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ORGANIZATION: Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in MN (SAYFSM)

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Under One Roof Fiber Arts is a program of Sub-Saharan Youth & Family Services in Minnesota. We are dedicated to teaching sewing and fiber arts to African immigrant women in the Twin Cities. We are committed to offering positive & encouraging instruction to students, and we believe that sharing sewing & craft knowledge is a great way to build & strengthen community. We're currently looking to add more weaving classes to our schedule.

  • We'd like to start with beginner-level classes, as most of our current students haven't done any weaving.
  • We are looking for both teachers and teacher's aides--we aim to have 2-3 volunteers assigned to each class we offer so that no one feels overwhelmed.
  • Because these will be new classes, scheduling is flexible, limited only by whether enough students are available and sign up.
  • We aim for 4-6 students to a class.
  • Ideally you will have some experience with teaching, whether that's leading classes or just teaching a friend how to weave. Training and support will be provided at whatever level is needed for you to feel prepared and confident to lead or assist a class.
  • UOR provides all materials and tools needed for classes, so you won't have to worry about supply lists or students coming to class without the supplies that they need.
  • We have a variety of different donated looms, including enough identical rigid-heddle looms to cover a full class.

Most of our students are originally from Sub-Saharan Africa (primarily Somalia and Ethiopia), so you must be comfortable working with people who speak English as a second (or 3rd/4th/5th) language. If you speak Somali, Oromo, or Amharic, even better!

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About Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in MN (SAYFSM)

Location:

1885 University Avenue West, Ste. 297, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US

Mission Statement

To provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and social services to African immigrants and refugees.

Description

Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota (SAYFSM) is a human service agency serving African immigrants and refugees in Minnesota.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Arts & Culture, Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2147 University Avenue WestSaint Paul, MN 55114

(44.96089,-93.18887)
 

SKILLS

  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Quilting
  • Sewing
  • Cross-cultural Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Times & days are flexible, but we'd prefer at least a three-month commitment.
  • All of our students are African emigrants, and the majority speak English as a second language, so you should be comfortable working in a multicultural environment.

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