Opportunities for Youth
A number of volunteer positions with Ramsey County are available for youth ages 12-18.
Frequent filer/office assistant
Description: Provide supplementary and auxiliary clerical services to community human services staff. We offer flexible scheduling at our downtown Saint Paul and Midway offices. Volunteers may be placed in units within the Ramsey County Government Center East building, or at various community-based sites.
Age requirement: At least 16 years.
Time commitment: The minimal commitment for the position is a three-month term. Scheduling is flexible within the regular business hours of the site location and is arranged with supervising staff.
Apply: Online application or printable application (PDF)
Contact: Volunteer Services: [email protected]
Junior Assistant Naturalist
Junior assistant naturalists (JANs) are important members of the Tamarack summer day camp team. Like a camp counselor, they serve as fun, friendly companions and mentors to our younger participants. JANs assist with all aspects of day camp including preparing activities, leading games and helping supervise campers, ensuring everyone has a fun and safe experience.
Application and training date information for 2021 will be available in March.
Ages: 14-17 (must be age 14 by September 1, 2020)
Time commitment: Summer; 3 - 6 weeks
Requirements: Applicants must enjoy working with small children, getting their hands dirty and be a playful and active participant. A strong sense of commitment and responsibility are also required. All applicants must attend an information session with a parent/guardian and complete an interview with Tamarack staff in addition to the mandatory two-day training.
Library circulation assistant
Description: Assists patrons at check out, staff with checking in book drop materials and sorting. This possition is available at all library locations.
Age requirement: At least 16 years.
Apply: Printable application (PDF)
Contact: Ramsey County Library - 651-628-6803 or [email protected]
Special events (Tamarack Nature Center)
Description: A few times each year, volunteers are asked to assist with special public events at the Tamarack Nature Center, like the annual Tamarack Trick-or-Treat event for families. Volunteers help lead activities, crafts, hikes and games for visitors throughout these events.
Ages: Adults (18 and older), youth ages 14 and older and ages 12-13 with an adult.
Time commitment: Occasional, 2-4 hours each time
Apply: Printable application (PDF)
Contact: Tamarack Nature Center - 651-407-5350, ext. 118 or [email protected]