Guadalupe Association Neighborhood Ambassador Service (G.A.N.A.S.)

Service Area: Guadalupe Westside Community/AGA Neighborhood

The AGA Guadalupe Association Neighborhood Ambassador Service, (G.A.N.A.S) program is a new initiative developed by AGA to strengthen the relationship with the neighborhood and residents it serves. Ambassadors serve as community liaisons and facilitators of pertinent AGA community information and community development initiatives.

As a voluntary organization of residents who work together to improve and maintain the quality of life in their neighborhood, the G.A.N.A.S program promotes, creates and instills in the community a sense of unity and empowerment to create a safe and supportive environment for families living in the Avenida Neighborhood.

AGA Ambassador

An AGA Ambassador is assigned to a specific area in the neighborhood according to residence or scheduled activity. Their primary function is to assist the AGA to communicate the association’s services and activities in the neighborhood and funnel back the community’s issues or needs. Ambassadors will document and report neighborhood issues in a systematic manner that will allow for the tracking and processing of information in a confidential manner in order to encourage resident participation. The G.A.N.A.S Ambassador is entrusted with responsibilities that include Special Projects, Information Distribution, Skills Training, Occasional Community Meetings and training of other Ambassadors all designed to:

1. Strengthen the Sense of Community among our Residents
2. Increase the Strong Positive View of the Neighborhood
3. Develop Useful Relationships and/or Partnerships with other organizations and agencies
4. Improve the Visual Appearance of the AGA Neighborhood
5. Promote and Develop Educational Programs for the Neighborhood Residents

AGA is currently looking for Ambassadors to join the program. We are looking for:

• Individuals looking for community development experience
• Individuals with time constraints, interested in serving, but unable to commit a lot of time.
• Individuals with availability during regular business hours
• Individuals who want to become involved in issues important to your neighborhood
• Individuals who enjoy camaraderie and teamwork
• Individuals interested in the safety of their community
• Individuals who want to protect their property investment

For more information please contact Marta Alaquinez at (210) 223-3151 or malaquinez@avenidaguadalupe.org