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7 people are interested
AmeriCorps VISTA Houston Refugee Project
ORGANIZATION: The Alliance
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7 people are interested
Alliance for Multicultural Community Services is seeking AmeriCorps VISTA members to be part of a dynamic, multi-site project that is enhancing refugee services in Houston, TX. The goal of the Houston Refugee VISTA Project is to strengthen the capacity of non-profits that serve refugees and immigrants through education, social services, and economic opportunity. As resettlment agencies, we offer a wide range of services to newly-arrived refugees and asylees from over 20 countries.
VISTA members gain real-life work experience in a non-profit setting, while establishing a professional network and workplace references. Benefits include a monthly stipend, health benefits, a $5500 education award, relocation allowance, and ongoing training and development.
Alliance Site: The Community Resource VISTA will help engage the community in Alliance's mission and services; research and submit grant proposals; and strengthen our communication system with donors, community partners and stakeholders.
Catholic Charities Site: The Community Engagement VISTA will collaborate with event leaders of World Refugee Day Houston to organize a citywide event that celebrates Houston's diversity and refugee cultures. This position will work closely with Catholic Charities' case managers to increase refugees' access to services, improve resource guides for refugees, and help develop ESL/Civics resources for older refugees.
Qualifications: Demonstrate an interest and/or personal commitment to community development. Must have a bachelor's degree and be available to start on April 21, 2015.
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About The Alliance
Location:
6420 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081, US
Mission Statement
The Alliance's mission is to provide comprehensive services to refugees, immigrants and low-income residents of Harris County to help them become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life.
Description
The Alliance is a community-based organization devoted to serving refugees, immigrants and low-income populations in Houston. The Alliance provides comprehensive services to assist clients in becoming economically self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. The Alliance also strives to ensure that newly-arrived Americans are integrated into the main stream community and understand American culture and traditions. Originally founded by Association of Cambodian, Ethiopian, Laotian and Vietnamese refugee community organizations, The Alliance has expanded to serve individuals of all nationalities and backgrounds. Today, The Alliance is one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in Texas.
The Alliance’s staff members work hard to ensure that clients have the resources to become productive citizens as soon as possible. Through a culturally and linguistically competent approach, The Alliance’s 19 programs assist clients in accessing the following services and community resources: intensive ESL training, health/mental health services, Driver’s Education, vocational training, employment services, job readiness, and asset building. All services are aimed at addressing the barriers that refugees typically face, and strengthen the ability of an individual or family to maintain economic self-sufficiency, family stability and community integration. As a United Way agency, The Alliance is committed to strengthening and improving services that have an impact on the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6440 Hillcroft Ave.Houston, TX 77081
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2015
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
- Fundraising
- Donor Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Americorps VISTA members
- <p>Demonstrate an interest and/or personal commitment to community development. Must have a bachelor