Volunteer

There are numerous organizations in San Carlos and Guaymas that rely on volunteers and donations. Here is a list of some of the many groups that are helping people in our communities:

Rescate of San Carlos

Rescate of San Carlos provides emergency first aid medical care and ambulance service to San Carlos residents and visitors. The bilingual staff is on 24-hour call, and professionally trained in advanced and basic life support, CPR, first aid, and special rescue and transportation techniques. Rescate has its own premises including two well-equipped emergency first aid treatment rooms, which are supported by four fully-equipped ambulances. Rescate is entirely self-supporting and is funded through memberships, donations and the activities of the Rescate auxiliary. The auxiliary organizes many annual fundraising events such as the Christmas bazaar, the Melodrama and the Presidents Cup Golf Tournament. The auxiliary can always use more people to help. To volunteer, contact Judi Peek at 226-1216 or  jpeekmex@hotmail.com. For more information on Rescate, see rescatesancarlos.com.

San Carlos Rotary Club

San Carlos Rotary Club is an English-speaking Rotary Club whose primary focus is on the education of Mexican children and the care of elderly Mexicans without family support. Fundraising activities include the Annual Tour of Homes and a Carne Asada Fiesta. The Rotary Club meets at Fiesta Real at noon on Tuesdays. All Rotarians and potential members are welcome. To volunteer, contact Mike Palmini at mpalmini@hotmail.com or attend one of the Tuesday meetings. For more information on the Rotary, see http://www.sancarlosrotary.org.

Sociedad Benefactora y Proteccion de Animales (SBPA)

The SBPA operates a neuter/spay Clinic in San Carlos. The clinic operates solely with volunteer help. The purpose of the clinic is two-fold:  (1) reduce the overpopulation of animals by offering neuter/spay services for strays, abandoned and feral animals; and (2) further reduce the threat of transmittable diseases through a vaccination program. The SBPA needs clinic and fundraising volunteers. Clinic volunteers are needed for such tasks as trapping and transporting feral animals for sterilization, assisting in the clinic during operations, and working with fostered animals waiting for adoption.  There is a growing need for these people and also for people to help with the various fundraising events. For more information, emailsbpaservicesinc@yahoo.com and see www.sbpa-inc.org/aboutus.html.

Castaway Kids Mexico

Castaway Kids Mexico is a wonderful group of volunteers willing to lend a hand so that others less fortunate can better their own lives. From providing school scholarships to needy kids, to hosting recreational activities for children from the poorest sections of town,  to providing food, clothing and shelter to families in emergency situations…Castaway Kids volunteers are an active bunch!  If you would like to volunteer, e-mail Lise MacNinch atlisemacninch@yahoo.com. For more information on the Castaway Kids, see www.castawaykidsmx.org.

Empalme Kids

Empalme Kids (Rancho de los Ninos Casa Hogar). The purpose of Empalme Kids is to provide food for the children living in the orphanage and to give the Madres as much help and relief as possible. The organization is a strong advocate for the education of youth and also provides financial aid for the young adults that were raised at the Rancho who wish to attend college. For more information on the Empalme Kids, see www.empalmekids.com.

Las Madrinas

Las Madrinas (The Godmothers) is a ladies club that physically and financially helps the Hogar Paz y Bien orphanage, which provides a home for needy and orphaned children in the Guaymas area. A group of volunteers from San Carlos teach English to pre-schoolers and older students. Volunteer teachers and helpers are needed and welcome. All funds raised through dues and donation towards for clothing, utilities, school supplies, etc. for the children. For more information, phone Marg Marshall at 226-0716 or the Club’s President, Angele MacLeod, at 622-125-5667.

Mentor Mexican Youth

Mentor Mexican Youth at the school Colegio Americano de San Carlos. Each mentor is assigned to a High School student who speaks English well but lacks solid pronunciation skills. Mentors spend 2-3 hours per week with a student talking in English. Discussions can be on any subject. During a discussion, the mentor’s role is to help the student with better pronunciation.  The rewards to a mentor are great as one integrates into the Mexican culture and becomes part of the lives of students and their families. For more information, contact Bill Graham at billg@freshvista.com.

If you do not have the time to volunteer, any of the above organizations would welcome donations. Also, you can mark your calendar and attend one of many entertaining fundraising events that benefit these not-for-profits.