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Tertulia’s volunteering opportunitites bank works by listing Latin American organisations who have signed up to Tertulia, followed by a link to their own vacancies page. This directory will keep growing as more organisations sign up. >> Read volunteers' testimonials How do the listings work? All the organisations listed below have a short description about themselves, the contact details of the person in charge of volunteering, and whether or not they have a 'continual recruitment policy'. Their own practices, target groups, application procedures and support mechanisms may also be listed. Organisations signed up: Associação Brasileira no Reino Unido (ABRAS) Ecuadorian Community Association (ECA) - English Classes Project Knowledge is Power (KIP) Project IndoAmerican Refugee and Migrants Service (IRMO) Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) Associação Brasileira no Reino Unido (ABRAS) ABRAS is a Brazilian advice, information and counselling organization staffed by volunteers. Established one year ago, ABRAS aims to create a sense of citizenship and 'Brazilianness' in a united Brazilian community, offering a wide range of support services, therapy and advice. Applications: This organization accepts volunteers all year round. Volunteers will need fluent Brazilian Portuguese. Contact ABRAS for an application form: info@abras.org.uk or 020 8961 3377 Visit www.abras.org.uk for more information AMGOX is a Latin American television channel due to start broadcasting in the United
Applications: This organization accepts applications all year round. Application form by email to amgoxtelevision@yahoo.co.uk Preferred minimum commitment: 2 months, unless applying for one-off events. Children of the Andes (COTA) is a UK registered charity that provides support to
Applications: If you are interested in volunteering at their London office or any of their events, send an application form and your CV to: info@childrenoftheandes.org They are unable to arrange for volunteers to go out to Colombia on behalf of Children of the Andes. However, we are happy to offer advice and information if you are planning to travel to Colombia and would like to find out about visiting one of our partner projects. Ecuadorian Community Association - ECA - English Classes Project ECA is a Community Association whose objective is to satisfy the needs of and create opportunities for individuals and groups in the Ecuadorian Community. ECA's English Classes Project is aimed at adults in the community who could benefit greatly from a different style of learning and using practical and conversational everyday English, at times and places convenient to them. Opportunities Volunteer English Classes Teacher to design a Style / Learning Technique Volunteer English Classes Leaders Applications: Please send a completed application form to Ernesto Ortega: e.ortega1@yahoo.co.uk or call 07960 657909 for further details. Preferred minimum commitment: No minimum This is an organisation that aims to disseminate the Peruvian Culture through Traditional Dance.
Opportunities They are looking for volunteers to be part of the “Carnaval del Pueblo” the biggest Latin American Festival and Parade in London. For more information please click here IndoAmerican Refugee and Migrants Organisation (IRMO) IRMO holds the Community Legal Service Quality Mark at General Help with Casework level. The Quality Mark is the official quality standard for advice services in the UK. IRMO is legally authorised (by OISC at level 2) to provide immigration advice and to assist with many types of immigration and asylum applications. All services are free, confidential and provided in Spanish and English. IRMO provide advice and casework in:
IRMO offer a service of volunteer interpreters, who can accompany service users to different appointments, such as medical appointments. Applications: Via telephone conversation /appointment at the office to discuss the types of opportunity and your own interests. Call Rafael Ayala on 020 7733 9977 or email rafael@irmo.org.uk Volunteers should speak Spanish, Portuguese or English. Knowledge is Power (KIP) Project Language and knowledge exchange uniting the Latin American community with native English speakers based in London. The organization has run various projects including research into the community, fundraising workshops for Latin American organizations, and a Spanish/Portuguese - English language exchange programme. Applications: Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) LAWRS supports and empowers Latin American women living in the UK to lead more autonomous lives. We offer advice services in housing, money and welfare, domestic violence prevention, and a counselling service. Volunteering opportunities are available at all levels of the organisation and aim to train and support Latin American women in the UK. Read more on www.lawrs.org.uk Opportunities Occasional / ad-hoc volunteering - Poder Latino Applications: This organisation accepts applications all year round. Due to our project aims, volunteering is open to Latin American women only. Apply by application form to: the Volunteering and Development Coordinator, paulina @ lawrs.org.uk or LAWRS, Tindlemanor, 52-54 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT. Tel: 020 7324 9802. Download the Poder Latino application form here Preferred minimum commitment: 6 months, unless applying to 'Poder Latino' or another one-off project. LYA is a non profit organisation without political or religious orientation created to promote young artists in our community and enable them to reach their fullest potential through a set of diverse programs to improve their social, cultural, professional, artistic and self development.
Mission Statement: To help young Latin people at risk who have received a limited level of education or professional qualification. We aim to promote their interests and motivate them through projects and activities that will benefit their adult life. Upcoming activities/projects: -Consultation for young people to find out their needs and expectations in order to have their interests in mind when planning projects. -Workshops for young people at risk e.g. young offenders to encourage their talents. This may lead to a talent exposition to promote our Latin culture and grants to further pursue their interests. -The creation of a festival to promote young people’s interests e.g. art, sport.
Volunteer Opportunities: Administrative work and the development of a Business plan. Fundraiser Web designer
Applications: This organisation accepts applications all year round. Apply by CV and cover letter or an application form to: Alba Ortega, info@latinyouthinaction.org or 53A Clapham High Street, London SW4 7TG. Tel: 020 7622 2259.
Preferred minimum commitment: 3 months. Sandblast is a London based charity which works for the Saharawi cause through arts and support networks in the UK. Sandblast aims to stimulate cultural development, promote cultural exchange and understanding, generate opportunities to create links and work with other artists and display the work of the Saharawis. The organization works closely with other Latin American organizations thanks to strong educational and migratory links to Cuba and the rest of Latin America and Spain. The Sandblast Arts Festival takes place across London in October. Read more on www.sandblast-arts.org Applications: This organisation accepts applications all year round. Apply by application form to: Belen Serranos, belen @ sandblast-arts.org or The Chocolate Factory, Unit B104, Studio 5, Clarendon Road, London N22 6XJ Volunteering opportunities: Administrator/ PA to Director Fundraiser (Public funds UK / EU, Trusts and Foundations) Direct Fundraiser Communications/Marketing Co-ordinator for more information please click here: PA Preferred minimum commitment: None, although volunteers would ideally stay until the festival in October. |
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Colombia’s most vulnerable- afected by poverty and violence- children by working in partnership with local NGOs.
