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 | Al Niño Con Cariño |    | Friday, December 13th 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (multiple shifts available) *You do not need to volunteer for the whole day* |
| CLUES | Canasta Familiar |  | Mondays: 3pm - 5pm |
| CLUES | Mayores Mejores | | Varying days: 2pm - 5pm |
| CLUES | Various Positions | | Depends on job position/opportunity. |
| 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 | English class for adults | | In person: Tuesday evening 5:30pm - 8:30pm Online: Tuesday or Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| 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. |
| Interfaith Action | Faithful Hospitality - Overnight Host | | Weekdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Weekends 6:30pm-8:00am |
| Literacy MN | Open Door - Assist in an English class for adults | | Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Neighborhood House | Teaching GED Math | | |
| Neighborhood House | Assist at the Food Market | | Mondays 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| WISE | WISE - GGAL Mentor | | Tuesdays 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| WISE | WISE - Healthy Relationships Mentor | | Tuesdays or Thursday 10:00am-10:50am or 11:30am-12:30pm |
Meet the Community Engagement Organizer
Eline Visser
Hometown: Groningen, the Netherlands!
Major: Political Science and International Studies
cec-immigrants@macalester.edu