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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

La Oportunidad Internships

As a quick refresher, La Oportunidad is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and a

recognized leader for providing effective educational and supportive
programs that enable Latino individuals and families to achieve positive
educational and social outcomes. The organization's mission is to champion
the development of Latino individuals and families to create a strong,
peaceful community*.*  We serve the Latino community in the Twin Cities with
both violence prevention and intervention services for children, youth,
parents, and adults. Our services range from after school programs for
Latino children and youth to parenting classes for adults and domestic
violence/anger management classes for adult offenders. ****

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We are currently recruiting volunteers and interns for the Fall Semester to
help us achieve our mission and maintain the high standards our programming
has become known for. Volunteers and interns commit to at least one day a
week and choose from a variety of options, including; Group Facilitators and
Assistants for our El Camino (*The Path*) Program which serves Latino
children ages 5-12 and Childcare Assistants to help care for the children of
parents who are attending our Padres (*parenting*) Program.****

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Our volunteers and interns gain vital skills that they are able to use for
the rest of their lives.  They learn how to effectively and successfully be
part of a team and work towards a goal.  They also learn classroom
management techniques and develop leadership skills. Finally, and perhaps
the most popular benefit for many, they are given the opportunity to learn
about Latino culture and use and refine Spanish language skills.****

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I have attached a detailed description of the specific volunteer positions
that we are looking to fill and a volunteer application. If you have
students you think might be interested in any of these opportunities, or if
you would like more information about our volunteer and internship programs,
please feel free to contact me by phone, at 612.872.6165 ext.10, or by email
at **alisone@oportunidad.org**.  ****

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