CASA de Maryland
2224 East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
PHONE: (410) 732-7777
FAX: (410) 732-2692
CONTACT: Lydia Walther-Rodriguez, Baltimore & Central Maryland Regional Director
EMAIL: lwalther@wearecasa.org
WEBSITE: http://www.casademaryland.org/
Function of Organization/Site:
To work with Latino and other low-income immigrant communities to improve the quality of life and fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities; to advocate for social, political and economic justice for all low-income communities. CASA de Maryland also sponsors the Mi Espacio Program, an after school youth leadership program.
Involvement Opportunities:
- Legal workshops & referral services
- Various workshops – based on needs assessments
- ESOL classes
- Case management assistance
- Health policy issues
- Screening and testing
- Tutoring and mentoring with Mi Espacio
Programs Offered:
- Services Department
- Employment Placement
- Legal Services
- Health Services
- Social Services
- Education and Leadership Department
- Community Organizing and Political Action Department
- Youth leadership development through Mi Espacio
Requirements for Volunteers:
- Spanish speakers are very helpful
- Orientation given for specific training needs
- Must complete Volunteer Application
Available times for Volunteering:
- Monday through Sunday
- Morning, Evening, and Special Event Hour