2007/08 Placement Sites
with the Border Servant Corps

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LAS CRUCES PLACEMENT SITES;

Peace Lutheran Church Elementary After School Program: is a new placement for 2006-07. The volunteer will develop a new after school program in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The volunteer will work with a committee to develop program goals, develop contact with neighborhood schools, determine program needs, personnel and material. Also the volunteer will recruit community volunteers to operate the program and also provide publicity for the start-up of the program. The complete scope of the job will be determined at a later date. Individual filling this position needs to be self directed, operating in a general frame-work, but primarily working independently. Would share office space with the BSC director until an office is established in the church. This position would be an Americorp Education Award placement, but on a limited bases, 900 hrs.or $2100.00 

Website : Peace Lutheran Church

Jardín de los Niños: is a private, nonprofit, nondenominational child care center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, designed to meet the special needs of homeless infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The BSC volunteer at Jardín serves as an Assistant Toddler Teacher. Education, training, and/or work experience in the early childhood field is highly desirable. This position meets requirements for participation in the AmeriCorps Educational Award Program.
Website : Jardin de los Ninos 

Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHFH): is one of over 1400 national affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, a Christian ministry of volunteers from all faiths who build homes in partnership with low income, working class families. MVHFH has completed 51 homes in the Las Cruces area since 1987. The BSC volunteer at MVHFH serves as the Assistant to the Executive Director, helping as a worksite supervisor, volunteer coordinator, and family liaison. Working knowledge of the Spanish language, although not required, is highly desirable. This position meets requirements for participation in the AmeriCorps Educational Award Program.
Website: Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity

La Casa, Inc.: is an organization in Las Cruces dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children. La Casa provides shelter, counseling, education on domestic violence, and advocacy in a supportive environment. La Casa also teaches alternatives to violence in relationships, to battered women, their children and perpetrators of abuse. The BSC volunteer at La Casa serves as a Child and Adult Educational Specialist, working with children, victims and perpetrators to help meet their educational needs. Ability to communicate in Spanish and English strongly preferred. This position meets requirements for participation in the AmeriCorps Educational Award Program.
Website: La Casa 

Colonias Development Council (CDC): organization is based in Las Cruces and serves southern Dona Ana county from the Mexico/ United States Border to 30 miles north of Las Cruces. The CDC works in underdeveloped communities in the area. The CDC focuses in five areas; Community development, Human and Civil Rights, Economic Development, Youth Organizing and Environmental Issues. Volunteer will work with groups in colonias communities helping with the development of projects to support child care, economic growth and migrant issues. The volunteer needs to be flexible, able to handle multi-task situations. Spanish speaking skills strongly recommended. This placement meets the requirements for participation in the AmeriCorps Educational Award Program.
Website: Colonias Development Council 

EL PASO/JUÁREZ PLACEMENT SITES;

Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey: is an inner-city congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America made up primarily of Mexican-American families and Mexican immigrants. Cristo Rey has an After School Enrichment Program for neighborhood children, a Parish Nurse program, and operates Border Immersion Experiences for student and adult groups who are interested in learning more about border life. The BSC volunteer at Cristo Rey coordinates the Border Immersion Events and helps with special events of the congregation. Knowledge of the Spanish language is a must. This position does not meet requirements for participation in the AmeriCorps Education Award Program.
Website: Cristo Rey

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center: mission is to protect the human rights of refugees and other immigrants, to challenge the policies and practices which oppress them, and to strive for systemic change towards social justice. Founded in 1987, Las Americas provides pro-bono legal assistance for individuals seeking political asylum, battered immigrant woman, and unaccompanied minors who have been detained by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Several positions are available at Las Americas. Volunteers at Las Americas should be bilingual and have good communication in Spanish and in English. These positions meet requirements for participation in the AmeriCorps Education Award Program.
Website: Las Americas

Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services (DMRS): is a center providing legal assistance to immigrants seeking legal status in the U.S. DMRS provides help in obtaining work visas, to helping individuals and families gain citizenship. DMRS is active in dealing with social issues concerning immigration. Services also provided by the center include family reunification, individuals seeking asylum and work with the Violence Against Women Act. The volunteer will receive training in "intakes" to learning case management. The volunteer must be proficient in Spanish. This position meets the requirements to participate in the AmeriCorps Educational Awards Program. 
Website: DMRS 

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