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2 people are interested
Build Relationships with Mankato newcomer refugees
ORGANIZATION: MCC Mankato Area Refugee Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Background Information: Refugees are individuals that have fled their home
country because of experienced persecution or a well-founded fear of
persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a social
group, or political opinion. Mankato is not a primary resettlement location.
However, over the past decade Mankato has become home to an increasing
number of secondary refugees. These are refugees that were originally resettled
elsewhere in the US, but have since then migrated to Mankato in search of a
better life for their family in Minnesota.
Volunteer Role Description: The Community Connector role is a unique
opportunity to participate in a cross-cultural exchange experience and provide
welcome to neighbors who have entered the U.S. as a refugee. Tapestry Project
curriculum allows community connectors and refugee participants to engage in
two-way learning through open conversation around specified session topics. All
program participants are encouraged to share and actively listen to the life
experiences, personal stories, and questions that surface through these
discussions.
More opportunities with MCC Mankato Area Refugee Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MCC Mankato Area Refugee Services
Location:
501 South Second St., Mankato, MN 56001, US
Mission Statement
Refugee Services is an ecumenical ministry welcoming persecuted people from around the world into new lives of freedom, hope, and opportunity in Minnesota.
Description
The Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) opened a new branch office in Mankato in April 2012 to help provide a system of supports for the growing refugee population. Over the past decade, Mankato has become home to an increasing number of secondary refugees, refugees who have migrated to Mankato from all across the US in search of a better life for their family in Minnesota. MCC Mankato Area Refugee Services supports refugees and former refugees as they seek to establish lives full of hope and opportunity in Mankato. We support refugee community integration and transition to self-sufficiency by providing the following services: Case Management, Job Placement (must be state eligible), Immigration adjustment, and Community Engagement and Outreach services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2000 Howard Dr WNorth Mankato, MN, MN 56003
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Facilities Management
- Mentoring
- Community Outreach
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Anthropology
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 6 weeks, 2.5 hrs/wk
- Interest in engaging with other cultures and a willingness to share about your own life experiences.