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54 people are interested
Help empower and organize Hispanic east Austin, politically and spiritually
ORGANIZATION: WELCOME TABLE INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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54 people are interested
We are looking for assistance with our community organizing and outreach work, which operates under the name of Proyecto Santiago, includes:
- Helping to improve student performance at Norman elementary (such as tutoring, mentoring, teacher appreciation events, reading, adult education, other events)
- Providing information to the Hispanic community on topics, such as the rights of undocumented immigrants, how to interact appropriately with the police, consumer information, how to set up bank accounts (and avoid pay-day lending scams), how to work with local schools for the benefit of the children (e.g. bilingual and disability issues). Information sessions include inviting speakers from respective agencies.
- Helping with grant writing and fundraising
- Helping with our volunteer program with Norman elementary program
- Discussing and presenting organizational skills to address community problems (such as coordinating and leading a presentation to the school board, city council, or appropriate agency). Leadership for such occasions is on the part of, and by, community members. The emphasis is on community empowerment.
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About WELCOME TABLE INC
Location:
1941 WEBBERVILLE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78721, US
Mission Statement
Welcome Table builds communities that increase access to education and wellness for children, families and elderly neighbors in our east Austin community. In partnership with local schools and other nonprofit organizations we offer programs and resources intended to bring people together for learning, inspiration, sustenance and friendship. We practice hospitality and wholeness as we seek to create spaces where everyone feels welcome, where their gifts are celebrated and nurtured, and their needs are met.
Description
Welcome Table and partner Proyecto Santiago are focused on issues in the Hispanic, African-American, and minority neighborhoods in East Austin. Its outreach effort includes:
- Providing student and teacher assistance at Norman-Sims Elementary to improve student perfromance and create community around the school (includes reading with students, music for kids, mentoring, teacher appreciation events, and other projects)
- Organizing direct services for the community, including the Neighbor 2 Neighbor food pantry and community center, which s hares food, diapers, utility assistance, and caring community with our low-income neighbors in East Austin, with a special focus on our senior neighbors. In the last two years alone, we have generated 8,000+ of volunteer hours and shared over 320,000 pounds of food and more than 150,000 diapers with our neighbors.
- Discussing and presenting organizational skills to address community problems (such as coordinating and leading a presentation to the school board, city council, or appropriate agency). Leadership for such occasions is on part of, and by, community members. The emphasis is on community empowerment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1941 Webberville RdAustin, TX 78721
DATE POSTED
September 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Spanish
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Literacy / Reading
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible schedule, 4-15 hours/week
- Spanish-speaking helpful, but not necessary