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1 person is interested
Plano Children's Theatre Volunteer Coordinator VISTA
ORGANIZATION: RSVP: Serving Denton County
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1 person is interested
The Volunteer Coordination VISTA will help break down the barriers poverty creates for low-income children seeking an arts education through the development of a new comprehensive volunteer recruitment and training program. Major functions will include evaluation and updating the volunteer handbook, policies and procedures, evaluating the agency’s volunteer needs and recruiting 50 new volunteers to fill those needs, and the development of training materials to educate and enable volunteers to serve the needs of the agency. Applicants should possess good oral and written communications skills, volunteer recruitment experience and computer skills.
VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) devote one year of full-time service at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies. They build the capacity of these organizations to develop, manage, and sustain programs to make poverty history.
Requirements of Service:
- Must be at least 18 years old, no upper age limit
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Pass a criminal history review
- Must be able to serve one year (365 days) full time
Benefits of Service:
- Living stipend of $1,023/month
- Student loan forbearance with interest paid
- Healthcare
- Relocation stipend, if eligible
- Childcare allowance, if eligible
- Choice of the Segal Education award ($5,815) or end of service stipend ($1,500)
- Firsthand experience in a nonprofit agency
- Post-service federal employment incentives and opportunities
How to Apply:
- Follow the link to apply to this service listing in the AmeriCorps Portal: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=75358&fromSearch=true
- Create a Profile.
- Complete an Application. The application asks for detailed information about your education, work and volunteer history, 2 references, etc.
*Qualifying applicants will be contacted by both AmeriCorps VISTA North Texas staff and the partnering agency for interviews before final decisions are made.
More opportunities with RSVP: Serving Denton County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About RSVP: Serving Denton County
Location:
1316 E McKinney, Denton, TX 76209, US
Mission Statement
Chisholm Trail RSVP, Inc. improves lives, strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through national service programs and volunteering in Denton County, Texas and surrounding communities
Description
RSVP identifies and address community needs by mobilizing mature adults and retirees in volunteer service, enhancing their overall health and well being as well as those served.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1301 Custer RoadSuite 706Plano, TX 75075
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Recruiting
- Verbal / Written Communication
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- VISTAs serve full-time for 1 year
- Must be able to attend Pre-Service Orientation in Denver, CO November 6-9, 2017