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When
It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.Where
International Institute of MN1694 Como AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55108About
Intern will assist Institute staff with managing donations and preparing housing for incoming refugees.
Primary Duties Include:
Gather all donated goods to be provided upon arrival
Be present for furniture drop-off at unit
Assist with set up/organize home furnishings for refugee arrival
Help organize and track donations at the Institute
Participate in community garden planning and preparation
Time Commitment:
All volunteers will work on a housing set-up with a partner (either another volunteer or Institute employee)
We will send an e-mail to all housing volunteers when we have scheduled a housing set-up date to find out who is available on the delivery date between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; the day before the delivery date, we will call available volunteers to give the actual delivery time range
Average home set up takes 2 to 3 hours
Skills
- Real Estate & Leasing
- Burmese
- Arabic
- Case Work / Management
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Hospitality
Good Match For
People 55+
Requirements & Commitment
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-5 hours per housing set up