None of our programs would be

possible without the help of

volunteers — LIKE YOU!

Are you interested in contribu�ng to —

and learning from — the local La�no

community?

Do you enjoy working with children?

Or adults?

Do you speak both Spanish and English?

Do you have 2-3 hours of spare �me each

week to volunteer?

Would you like to join us in our mission

to “champion the development of La�no

individuals and families to create a

strong, peaceful community”?

If so, we invite you give us a call, or visit the

volunteering page of our website to learn how

you can get involved!

Volunteering with La Oportunidad

is a chance to learn, grow, and

contribute; by taking on roles

and responsibili�es such as:

• Co-facilita�ng an a#erschool group of

children, working alongside one of our

experienced bilingual staff members to

manage a classroom of 10-15 youth.

• Partnering with staff to brainstorm and

develop weekly lesson plans for your

group.

• Gaining prac�ce using Spanish and

English interchangeably in bilingual

mul�-cultural se.ngs.

• Mentoring young adults through the

process of applying for jobs or univer-

si�es.

• Working with young children one-on-

one or in small groups to develop early

reading skills.

• Refreshing your own arts and cra#s

skills with glue s�cks, paper mache,

watercolors, drawing inside the lines,

and lamina�ng machines!

Volunteer Opportunities

2700 East Lake Street Suite 3200

Minneapolis, MN 55406

Tel: (612) 872-6165 Fax: (612) 872-0964

oportunidad@oportunidad.org

www.oportunidad.org www.facebook.com/laoportunidadinc

La Oportunidad’s mission is to cham-

pion the development of Latino indi-

viduals and families to create a

strong, peaceful community.

La Oportunidad envisions a

community in which Latinos—

whether long-term residents or new

arrivals—thrive and contribute to the

strength of the greater community.

Our programs serve both youth

and adults in the Minneapolis area

throughout the year, including:

Youth:

• Early Literacy Program (Ages 4-10)

• El Camino Program (Grades K-5)

• La(no Youth Program (Grades 6-8)

• Annual La(no Youth Peace and Leadership

Conference (Grades 6-12)

Adults:

• Young Professionals Program

• Padres Paren(ng Program

• La(nos Ending Abuse Program

Schedule:

• Fall Semester (October-January)

• Spring Semester (February-May)

• Summer Programs (June-July)

• Annual Youth Conference (Early May)