Partner Type

Immigrants

Description and Mission

Refugee Services contracts with the US Department of State to resettle foreign refugees in the Mid-Missouri area. Services include housing assistance, health, education, job placement, case management, and activities of daily living.

Activities:

Up to 4 students can serve as Spanish language partners; this placement is intended for Advanced Conversation students in Dr. Sandone or Dr. Marcos-Llinas' classes. Up to 2 students can serve in the office and assist persons from other cultures. Students may also be placed at the Adult Learning Center at Douglass High School.

Special emphasis and skills:

ESL Literacy, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Child Enrichment Activities, Customer Service, Fundraising, Marketing, Reading Proficiency, Cultural & Social Assimilation, Life Skills Training, Transitional Housing

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Annie Zellhoefer

201 W. Broadway Bldg. 5 Ste B
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 442-7568

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.