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
Donate prizes or volunteer to support the men and women that keep America safe!
The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Thanks Team WSMR event on October 14, 2010, and we want your help saying thank you for the service of the civilian staff and military personnel of White Sands Missile Range along with their families.
Thanks Team WSMR is an annual event hosted by the Chamber that brings area businesses together to provide a day of food and fun for the men and women of White Sands Missile Range. More than 12 local restaurants have committed to provide food for the day and the Las Cruces Public Schools will host a children’s area filled with games and activities for younger members of the crowd. With troops returning from service in the Middle East and their families, the Chamber is expecting more than 1,000 attendees.
Several businesses have already made donations including: airline tickets, gift certificates, movie tickets, massages, promotional items, sports equipment, T-shirts, toys and more.
The Chamber is also seeking volunteers to work on the day of event setting up, serving food, serving beverages and more. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Committee Chair Savonne Griffin at sgriffin@firstlightfcu.org.
Should you have any questions regarding your donation or the Thanks Team WSMR event, please feel free to contact Alesia Dutton at (575) 524-1968 or adutton@lascruces.org.
admin, August 19th 2010 |
Posted in Fundraiser, Opportunities to Help, Special Events
The Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) is offering FREE adoptions this weekend to the public.
The ASCMV, located at 3551 Bataan Memorial West, is hosting the free adoptions in conjunction with the statewide tax free holiday weekend. The free adoptions will be offered on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will also be animals available for adoption on Saturday at the Farmers and Crafts Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown and Pet’s Barn, 1600 S. Valley from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The free adoptions will also help provide homes to the many animals at the center. Interested adopters will still have to fill out an adoption application which is available at the center or online at http://www.ascmv.org/adopt.html.
For more information contact the ASCMV at (575) 382-0018.
admin, August 5th 2010 |
Posted in Local Agency News, Opportunities to Help, Special Events
Food Drive
There is a hunger crisis in the region of Columbus, New Mexico. The NM Human Services Department is initiating a Food Drive.
Click here for more information about the various coordinators.
admin, August 5th 2010 |
Posted in Opportunities to Help, Special Events
The Catholic Charities Store is currently accepting donations of new and used furniture, appliances, household items, building materials, and gently-used clothing. To donate or to volunteer, please contact Bill Emmett at (575) 523-7577, store@catholiccharitiesdlc.org. Grand Opening September 2010. Store revenue will help advance the work of Catholic Charities in Southern New Mexico. Website www.catholiccharitiesdlc.org.
admin, July 30th 2010 |
Posted in Local Agency News, Opportunities to Help
Doña Ana County is seeking volunteers to serve on its Health and Human Services (HHS) Alliance, which serves as the primary advisory body to the Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department to improve the health status of Doña Ana County residents. The alliance improves coordination and collaboration, nurtures public understanding, strengthens accountability, promotes informed policy-making and provides an opportunity for ongoing community input.
Doña Ana County is soliciting applications for the following vacant categories: advocate, consumer, educational or provider. To request an application for alliance membership, contact Laura Henry at the Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department at (575) 525-5834 or by email at laurah@donaanacounty.org.
Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Monday Aug. 30, 2010.
admin, July 28th 2010 |
Posted in Local Agency News, Opportunities to Help
