Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Quince Project - Madrinas Wanted

The HWNT team is partnering with the Quince Project to help make girls' quince dreams come true. We are recruiting HWNT members to join the Madrinas team. This group of local female leaders is dedicated to helping organize a group quince party for a group of deserving girls who have hardships and would otherwise not be able to enjoy this cultural celebration.  This team helps with leadership workshops, mentoring youth, gathering contributions and aiding with quince event planning. To volunteer, contact us at hwntelpaso@gmail.com.

Volunteers can assist with...
-Organizing fundraisers
-Help with quince celebration prep & event planning
-Mentoring a participant
-Coordinating a dress drive
-Soliciting quince sponsorships & contributions
-Organizing leadership workshops
-Coordinating cultural field trips
-Promoting our program

Pro-bono services are needed of the following...
-Professional services of a graphic designer to create invitations
-Professional services of caterer or cake baker to provide event catering or a cake
-Professional services of an event planner or interior designer to provide event decorations
-Professional services of photography for portraits & event photographs
-Professional services of a dance choreographer
-Professional services of a band or DJ
-Professional services of a make-up artist & hair stylist

To volunteer, contact us at hwntelpaso@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Join the HWNT Leadership Team

Leaders Wanted

Community Service Chair

The Community Service Committee is responsible for planning monthly volunteer opportunities and encouraging members to serve the local community. Join us to help plan service efforts, share your ideas, or just learn more about what we do and how you can help.

Development Chair

The Development Committee has the great responsibility to raise donations for our scholarship fund and youth educational series. This happens through coordinating marketing activities, fundraising events, sponsorships, and member fundraising campaigns. 

Events Chair

The Events Chair is responsible for the planning, organizing, and completion of both member-only, and public events. 

Scholarship Chair

The Scholarship Chair awards educational funds through multiple scholarships. In addition, the chair manages the marketing and application process for scholarships as well as the communication with previous scholarship recipients.

Marketing Chair

The Marketing Chair is responsible for promoting awareness of HWNT through collateral development, public relations, event promotion, membership exclusive newsletters and deployment of engaging social media tactics.

Membership Chair

The Membership Committee is responsible for the cultivation of the organization’s members. This committee takes care of recruiting, retaining and coordinating member events.

Education Chair

The Education Chair is responsible for the planning and logistics of Latinas in Progress educational program helping prepare high school girls for college.

TO SIGN UP FOR A LEADERSHIP POSITION: Complete our leadership team application at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jNegrLmFfe2sS7iLON_TjgpNS_rxPOYSi_PyUTDe9mA/viewform?usp=send_form 



College Internships

College students are invited to apply for the HWNT El Paso internship positions. As an intern, you will network with HWNT members, benefit from professional mentors, develop your skills, build your resume and add to your portfolio. To apply, complete our online application at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1re6RwTvf6Z1CPdCCk9EDsE1PuuPBGUHwBcnrgDmek34/viewform?usp=send_form
  • Marketing Intern (Assist with marketing & public relations) 
  • Membership (Help edit our newsletter, manage social media and communicate with members) 
  • Latinas in Progress Intern (Help coordinate our college prep program) 
  • Scholarship & Fundraising (Assist with fundraising for our scholarship & help administer grants) 
  • College Leadership (Help recruit college members & coordinate student leadership workshops)