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14 people are interested
Revitalize Distressed Neighborhoods!
ORGANIZATION: The Star Center
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14 people are interested
This is a full-time paid volunteer position, requiring a minimum commitment of one year. Selected candidate will serve with Community LIFT in Memphis, TN. Activities will include: neighborhood revitalization, assessing program effectiveness, developing a community resource library, data collection, create economic development strategies, and networking with local business owners in three identified low-income neighborhoods of Memphis, TN.
VISTA stands for Volunteers In Service To America, and the VISTA Program is a lot like the PeaceCorps, but Members serve within the United States at a non-profit organization. VISTA Members serve as full-time volunteers and focus on building capacity and infrastructure to make a lasting impact for the organization and the community. Benefits of service include an annual living allowance of $11,106, health benefits, relocation allowance, and the choice between two different post-service awards: an education award of $5,645 or a cash stipend of $1,500.
Interested candidates should contact Denise Meise, VISTA Project Supervisor, at denise.meise@star-center.org for additional information and application instructions.
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About The Star Center
Location:
1119 Old Humboldt Road, Jackson, TN 38305, US
Mission Statement
The STAR Center’s mission is to help any person with any disability to realize their potential.
Description
Star Center has been providing life-changing services to children and adults with disabilities and special needs throughout West Tennessee for over 25 years. These services can be summarized by our motto: "Enrichment, Education, and Employment". Enrichment is a quality that unites our six diverse services and encompasses all that we do. Education is the belief that children deserve to succeed in academics regardless of their barriers. Employment is about adults sharing their gifts and talents with the community by serving others, rather than being held back by disabilities. Our most powerful service is our commitment to each client for as long as it takes to reach their individual goals, regardless of their ability to pay.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
301 Washington AvenueMemphis, TN 38103
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- full-time for one year