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2 people are interested
Community Resilience-Building Program Organizer-ND
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Services in America
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2 people are interested
The Community Resilience-Building Program Organizer- Fargo, North Dakota will be one of 8 VISTA members located at Lutheran social service organizations across the United States implementing strategies and tools to improve community resilience in low-income and vulnerable communities. The VISTA will be part of a new proactive, holistic, and measurable approach that builds upon the existing social services offered by local social service organizations that affect key resilience levers. The goal is to help low-income communities better withstand and recover from a continuum of disruptions from small to large such as home fires, economic crisis, extreme weather events, or human-caused disasters. VISTA members serving in this position should possess a strong desire to build the resiliency and capacity of underserved low-income and vulnerable communities through the use of community outreach, assessment, volunteer organizing, program development, and partnership building. Successful candidates will need to have the ability to work well with others on a professional level within nonprofit organizations and when interacting with community leaders. Objectives and activities will require candidates to be strategic, innovative, compassionate, a team-player, hard-working, and goal-oriented. Prior experience living and/or working in low-income communities and/or providing essential services to vulnerable communities is preferred. Knowledge of community assessment best practices, disaster services, fundraising, and volunteer development would help candidates be successful.
Member Duties : The VISTA will develop more resilient communities through community involvement in local impact volunteering programs that are designed to improve environmental and social resilience in addressing vulnerable populations such as New Americans. The VISTA will serve as a local ambassador and expert on impact volunteering and addressing vulnerable populations. The VISTA will conduct an assessment of the potential partners in community gardening efforts to determine feasibility, capacity, gaps and opportunities to strengthen community resilience. He or she will also conduct an assessment of disaster preparedness needs of the New American population in conjunction with existing staff to determine needs, costs, and resources in order to communicate with partners to meet the determined needs. The VISTA will also establish a broader pool of volunteers to assist New Americans with education and training for disaster preparedness and disaster response.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Public Safety , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Environment , Disaster Services , Social Services .
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
3911 20th Ave Sfargo, ND 58103
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Full-time intensive volunteer commitment