Immigrants & Refugees
The largest groups of immigrants in Minnesota are Hmong, Somali, Mexican, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Salvadoran, Liberian, Cambodian, Bosnian, Karen and other refugees from Myanmar, and Bhutanese. In total, Minnesota has received refugees from over 100 countries since 1979. There are ways to get involved with English language classes, legal work, teen programming, and supporting new arrivals to Minnesota.
Engagement Opportunities
Click an opportunity below to learn more and express interest| Org Name | Name | Themes | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLUES | Assistant Teacher |   | |
| El Colegio Charter School | - Dialogue Group with ELL Teens |  | 5-6 Tuesdays per semester (as scheduled)-leave campus around 12:50 and return by 2:40. |
| English Learning Center | - Assist with an English class for adults | | one night 5:30-8:30 on site |
| GAP School | - Dialogue Cohort with immigrant young adults | | 5-6 Thursday mornings per semester (as scheduled)--leave campus at 8am and back before 9:40 class. |
| Literacy MN | Assist in an English class for adults | | |
| Neighborhood House | Neighborhood House - Assist in an English class for adults | |
Meet the Community Engagement Organizer
Eline Visser
Hometown: Groningen, the Netherlands!
Major: Political Science
Happy Place: Anywhere where dogs are present
cec-immigrants@macalester.edu