Volunteer Resources

All Volunteers

• KOM Volunteer Handbook (updated January, 2026)
• KOM 2026 General Volunteer Orientation (PDF)
• Link to Apricot (online database for tracking volunteer hours)
• Mandated Reporting information from the Minnesota Department of Health
  • Free online Mandated Reporter Training from the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy

After-School Volunteers

• Saint Paul Public Schools – School Year Calendar 2025-2026 (English)
• Saint Paul Public Schools – School Year Calendar 2025-2026 (Karen)

Youth Tutors

• IXL online earning platform with practice lessons for grades K-12 in a variety of subjects.
• United For Literacy free online books.
• List of virtual tutoring resources for kids compiled by Literacy Minnesota.
• Online Communications Policy for volunteers working with youth

Youth Mentors

• KOM 2026 Mentor Orientation for Bethel
• 2026 KOM Mentorship Program Policies and Procedures
• KOM Mentee Information Sheet (Karen Language)
• The Influence of Culture on Mentoring Relationships – helpful tool for mentors when learning how approach cross-cultural communication in their mentoring relationships
• It’s Tough for the Teens – feature article by The Buffalo News on the struggles of Karen teenagers adapting to life in the U.S.
• Bridging Refugee Youth & Children’s Services – online information center with trainings, webinars, and publications on best practices with working with refugee and immigrant youth
• Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota – resources for mentors working with youth of all backgrounds

ESL Tutors

• ESL Tutor Pre-Service Training – optional 12-hour in-person training for ESL tutors who would like to improve their skills and receive ideas for helping in the ESL classroom
• Literacy Minnesota – offers trainings and webinars for ESL tutors in Minnesota