Metropolitan State University encourages and appreciates graduate participation in various activities. Alumni can be proud to say Metropolitan State is an active community partner and it regularly proves this commitment in a variety of ways.
College for Kids and Middle & High School Campus Visits
Assist in making college a reality for local K-12 students by participating in College for Kids and Middle School and High School Campus Visits on the Saint Paul Campus! College for Kids allows fourth, fifth and sixth graders have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. Students arrive in the morning, register and attend fun classes, and participate in a special graduation ceremony. Middle and High School Campus Visits also provide students with an opportunity to tour a college campus, take classes designed for them and have lunch with college students, staff and university alumni.
We are seeking Metropolitan State University alumni to design and teach classes. Participants are also needed to assist classroom teachers and guide students throughout the day.
If you are interested in participating in College for Kids or would like to learn more about other youth campus visits, please contact Yolonda Rogers at 651-793-1288 or via e-mail at yolonda.rogers@metrostate.edu.
Upward Bound Tutors Needed
The Arlington Upward Bound Program is currently seeking Metropolitan State University alumni to provide tutoring at Arlington High School. Subject areas consist of, but are not limited to, mathematics, literature, social science, science, technology, college applications and essays, preparation for standardized test as well as generalists.
Tutors needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. Training provided.
To find out more information or to receive an application, please contact Yolonda Rogers at 651-793-1288 or via e-mail at yolonda.rogers@metrostate.edu.
ACT Preparation Facilitators Needed
The Arlington Upward Bound Program is currently seeking university alumni to facilitate ACT preparation workshops at Arlington High School. Preparation workshops will be held Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. Materials will be provided. To find out more information, please contact Kristine Ramos-Walker at 651-487-7339 or via e-mail at kristine.ramoswalker@metrostate.edu.
Tutors at the Zone
University alumni can serve as general tutors, helping students of all ages with reading, math, computer literacy, and other general homework concerns. Flexible hours including weekends are available. Participating as a Homework Help Center tutor allows university alumni to work with community youth and adults through university civic engagement initiatives.
The Zone Homework Help Center at the Dayton's Bluff Library is open Monday-Thursday from 3-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Training is provided.
To receive more information or interested in becoming a tutor, please contact Lul Said, Library-Community Outreach, at 651-793-1296 or via e-mail at saidlu@go.metrostate.edu.
Join the Literacy Corps and Teach a Child to Read
The Literacy Corps program is currently recruiting alumni to work directly with children facing significant language, literacy and ESL challenges at Minneapolis and Saint Paul inner-city schools, libraries and learning centers. Flexible scheduling is available including some evening and weekend opportunities. Training and placements are provided.
To find out more information or to receive an application, please contact Vanessa Young, Literacy Corps Work Study Coordinator at 651-793-1296 or via e-mail at younva@go.metrostate.edu.
The Doorway Center
The Doorway Center is a college and career access center dedicated to providing low-income students and their families with education and career information. We also ensure that students have ample access to the resources needed to take full advantage of the college, career, and scholarship/financial aid opportunities available to them. If you’re interested in working in an urban area and serving a diverse community of students and families in the areas of college/career preparation and job-seeking skills this is the opportunity for you. Two St. Paul locations: Sunray Library & Dayton's Bluff Recreation Center. Please contact the Doorway Center Coordinator, Regina Harris at 651-757-0988 or regina.harris@ci.stpaul.mn.us to apply.
Meals on Wheels - Help provide nutrition and a safety check to those who need it
Metropolitan State participates in the Meals on Wheels volunteer program. Alumni interested in becoming a volunteer should e-mail Jeannine Harff, Academic Internship coordinator, Center for Community-Based Learning at jeannine.harff@metrostate.edu or call her at 651-793-1290. The meals are delivered between 10:30 a.m. - noon. The time commitment varies from one day a week to once a month, depending on your availability.