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13 people are interested
AmeriCorps VISTA
ORGANIZATION: Nevada Homeless Alliance
Please visit the new page to apply.
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13 people are interested
The Nevada Homeless Alliance is seeking a positive and ambitious leader to join our team as a Volunteer In Service To America (VISTA). In joining AmeriCorps, the volunteer member will receive a modest living allowance while serving full-time for 1 year.
For more information, visit: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorpsvista/frequently-asked-questions
The member will participate in expanding efforts aimed at ending homelessness in Southern Nevada by working to increase public awareness, enhance community engagement, and grow the capacity of homeless service agencies to provide evidenced-based practices. Your service will benefit more than 3,000 people experiencing homelessness this year, as well as homeless service agencies and the Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care.
Benefits of service through AmeriCorps include a modest living allowance, end-of-service education award or stipend, loan forbearance or deferment, professional development training, non-competitive eligibility, healthcare benefit.
How to Apply:
- Create an AmeriCorps profile at my.americorps.gov
- Search Listings on my.americorps.gov. Enter Nevada Homeless Alliance under Program Name.
- Click Apply Now!
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About Nevada Homeless Alliance
Location:
4323 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89121, US
Mission Statement
The Nevada Homeless Alliance pursues collaborative strategies to end homelessness in Southern Nevada through advocacy, public awareness, education, and the coordination of services. This requires a multidimensional, collaborative approach among government agencies, community organizations, the private sector and homeless people themselves. The NHA works to create and strengthen these relationships to facilitate an effective and comprehensive systems response to homelessness.
Description
The Nevada Homeless Alliance leads the coordination of Connect Events, comprehensive resource fairs for homeless and low income individuals and families that provide immediate access to a full array of services in one place, including housing, medical/dental/vision care, mental/behavioral health, job readiness, legal aid, community resources, benefit support, pet care, and more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4323 Boulder HighwayLas VegasLas Vegas, NV 89121
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Capacity Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Social Work
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year, full-time, 40 hours per week
- Access to a vehicle recommended