One of the great aspects of the program is the professional experience an SJW receives during her year. The specific responsibilities and hours of work for each placement are negotiated depending on the placement site's need and the applicant's skill and interest. In the past some SJWs have had their hours split between two placements. Below is a brief description of placement opportunities, separated into four areas of interest. Placement site options are not limited to placements seen here, and may change based on resources and availability. Follow the links to learn more about possible placements.

Social Advocacy, Community Organizing and Direct Service

Sarah's....An Oasis for Women: Sarah’s provides hospitality for women in transition who are seeking housing, community and safety.
Sibley Bike Depot: A community bike shop offering an open, accessible space to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community.

Learning In Style: Adult English School, working with recent immigrant and refugees to gain English skills and access community resources

Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizing Latinas and the Latino community to end domestic violence.
MN Food Association: The Big River Farms Program of Minnesota Food Association (MFA) operates an immigrant and minority farmer training program with the aim of equipping farmers with the skills and knowledge to operate their own viable organic and sustainable vegetable farming enterprise, while providing fresh, organic produce to local consumers by the farmers-in-training and promoting a more sustainable food system.
St. Stephen's Human Services: With a mission of ending homelessness, their programs serve people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. Position opportunities include working in Street Outreach, the Free Store or with Long Term Housing.
Catholic Charities - Opportunity Center: provides a place for those experiencing homelessness to connect with resources to move toward self-sufficiency. A comprehensive continuum of services supports basic needs, personal empowerment and transitional services for homeless single adults.
Cornerstone: Preventing violence and providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Open Arms of Minnesota: Work in Volunteer Services in the development, implementation and maintenance of volunteer programs to support the mission of Open Arms of Minnesota.
Minnesota Legal Services Coalition: Assist in the production and maintenance of online legal education materials and court forms for low-income Minnesotans with civil legal needs, and promote those resources among the client and advocacy communities.
Urban Baby: seeks to reduce health disparities based on socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity by addressing a lack of access to the resources and skills necessary to prepare healthy food at home by supporting and partnering with local and sustainable agriculture enterprises

Education and Awareness

Cretin-Derham Hall: Working with high school youth integrating faith, justice and service. This position is not eligible for the AmeriCorps Ed Award.
College of St. Catherine Center for Community Work and Learning: Creating and nurturing partnerships within the college and the larger community help that raise awareness and generate action on social justice issues.
CSJ Justice Office: Promoting awareness and education, taking action and providing opportunities for others to take action that leads to systematic change.

Health Care and Public Health

St. Mary's Health Clinics: Providing access to free health care for the uninsured, working with Spanish speaking populations. Nursing degree or medical/clinical certifications desired.
Carondelet Village: Promoting independence and wellness, and coordinating services that help manage chronic and complex conditions. Focusing on health and holistic wellness (physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational and social) with aging populations through a personally designed approach that recognizes and builds on each individual's unique strengths.
Risen Christ: Health and Human Services Liaison, working with Risen Christ School staff to promote student success by assisting families in identifying health care and family needs while connecting families to school and community services.

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