Volunteer

Volunteer with the Lyndale Neighborhood Association!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join the Lyndale Neighborhood Association as a volunteer! Together, we can build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable neighborhood.

Volunteer Opportunities

Classroom Volunteers

Classroom Volunteers in the Lyndale Education Program assist professional teachers in leading groups of adult learners. Classroom volunteers commit to 2-3 hours/week on a year-round schedule. No teaching experience is required, but it can be helpful! Volunteers complete a 12-hour virtual training through Literacy Minnesota on their own time.

The Lyndale Education Program is an adult basic education program that provides high-quality English and Computer Basics instruction to students in Lyndale and the surrounding neighborhoods while helping students become more connected to their community.

English Classes

In English Classes, Classroom Volunteers will be working with a small group of students on your own with the support of a professional teacher.

Opportunities:

  • Blaisdell YMCA (3335 Blaisdell Ave.)
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    9:30-Noon or 6-8 p.m.
  • Horn Towers
    Mondays and Wednesdays
    2-4 p.m.
  • Sagrado Corazon (3801 Pleasant Ave.)
    Monday – Thursday
    6-8 p.m.
  • Sabathani Community Center (310 E 38th St)
    Tuesdays and Thursdays
    6-8 p.m.

Computer Basics

Classroom Volunteers assist a teacher while teaching basic computer skills like how to turn on a computer, use a mouse, and access a web browser.

Opportunity:

  • Hosmer Library (347 E 36th St)
    Mondays
    1-3:30 p.m.
    Classes begin January 27, 2025
  • Sabathani Community Center (310 E 38th St)
    Tuesdays
    10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Block Connectors

The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is looking for outgoing Lyndale neighbors to become Block Connectors! 

Help spread the word about LNA events and opportunities by:

  • Create and manage a Block email list
  • Send a monthly email to your neighbors
  • Hang or distribute flyers throughout your block a few times annually

We anticipate that volunteers will spend less than 1 hour per month on Block Connector tasks.

As a Lyndale Block Connector, you will serve as an important link between LNA and your neighbors. Ready to sign up? Complete the Block Connector Signup Form and an LNA Board Member will be in touch with you. Questions? Reach out to LNA Board Member, Stephen McHenry, at m_c_henry@hotmail.com.

Committees

LNA Committees are community-led opportunities to become an active participant in your neighborhood. All neighbors and neighborhood business-owners are welcome to join!

Our Committees are: Crime & Safety, Environment, Engagement, and Housing. Each committee meets monthly. Learn more about LNA’s Committees, see meeting schedules, and review recent meeting minutes on our Committees and Projects page.

Interested in Volunteering?

Complete our Volunteer Registration Form so we can best match your interests and skills to our volunteer opportunities.

Questions?

Email us at education@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402