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Community College of Allegheny County - PACC

The Program is designed to increase CCAC’s ability to assist low-income students who receive Federal Work Study funds with increased earnings and, through their employment in community service organizations, changing the lives of others living in poverty. Through the services of a VISTA the College aims to improve the economic conditions of students living in poverty as well as low-income non-students needing services from community organizations. In addition to increasing the number of Work Study students working in Community Based Organizations (CBO’S) CCAC believes that by placing students who are from these communities, and students who are majoring in social work, drug and alcohol, criminal justice, allied health, child and family services we can improve the breadth and quality of services provided by area organizations. The VISTA will work in collaboration with College staff to create a database of community service organizations, develop training programs, and proactively encourage students to participate in community service to establish, as well as enhance, their Student Engagement transcripts. Through this program, the College will positively enhance the economic status of Work Study students, increase student excitement and awareness of social issues related to poverty, and increase student involvement with community service initiatives. PA Campus Compact (PACC) VISTAs are part of a VISTA cohort of 30 members who are placed at higher ed. institutions across the state to build campus-community partnerships. PACC will provide professional development opportunities, including specialized workshops and retreats, and support to the PACC*VISTA cohort throughout their year of service.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will collaborate with Student Services to promote student volunteer activities, document and demonstrate some best practices to encourage faculty to embrace and incorporate service-learning into their classes and work with student clubs and organizations. The VISTA will work in collaboration with College staff to proactively encourage students to actively participate in community service to establish, as well as enhance their Student Engagement transcripts. July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016 • Meet with Advisory Board about the Program • Develop an inventory of community service organizations that work to combat poverty • Create a data base of community service organizations October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 • Review the regulations for the Community Service-Federal Work Study Program • Inform students about the Federal Work Study options • Conduct orientation sessions for students

Program Benefits : Training , Free 3 credit course, professional devel , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Children/Youth .

Skills : Social Services , Team Work , Community Organization , Education , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Community College of Allegheny County - PACC

Program Start/End Date
07/18/2016 - 07/21/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh

Accepting Applications
From 03/28/2016 To 05/27/2016

Contact	Richard Adams
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15233
412-237-4412
radams@ccac.edu
www.ccac.edu

Listing ID	65691


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