Raíces y Cariño

Organization Description

Raíces y Cariño is an equitable, inclusive, and safe space for the community to gather and raise their children together. We are a hub connecting diverse families, educators, and organizations to create cross-cultural connections and wellbeing for the whole family.  

Health & Safety

Students may be working unsupervised with minor or other vulnerable populations. Semi-unsupervised childcare/class instruction while parents are on site.

Students may be required to work at night (after 6pm). Or, students may be supervised less than 50% of the time or the supervisor will be overseeing more than 8 people. Some remote administrative assistance and/or after business hours events.

This is work at a family center and our neighbors/clients are neurodiverse and all ages, with varying levels of understanding social mores. For example, a young child may hit or bite.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Vaccinations
  • Bilingual Desired
Address 
1205 Freedom Blvd
3B
Watsonville, CA 95076
United States
General Phone 
(831) 288-3105
Website:
https://www.rcfam.com
Student Contact 
Name
Nora Yerena
Job Title
Co-Executive Director
Phone
(559) 287-8934
Email
nora@rcfam.com

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Arts Education Assistant - Raíces y Cariño Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Center Grant Researcher - Raíces y Cariño Service Learning Ongoing Negotiable
Culture Sustaining Support Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Early Childhood Education - Raíces y Cariño Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
FA25 CST 462: Accessible Resource Library for Trained Doulas Service Learning 08/01/2025 Remote
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, English Language Learners, Families, Females, Guardians/Parents, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Males, Non-cisgendered, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Restorative Justice
Hours of operation 

M-F 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday: Event specific. Events may be in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Maximum students 
20