UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

February 2008

• Latinitas College 101 Conference Guest Speakers and Volunteers Wanted
• Latinitas El Paso Expanstion Team
• Spring Break Latinitas Style

LATINITAS COLLEGE 101 CONFERENCE

February 23rd between 10-3pm
UT School of Social Work

We are partnering with the Junior League Hispanic Mother Daughter Program to host this event geared toward encouraging girls to explore higher education. Latinitas conference workshops include a lesson in college-essay writing, creating an educational video, and using blogs to educate girls about college resources.

GUEST SPEAKERS WANTED
between 2-3pm
We are currently seeking volunteers who are college students to serve as panelists in a discussion about college life, getting into school, maintaining grades and planning for their professional future.

CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS
Shift 1: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Shift 2: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Volunteers are also needed to help with conference logistics such as set-up, decorations, registration, ushering and workshop assistance.

If you would be interested in helping, please email Alicia Rascon at latinitasaly@ yahoo.com.

LATINITAS EL PASO EXPANSION TEAM

Building off its strong base in Austin, Latinitas will expand its program borders with a new chapter in the border city of El Paso, Texas this Spring. To reach additional girls in the West Texas region, volunteers are needed to assist with volunteer recruitment and public relations efforts. If you’re interested in supporting Latinitas expansion plans, email Alicia Rascon at latinitasaly@ yahoo.com.

SPRING BREAK LATINITAS STYLE

March 10-14 from 9-5pm
Mexican American Cultural Center - 600 River Street

Instead of taking a break this spring, local Latinitas will enjoy a fun-filled week of art and culture in an engaging, educational and creative multi-media youth camp. Volunteers are needed to serve as workshop assistants by helping with set-up, aiding camp leaders, distributing camp materials and mentoring camp participants. Volunteers can sign up for half day and single day shifts. If you are interested in volunteering, email Laura at laura@latinitasmaga zine.org.