Latinitas relies heavily on the help of the community and its members. Volunteers give their time and skills to the empowerment of young Latinas every day by helping out at special events, providing assistance to club leaders at the Club Latinitas meetings and presenting during our workshops and camps.
Volunteers come from all places and all walks of life. Some are college students, others are professionals, but all are eager to be mentors to other Latinas. Monica Ortiz Uribe is one of those professionals.
A freelance radio/print reporter and Latinitas volunteer, Monica has spearheaded workshops on radio journalism for our Teen Latinitas Council and has even participated in the past as a guest speaker at our events. Monica said she feels that her role models are what have inspired to turn around and be the same.
"I realize I can be a positive role model for young girls and feel a responsibility to be a mentor. Much of my own success was thanks to mentors and now it's my turn," Monica asserted.
Monica said she views volunteering as a fun opportunity for volunteers and members alike to meet new friends and learn about real world issues.
"[Volunteering] will reflect on their character and leadership skills in the future. The girls will come to understand how a community works and where they fit into the overall picture," Monica said.
Volunteers like Monica provide our young members a real-world perspective, offer advice and guidance for the future generation of Latina leaders.
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