Spanish Language Opportunities

In order to better match your Spanish language skills to the needs of community organizations, guidelines highlighting the degree of Spanish language fluency the agency expects of its volunteers have been included in the listings.  If no information is given, inquire directly using the contact information provided.

Please Note:  specific service opportunities often vary based on the organizations’ needs.  Some of the opportunities listed below may no longer be available when you contact the organization, but other new opportunities may develop.  The contact people for these organizations also change from time to time.  Please help the Morgridge Center  stay current regarding contact information and volunteer/service-learning opportunities by emailing us at volunteer@morgridge.wisc.edu with any changes you might encounter in your search for a service opportunity.

Atwood Community Center               
2425 Atwood Ave Madison WI 53704            
www.atwoodcc.org             

Lisa Jacob-Assistant Center Director              
lisa@atwoodcc.org             
(608) 241-1574 ext 17

Translation for Spanish Speaking Parents   
Put your knowledge of Spanish and your people skills to good use! We are in need of someone to help translate forms and flyers provided to parents of children enrolled in the Center's childcare programs. This can be done off-site and at your convenience.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County
2059 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
www.bbbsmadison.org

For Spanish speakers or information about mentoring a Spanish speaking child.

Carrie Sachse-Hofheimer
 (608) 661-4392
csachse@bbbsmadison.org

Volunteers are expected to serve once every seven to ten days for 3-5 hours. We are asking for a minimum of a one year commitment.

CATHOLIC MULTICULTURAL CENTER   
1862 Beld Street Madison WI   53511              
www.madisondiocese.org/cmc/index.html      

Andrew Russell-Administrator         
arussell@straphael.org      
(608) 661-3512 X 106                           

Host volunteers assist in a variety of different areas of the daily operations at the center. They assist with assisting clients who come to the center with simple translations, helping people find employment, working in the food pantry, and helping with the clerical work. This is a good volunteer position for those who are skilled in speaking Spanish, since they will be assisting clients in a variety of capacities. Host volunteers must be 16 years of age and attend an orientation followed by training.              

DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
5132 Voges Rd.
Madison, WI  53718

Kim Krouth, Volunteer Coordinator
(608) 838-0413 x. 114
volunteer@giveshelter.org
www.giveshelter.org

Need help with translating forms into Spanish.

EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PARTNERSHIP                  (Dane Co. Parent Council, Inc.)
2096 Red Arrow Trl.
Madison, WI  53711

Michelle Chaudoir, Coordinator
(608) 270-3430
michelle.chaudoir@dcpcinc.org
                       
The organization offers family center programming that provides participating families with an integrated program of early childhood education, adult education and basic skills instruction, parenting education, and interactive literacy activities for parents and their children.

Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one tutoring for parents interested in learning English but who can’t read Spanish (their native language), lead activities that engage parents and children together in literacy activities, mentor and supervise children (ages 4-10) while parents are attending parenting and citizenship classes, and translate various materials.

All volunteers are welcome, regardless of language proficiency.

On-site orientation includes reviewing and completing paperwork, as well as discussing the volunteer’s goals and interests. This is followed by observation in the classroom where the volunteer will eventually be a tutor for adults or children. The volunteer works with the classroom teacher to implement his or her goals and provide volunteer service.

At our site there are also UW-Madison America Reads tutors who are paid through work-study. They participate in weekly meetings and training during the first semester. For the second semester, team meetings are weekly, but training is less intensive.

All service is welcome; volunteers are encouraged to serve even for a one-time event.

EXCHANGE CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE     
2120 Fordem Ave., Ste.200
Madison WI 53704             
www.exchangecenterdanecounty.org             

Teresa Van Den Wildenberg                          
tvandenwildenberg@exchangecenterdanecounty.org
(608) 241-3434      

Spanish Interpreter/Translator       
This opportunity would include translating our English materials into Spanish.  A translator would enable the Exchange Center to disseminate all of our program materials to our bi-lingual families.  An interpreter would help staff communicate with Spanish speaking families or other service providers.   Volunteer would need to be fluent in Spanish.                                                                                                                                              

GIRL SCOUTS OF BLACK HAWK COUNCIL, INC.
2710 Ski Lane       
Madison WI 53713             
www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org
               
Judi Culver-Membership Development Specialist         
judic@girlscoutsofblackhawk.org   
(608) 237-1149      

Literacy Program Leader 
Leaders to run a literacy program called “Follow the Reader” at Evenstart on Red Arrow Drive in Madison.  You’ll be working with 4 and 5 year olds.  This is an evening program once a week. Bilingual in Spanish and English helpful. 

MMSD MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM             
545 W. Dayton St., Rm. 125
Madison, WI 53713
ison.k12.wi.us/govprog/title1/migrant.htm     

Michelle Martinez-Migrant Recruiter
MMARTINEZ@MADISON.K12.WI.US        
(608) 442-2146      

Spanish Childcare Teachers and Youth Group Leaders            
Bilingual childcare volunteers needed to develop age-appropriate educational activities related to computers and/or learning English as a Second Language for preschool, elementary and middle school-aged children. Other responsibilities include helping older children with homework, playing games, reading books, watching movies, planning parties, keeping children safe, giving snacks, and cleaning up rooms. Volunteers will be required to fill out an official Madison Metropolitan School District volunteer application and background check. Volunteers should be able to work with little supervision. Commitments are for 5, 7 or 9 weeks. There is a brief orientation session and on-going contact with the Migrant Recruit/Bilingual Resource Specialist.

MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION (MSCR) COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
at Midvale, Lincoln, Glendale, and Allis Elementary Schools

Donald Bennett
608-204-4583
dbennett@madison.k12.wi.us

After-school volunteers for K-5 students
If you are an education or human service major or just interested in impacting a child's life, this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for reliable volunteers who can tutor in a one-on-one or small group setting with our Reading, Math and Homework Clubs.  Flexible hours between 1:00-5:45 PM  Mondays and 2:30-5:45 Tuesdays-Fridays.  Volunteers who speak Spanish are needed.  Volunteer training will be provided.

MADISON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM              
100 State St.
Madison WI 53703             
www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Stephanie Michaels-Museum Associate        
smichaels@madisonchildrensmuseum.org     
(608) 256-6445 ext. 18          

Preschool Spanish Club assistant   Assist lead teacher with Spanish language classes for children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. Responsibilities include helping with room set-up and preparation of materials. Volunteers may assist with lesson planning and teaching duties if interested. One volunteer is needed for Tuesday morning classes, which take place Tuesdays 9:30-10 am October 10 through November 28.  Spanish language skills are helpful but not required.

PARENTAL STRESS CENTER
2120 Fordem Ave.
Madison, WI  53704

Shannon Schiltz
(608) 241-4888 ext. 13
shannons@parentalstresscenter.org

Spanish/English bilingual volunteers are needed to answer the Parent Stressline.  The Parent Stressline provides a compassionate listening ear to parents when they are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.  Volunteers choose their schedule each week and answer calls from their home or cell phone.  Training and supervision are provided.  This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in working with families or developing listening skills.

Spanish speaking volunteers are needed to co-facilitate support groups and sexual abuse treatment groups for parents and children.  Support groups are held Monday and Wednesday evenings and treatment groups are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  The Parental Stress Center provides excellent training and supervision and volunteers will gain experience working with groups.

Spanish speaking volunteers are needed to provide childcare for infants and toddlers while their family members attend treatment or support groups.  Shifts are available Monday or Thursday evenings or Thursday afternoons.  Training and supervision are provided.  This is a great opportunity for students interested in early childhood development.

SOL MENTOR PROGRAM
545 West Dayton St. Rm. 225
Madison WI 53703             
www.mmsd.org/sol             

Lesli Ann Vazquez Vargas-Program Coordinator          
lvazquez@madison.k12.wi.us           
(608) 663-5237      

Make a difference tomorrow by mentoring TODAY! I believe in YOU!  The SOL Mentor Program is a Madison Metropolitan School District and Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring initiative set in place to address the issues of Latino children living in Madison.  SOL works in conjunction with Bethel Lutheran Church, Dane County’s Joining Forces for Families and other non-profit agencies to seek volunteers who become mentors to children living in our community. We are looking for adults who can provide access to community-wide learning opportunities such as special multicultural events and activities, community service and volunteer opportunities. SOL staff will arrange trainings for mentors and plan regular family/mentor gatherings and outings for all to come together as a group and share experiences.

YWCA OF MADISON      
101 E. Mifflin St
 Madison WI 53703            
www.ywcamadison.org      

 Samantha River
 (608) 257-1436

The YWCA Third Street program

Third Street is a neighborhood located on the 3rd and 4th floors at the downtown YWCA. The program serves single moms with one child, birth to four years old providing safe affordable apartments with support services.

The Translator works with a Spanish Speaking Mother enabling her to participate in the programs offered on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.