Nija’nu A.C. is a Mexican non-profit organization supporting elders in the Mixtec region of the State of Oaxaca that for various reasons live in poverty with little or no family support. Volunteers are needed in a broad range of fields, from healthcare workers to dance teachers to companionship providers to construction workers — and more.
Nija’nu works to alleviate immediate needs such as hunger and unsafe living conditions for elders living in Santo Domingo Tonalá and surrounding villages. With a deep commitment to providing elders with a dignified way of life, Nija’nu A.C. provides monthly food aid, specialized healthcare visits, and works toward improving the elders’ living spaces.
The organization accepts volunteers in a range of areas:
*HEALTH
- Gerontologists
- Massage therapists
- Nurses
- Nutritionists
- Ophthalmologists
- Pedicurists
- Physicians (all areas)
- Physiotherapists
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Reiki givers
*ACTIVITIES
- Arts and crafts teachers – to offer variety
- Companions for our Elders – to simply visit & chat, take them on an outing, read to them, help with chores, run errands
- Dance teachers
- Adult literacy teachers
- Music teachers
- Yoga teachers
*CONSTRUCTION
- Builders: Community needs lots of bathrooms
- Electricians: Most homes have scary electrical wiring
- Gardeners: To beautify the outdoor spaces
- House painters: From small to larger projects
- Plumbers
MARKETING
- Filmographers
- Writers
- Fundraisers
- Marketing specialists