Date: Fri, 26 Aug 1994 18:20:45 -0700 Sender: Discussion List for Intl Volunteers From: "Arthur R. McGee" Subject: Volunteer Work in El Salvador (fwd) Lines: 84 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rich Winkel /** reg.elsalvador: 57.0 **/ ** Topic: Work in El Salvador ** ** Written 10:42 AM Aug 23, 1994 by crispaz in cdp:reg.elsalvador ** CRISPAZ invites you to become a volunteer in El Salvador through its' program CVM, on a long or short-term basis. Current project needs include: *Literacy promoters *Health promoters *Human rights workers *Appropriate technology promoters *Mental health promoters *Technical support in setting up day care centers in rural communities *Women to work alongside growing women's organizations *Computer training in popular organizations *Technical support in design and coordination of work in artisan collectives CVM is a program of accompaniment with the people of El Salvador. We place volunteers in areas of need where assistance has been requested by church and humanitarian organizations in El Salvador. CVM is *not* a development program. We seek to move beyond dependency-creating relief programs. Our goal is not to supplant Salvadoran technicians and workers but to work alongside them, pursuing together peace through justice in El Salvador in very concrete ways. Projects with which CVM works are directed by Salvadorans who also provide frequent evaluations to assure that fitting relationships are established and maintained. An important aspect of the work of CVM is the tangible expression of solidarity provided by the presence of volunteers in organizations and communities which are struggling to bring about justice. Human rights abuses are still prevalent in El Salvador and the presence of internationals with people at-risk lessens the likelihood of attack against them. Where internationals give of their time and skills, they receive in return the deep sense of life and meaning derived from years of struggle in El Salvador. Each volunteer with CVM must secure sponsorship for their work in El Salvador from an organization in their home country, preferably on the regional or national level. This is often done through faith-based organizations (of any faith). Such sponsorship creates ties between Salvadoran and North American communities and demonstrates to the Salvadorans that the volunteer comes with the backing of an organized body of people interested in El Salvador. It also may provide the volunteer with a network of emotional, material and financial support back home. Our goal is to draw as many people into a relationship with the Salvadoran people as possible. Your being there creates a dynamic bond. Volunteers are placed with church and humanitarian agencies to work alongside Salvadorans in areas of literacy, health care, pastoral work, education, agriculture, appropriate technology and accompaniment, among others. CVM is committed to the basic concept that peace requires justice as its base and that humanitarian work is a concrete expression of the peacemaking process. We believe that North American and Salvadoran citizens have much to learn from the process of mutual accompaniment and that we are all elevated in the sharing of our daily lives, hopes and our visions for the future. Our primary work is done between North America and El Salvador, but we also welcome volunteers from other areas of the world. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer in El Salvador, give us a call or write: Telephone 210-534-6996 Fax 210-534-4995 CRISPAZ/CVM 1135 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78210 ** End of text from cdp:reg.elsalvador ** *************************************************************************** This material came from PeaceNet, a non-profit progressive networking service. For more information, send a message to peacenet-info@igc.apc.org ***************************************************************************