Hello JFY Members, and happy September!

Can you believe it's already September?! Neither can we!

This month, we invite you all to join us in celebrating National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Each year from September 15 through October 15, Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded under the Reagan administration in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Indigenous Peoples Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

Please find more information regarding National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by visiting the official website linked here.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

November Student Democracy

What is Student Democracy Program?

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division's Student Democracy Program is aimed at giving high school students an inside look at American democracy in action. Student Democracy Ambassadors are essential members of the Election Day team, assisting voters and participating in Vote Center operations.

When does Student Democracy Program take place?

• Recruitment begins in September
• Applications are due by 5 p.m. September 30, 2022
• Training (two hours) will be in Mid-October
• Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Who can participate?

In order to be a Student Democracy Ambassador, students must:

• Read, write and speak fluent English
• Be at least 16 years old
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States
• Get written permission from parent/guardian and school (Elections Code §12303)

What are the benefits of participating Student Democracy Program?

• It looks great on a college application or resume
• Earn community service credits, depending on school policy
• Represent your school
• See democracy in action from a local perspective
• Earn $280!

For more information regarding this opportunity and to learn how to apply, please be sure to check out the two PDFs linked below!

Student Democracy Flyer

Student Democracy Application

Immigrants Rising: Mental Health Coordinator

Potential job opportunity for the JFY community!

Since 2019, the Immigrant Rising’s Mental Health Services program has helped undocumented people stay grounded and connected to community. Through their Mental Health Connector and Wellness Support Groups, they have changed the lives of hundreds of undocumented people nationwide.

The Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Immigrant Rising’s Wellness Support Groups. The coordinator ensures that Wellness Support Group facilitators and participants have all the information they need to successfully participate in the service.

Immigrants Rising has more openings currently posted, so be sure to find more information regarding this position and others by following this link.

Mental Health Coordinator Description

Office of Diversity and Equity Internship Program

About the Office of Diversity & Equity

The BHRS Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) advances health equity in behavioral health outcomes of marginalized communities throughout San Mateo County. ODE is dedicated to addressing health inequities and stigma in the areas of mental health and substance use and supporting wellness and recovery in San Mateo County. ODE works to achieve these goals by promoting cultural humility and competence, which are rooted in principles of social justice. To learn more about ODE’s work, visit www.smchealth.org/bhrs/ODE.

About the Internship Program

The ODE Internship Program is designed to provide work opportunities and practical learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students to enhance their academic learning and expose them to public service at the county level.  For the 2022-2023 internship program, we are looking to extend training opportunities to two interns.

Office of Diversity & Equity Internship

COMMUNITY EVENT:

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – Join Daly City Recreation on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11am – 2pm at Gellert Park for our Annual Latino Heritage Month Celebration. There will be food trucks, vendors and live entertainment. Live entertainment will be featuring Calpulli Tonalehqueh, Danza Colibri, Comparsa La Cumbiamba Colombiana and more.

EVENTO COMUNITARIO GRATUITO: Acompañe a la Oficina de Recreación de Daly City el sábado 17 de septiembre de 2022 de 11 am a 2 pm en Gellert Park para la celebración anual del Mes de la Herencia Latina. Habrá camiones de comida, vendedores y entretenimiento en vivo. El entretenimiento en vivo contará con Calpulli Tonalehqueh, Danza Colibri, Comparsa La Cumbiamba Colombiana y más.

SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS' UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Take A Hike Challenge 2022: Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Join the San Mateo County Parks Staff on Saturday, September 3rd from 9am-11am for the seventh event of their 2022 Take A Hike season!

The hike will begin at 9 AM at the Main Parking Lot at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.

The San Mateo County Parks Staff will offer one hike:

1.0 mile loop around the Bluff and Dardanelle Trails. If you would like to hike farther to connect with Pillar Point Bluff the Staff will show you how to do that or you can hang out at the beach below!

You must reserve a ticket here to attend the hike as there is limited staff and space to host this event.

• CA Biodiversity Day BioBlitz - San Bruno Mountain

BioBlitz! San Bruno Mountain

Join the San Mateo County Parks for a California Biodiversity Day BioBlitz of San Bruno Mountain! Everyone will spread out at San Bruno Mountain to discover species of birds, plants, mammals, fish, invertebrates, reptiles, and more that the park has to offer!

Please meet on Saturday, September 10th at 8:45 AM at the Main Parking Lot in the Park. There you will check-in and enjoy some snacks. The "Blitzing" will begin at 9 AM. From there several teams will split up for about 2 hours to explore entire sections of the park!

Please sign-up for the event through Eventbrite and iNaturalist.org through this link: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/san-bruno-mountain-ca-biodiversity-day-bioblitz

Partners: Sequoia Audubon Society, California Native Plants Society, and CAL Academy

Please Note: Heavy rain will cancel this event.

Questions: Contact Katherine Wright at kewright@smcgov.org

• Movies in the Park: A Wrinkle in Time at Quarry Park!

Enjoy an afterhours movie experience under the stars! Bring a blanket and/or your own snacks to Quarry Park on Saturday, September 17th from 7:00-10:00pm!

Please note that the movie will not start until dark which will be approximately 7:30 PM.

This program is presented by San Mateo County Parks. Please call 650-269-8124 for more information.

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