This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being passed. To celebrate, various disability groups from the community are building a float for the Whole Enchilada Fiesta Parade and are looking for people who would like to march with the NM Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Click here for more information.
If you would like to get involved but do not want to be in the parade we have other opportunities for volunteers as well. Please contact Alexis for more information.
Alexis Zarret
Administrative Assistant
New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Las Cruces Satellite Office
(575)525-1036 V/TTY
(575)525-1039 Fax
admin, August 27th 2010 |
Posted in Local Agency News, Opportunities to Help, Special Events, Volunteer Opportunities
NMGLBTQ Centers is a statewide 501C3 non-profit organization based in Las Cruces. Our mission is, “To reduce homophobia and enrich the lives of individuals living in New Mexico who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning through education, advocacy, support, example, and collaboration”.
We have the following Volunteer Opportunities available:
Center Host
- A Center Host will greet visitors, answer phones, and work on simple computer, and other projects.
- The schedule for a Center Host is includes afternoon and evening.
- The Center Host schedule is flexible.
Stonewall Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night Coordinators
The Stonewall Coffeehouse is a night to enjoy the talents of musicians, poets, comedians, drag queens, and other performers.
- This event occurs the 1st Friday of each month and the time commitment is approximately 10 hours per month. (This includes the event and all related activities).
- We are looking for two coordinators for this event.
- The coordinators are responsible for picking up beverages and desserts from the restaurant which provides these items.
- The coordinators will also act as a barista and emcee.
- The coordinators will also recruit entertainers.
Pride Cinema Coordinators
- This event occurs the 3rd Friday of each month and the time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month.
- We are looking for two coordinators to choose a DVD, which includes a GLBTQ theme.
- The coordinators will be responsible for the operation of a multi-media system.
- The coordinators will also be responsible for making popcorn as well as movie munchies, and the operation of a concession stand.
If you know someone who is interested in a volunteer opportunity, please contact:
Cassie Davis (Volunteer Coordinator) at the following email address or contact numbers below:
volunteer@newmexicoglbtqcenters.org
(575)635-4902 or 888-286-9306
admin, August 27th 2010 |
Posted in Local Agency News, Opportunities to Help, Volunteer Opportunities
Audubon is seeking volunteers in the Las Cruces area to help with a mix of projects, including event planning and data collecting. Looking for someone who has an eye for detail and flexibility to work on a host of issues. Lend your skills and volunteer your time to protect water and wildlife and advance environmental education in our community. For information, call Beth Bardwell, (575) 522-5065 or e-mail bbardwell@audubon.org.
admin, June 28th 2010 |
Posted in Opportunities to Help, Volunteer Opportunities
Be a volunteer while having fun!
Get Involved in the 2010 Whole Enchilada Fiesta, all volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and a free meal for every four hours of volunteer work. For more information about volunteering for The Whole Enchilada Fiesta, please contact Nancy Montoya at (575)642-7742 or Ginger Barela at (575) 571-9569.
Space is limited for vendors!
The vendor application must be filled out completely and returned with full payment. Money orders and cashier’s checks are acceptalbe methods of payment. Cash or checks will not be accepted. Applications will only be accepted via mail ONLY. Spaces will be 10×10 only. Anything bigger will require you to pay for 2 spaces. All spaces will be assigned in the order they are received.
Click here for the application.
Please visit www.enchiladafiesta.com for a full description of the applications and regulations. Also feel free to contact Barbara Head at (575) 644-64791 or email at barbarahead@erdhcpa.com.
admin, June 21st 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Opportunities to Help, Volunteer Opportunities
A free Basic Literacy Tutor Training is being offered June 3- 4-5, 2010, by Literacy Volunteers of Doña Ana County. Program orientation is June 3 at your choice of time– 3:00pm or 5:30pm and the two days of hands-on workshop are offered on June 4 and 5 from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
If helping someone learn has always been of interest to you, then you’ve found the right thing to do. All training and materials are free and once your training is complete, you will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with an adult wanting to learn to read and write English. Call Paula at 575-527-7544 for more information.
admin, May 25th 2010 |
Posted in Opportunities to Help, Volunteer Opportunities
Mesilla Valley CASA seeks New Volunteer Advocates. Training is:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
9am-4pm
At the CASA Office 119 N. Downtown Mall Las Cruces, NM
Call for more information at (575) 527-0035.
Click here to view the Mesilla Valley CASA Newsletter for May 2010.
admin, May 10th 2010 |
Posted in Opportunities to Help, Volunteer Opportunities
La Pinon is currently recruiting volunteers for their new Parent Talk – Warm Line.
Sexual Assault Recovery Services of Southern New Mexico
The Parent Talk- Warm Line will be available 24/7 for parents who have children who are young infants to 5 years old. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of abuse or neglect by providing non-judgmental support, information and resources to parents to help them deal with childrearing difficulties and stresses. Sometimes just having someone to talk to can make all the difference in the world to a parent who is stressed!
To ensure that our volunteers are comfortable, confident and well informed when talking to parents, they will be asked to complete 40 hours of training provided by La Pinon. Phone shifts will be 12 or 24 hours and staff backup is always available.
For more information or to receive an application, please contact Bernadine Dallago at 575-571-6654 or Nancy Barnes-Smith at 575-522-4022.
admin, May 6th 2010 |
Posted in Local Agency News, Volunteer Opportunities
