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Youth Coordinator Americorps VISTA 2017-2018
ORGANIZATION: Sewa International Houston
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5 people are interested
Sewa Houston is a local chapter of a national non-profit organization, Sewa International Inc., which is dedicated to promoting community service. Sewa International has three primary goals: providing aid to populations in distress, serving local communities, and increasing community involvement.The project has multiple components encompassing areas such as education, public health, technology, and economic independence. Our services include include a youth mentorship and tutoring program in collaboration with school districts, as well as job-related skills programs for adults.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Youth Education Coordinator will enhance programs for immigrants and refugee students at Alief I.S.D. schools by developing community partnerships and sustaining the after-school tutorial and mentorship programs. Assess the state of the after-school program (ASPIRE) and implement ways to improve the effectiveness of after-school services. Collaborate with Alief ISD to understand and evaluate the effectiveness of the tutorials. Collaborate with the school to on the curriculum. Recruit volunteers to sustain the ASPIRE program and facilitate the tutors’ orientation and retention. Assess the state of the mentorship program (LINC to Success) and implement improvements. Collaborate with the school to understand the mentorship program and to conduct a program evaluation. Collaborate with Alief ISD on curriculum for mentorship program. Manage Volunteers for the mentoring program. Strengthen Sewa's capacity to provide ESL services for refugee and immigrant youth.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Education , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Communications , Leadership , Recruitment .
MUST BE A U.S CITIZEN or PERMANENT RESIDENCY CARD HOLDER .
For more information : https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=58770&fromSearch=true
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About Sewa International Houston
Location:
1000 West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX 77082, US
Mission Statement
Sewa USA is a grass-root organization aspiring to spread the message of service to low income families of Houston (SEWA). Whether it is a disaster or a daily struggle for an average person, committed volunteers of Sewa take that extra mile to ensure that a helping hand and a loving heart is not away from the individuals in need, wherever they are and whenever they need it. When Katrina hit in Louisiana , hundreds of families came with Sewa to provide food and shelter to the victims of the disasters. We opened our homes for affected people and provided helping hand. Similarly Sewa volunteers and affiliated NGOs worked to provide relief to victims of Ike in Galveston, Tsunami in South Asia, flood in Guyana and so on. We carry the same spirit of service in day to day life and wish to make this world a better place with every moment we live.
Description
Sewa USA is a grass-root organization aspiring to spread the message of service to low income families of Houston (SEWA). Whether it is a disaster or a daily struggle for an average person, committed volunteers of Sewa take that extra mile to ensure that a helping hand and a loving heart is not away from the individuals in need, wherever they are and whenever they need it.
When Katrina hit in Louisiana , hundreds of families came with Sewa to provide food and shelter to the victims of the disasters. We opened our homes for affected people and provided helping hand. Similarly Sewa volunteers and affiliated NGOs worked to provide relief to victims of Ike in Galveston, Tsunami in South Asia, flood in Guyana and so on. We carry the same spirit of service in day to day life and wish to make this world a better place with every moment we live.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1712 Hwy 6 SouthHouston, TX 77077
DATE POSTED
December 27, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year of service ( April 2017 - April 2018)