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5 people are interested
Bus Buddy
ORGANIZATION: Karen Organization of Minnesota
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Purpose/objective: When refugees from Burma arrive in the Twin Cities for the first time, they may not have a car or be knowledgeable of the public transit system. The goal of the bus buddy is to help clients learn the public transit system so they can travel around the Twin Cities with ease.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take clients on the bus or light rail to the trip they have planned (KOM office, Ramsey County office, doctor’s office, grocery store, etc.)
- Help clients learn how to plan trips to the places they go regularly
More opportunities with Karen Organization of Minnesota
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Karen Organization of Minnesota
Location:
2353 Rice Street, Suite 240, Roseville, MN 55113, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Karen Organization of Minnesota is to build on the strengths of refugee and immigrant communities and remove barriers to achieving economic, social, and cultural wellbeing.
Description
The Karen Organization of Minnesota was founded in 2008 by refugees from Burma. As the first Karen-led social service agency in the U.S., KOM is often consulted by Minnesota and statewide agencies to learn about how to best serve refugees from Burma. KOM offers employment services, social services, community health, and youth development programs to over 3,000 refugees and immigrants from Burma and other countries each year. The majority of our staff are refugees from Burma, which means they understand the needs and goals of the community we serve. In 2022, we welcomed three Afghan staff members in Social Services, Employment and Youth Development to help serve newly arrived Afghan refugees. KOM currently has 34 staff members.
Our CommunityMore than 20,000 Karen people live in Minnesota, making it the largest Karen community in the country. Minnesota is also home to more than 2,000 refugees from other ethnic groups in Burma, including Karenni and Mon. Refugees from Burma come to Minnesota for the same reasons many people do: to find good jobs, access high-quality education, and connect with a strong community.
Our ImpactKOM is a leading service provider helping over 3,000 refugees and immigrants each year achieve their goals. Our success is due to:
- Programs designed by and for the community
- Providing wraparound support
- Strong partnerships
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2353 Rice StreetSuite 240Roseville, MN 55113
DATE POSTED
November 14, 2016
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Organization
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- On-call depending on needs of clients