Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare Committee Chairperson: This individual has a passion for animals and fund raising, as historically, this has been a fund raising effort to pay for the spay and neutering of dogs and cats as well as providing some assistance to other animal rescue organizations.  If you have an interest and would like to learn more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Cyndy Schaub at cyndygail@yahoo.com.

Community Social Projects

Hogarcito
Hogarcito Birthday Buddies Program - This program is looking for volunteers to be "Birthday Buddys" for November and December.  It is a great way to "give" a less fortunate child a birthday party and put a smile on his or her face.  Easy to do!   Contact Dianne Fischer by clicking this button. 
Other Hogarcito Volunteer Opportunities: A variety of opportunities are available, you can contact Jessica Calvo, Volunteer Coordinator, for the Hogarcito at jessicacalvo.esq@gmail.com for further information.  Let her know what your interests are.

Tamales Christmas
Volunteer for Tamales Christmas on December 22 and 23:  Would you like to help the village women of Baja Tajares celebrate a much-loved tradition this Christmas? The Tamale is a traditional Christmas food for both the Nicaraguan and Tico communities, but most people in this barrio do not have the resources to make them. The CAA Cultural & Social committee will purchase the ingredients for the Tamales. Together, CAA volunteers and the women of the village will make these special treats to give to their families and neighbors. Last year, over 600 tamales were made and distributed with the women of Baja Tajares.

Baja Tajares is a barrio of 350 located in the heart of San Ramon where most live in homes considered slums. The population is 98% women with their children and often their elderly relatives. Most of these women have no jobs and are unable to provide for their loved ones – the nutrition, education, and lifestyle that would enable them to thrive with dignity, health, and vigor.

Tamales Christmas has become an annual CAA Cultural & Social program. Please contact Nancy Sperry at nancy@actionalliancecr.com to volunteer from 10am-1pm or 12pm-3pm on Tuesday, December 22, or Wednesday, December 23.

Education
English Conversation Club Logistics Administration: The Education Committee is seeking an individual or two to learn the ins and outs of managing the enrollment, scheduling and administration process for the English Conversation Club Sessions.  Please contact Scott McAnally, linda.mcanally@yahoo.com or Andrea Carter, librbysea@aol.com.
Spanish Conversation Club Logistics Administration: With the departure of Gayle Sommers, the Education Committee is seeking an individual or two to co-ordinate this activity.  Process and instructors are in place, contact Marian Latham if interested.
English Conversation Club English Leaders: Great way to meet Ticos and Ticas who have a desire and are learning English.  No prior experience necessary, just need to be able to speak English, and have an eagerness to engage with students of all ages who want to practice their English skills—grouped by abilities from Beginners to Advanced.  You can even have a Texas accent!  Please contact Andrea Carter, librbysea@aol.com, Marian Latham, lathammarian@gmail.com or John Paul Lewis, jpl5555@gmail.com.   

CAA Event Help Needed:
Madrigal: This group putting this together is currently looking for volunteers to help with the event in early December.  If you are interested, please contact Dianne Fischer at madrigal@actionalliancecr.com.  

CAA Organizational Help Needed:
Webmaster, Mentor and/or Graphic Artist: Looking for an individual skilled in website design and creation, ideally Weebly, or a similar tool, to redevelop the CAA website would be used.  Also this individual would assist in training and mentoring others in the updating of content on the site. If you have graphic arts skills and would be interested in helping we could use it.  If interested in any of these please contact Steve Fischer at steve.f.fischer@gmail.com. 
CAA Reporter: The Board is looking for an individual to act as the CAA reporter to improve communications  to the membership from the Board and several committees.  This individual should enjoy getting the "scoop" of what is going on and the ability to communicate it in written form.  Experience in MailChimp or other email marketing applications a plus.  Contact Steve Fischer at President@actionalliancecr.com,  if interested.
Economic Development Committee Chairperson: This creative individual must have the zeal for identifying economic development opportunities for San Ramon with the ability to engage other local business organizations in the pursuit and realization of these opportunities.   Being bi-lingual is a highly desirable pre-requisite.  If interested contact Steve Fischer at steve.f.fischer@gmail.com.
Day Away Coordinator:  Looking for someone to assume this role with the departure of Gayle Sommers.  For more information contact Gayle at kg7zzz@gmail.com.