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2 people are interested
Community Resilience-Building Program Organizer-FL
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Services in America
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2 people are interested
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is in a position to effectively utilize an AmeriCorps VISTA member in our LSF Health Systems entity. LSF Health Systems works in partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families in managing behavioral health care for impoverished populations across 23 counties, and served nearly 300,000 people through outreach programs last year. Stability of housing and financial resources are basic life requirements that directly impact individual and community resilience in the face of natural disasters and/or chronic or episodic mental illness. The project goal for the VISTA is to improve community resilience by engaging the community in an examination of current gaps in overall resilience, and addressing the specific health-based gaps in resilience in low-income communities. The VISTA will work with LSF, other nonprofits, government agencies, and community stakeholders to increase community housing resources available to individuals with behavioral health challenges and increase financial stability for adults with mental illness who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or displaced due to natural disaster. LSF believes these goals and their associated objectives fit well with the CNCS priorities of addressing poverty, building capacity and resiliency at both the individual and community level.
Member Duties : The main project goal is to increase capacity for building community resilience among low-income populations. The VISTA will facilitate improvements to community resilience by engaging the community in an examination of current gaps in overall resilience, and addressing the resilience in low-income communities. The VISTA will partner with LSF, other nonprofits, government agencies, and community stakeholders to increase community housing resources available to individuals with behavioral health challenges. The VISTA will partner with these same communities to increase financial stability for adults with mental illness who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or displaced due to natural disaster.
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief , Public Safety , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Environment , Social Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Disaster Services , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Public Speaking .
More opportunities with Lutheran Services in America
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lutheran Services in America
Location:
100 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20002, US
Mission Statement
We champion Lutheran social ministry by building valuable connections, amplifying our voices and empowering our members in their mission to answer God’s call to love and serve our neighbor.
Description
Lutheran Services in America is the national office of a network of 300 Lutheran health and human services organizations across the United States. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Lutheran Services in America amplifies the voice of its $23 billion network to champion community leaders and advance policies and practices that improve the lives of people and communities. It is recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Forbes as one of the nation’s top nonprofit organizations.
Lutheran Services in America leads innovative collaborations with its member organizations and partners in philanthropy, academia, healthcare and others to address the most critical challenges in our communities and empower people to lead their best lives. It leverages the shared values, trust and heritage of Lutheran social ministry to drive systemic change for children, older adults, families, people with disabilities, veterans, refugees and others experiencing need in the United States. Its national network model positions it to mobilize around ambitious goals and address complex challenges facing people and communities.
Together with its member organizations and partners, Lutheran Services in America advances innovation and achieves a healthier, more equitable future for 6 million people-one in 50-in 1,400 communities across the United States each year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9428 Baymeadows RdJacksonville, FL 32256
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- one year, full time intensive volunteer commitment