Greater St. Louis Area Immigrant Outreach and Support for recent immigrants to the United States.

Kindness Begins With Me - STL

Volunteers will transport students from their homes to driving class then back home again.  When possible volunteers can act as classroom aide to the teacher to help the immigrants comprehend the material. (We do have translated manuals and YouTube videos). 

TRANSPORT - Driver Education Written Test Practice

Join us Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm and volunteer as a driver to help transport newly arrived Afghan immigrants to weekly free basic introduction to English courses. Drivers must be *18 years of age. Drivers may remain to help support the English class instruction or drop off and return for pickup. 

TRANSPORT - English Class for Afghan Refugees

Transport refugee women and their preschool children between their homes and the Women's Education Social 

TRANSPORT - Women's Education Day for Refugees

This practical driving class runs on Saturdays. Volunteer instructors are needed to ride in the passenger seat seat of the permit drivers vehicle, and coach them to complete a series of parking lot, neighborhood, and local streets driving exercises.

Ride-Along Driving Instructor

Class runs every Thursday from 7pm-8:15pm at the Welcome Center.  Volunteers will assist teachers as conversation partners for the various breakout groups. This is an all ages opportunity, as there are PreK, Elementary, PreTeen, Teen and Adult courses. Volunteer in your area of greatest interest. 

Classroom Aides for English Courses for Refugees

Together we will serve to the best of our abilities according to each organizations vision. We will continue to advocate for a welcoming region for refugees and immigrants.&nbsp;We will connect this community to resources that inspire growth. We will build the capacity to lead our community forward by leveraging the talent and experiences of the immigrant population as well as the individuals in the affiliated organizations for our common growth. As we adapt to our ever-changing world, we will uphold the values on which our organizations were founded: diversity, democracy, prosperity, and inclusion. We will continue to transform St. Louis into a inclusive and prosperous community for all.