Red Feather Development Group-AmeriCorps VISTA
ORGANIZATION: Prevention Resource Center
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Red Feather Development Group is a non-profit organization that empowers Native American communities to be self-sustaining to ensure safe and healthy homes for all who live on the Native American reservations. Red Feather’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of tribal communities to improve housing conditions and to reduce housing related health disparities by offering place-based, hands-on courses and workshops.
The VISTA will work closely with the Director of Education to form partnerships in the community and identify the appropriate protections, language, methodology and data measures to build a housing survey that will assess housing needs for low-income individuals on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. The VISTA will evaluate the classroom assessments generated with partners, stakeholders, advisors, students, and other community members after workshops are conducted. The VISTA will also recruit and train volunteers to lead home repair workshops on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Ultimately, the VISTA will be a key player in developing housing solutions that will improve the health and wellbeing of families which is vital to alleviating and preventing poverty. *A privately owned vehicle is recommended for this service assignment.
Benefits:
Travel Reimbursement to site
Relocation Allowance (up to $500)
Life Insurance ($2/month)
Student Loan Forebearance
Living Allowance
Health Allowance/Benefit Plan
Child Care assistance
End of Service:
Non-competetive Eligibility(NCES) for Federal Jobs
$1,500 Cash Stipend or $5,775 Education award
More opportunities with Prevention Resource Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Prevention Resource Center
Location:
PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59601, US
Mission Statement
The Prevention Resource Center VISTA Project connects Montana communities, the Interagency Coordinating Council for State Prevention Programs, and the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) throughout the state of Montana. It strives to keep Montana children, communities and families strong and resilient against risks such as unintended and unhealthy pregnancies, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, crime and violence, and high school drop-outs.
Description
The VISTA Project works proactively in order to create and sustain conditions that reduce risk, as well as promote the safety, personal responsibility and well-being of all. There are VISTAs in many sites throughout the state of Montana - see the PRC VISTA Project page for a full list.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 4210Helena, MT 59601
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2016
SKILLS
- Project Management
- Organization
- Resource Development / Management
- Networking
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Bachelor's Degree or higher