Global Friends Coalition VISTA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: ServeYES! (AmeriCorps*State and VISTA)
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**NOTE: North Dakota has a serious housing shortage. If you plan to apply for this position you should either a) have housing secured, or b) explore housing options BEFORE applying.
In response to significant number of refugees, the Global Friends Coalition (GFC) has evolved as a community based volunteer organization to support New American integration into the community, through work with New Americans and the broader community. This position encompasses three major areas: grant writing, fundraising, and event planning. For resource development, the VISTA will help to locate potential funders and write grants. The VISTA will also coordinate fundraising projects such as our existing "Soup in the Studio" event, in addition to expanding our current efforts. The member will develop a list of donors along with a year-end campaign for donors. Communication will include regular written updates to our donors and potential donors, including newsletters and an annual report for GFC, will need to be produced. Additionally, the VISTA will plan events to promote advocacy and awareness, as well as build community.
VISTA members commit to one year of national service, at a minimum. They receive a modest living allowance, limited health coverage, an education award or cash stipend upon successful completion of a year of service, childcare assistance if applicable, and many training and career development opportunities. To learn more about this and other VISTA positions in North Dakota, check out https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/search.do?criteria.programName=&criteria.programState=ND&criteria.programType=&criteria.educationLevel=&criteria.languagesString=&criteria.metroAreasString=&criteria.programStatesString=&criteria.programTypesString=&criteria.serviceAreasString=&criteria.selectedSkillsString=&criteria.selectedTermsString=&criteria.programCode=&criteria.listingIDStr=&criteria.listingID=0&criteria.searchAllListings=false&sortCriteria=%2BprogramName&nsaID=-1&count=14&curPage=1. To apply to any position, create an account with the MyAmeriCorps website and apply directly to individual postings.
VISTA Position Start and End dates in this posting reflect actual dates of service. Recruitment and processing for VISTA candidates often take between two weeks and one month.
More opportunities with ServeYES! (AmeriCorps*State and VISTA)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ServeYES! (AmeriCorps*State and VISTA)
Location:
Dept 2021 PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108, US
Mission Statement
RSVP+/ServeYES! invites individuals of all ages to enhance personal growth, develop leadership skills, and meet critical community needs through meaningful volunteer service opportunities. Our statewide organization includes facilitation of AmeriCorps*State--a state-level program of community service that focuses on improving communities and lives. If you live in North Dakota and wish to serve as an AmeriCorps member from October 1, 2015, through May 31, 2016, please contact the RSVP+/ServeYES!--Erin Pringle (701-258-5436 or Erin.Pringle@ndsu.edu) OR Nancy Olson(701.231.7100 or Nancy.Olson@ndsu.edu).
Description
AmeriCorps State volunteer opportunities are part-time (a total of 450 hours) and confer a modest living allowance (total of $3,263). In addition, a completion bonus of $1,515 in the form of an education award that can be used to pay for tuition or to pay down student loans. AmeriCorps volunteers will be placed in schools to help with service-learning, a method that engages students and deepens learning objectives through community service. Reliability, punctuality, enthusiasm, creativity, the desire to work with youth, teachers, and schools, initiative, and commitment to helping others are desirable qualities in AmeriCorps candidates. We are specifically looking for retired teachers, substitute teachers, new teaching graduates, or others with teaching degrees.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
600 Demers Ave.Suite 406AGrand Forks, ND 58201
DATE POSTED
June 16, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year minimum term of service