AmeriCorps Communications/Marketing VISTA
ORGANIZATION: VALLEY SENIOR SERVICES INC
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Valley Senior Services is looking for passionate, creative, and community minded individuals for AmeriCorps VISTA 2020 term.
This is a full-time, one year of service, professional volunteer position.
The Programming VISTA would work to help increase participation at senior centers by researching and creating a variety of education seminars and planning activities for the site staff to implement. They would also organize focus groups and surveys with a wide age range of seniors and their children to see what services are unmet in the community for the senior population.
-Associate's Degree Required
-Car is recommended
-You are permitted to go to school or work elsewhere during off hours
-30 to 40 hours a week
-Applicant should have the following skills: Team Work, Communication, Fine Arts/Crafts, Community Organization, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, General Skills.
-Service area of project include hunger, health, education, elder care, community and economic development, and community outreach.
Benefits of this position include:
-Member of the AmeriCorps
-Relocation allowance
-Bi-Weekly living allowance
-Training
-Choice of Education Award or cash stipend at end of service
-Childcare if eligible
-Health Coverage
Applications are due January 31st, 2020
Link to apply: http://bit.ly/35l5P0u
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About VALLEY SENIOR SERVICES INC
Location:
PO BOX 2217, FARGO, ND 58108, US
Mission Statement
Valley Senior Services has been providing services to seniors since 1971. Our services help thousands of seniors each year through a variety of different ways: delivering daily hot meals through Meals On Wheels, finding a sense of community and fostering new friendships at local senior centers, getting to and from appointments with transportation services, connecting seniors with supportive resources, and much more.
Description
Valley Senior Services is designed to promote independence and better health for seniors 60 years and older. Our program is funded by the Federal government under the Older Americans Act, State of North Dakota, each of the counties we serve, the City of Fargo, Fargo Park District, area organizations, and private and corporate donations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2801 32nd Ave SValley Senior ServicesFargo, ND 58108
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 30-40 hours a week for one year service.
- Having a Car is highly recommended. You are permitted to go to school or work during off hours.