Cesar Chavez Service Clubs

Future Leaders Leadership Project: The Chavistas, as the Club members proudly call themselves, range from third grade through high school. The real leadership activity begins in the weekly Chavista meetings where the Club ten values, including nonviolence, service, and respect are strategically discussed and are matched up to the Club leadership activities. With the guidance of the Club Coordinators, the Chavistas are taught the responsibilities of good government and how to work as a team. Led by the elected Club president, the Chavistas discuss, debate, vote, design, and assign duties to fulfill their projects. After the project is completed, the Club invests time in assessing the project and if the members were accountable and responsible for their assignment. The rigor of these activities will pave the way in guiding these students to a future of responsible, respectful, and participating citizenship.

Level-Up Program:The Chavez Clubs ran a six week after school program serving approximately 100 students in summer, 2023. The program included four hours of classroom workshops daily for four days a week, covering areas like community service, arts and culture, and advocacy. We also took students on three field trips within San Diego, and one field trip to the Cesar Chavez National Monument in Keene, CA.

Other Programs: TOLA - Intership for high school students. 15 individuals learned valuable leadership and job skills. Documentary - United Domestic Workers film on the history of the movement.