Where can I volunteer for the Latino community?

Question

I would like to volunteer with woman and children in the Latino community, preferably in the NW side of Chicago. Something along the lines of domestic violence counseling or education.

Answer 1

VolunteerMatch (http://www.volunteermatch.org), Idealist (http://www.idealist.org) and CraigsList (http://www.craigslist.com) all list volunteering opportunities with thousands of organizations, including organizations focused on Latinos and organiyations in your geographic area. Also, contact your local volunteer center; you can find this via the Points of Light Foundation web site (http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/).

Answer 2

Check with the local church... they usually have a handle on who needs help.

Answer 3

Try contacting Mujeres Latinas En Acción. They have a domestic violence program.

According to their web site, they offer the following services: "Crisis assessment and intervention, education on the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, community education, civil and criminal court advocacy, 40-hour domestic violence training and certification, volunteer opportunities and referrals."

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1823 W.17th Street Chicago, IL 60608

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