensitive to the adult learner

Time commitment

  • 1-2 hours per week for most placements. 
  • Six months with Metro South, as this best serves the volunteering relationship and educational goals of the learner. However, a number of short-term placements are also available. 

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Metro South!  Metro South doesn’t have volunteer opportunities until classes resume in September, however interested volunteers are encouraged to apply throughout the summer or reach out to Katy McGrane at kmcgrane@isd271.org with any questions.

     

    Become a Volunteer today

    Fill out the application below. If you have any questions, please contact us.

    Volunteer Application

      Name

      Pronouns

      Zip

      Phone

      Email

      Emergency Contact

      Name

      Phone

      Employment History

      Current/Previous Employer

      Position

      Education

      Years of Education

      Degree(s) (If applicable)

      Skills or Training (if applicable)

      Additional skills, Interests or Expertise (Foreign Languages, Computers, etc.) (optional)

      Additional Information

      Have you ever served as a volunteer before?

      Have you taught English in the past?

      If yes, please specify

      Do you have any health problems or disabilities we should know about when placing you in our program?

      If yes, please explain.

      Preferred location

      Availability - Please check days and times you ARE available to volunteer

      Monday

      Tuesday

      Wednesday

      Thursday

      Saturday

      I am interested in volunteering for Metro South Volunteers because

      Areas of Interest

      Demographics
      Minnesota Department of Education requests the following information:

      Date of Birth

      Country of Birth

      Gender

      Race

      Hispanic

      Primary Language

      References
      (Co-worker, Past Employer, Clergy, Friend, Neighbor, etc.)

      Please supply complete information

      Reference #1

      Name

      Relationship

      Address

      Phone Number

      Email

      Reference #2

      Name

      Relationship

      Address

      Phone Number

      Email

      A background check will be required (at no cost to you) prior to placement
      Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

      If yes, please explain

      Signature

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      Volunteer resources

      Metro South Volunteer Handbook 1.30.25

      Conduct Agreement