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3 people are interested
Youth Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Karen Organization of Minnesota
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3 people are interested
Purpose/objective: KOM’s youth mentor program matches local volunteers with Karen youth in St. Paul schools in one-on-one relationship during an academic year (8-month minimum commitment). The goal of this program is to provide refugee youth with someone who can offer friendship, support and guidance with day-to-day issues as well as in planning for the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend a mentor training session when you first join the program
- Have contact with your mentee at least once a week and meet face-to-face at least bi-weekly
- Attend youth mentor meetings and activities when scheduled
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
St. Paul, Roseville, and Maplewood AreaSt. Paul, MN 55103
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 months - 1 year