Volunteer

College Tutor

Availability: Open

Are you interested in tutoring at the college level? Have a passion for studying languages? We are looking for tutors to support students who are studying to be interpreters and CNAs in our career training programs. Tutor at least once per week through May 2023.

TRIN program weekly sessions will be held from 3:00 – 5:00pm on weekdays. CNA class will be held from 9:00am – 12:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at KOM’s office.

Youth Tutor: New Arrivals

Availability: Open

Help K-12 students who have been in the U.S. for less than five years with homework and practicing English skills. KOM is partnering with four community organizations in the Youth & Family Coach Program to provide tutoring for students who speak a variety of languages, including: Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Pashto, Dari, Karen, Karenni, and Ukrainian. Tutors volunteer at least 2 hours/week on weekday afternoons or evenings, either in-person or online.

Human Services Volunteer

Availability: Open

Are you interested in assisting refugees with social services? KOM is looking for college students or adults bilingual in English and Karen to assist KOM staff with walk-in appointments and other program activities. Human services volunteers assist clients with Ramsey County paperwork, reading mail, making phone calls, and more. Human services volunteers must be available for at least 2 hours each week and commit to a 3-month volunteer period.

KOM Board Member

Availability: Open

Our Board of Directors is seeking new candidates who are motivated to be actively involved in furthering the mission of KOM. Please read the position description for more info about our board and expectations.

Youth Tutor: After-School

Availability: Closed

Are you interested in tutoring Karen middle and high school students in Saint Paul Public Schools? KOM is looking for patient, flexible and self-motivated college students or adults who have a passion to tutor high school students with limited English proficiency. Tutors will assist students with homework during KOM’s afterschool programs on weekday afternoons.

Civic Engagement Volunteer

Availability: Closed

Build your communications skills while also helping the community be more involved in the electoral process! We need volunteers to help our Civic Engagement Coordinator make phone calls to make sure everyone who is eligible is registered to vote in the 2022 elections. Phone banking, and Get Out The Vote volunteer shifts are available now through November 8th! $20 per hour stipend for your first 2 shifts!