Hispanic Migrant Ministry

MIGRANT MINISTRY
 

Includes but is not limited to the following:

Transportation - to  medical or dental appointments, immigration court appointments in Buffalo, or school in Western Monroe County and
Orleans County.

Tutoring - migrant children (school work, career mentor, school advisors), and adults (citizenship study, English classes meant to aid in preparing to become a U.S. citizen).  Most likely at farm worker place of
residence

Interpreters – at a variety of locations and situations, such as: at school (for adults and children to be able to communicate at school programs and functions, e.g., parent/teacher meeting); at immigration appointments and court appointments; medical interface (communicate patient’s needs to medical caregivers in hospitals, clinics, dental visits); financial interface (aiding in bank transactions, money matters such obtaining money orders); aiding in DMV business (e.g., vehicle registration).

Advocacy – advocate in support of migrant farm workers (e.g. aid in written communications with local, state, and federal government representatives and agencies; participate in advocacy opportunities (as in petition campaigns, etc.).

Liturgical Activities – plan and/or participate in liturgical celebrations (Mass, feast days, Day of the Dead, Our Lady of Guadaloupe, Bienvenida, etc.).

Social Activities – plan and/or participate in community functions (e.g. picnics, feast days, Bienvenida, etc.).