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Hmong Table Host: Caregiving in the Hmong Community
ORGANIZATION: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
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On December 7, Wilder Foundation is hosting a dinner at the Community Center for Aging in St. Paul. T he purpose for the gathering is to discuss caregiving in the Hmong community. The concept of "caregiving" varies by cultural community, and to be effective, caregiving support needs to be culturally-specific and developed through authentic community engagement.
Wilder Volunteer Services would like to request your help with this event. We are looking for volunteers to serve as a table host for the evening? Each host will be provided with 6 invitations they can distribute to their family members or friends who are interested in participating in this community discussion. Hosts will be asked to facilitate these informal table discussions and communicate back to us a summary of his/her table’s discussion.
Qualifications
Able to speak Hmong, Bicultural Hmong
Understand spoken Hmong
Good listener/good communicator
Respectful, professional, and courteous
18 years of age or older
Access to reliable transportation
Expectations
Distribute 6 invitations to those you believe would be interested in participating in this event
Attend the event on December 7 (from 5:30-7:45 PM. Training will be provided at 5:30 and event begins at 6:00)
Share summary of your table’s discussion with Wilder staff/volunteers
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About Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Location:
451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
Wilder is a collective force for social good that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy, and research.
Description
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (Wilder) is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come.
Wilder has been dedicated to improving people's lives and well-being for over a century. Over time, we've evolved and enhanced our services to meet the changing needs of our community. However, our unwavering commitment to creating positive outcomes for children, families and communities remains the same.
Wilder is a nonprofit health and human services organization that has served the greater Saint Paul, MN area since 1906. Wilder is not a grant-making foundation, but a public charity as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
650 Marshall Ave.Saint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
October 27, 2016
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- Nutrition
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 Hours
- Able to speak Hmong