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2 people are interested
Refugee Elderly, Housing & Education Outreach Developer
ORGANIZATION: Refugee Services Office of Utah
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
The Utah Refugee VISTA Project: seeks an AmeriCorps VISTA member to work with the Refugee Services Office to increase refugee self-sufficiency through pathways to housing, education, and older refugee programs that promote integration rather than isolation. Empower the refugee community through educational programming/workshops, provide pathways to resources for housing, and collaborate on creating programs for older refugee adults.
Member Duties: The VISTA member will outreach and collaborate with elderly service providers on existing resources; work with housing providers to create patheways for refugees to access housing assistance programs outside of the Dept. of Workforce Services; and outreach to local schools, colleges, and community organizations to solicit support for refugees.
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About Refugee Services Office of Utah
Location:
140 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, US
Mission Statement
The refugee office strives to improve the lives of Utah refugees by maximizing integration, coordinating refugee services and managing federal funding.
Description
The Refugee Services Office of Utah works with various partner agencies in Salt lake County, that provide refugee services, and Americorps VISTA to build the capacity of the local community. Americorps VISTAs provide one year of Non-direct services by building program capacity for long term sustainability. The positions advertised by are Americorps VISTA positions and must be applied for on the Americorps VISTA website.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
140 E 300 SSalt Lake City, UT 84111
DATE POSTED
November 17, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Internet Research
- Resource Development / Management
- Elder care
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is a 1 year commitment
- Having a car is recomended