last updated 7/26/10
Volunteers needed to organize donated Household Goods
World Relief Minnesota needs several volunteers to organize the household goods that we collect for newly arriving refugee families. This job requires that you work on-site at our offices in Richfield. We’re asking that these volunteers commit 1/2 or 1 day per week to this activity. For more info, contact mnvolunteers@wr.org
Coordinator needed for Coffee Sales Program
We hope to sell fair-trade coffee in several venues including churches for the purpose of raising awareness of refugee resettlement and generating a limited amount of income for our agency. If you’re good with sales / marketing, we’re looking for your expertise. To learn more about this program, contact Darrell Cox at minnesota@wr.org
Rides for Refugees
Refugee Life Ministries, a Ministry of World Relief Minnesota, is looking for used bikes. The bikes will be given to refugees needing a means of transport. If you have a bike to donate, please contact Shawn Storkamp at shawneboy@me.com. He will get the bikes in good working condition and pass them on to our refugee friends.
Vehicle Donation Sought
World Relief Minnesota currently has a mini-van that needs to be replaced. We use it to transport refugees to appointments, for staff making home visits, and for airport runs when we meet newly arriving refugees.
We are looking for another mini-van or mid-size or larger sedan. Please contact us if you have a vehicle that you would consider donating.
Employeers Needed
World Relief Minnesota is always looking for employeers that are willing to hire refugees. Refugees come to the U.S. with varying levels of education (from GED equivalency to advanced degrees) and with varying English speaking abilities. They come to Minnesota with a legal status that allows them to work in the U.S. as soon as they arrive in the U.S.
World Relief operates a Refugee Employent Services office that is funded through a MN Dept. of Human Services contract. We attempt to place refugees in appropriate jobs. Our employment counselors contact potential employers to build relationships and explain how we support refugees even after they have found employment. Our goal is to sucessfully place refugees in jobs in their new community.
Refugees are wonderful people that are resilent and hard working. If you are an employer that is considering hiring refugees, please contact us. minnesota@wr.org
