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American Legion Auxiliary - Arkansas Field Site

Approximately 1.4 million (5.9%) of the 23.7 million veterans in the United States are living in poverty along with thousands of military families in the same plight. In a concentrated effort to help alleviate poverty among military service members, military veterans, and their families, the American Legion Auxiliary Call to Service Corps VISTA project will develop and implement training, technical assistance strategies, tools and resources to mobilize volunteers in service targeted to poverty alleviation by and for military and veteran families. The ideal Field Site candidates will have a passion that drives them to help enable others to take up the ALA Call to Service Corps cause. QUALIFICATIONS: A relevant BA/BS degree (degree can be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience). Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to facilitate group meetings for input, information and follow up; Strong public speaking skills; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with persons of all socioeconomic backgrounds; Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, integrity, diplomacy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and mature judgment: Able to manage multiple projects, handle details with accuracy, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality; Creative problem solver; Ability to work independently while functioning effectively in a team environment; Strong computer skills with efficiency in MS Office. REQUIRED AVAILABILITY DATE: August 20, 2009. Veterans and relatives of veterans and military service members are highly encouraged to apply.

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Member Duties : The Arkansas VISTA member located in Little Rock, Arkansas will partner with 11 other VISTA members throughout the United States and with 8 other VISTA members in Volunteer Development, Program Development, Partnership and Fund Development, Communications, and Management Information System Development assigned to the ALA National Headquarters office in Indianapolis, IN. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES and ACTIVITIES: Work with VISTA supervisors and members to research, develop, train, and implement the volunteer recruitment, retention and engagement (VRRE) campaign and all other new service programs developed by the ALA Call to Service Corps; conduct research with the departments and units as directed by VISTA supervisors; use tools developed and provided by the project to conduct pilot programs; train ALA departments and units using new tools created by the ALA National Headquarters VISTA team; help ALA departments and units implement the VRRE and various other new service programs

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .


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

Terms : Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time .

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Community Outreach .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
American Legion Auxiliary - Arkansas Field Site

Program Start/End Date
08/20/2009 - 08/20/2010

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ARKANSAS

Accepting Applications
From 08/04/2009 To 08/11/2009

Contact	Donna Parrott
8945 N Meridian
Indianapolis IN 46260
317-569-4512
dparrott@legion-aux.org

Listing ID	33425


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