Wednesday, February 2, 2011

UTEP Mother-Daughter Career Day 2/12

Saturday, February 12, 10:00am-12:00pm at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Latinitas has been invited to participate in UTEP’s 24th Annual Career Day - Mother Daughter Program.  This conference is aimed at encouraging youth to stay in school and pursue higher education.  Latinitas will host a workshop to expose girls to fun writing activities and introduce them to careers in the magazine field.  Volunteers are needed to guide girls through hands-on writing activities and mentor participants. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please email latinitasmari@yahoo.com or call and leave a message at 915.239.5051

Through Her Eyes Photo Exhibit Set-Up

February 7-11, 1:00-6:00pm at Latinitas Headquarters (1359 Lomaland, Suite 502). Latinitas will be launching a set of photo exhibits at several local galleries and community centers in the upcoming months. Volunteers are needed this week to help prepare for the exhibits by printing photos, placing them in frames, arranging them in order, etc. If you are interested in helping, please email latinitasmari@yahoo.com or call and leave a message at 915.239.5051

YISD Agency Fair- 2/11

Friday, February 11, 1:00-4:00pm at Ysleta Independent School District (9600 Sims). The Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) has invited Latinitas to host an information table at their Agency fair. Volunteers are needed to help run a Latinitas information table, distribute our literature and provide information to YISD school counselors about our programs. If you are interested in helping, please email latinitasmari@yahoo.com or call and leave a message at 915.239.5051

Housing Center Club Leader

Latinitas is partnering with the Housing Authority of El Paso to host weekly after-school clubs at their different housing centers around town. We are looking for female volunteers who are interested in leading these after-school clubs. Some of the tasks as club leader include: leading a club every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00pm, engaging girls in empowering activities and serving as a role model for girls. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please email latinitasmari@yahoo.com or call and leave a message at 915.239.5051