I worked for Ninez y Vida as part of a work study requirement through my university. I soon found however, that is impossible to work there without it becoming much more than to fulfill a simple requirement. There are 5 different centers you can choose to work at, and the orientation that familiarizes you with them is extremely helpful and informative. It might be a bit confusing, however, only in the sense that it becomes hard to choose just one as your place of service! The staff of the organization is friendly and more than willing to answer any questions you might have, or even just to sit down and have a conversation with you. They are flexible and willing to work with you on any program requirements you might have. Their dedication to the children they work with and their deep caring is heart warming to see. And it is not hard to understand why they care so much. They children of Ninez y Vida are all beautiful, and it is exciting to see them develop as you become their friend and play beside them each day. I ended up staying with my center a month longer than was required because I enjoyed being with these little people so much. These, I think, are the real "Latin lovers" who will go ahead and steal your heart if you are not careful.

Jess.