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Yesenia
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Omaha, Nebraska
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How do I get involved with non profits?
I want to work with specifically with the Hispanic American community! I don't know where to start though. What are some good volunteer opportunities that would give me some experience?
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Katie Latham
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Hi Yesenia,
It's wonderful that you're so passionate about social impact work and supporting the Hispanic American community!
The best way to get some experience is to first find the organizations you're interested in supporting. For example, is there an intersectional issue area that you're excited about - politics/rights? education? women/children's issues? etc. From there, check the opportunities available on the org's website and if there aren't any volunteer positions listed, reach out or stop by to ask. Nonprofits could always use the help!
Here are some organizations that can offer you a local starting point, provided by a friend of mine who lives in Omaha:
The Latino Center of the Midlands - this is a hub so would be a good place to meet people and learn more about the nonprofit landscape: https://www.latinocenter.org/
Casa de la cultura - https://www.culturaomaha.org/
Latino Economic Development Council: https://www.latinoedc.org/
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement: https://ciraconnect.org/
You can also filter for additional nonprofits in your region here: http://engage.pointsoflight.org/
And if you want to volunteer for national organizations, that's always an option too (and you can also use points of light to search for those opportunities)!
Best of luck and thanks for working to make the world a better place!
It's wonderful that you're so passionate about social impact work and supporting the Hispanic American community!
The best way to get some experience is to first find the organizations you're interested in supporting. For example, is there an intersectional issue area that you're excited about - politics/rights? education? women/children's issues? etc. From there, check the opportunities available on the org's website and if there aren't any volunteer positions listed, reach out or stop by to ask. Nonprofits could always use the help!
Here are some organizations that can offer you a local starting point, provided by a friend of mine who lives in Omaha:
The Latino Center of the Midlands - this is a hub so would be a good place to meet people and learn more about the nonprofit landscape: https://www.latinocenter.org/
Casa de la cultura - https://www.culturaomaha.org/
Latino Economic Development Council: https://www.latinoedc.org/
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement: https://ciraconnect.org/
You can also filter for additional nonprofits in your region here: http://engage.pointsoflight.org/
And if you want to volunteer for national organizations, that's always an option too (and you can also use points of light to search for those opportunities)!
Best of luck and thanks for working to make the world a better place!