APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All application materials MUST be sent through the AmeriCorps site. Follow the online application address below. There is an “apply now” button. You will be prompted to create an account where you can submit your resume and relevant materials.
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=59119&fromSearch=true
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AmeriCorps VISTA is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federally funded volunteer agency. VISTAs build capacity in their organizations and fight poverty across the country.
This VISTA position is for the final year of a 3 year project. The VISTA member in year 1 identified the homeless and the primary cause of their circumstances; identified gaps in service for the homeless; recruited a community group to serve in an advisory capacity; and with the Advisory Council, created an action plan based on the research. In year 2, the VISTA member facilitated the implementation of the plan which includes the development of a Homeless Resource Center; started programming for the center; and collaborated with the Advisory Council to create of plan of action for a transitional housing program. The Year 3 VISTA will wrap up the project, and turn it over to a 501(C)3 that was either created by the Advisory Council or one of the agencies represented that steps forward to continue the good works of the project.
Our new VISTA will work on two major projects: the programming and opening of a Homeless Resource Center where homeless individuals can receive mail, phone calls, do laundry, get transportation, and receive referrals to other service agencies, and the final plans for a transitional housing program to temporarily house the homeless while they work towards getting out of poverty. Smaller projects include grant writing, community education, establishing partnership to fill in service gaps, maintaining communication with all members of the Homeless Advisory Council.
AmeriCorps VISTA is a full-time volunteer position which provides a stipend, healthcare coverage, relocation allowance (if applicable), among other benefits. Once a VISTA has completed their service year, they can receive an education award – to apply to existing student loans or put towards higher education- and will have noncompetitive eligibility status for federal jobs for one year. Please see the AmeriCorps site for further information regarding benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate, preferably with a degree in a helping field.
Applicant must be self motivating and able to work independently
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