Digital Inclusion as Empowerment for Refugees & Asylees AmeriCorps VISTA

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The VISTA position will serve within the International Rescue Committee Salt Lake education department. The Digital Inclusion VISTA will research potential community partnerships to increase refugee access to low-to-no cost hardware, software and internet. Through volunteer-led tutoring, integrating digital skill training into existing IRC in SLC refugee programming, this VISTA member will increase our capacity to provide digital education and support to IRC in SLC’s refugee and asylee clients. This member is integral to extending the reach of technology services at the IRC and integrating them into existing programs.

Major Responsibilities:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

· Research potential partnerships with organizations and corporations to gain access to low-to-no cost technology resources for refugees and asylees.

· Develop volunteer-led opportunities to integrate client relevant digital inclusion resources into existing ESL and economic wellbeing programs.

· Research and support the grant writing process to expand the IRC in SLC’s Digital Inclusion program.

· Create content to recognize partnerships through social media and newsletter posts.

· Create ways to support refugees by increasing their skill-set, therefore, increasing their access to more stable employment and English language acquisition.

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits:

· Living Allowance ($990 per month, pre-taxes).

· At the end of year of service, the VISTA can choose an Education Award ($5,730) or End of Service Cash Stipend ($1,500).

· Relocation Allowance.

· Childcare assistance if eligible.