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1 person is interested
Board Members Sought for Dayton's Bluff Organization Working with Karen refugees
ORGANIZATION: REACH Together
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1 person is interested
REACH Together is seeking energetic, imaginative board members who are passionate about improving the lives of Minnesota's newest refugees, particularly the Karen refugees living in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood of East St. Paul. The organization is young - it's in its second year of operation - and board members have the exciting opportunity and responsibility to guide REACH Together as it develops and implements programs in response to the needs of the community and to raise the financial capital to do so.
More opportunities with REACH Together
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About REACH Together
Location:
1075 Hudson Road, St. Paul, MN 55106, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: REACH Together's mission is to improve the lives of Minnesota's newest refugees through: (1) education (English as a Second Language - ESL, citizenship and digital literacy classes) (2) assistance (cultural and language interpretation for family/survival needs; transportation to food/household goods distributions) and (3) collaboration (providing materials and space to practice traditional cultural arts; surveying refugee community to understand needs/concerns).
Description
Description : Located in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, assistance is provided to anyone who walks in, although it primarily serves the ethnic Karen refugee families living within walking distance from its location.
The primary and critical services provided are:
(1) Adult ESL Literacy : Morning and afternoon ESL classes, Monday through Friday. Teachers have Masters degrees and/or teaching licenses.
(2) Citizenship Classes : Held twice a week to prepare individuals for the U.S. Citizenship Tests and Interview.
(3) Walk-in Interpreter/Paperwork Assistance : One of the biggest challenges for refugee newcomers is reading their mail. Some is junk mail, but often the envelopes contain notices of benefits being terminated or utility bills showing exorbitant amounts due. Misunderstanding of cultural norms (such as hunting for game in the neighborhood) result in citations, which require education and resolution.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1075 Hudson RoadSt. Paul, MN 55106
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Financial Service Assistance
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- Human Resources Legal Compliance
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 7 hrs per mo., a 2-hr meeting and 5 hrs committee
- Experienced board members preferred (but not required); fundraising is an important responsibility