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Volunteer Spotlight: Mark & Sharon

“I hope that the immigrants and refugees that I work with feel welcome and valued as human beings,” said Mark, an Institute volunteer who works with citizenship clients.

Mark and his wife, Sharon, also speak French and volunteer their time as French interpreters. As the International Institute of Minnesota celebrates Global Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week this April, we’re featuring rotating Q&As with some of our volunteers. Read on to learn why their volunteer work matters and what keeps them coming back.

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In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

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September 2023 Updates

Sep 15, 2023
In this month’s newsletter you’ll learn about:

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