3420 Heritage Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55435

Live-in Volunteer
Help create a future of possibilities for highly independent young adults affected by autism by joining our Live-in Volunteer Program. Volunteers are required to fulfill a time commitment of 4 hours per week and a 4-hour weekend... shift per month. Reduced rent (rate shown) is offered for Volunteers.

About Erik’s Ranch & Retreats:
Founded in 2008, Erik's Ranch & Retreats is a first-of-its-kind living, working, and social environment for young adults with autism. Not only are both locations home to young adults with autism, but what sets Erik's Ranch & Retreats apart is that these young adults operate the boutique-style/guest accommodations at our two destination locations: Erik’s Retreat in Edina, MN, and Erik's Ranch in Paradise Valley, MT. Erik's Ranch & Retreats provides members (young adults with autism) individual housing, meaningful employment and social opportunities in a single model allowing our members to 1) match their strengths and passions to their employment; 2) have many supported positive social and recreational opportunities enabling independence; 3) engage in surroundings that encourage family and community participation; 4) become productive tax-paying citizens; 5) thrive and are included/accepted members of society and educate the larger community.

Examples of volunteer services:
• Participate in social outings with our members- Outdoor activities of all kinds including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking and more. Attend concerts, festivals, game night, restaurants.
• Be an assistant tour guide. Our members lead tours: Segway tour, Craft Cocktail tour, City of Lakes Limo tour, Penthouse Art tour and others to be determined.
• Support our members assisting guest accommodations
• Support members in daily living skills and other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree
• Professional/grad student preferred
• Experience with autism or other mental health disabilities preferred
• One-year commitment (1 year lease requirement)
• Must pass background check

Apartment Details:
• Unfurnished apartment with stove/oven, refrigerator, central heat/air conditioning
• All utilities included
• Free wifi
• Pets allowed with nonrefundable deposit
• Discounted vacation/family stays at Erik’s Ranch or Erik’s Retreat

Building Details:
• Laundry room (free use of machines)
• Workout room
• Secure building
• Surface lot parking

Nearby:
• Walkable to Southdale business area for all shopping/entertainment
• Bus stop at corner; hub just blocks away at Southdale shopping center
• Beautiful Chain of Lakes just one mile away with rentable bikes, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, concerts, and more Read More