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L.A. Works VISTA Leader
 
 
 
L.A. Works is a non-profit organization that empowers communities in the greater Los Angeles area through capacity-building volunteer projects. As a VISTA Leader, you will work under the Volunteer Corps Manager to support AmeriCorps VISTA members in achieving success in their service assignments and overall projects. You will foster a learning community by planning and leading monthly trainings, meetings, and activities, and maintain regular communication with VISTA members to provide support and feedback. Additionally, you will develop training resources to enhance professional development opportunities for VISTA members and assist in VISTA recruitment efforts through social media marketing and informational sessions at college campuses. As a member of the team, you will also contribute to planning and implementing L.A. Works signature days of service, including L.A. Works Day and MLK Day.
 
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Member Duties : As the VISTA Leader, you have several responsibilities that include organizing monthly meetings, maintaining reports, recruiting applicants, and coordinating events. You must find opportunities for professional development after RSVP Adult Ed workshops and provide monthly report data for the biannual report. Additionally, you must reach out to and interview applicants during recruitment months, post VISTA opportunities online, and coordinate events for VISTAs. Furthermore, you must maintain a sustainability binder, conduct monthly check-ins with VISTAs, plan special departures, send email reminders and updates frequently, and have VISTAs complete surveys. You must also assist with writing VADs and onboarding new VISTAs and assist with Days of Service. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you ensure the smooth functioning of the VISTA program and help VISTAs fulfill their service duties.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Recruitment ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
L.A. Works VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
08/12/2024  -   08/11/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA   Los Angeles/Orange County  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/15/2024  To  07/22/2024 
Contact Jona Serrano
570 W Avenue 26
Los Angeles   CA   90065
2135427531
volunteercorps@laworks.com
Listing ID 122052

       

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