Spotlight on opportunities
ACLAMO
Provides educational programs, social services, and access to health and wellness programs to Latino community in Norristown.
Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos (CCLU)
Royersford Public Library
Spanish Story Time
How to get Involved
Prof. Giovanna Steyaert continues developing and directing developed a volunteering program for Ursinus students in several local Spanish speaking communities. At the beginning of the semester, each potential volunteer is interviewed by Prof. Steyaert and placed in a program that best fits his or her skills.
We ask prospective volunteer students to complete the following form in order to be considered for the program:
Spanish Volunteering Opportunities Application Form
Who Can Volunteer & What Will I do
Spanish majors and minors, as well as students enrolled in elementary Spanish courses, are welcome to participate. Some of the volunteering opportunities available to our students are
- teaching basic English to adults
- leading Spanish Story Times
- helping Spanish-speaking children with homework and English language skills afterschool
Requirements
All volunteers need to complete the Child Abuse History Clearance and the Report of Criminal History from the PA State Police.
Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services
URL: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Estimated Time to Complete: 15-30 minutes.
Cost: FREE.
Report of Criminal History from the PA State Police
URL: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
Estimated Time to Complete: 10-15 minutes.
Cost: FREE
