Twin cities

Summer Reads Mentor - Twin Cities Foster a love of reading for children and youth (K-5) and help families break down barriers to education and economic security, while growing your own leadership skills. Join us this summer!

• HOST SITEs for 2023

  • Columbia Heights Public Schools *1 position remains.
  • Keystone Community Services *1 position remains.
  • Neighborhood House *2 positions remain.
  • Opportunity Neighborhood - Ames Lake *1 position remains.
  • Urban Strategies, Inc. at Heritage Park *2 positions remain.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
    *NOTE: 10 week service term (June 20-August 28). *5 positions remain.
    • Jerry Gamble
    • Little Earth
    • Mount Airy
    • Southside
    • West Side
  • Minneapolis Public Schools *4 positions remain.
    • Folwell Elementary School
    • Lucy Craft Laney at Cleveland Park
    • Sullivan STEAM Magnet
    • Waite Park Community
  • St. Paul Public Schools *3 positions remain.
    • Chelsea Heights
    • Dayton's Bluff
    • Frost Lake
    • Global Arts Plus - Lower
    • Riverview WSSE

Summer Reads Outreach Specialist Fight the summer slide! Use your prior experience teaching/tutoring to provide peer mentorship to first-time Summer Reads Mentors who will make a lifelong impact on children and youth this summer. *1 position remains.

Returning members 

Summer Reads Mentor - Returning Member Are you a Summer Reads alum? Join us again and use your experience to inspire a love of learning in children! Submit your application here if you’re unable to apply to the main Summer Reads listing.

Greater Minnesota 

Summer Reads Mentor - Mankato Youth Place (Mankato, MN) If you are looking for an opportunity to serve some of the most amazing kids in Minnesota, look no further! Mankato Youth Place serves youth in K-8 and we are passionate about academics! *2 positions remain.

Summer Reads Mentor - Camp Read A Lot (Murdock, MN) Want to make a difference? KMS Camp Read A Lot is looking for community members to join us. If you’re kind, like to learn and work well on a team, our students look forward to working with you! *4 of 4 positions remain.

Summer Reads – Promise Neighborhood of Central MN (St. Cloud, MN) Come enjoy your summer while making a difference in your community! Soak up the sun while helping students become even better readers! *1 position remains.

Returning members 

Summer Reads Mentor - Returning Member Are you a Summer Reads alum? Join us again and use your experience to inspire a love of learning in children! Submit your application here if you’re unable to apply to the main Summer Reads listing.

Summer Reads Mentor - Twin Cities Metro Locations

• East Side Neighborhood Services at Mulberry Junction & Luxton Park
• St. Paul Public Schools at Adams Spanish Immersion
• Minneapolis Public Schools at Green Central Dual Language Elementary

Summer Reads Coach - Open Door Learning Center Southside *Adult learner pilot program.

Summer Reads Mentor - Aitkin, MN (Aitkin, MN) Come make a difference for a child this summer with Aitkin Summer Reads!

Summer Reads - Barnum Community Education (Barnum, MN) Spend your summer making a difference in young children's lives! Join our awesome team and promote a love of reading to elementary kids in Barnum!

Summer Reads - Mobile Hope MN (Corcoran and Dayton, MN) Mobile Hope is located in Hennepin County's two largest mobile home parks. We have on site community centers that help connect, build relationships and discuss and achieve individual goals. *10 week service term (June 5-August 13).

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Summer Reads Volunteers
Are you unable to commit to 40 hours/week to national service, but still want to volunteer in your community this summer?

Community organizations, schools and learners in Minnesota are working to build their literacy skills, and one-to-one time is essential. Volunteer your time to make a difference!

Summer Reads Volunteers is a flexible opportunity made for people with busy schedules who want to spend their free time doing something meaningful. You let us know your availability and we'll help find one of our partner organizations to volunteer your time.

There is no monetary compensation for this role. In exchange for your time, you'll be invited to our professional development and events - typically an exclusive perk for our AmeriCorps VISTA members. These robust training opportunities are facilitated by literacy and education professionals.

In addition, you'll join a supportive network of community change-makers, emerging leaders, and literacy education advocates.