Available Volunteer & Internship Positions
Volunteering with Tubman is a unique and rewarding experience. There are many opportunities within our various service areas, and most positions can work as internships for school, depending on requirements.
We are always trying to work with schools and other organizations to provide paid internships for students. For any questions, call (612) 767-6680 or email jbraun@tubman.org.
If you are an attorney interested in providing pro bono services, click here.
For questions or to inquire about volunteer and internship opportunities, please email volunteer@tubman.org or call (612) 767-6680.
Click on the position title to view the full position description.
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Maplewood
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The Civil Legal Advocate Intern or Volunteer works with victims/survivors of domestic violence by responding to client calls requesting legal assistance, including writing and filing Orders for Protection (OFP). The Intern/Volunteer assists staff with maintaining the client database and may also support clients at OFP hearings in Washington County Court (on Zoom or at the courthouse). -
Minneapolis
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The Hennepin County Criminal Legal Advocate is responsible for communicating with victims/survivors of criminal assaults (DV/SA), providing safety planning support and case status information, as well as providing input to prosecutors. -
Maplewood
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The Criminal Legal Advocate is responsible for attending in-custody arraignments in either the Stillwater or suburban Ramsey County areas, and relays information about criminal domestic assault cases to the clients involved. -
Maplewood
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The Criminal Legal Advocate Assistant for Washington County is responsible for supporting our staff legal advocates, connecting with clients about the court process and providing database and other administrative support. There may be some limited opportunities to attend court proceedings. -
Minneapolis
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The Family Law Intern assists Tubman’s legal department with projects such as drafting client correspondence and court documents, screening prospective legal clients, and administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and research. -
Minneapolis
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Applicants MUST have completed their first year of law school by May 2024, be a rising 2l or 3l law student, or law graduate.A Law Clerk at Tubman assists the Legal department with Family Law and Order for Protection cases, including screening prospective legal clients, drafting pleadings, trial preparation, legal research and writing.
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Minneapolis
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Mental Health Interns must be in their second year of a masters or doctoral program. Students co-facilitate groups and carry a caseload of individual clients. Interns become part of the multi-disciplinary team at Tubman Chrysalis in Minneapolis, working alongside staff who represent a wide range of therapeutic styles. They practice in an environment that is trauma-informed, person-centered, strength-based, and uses holistic and harm reduction approaches.Currently accepting applications for 9 month internship positions that would begin either in May or September of 2025. Email cover letter and resume to Joanie Braun, Senior Manager of Intern & Volunteer Services, at jbraun@tubman.org. Call 612-767-6680 with questions.
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Maplewood Mall
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The NorthStar Youth Outreach Center at Maplewood Mall connects youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders, and their children, to a safe place to access basic needs, receive advocacy and resource referrals. Volunteers at the Outreach Center also engage the community about Tubman and the Outreach Center services.Evening and Saturday shift options now available!
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Minneapolis
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Tubman Resource Advocates implement person-centered and culturally grounded practices to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support, information and connection to Tubman services, and referrals to community organizations. Resource Advocates provide these services by phone, e-mail, and in-person to individuals seeking support and services at Tubman and in the community. Work is on-site at Tubman Chrysalis in south Minneapolis. -
Maplewood
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Assist weekend shelter staff with portioning and delivering meals to residents at our Maplewood shelter. Perfect for people working full-time during the week! -
Maplewood
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The Shelter Operations Volunteer works as part of the Shelter Team, assisting with a variety of tasks that keep the shelter organized and running smoothly, providing a positive environment for individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. -
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MAY 2025 START DATE
Maplewood
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Shelter Youth and Family Worker Interns support children who are living at Tubman’s shelter in Maplewood for families that have experienced domestic violence. Provide individualized, trauma-informed, strength-based care and advocacy through relationship building, on-site activities, field trips, and respite childcare.
This position works on-site at our Maplewood location. -
Maplewood
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Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to appointments and errands. Must be at least 21 years old. -
Maplewood
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Youth & Family Worker Interns in the Safe Journeys Housing program work alongside staff at Tubman East in Maplewood to serve youth and young adults of all genders between the ages of 16-24 (as well as their children) who have experienced various forms of violence, exploitation, or homelessness.
