“Volunteers and their commitment to EBLO’s mission is what insures our success" José Ruíz, Founder 1950-2006
Volunteers are the foundation of the success of EBLO. Historically speaking EBLO relied on volunteers solely for the first 20 years. Today there are volunteers involved in all of our programs and without them we would never be able to serve the number of children that are enrolled in the programs.
Volunteers impact our capacity to serve the Hispanic Community in every area of operation. Each week, students from several local colleges give their Saturday mornings to provide mentoring and tutoring for the students of “Escuela Sabatina”. In the after school hours each weekday student from local high schools assist the students in three Baltimore City Public Schools with homework and enrichment activities.
Community volunteers have contributed many hours to beautifying the park like back yard of our home at 606 S. Ann St. Their efforts are appreciated by the families and children who utilize the space for recreation and relaxation.
For many, their summer plans are not complete until they have scheduled their time to assist at LatinoFest. The volunteer family of EBLO is really at its best during this two day event that challenges them to make “having fun” look like “work”. Volunteers have two other chances to assist at festivals as both LatinoFest Baltimore County and La Plaza Hispana need the tremendous energy that volunteers bring to create the success of these events.
EBLO encourages all interested to come and share their talents and time with Baltimore’s Hispanic Community’s most precious resource: Its’ youth and families.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Escuela Sabitina/ Saturday School Saturdays during school year 9am -1pm Tutoring, mentoring, bus monitor, Mi Segunda Casa/ My Second Home After-School Program (Elementary and Middle School) Weekdays during school year 3pm-5pm
Entermos al Futuro /Digital Village Hub Computer Lab Weekdays year round 9am-5pm
LatinoFest June 26-27, 2010 6am-10pm
LatinoFest Baltimore County August 21, 2010 9am-7pm
La Plaza Hispana October 2-3, 2010 7am-8pm
If you would like to volunteer but aren't available during these hours, contact us anyway. EBLO needs volunteers to assist with all aspects of operations.
All volunteers working with our youth MUST have a criminal background check.
Jose Ruiz Community Center 606 South Ann Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Telephone: (410) 563-3160, Fax: (410) 563-0097 Copyright 1980-2010 by EBLO.ORG
