There are many ways to participate in the creation of a more inclusive, equitable, respectful and responsible society for all people, but one of the most satisfying is to get directly involved in volunteering with an NGO that helps different sectors of the population.
There are many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) who work for guaranteeing, strengthening and defending the rights of Mexico's populations that need our attention and support, one of the ways we can help them is to to actively participate in social change from the companies is volunteering in one of these organizations focused on women, LGBT+ people and migrants in Mexico.
Volunteering not only serves to add a new element to our CV, but it can become a source to satisfy our concerns, as well as to develop new skills while serving the needs of our society..
Benefits of volunteering
There are multiple reasons for volunteering. In addition, each of them will add to that the experience becomes transformative and brings social, personal and professional benefits.. Some of these benefits are as follows.
- Personal and emotional development. By volunteering, it is possible to realize that actions immediately affect our environment and the people themselves. Making an impactful contribution while developing social skills and connections strengthens personal, physical and emotional development.
- Strengthening of professional skills. Participating in volunteering helps develop leadership, empathy, commitment, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills that are necessary in the workplace.
- Acquisition of experience. Some volunteer placements are looking for a more specific profile, so it is possible to gain experience in a particular area and relevant knowledge that can be considered in the CV. In particular, young people or those looking to gain experience more quickly may benefit from volunteering with an NGO that matches their interests and needs.
- Strengthening mental health. Acting in congruence with values such as empathy, solidarity, justice and respect for human rights can strengthen generosity and self-esteem by knowing that work helps those in need. Similarly, it is possible to reduce stress and discover hidden talents by facing new challenges.
- Expansion of the network of contacts. By helping, you also meet and collaborate with people of different backgrounds, ages or workplaces, but with shared interests, concerns and values, which allows you to create new networks and contacts for the future.
- Social impact. Perhaps the most obvious point of volunteering is the positive contribution to communities and causes that matter.
Tiresias Dolls House
It is one of the organizations with the greatest impact for different key populations in Mexico. It manages several shelters that provide housing, food, accompaniment and health services to transgender, LGBT+, sex workers, people living on the street and people living with HIV. It also provides training and awareness-raising services.
By having locations in CDMX, State of Mexico, Veracruz, Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, and Baja California., is ideal for companies with a national presence. Volunteering can be for the shelter activities in different locations (including Casa Hogar Paola Buenrostro) or by collaborating in the legal accompaniment of those who require it. It also seeks to support in the areas of psychology, design and communication.
The volunteer application, as well as any questions, can be sent to us via this link.
Casa Frida
Casa Frida is a shelter with locations in CDMX, Monterrey (Nuevo León) and Tapachula (Chiapas), where it provides protection, assistance and integration of LGBT+ persons at risk or in humanitarian contexts, migrants, refugees, displaced persons and victims of violence or crimes.
Offers food, medical care and psychological supportin addition to training so that those who attend can be integrated into the labor market.. For volunteering, Casa Frida is looking for professionals who can support psychosocial, community, legal, educational, artistic, administrative and educational work..
If you are interested in collaborating, you can send a message to casafrida@refugiolgbt.org.
Lleca
This organization focuses its efforts on women and LGBT+ people in street situations or at risk of homelessness. It is the type of volunteering that requires a slightly more specific profile: it is looking for those who can psychotherapeutic counseling y accompanying people to various public health institutions and/or services.
You can apply for a volunteer position through the following form.
Manos Amigues
The organization, with the support of the Americas Unite Foundation,The social services and food assistance program in CDMX run by and for members of the LGBT+ population. It has three main initiatives: a food bank; an LGBT+ soup kitchen; and a cultural center. queer.
While it emphasizes a diverse population, in both program administration and beneficiaries, everyone is welcome regardless of orientation or gender identity.
You can contact them for volunteering at this link.
Refugee House
This organization seeks to generate environments of coexistence and to promote the inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability due to forced displacement and migration, through processes of humanitarian accompaniment and community advocacy. Some of the services offered are legal accompaniment, housing, access to health care, access to employment and education, psychological support and cultural activities..
In particular, it focuses on refugees, Mexican and non-Mexican victims of forced internal displacement, migrants, and persons with special protection needs.
In addition to accepting those who wish to volunteering, receives students who are going to do their social service or professional internships. You can contact them at this link.
Trans Identity Support Center
Works for to make effective the fulfillment and exercise of the human rights of transgender populations. This is achieved by means of strategies for community participation and mobilization, peer education and advocacy. Focuses its resources on the more precarious transgender people (migrants, victims of violence, people with disabilities or illnesses, the elderly).
It is possible to support this organization as part of the volunteering or doing social service in disciplines such as computer science, law, psychology, and social work.. You can approach us through this link.
Association for transgender children
In the legislative levelthe Association for Transgender Children is of the Leading NGOs thanks to its results on the national agenda. Part of its work is to give accompaniment to schools and families for the implementation of a protocol for the recognition of the identity of trans and non-binary children and adolescents.
In addition, the organization offers legal guidance for the access to and homologation of identity documents such as birth certificate, CURP, passport and school transcripts. It also offers awareness courses.
You can send your proposal of support for volunteering at following link.
There are many reasons to volunteer and these NGOs will be happy to receive your support, enthusiasm and experience.
Research and editing by Rodrigo Hernández
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