“Folks are always asking how they can help,” says Robin. “Now we have identified all the ways from directing to managing to coordinating to advising, and we’re eager to connect all those who love Santa Julia with the volunteer opportunity that is right for them. Some like to work with the girls, some enjoy administration, others will work with the physical plant, and some on events, either long-term or short-term. We have something to appeal to everyone.” For more information, contact Robin at robin@robinloving.com.

Santa Julia has developed a support organization, the Santa Julia Advisory Council and Volunteer Corps, that is brimming with new involvement opportunities described here.

Different from other organizations locally, the Advisory Council has three directors to represent the citizens of the three countries most represented in San Miguel—Mexico, the US, and Canada.

Directing Mexican efforts is Barbara Rueda an ex-GM Engineer with Strategic and Business Planning experience.

Directing American efforts is Robin Loving Rowland, who has 30 years of experience with nonprofit organizations.

They are seeking a Canadian representative to direct Canadian volunteers and donors.

Barbara will direct volunteer and donor involvement in Education, Facilities, and Health. He is seeking managers for each of these three areas. Those managers will oversee the following areas.

  • Education—Public School Education, Private School Education, Higher Education, English, Literacy, Mentors, Computer Education
  • Facilities—General Maintenance, Transitional Housing, Grounds Maintenance, Transportation, Capital Improvements
  • Health—Nutrition, Medical, Madre Health, Optometry, Dental Health, Psychology

Please contact Barbara if you are interested in any of these volunteer positions, or in advising in any of these areas. Barbara is functionally bilingual.

Robin and the Canadian Director will oversee volunteer and donor involvement in Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Volunteer management.

Robin is seeking a manager for Administration, who will oversee secretarial, record keeping, and planning. She is also seeking a manager for Marketing, who will oversee website development, graphics, public relations, photography, product marketing, sister schools, and madre’s memoirs. A volunteer manager is needed for onsite activities, offsite activities, recognition programs, and enrichment programs. And a fundraising manager is needed.

Please contact her at robin@robinloving.com if you are interested in any of these volunteer positions or in advising on any area. Robin is functionally bilingual.

Rod Dye has joined the Casa Hogar Santa Julia team as Finance Manager. Rod completed a successful 36-year career in Finance and Administration at Xerox Corporation. He is seeking volunteers in the areas of grants, tax deductibility and capital improvements. Please contact him at rdye81701@earthlink.net if you are interested in participating or advising in any of these areas.