Women of Wise

WISE utilizes volunteers in many of its programs & benefits greatly from the involvement of college students. During the 2008-2009 school year, nineteen volunteers from University of Minnesota, College of St. Catherine, and Macalester College worked with GGAL & Project Achieve. We look forward to having more this year.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at WISE, please fill out the General Volunteer Application and contact email it to womenofwise@gmail.com, fax it to 651-646-3278, or mail it to 570 Asbury Street #202, St. Paul, MN 55104.

General

Technical Support & Software Manager

Youth Programs

GGAL Mentor Program
Project Acheive

Adult Programs

DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLANS WITH ASPIRING IMMIGRANT BUSINESS OWNERS
Starting in October 2010, WISE will be working with the Small Business Office in St. Paul to provide assistance & coaching to women who are interested in developing business plans but are mostly computer illiterate. Volunteers would go through orientation at the office and would help individual women develop business plans through the Office’s computer program.
Times/Hours: Volunteers would set up meetings based on women’s availability & the Small Business Office’s hours.
Contact: Wilhelmina Holder, wilhelminaholder@aol.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN
Starting in October, WISE will be hosting a weekly women’s group to discuss health issues such as weight control, breast cancer prevention, HIV/STD prevention, and pregnancy prevention. Women from all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend, and volunteers would act as facilitators for a specific topic of their choice.
Time/Hours: Workshops are Thursday evenings (time to be determined) starting in October.
Contact: Wilhelmina Holder, wilhelminaholder@aol.com

AAFACD IMMIGRATION PAPERS
In partnership with the African American Friendship Association for Cooperation & Development (AAFACD), WISE will start providing immigration services to new immigrants. Volunteers would come in on a weekly basis to help recent immigrants fill out important documents & provide referrals to social service agencies to ensure their safety and permanent residency.
Time/Hours: To be determined by volunteer & Program Coordinator.
Contact: Mayalan Keita-Brown, mayalankeitabrown@yahoo.com

YOUNG MEN’S PROGRAM
In partnership with AAFACD, WISE will be facilitating a young men’s group to help immigrant & refugee young men develop academic & life skills & to encourage their participation in college.
Time/Hours: Workshops are Saturdays, time to be determined.
Contact: Stephen Nguyagwa, AAFACD-inc@hotmail.com