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Summer Youth Karen Club Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Karen Organization of Minnesota
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Purpose/objective:
KOM will run a summer youth program for Karen and Karenni youth to provide academic, work readiness, and social support. The purpose of the program is to support social emotional learning development and to develop relationships that will be supported in the school year. Volunteers may facilitate group activities, chaperone field trips, provide transportation and more. There is also an opportunity to chaperone youth on an end-of-summer trip to Knyaw Camp, a camp organized by The Urban Village for Karen and Karenni youth and young adults to reconnect with their roots.
Key Responsibilities:- Activity and program support
- Attend 1-3 sessions per week to facilitate relationship building
- Help lead group activities and workshops (gardening and planting, summer camping, games, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu workshops, etc.)
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Knyaw Camp
- Chaperone a weekend trip to camp as a culmination of their summer program, if able
- Transportation
- Help provide transportation to and from class sessions and/or field trips, if able
Available to help at least 2 hours per week and commit to at least 3 weeks (doesn’t have to be consecutive). Volunteers can sign up to help as field trip chaperones or to provide transportation only. Program schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., June 25-August 16. (Friday programming will include offsite field trips to local "fun site" and time may vary slightly.)
Location:Class sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday will be held at The Urban Village in Saint Paul (1082 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106), and Friday programming will include offsite field trips at locations to be determined.
Qualifications:Patient, flexible and self-motivated college students or adults who have a passion for supporting youth in their leadership development, as well as academic, cultural, and emotional learning. Volunteers who identify as Karen and/or Karenni, or have experience working within the Karen and Karenni communities are preferred. Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Measures:Volunteers are required to log their volunteer hours through our online database, or report their hours to KOM’s Volunteer Coordinator on a regular basis.
Benefits:The volunteer has the opportunity to enhance their cross-cultural communication skills, gain understanding of youth’s social and emotional needs, and be involved/connected 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 Program Coordinator.
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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 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. 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 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
Multiple locations Saint Paul, MN 55106
DATE POSTED
June 17, 2024
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.