World Relief Minnesota

Contact name: Woubejig (Docho) Shiferaw
Phone: 612-243-2971
Email: wshiferaw@wr.org 
Address: 1515 E 66th Street, Richfield, MN 55423

Site / Organization Description:
World Relief Minnesota is an affiliate ministry of World Relief, and mobilizes churches to minister to refugee and immigrant families in Minneapolis-St. Paul. World Relief provides a number of direct services to immigrant families and offers training and volunteer opportunities for churches and individuals. World Relief Minnesota, in partnership with local churches, has been working since 1988 to welcome the persecuted people of the world who have come to our state to begin a new life of freedom and safety with their families.

Description of the project:
“Co-Sponsorship” of a refugee family for 3 months. This includes meeting a refugee family at the airport when they arrive, providing transportation to the grocery store and other appointments, helping the family find furniture for an apartment, teaching them about American culture, and being their first American friend. The idea is to be the hands and feet of Jesus; to reach out in love to persecuted people, many of whom have come from countries that are closed to the gospel. This project works best with a team of volunteers who can adopt a family.

Dates of service:
We are looking for a 3 month commitment during the months of May – September.

Time Commitment/Hours:
An average of 2 hours a week with more help needed the first few weeks of a family’s arrival.

Training/Screening Requirements:
Application process includes training, application, criminal background check.