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Youth After-School Volunteer - Karen/Karenni Club

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ORGANIZATION: Karen Organization of Minnesota

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 20 people are interested
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Purpose/objective:
KOM leads afterschool programs this 2024-2025 year at two Saint Paul Public Schools: Como Senior High School and Washington Technology Magnet Middle & High School. These programs provide academic, cultural and social support for Karen and Karenni youth. After-School Volunteers can provide homework help for students, help with individual and small group projects, support games and activities, chaperone field trips, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tutoring:
    • Help middle and high school students with homework one-on-one or in small groups
    • Homework subjects vary by student, but include general high school courses (English reading and writing, History, Math, Science; could include Karen language class assignments)
    • Practice English reading, writing, or conversation with students who have limited English proficiency
    • Tutoring happens Wednesday/Thursday, with some tutoring on Monday/Tuesday as needed after scheduled activities
  • Project support:
    • Help students brainstorm personal projects and provide support to their project goals
  • Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
    • Chaperone field trips and activities, and/or help provide transportation
  • Other
    • Help prep materials for games/activities
    • Set-up/clean-up as needed

Time commitment:
Available to help at least 2 hours/week during the afterschool program. Programming runs Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Como Senior High and at Washington Tech Magnet School. The afterschool program runs from October - May, with some breaks according to the SPPS district calendar. Most helpful if volunteers can commit for the whole program year, however, some tasks can support one-time or short-term volunteers, like field trip chaperoning.

Location:
Volunteers will go to the afterschool program at their designated school(s) in Saint Paul (Como Senior High, 740 Rose Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117, and/or Washington Tech Magnet School, 1495 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55117). Saint Paul Public Schools requires screening forms to be completed for all volunteers and visitors on-site. Field trips and off-site activities are TBD, but will be in the general Twin Cities metro area.

Qualifications:
Patient, flexible and self-motivated college students or adults who have a passion for supporting youth in their academic, cultural, and emotional learning. Experience working with people with limited English proficiency is beneficial. Volunteers who identify as Karen or Karenni and who have some Karen language ability to support youth who are taking Karen language classes are preferred. Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Measures:
Volunteers are required to sign in and out at the start and end of their volunteering each day on our sign in sheet located in the classroom. Volunteers also have the option to enter their hours online.

Benefits:
The volunteer has the opportunity to grow their tutoring skills, enhance their cross-cultural communication skills, gain understanding of youth’s social and emotional needs, and be involved in their community.

How to apply/contact:
Please complete KOM’s Volunteer Application online or contact Suzanne Olive to receive a paper application. Volunteers will complete an interview to discuss their availability and interest. The volunteer will then complete orientation and the necessary forms, and be subject to a background check. The volunteer will then be connected with the Youth Coordinator who leads the afterschool program.

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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 each year. Most of our staff and board members are from the communities we serve, giving us a unique ability to provide culturally responsive services and keep pace with the community’s changing needs.

Our Community

More 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. While most of our clients are from Burma, we also serve clients from areas including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Southeast Asia, East Africa, and Latin America who now live in the Twin Cities.

Our Impact

KOM 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

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Saint Paul, MN 55117

(44.9908,-93.09621)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Sports Coaching
  • Youth Services
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-4 hours per week.

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