VISTA Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator

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This position is available through the AmeriCorps VISTA Program. The selected candidate will serve full-time for one year, and will be placed at Buffalo River Services in Waynesboro, TN. Activities will include: becoming versed in the history and mission of Buffalo River Services and Volunteer State People First; creating training materials for individuals with disabilities; developing a marketing plan to increase awareness of and participation in VSPF throughout the state of Tennessee; researching and assisting in writing proposals for grants and partnerships with other groups in order to secure funding for the VSPF; and developing a plan for recruitment of community volunteers that will help to promote growth of the coalition.

VISTA Members will receive an annual living allowance of $11,676 (paid bi-weekly via direct deposit), health coverage, child care if eligible, ten personal days per service year, ten sick days per service year, pre-service orientation and training, and the choice between two different end of service awards: a cash stipend of $1,500 or an education award of $5,730. The education award can be used to repay student loans or to pay for future education expenses at accredited institutions.