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1 person is interested
Civic Engagement Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Karen Organization of Minnesota
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1 person is interested
Purpose/objective: KOM partners with CAPI to increase civic engagement, especially among Asian Pacific Islander American communities. This is done through voter education and community outreach to make sure everyone who is eligible is registered to vote and to remind eligible voters to get out and vote leading up to election day. Hta Thi Yu Moo is the Civic Engagement Coordinator for KOM.
Key Responsibilities & Time Commitment:
Pre-GOTV Outreach:
- Reach people by phone to encourage them to register to vote:
- 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, September 28th - October 26th (commit to at least one shift)*
- Reach people in person at outreach events to encourage them to register to vote. Opportunity to sign up for shifts to cover longer events.
GOTV:
- Participate in GOTV (Get Out The Vote) activities during the weekend leading up to Election Day.
- Friday, October 29 th - Tuesday, November 2 nd
- 3 hour shifts in the evening and on the weekend: Friday evening, Saturday & Sunday all day, Monday evening, and Tuesday all day until polling locations close at 8:00pm.*
- 25 shifts available
*Volunteer will be connected with Civic Engagement Coordinator for exact shift schedules and to sign up.
Location: Phone bank from home, and stay connected to the shift leaders through Zoom; outreach locations TBD (around the Saint Paul area).
Qualifications: Reliable individuals with good communication skills who have a passion for outreach and civic engagement. Must have access to a phone and computer for joining the training through Zoom and making phone calls (phone banking). Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to speak multiple languages, especially languages spoken by Asian American communities in Minnesota (Karen, Karenni, Thai, Hmong, Vietnamese, Lao, etc.) is a plus. KOM can provide transportation if necessary.
Measures: Volunteers are required to log their hours with KOM Civic Engagement Coordinator
Benefits: Volunteers can develop their knowledge of the electoral process within a democratic political system. They also have the opportunity to work with a diverse community, and build their in person and over the phone communication skills.
How to apply/contact: Please complete KOM’s Volunteer Application online or contact Suzanne Olive to receive a paper application. Volunteers will then be sent a link to sign up for volunteer shifts. Phone banking training is provided at the beginning of each phone banking shift
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
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2021
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- One or more 3-hour shifts, 5:00 – 8:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, September 28th – October 26th. GOTV phone banking: 3 hours shifts 8:00am-8:00pm, October 29th – November 2nd.