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ORGANIZATION: United Way of King County

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United Way of King County in Washington State is seeking 10 exceptional AmeriCorps VISTA members to join a team of 45 working to fight poverty in King County - starting in July! As an AmeriCorps VISTA with United Way, you will commit to serving for one year at partner agencies doing important work to change communities and improve lives in King County, WA. For students finishing higher education and looking to start their career, this is an amazing opportunity to participate in high-quality trainings, develop professionally, and gain critical job skills and experience to take with you anywhere. Our members have wide-reaching social impact in our area and will become part of an extensive nonprofit network with access to excellent resources and learning opportunities.

The 10 AmeriCorps VISTA positions we are seeking that start in July focus in the following priority areas:

  • Ending Homelessness
  • Increasing Food Security
  • Engaging Youth in Successful Academic and Career Pathways
  • Helping Vulnerable People Meet Their Needs
  • Expanding Economic Opportunity

You can read about our positions in more detail including benefits and requirements, on our Idealist posting.

Are you interested in applying and starting your non-profit involvement in Seattle and King County? Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply soon - early applicants will receive priority.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Tiffany Anderson at nationalservice@uwkc.org.

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About United Way of King County

Location:

720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, US

Mission Statement

United Way of King County brings caring people together to give, volunteer and take action to help people in need and solve our community's toughest challenges.

Description

United Way of King County Volunteer Center offers a wide variety of services to both agencies and volunteers, including a volunteer referral web site, www.uwkc.org/volunteer with searchable listings of King County volunteer opportunities.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

Tue Jul 12, 2016 - Tue Jul 11, 2017

WHERE

Multiple Locations throughout King CountySeattle, WA 98104

(47.601555,-122.33234)
 

SKILLS

  • Problem Solving
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Outreach
  • Professional Development
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • 50 hrs per week, 10 sick days, 10 vacation days

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