We are seeking dependable leaders to work with vendors at next year's festival. Volunteers must be bilingual, have great problem solving skills, must love working with people and commit to be at the festival.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Web Designer
Description: We are looking for volunteers with experience in web development and graphic design
Qualifications: preferred 2yrs related work experience or relevant education in web development or graphic design. Spanish language fluency is also preferred but not required.
Citizenship Preparation Teacher
Description: Teach students the information they will need to know to pass the US Citizenship exam.
Qualifications: Good teaching skills, desire to help others, patience, and a good disposition. Reliability is a must.
Teaching Assistant
Description: Assist teacher with beginning computer operations class.
Provide assistance with student questions.
Qualifications: Must speak Spanish, preferred familiarity with a basic understanding of computer programs including: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must be willing to take direction from teacher.
Photographer
Description: Take pictures during events and classes as needed.
Qualifications: Preferred 2 years experience in photography or relevant education.
Historian
Description: Responsible for recording events through pictures, write-ups and other mediums.
Qualifications: Good disposition, team player, preferred Spanish speaker, attention to details, excellent note-taking skills, and creativity
Parenting Class Teacher (Heber)
Description: Instruct parents in different areas on how to raise their children in today's world. Topics include discipline, communication, and intentional parenting.
Qualifications: Preferred major in behavioral science, social work or related field.
Spanish speaking is a must. Experience working with families preferred.
Good disposition, team player, willing to take direction, and self-starter.
Exercise Instructor
Description: We are looking for exercise instructors to volunteer their time and skills to help the community become healthier. Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Running/Walking, Tai-Chi, Zumba
Cake Decorating Instructor
Qualifications: Spanish speaking is a must.
Good disposition, team player, willing to take direction, and self-starter. Experience in the field.
Description: Instruct a community group in the art of cake decorating.
Hair-style/Hair-cutting Instructor
Qualifications: Spanish speaking is a must.
Good disposition, team player, willing to take direction, and self-starter. Experience in the field.
Description: Instruct a community group about basic hair-cutting techniques and easy to do hairstyles.
Full time Volunteer!!!
The position is a one-year position. It's through the AmeriCorps VISTA program under the National Corporation of Community Service. You can look the program up at www.americorps.gov. The mission of AmeriCorps is to fight and eliminate poverty in the United States through capacity building. It's a full-time service position with a monthly stipend of $890.00 a month and an education award of $4,725.00 at the conclusion of service. It's great hands on experience for anyone that is interested in working with the Hispanic community and non-profit organizations.
Requirements for position:
-Spanish fluency in reading, writing, and speaking)
-Preferred experience working in adult education or volunteer coordination
-Excellent interpersonal communication skills
-Reliable
-Good work ethic
-Bachelor's degree of equivalent relevant work experience
Please calll Centro Hispano at 801-655-0258 or email Angelica, angelicah@unitedwayuc.org or Norma, normaj@unitedwayuc.org