Volunteer/Intern Openings

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for working within the Intern & Volunteer Services Department, assisting with administrative projects including data entry, filing and tracking paperwork and other information, and contacting references.

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/Maplewood - Remote option available
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If you are creative, collaborative, inquisitive, and enthusiastic about meaningful storytelling, impactful communication, and participating in various projects simultaneously, you might find the Communications & Marketing Intern role at Tubman the right one for you! Collaborate with Tubman’s Communications team to create marketing materials, update Tubman’s website, develop internal and external communications, create internal communications plans, contribute to multiple projects related to events (including our annual gala), and have a direct impact on how Tubman is presented to the community.

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.

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 and interns at the Outreach Center also engage the community about Tubman and Outreach Center services.

Evening and Saturday shift options now available!

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.

Remote opportunity
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Do you feel at ease speaking with people about something you care about? Don’t have a lot of time to do traditional volunteering? Consider volunteering at part of Tubman’s Starlight Soirée Auction Committee! The Starlight Soirée is Tubman’s annual gala to honor survivors’ journeys from fear to freedom and to celebrate the generous donors who support our mission. Auction Committee members are asked to leverage personal and/or professional networks to generate event support through financial or in-kind contributions which include auction items, gift cards, wine, and growlers. Starlight Soirée Auction Committee members are also encouraged to strategize with Tubman staff to help engage potential event sponsors.

We are looking for passionate committee members to help us create an amazing event. The 2024 Starlight Soirée will be held on Friday, May 3, 2023. This position is independent with monthly Committee meetings. All Committee Meetings will be held virtually, unless otherwise directed.

For more information, please email volunteer@tubman.org or apply online at www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteerintern.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2025 START
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.