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CPCDC Engagement Initiative: Outreach VISTAs
 
 
 
The Centennial Parkside CDC Engagement Initiative will create sustainable and adaptable communications channels between community-serving organizations and neighborhood residents, as well as amongst residents and other community members. A key aspect of long-term sustainability is centering community inclusion and leadership, with the goal of facilitating community ownership of the programs and tools that enable these programs to operate. Centennial Parkside CDC’s approach to anti-poverty work is strongly rooted in the belief that with the right resources, the right information, the privilege of time, and direct access to folks in policy decision making positions, residents can and should have agency and sovereignty to grow equitably thriving communities. We believe that living in a deeply connected, caring and cared for community prevents individuals and families from falling into poverty. Communities that are cared for and resourced are more able to care for themselves and each other; are more able to focus on dismantling systems that negatively impact their lives. A healthy and connected community is able to advocate for change while continuing to care for each other, strengthening the collective capacity for greater impact. Within this work, each VISTA Member will have specific responsibilities related to in-person outreach, social media and general communications, documentation, data management, curriculum design (among others) to operationalize the outreach and engagement infrastructure. Members will develop partnerships that assist with connecting community residents to resources for housing and financial services. Members will also work with the East Parkside Community Development Board to promote participation in community planning, neighborhood development review, and knowledge and skill building activities.
 
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Member Duties : Centennial Parkside CDC will host 4 AmeriCorps VISTA members who will work as a collaborative team to build the capacity for our organization to effectively engage community members and connect them to resources, services, and opportunities. For the first year of this project VISTA members will work closely with the Director of Equitable Development to achieve two priorities: Connect residents with resources that will help them gain financial and housing security. Engage community members in developing a collective vision for community development that will benefit all residents. Outreach: 2 VISTA members will focus on increasing organizational capacity to directly engage residents in-person and in virtual spaces, and connect them with CPCDC and partner programming and resources. The overall goal is to connect with as many residents as possible through targeted outreach and engagement. Ideally at least one of these VISTA members has close ties to the East Parkside area.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Health ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Housing ,  Public Safety . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Recruitment ,  Community Organization ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CPCDC Engagement Initiative: Outreach VISTAs
Program Start/End Date
03/01/2024  -   02/28/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/21/2025  To  06/01/2025 
Contact Jessi Koch
3479 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia   PA   19104
2674174695
jkoch@centennialparkside.org
https://centennialparkside.org
Listing ID 121623

       

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