Our Promotoras are the heart of everything we do. They are passionate leaders and trusted messengers in our community.
The Promotora—or community outreach worker—model grew out of a movement that started in Latin America in the 1960s. When hard-to-reach communities were in dire need of critical health information, community-based organizations began training Promotoras to provide necessary health information to their neighbors and friends. At Nuestra Casa and many of our partner organizations, the model has evolved beyond health care to include a broader set of social issues and services best addressed through trained community members’ networks.
At Nuestra Casa, our unique model trains, supports, and coaches Promotoras to take ownership of their neighborhood. These passionate leaders are parents and trusted messengers in our community who care deeply about justice and equity. They organize neighbors, facilitate workshops, and guide our programmatic priorities. We host an annual Promotora training to build upon their leadership, advocacy, outreach skills, and knowledge of community resources and initiatives.
Program Features
Basic Training
We offer introductory Promotora trainings once a year at our offices. Our next training will be held in February 2022. Check back here for updates. To learn more about the program, contact info@nuestracasa.org
Employment
Every year, we hire 10-15 Promotoras to work part-time (20 hours/month) at Nuestra Casa. Our promotoras are the backbone of many other programs and campaigns, including census outreach, voter engagement, Project LIBRE, Parent Academies, and Food Distribution. They also lead many of our community workshops.
Advanced Training
We offer ongoing monthly training for staff promotoras to support their development and wellbeing. These regular training opportunities build on promotoras’ skill sets including computer skills, financial literacy, and ESL.
