AmeriCorps VISTA Enrollment Period for 2018-19

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Event Name: AmeriCorps VISTA Positions 2018-19 Event Description:

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THIS REGISTRATION PAGE, this is for information purposes only. See the links below to apply.

We are currently recruiting for 3 AmeriCorps VISTA positions and need your help spreading the word! AmeriCorps VISTA is not only a great way to make a difference in our community, but it’s an excellent way to...

• Gain exposure to a new field of work
• Shift gears in a career
• Get experience after college
• Stay involved after retirement
• and more!

We are looking for hardworking individuals who are willing and able to commit to one year of service. Please pass this information along to anyone who may be interested. Flyer below and attached.

Deadline to apply is Friday June 8th to be considered for the 2018-19 term

Descriptions and links to applications for currently available Focus: HOPE VISTA positions

Volunteer Engagement Member - Application: https://bit.ly/2IVz1VN

• VISTA Member will develop recruitment strategies for the Volunteers and Community Outreach Department to engage new volunteers and retain previous volunteers with the assistance of varies technological outlets. The VISTA member will also design a process to increase volunteer relations between departments include restructure of the volunteer on-boarding processes and volunteer recognition program.

Grant & Resource Development Member - Application: https://bit.ly/2oCnnAD

• After becoming familiar with Focus: HOPE's grant writing and research procedures, the VISTA member will write grants, proposals, letters of inquiry per prospect strategy, assist with management of grants tracking spreadsheet, assist with grants boilerplate project that organizes frequently-used proposal component parts, and research grant prospects

Youth Development Coordinator- Application: https://bit.ly/2slMknl

• The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and program support to the Community Arts Department and HOPE Village Freedom Schools. In this position, the VISTA member will coordinate and implement diverse facets of annual youth programs and special events. Responsibilities include: communication and networking with schools, residents, and community organizations; equipment and supply inventory; tracking student attendance and outcomes; preparing classrooms for program use; assist with grant writing and editing; maintaining digital photography archives; creating documents using online word processing platforms; managing departments’ social media sites; documenting program activities via photography and video, preparing artwork for exhibitions and installation, and other duties as needed.

Overview of AmeriCorps VISTA expectations and benefits

VISTA members serve full-time for one year with a nonprofit organization, working to build capacity and reduce poverty. VISTA members are volunteers and are given a modest living allowance of $11,800 per year, dand an education award of $5,815 upon completion of their year of service (or they may choose a $1,500 cash stipend).

For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, please see the attached flyer and/or visit https://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service.

To be considered, you must apply online the AmeriCorps website in order to qualify (see links listed above). PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THIS REGISTRATION PAGE, this is for information purposes only.

Additional Information:

Thank you for your interest in the AmeriCorps VISTA program, to be considered, please be sure to apply on the My AmeriCorps portal. You can also explore the program by going to: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorpsvista

Event Meeting Location: MTI Building 1200 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238