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Civic Engagement VISTA - MNA
 
 
 
The MNA CE VISTA will: • Address College Access & Success, by engaging in counseling, academic, enrollment, and retention support activities for economically disadvantaged K-12 students and first-generation college students. • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies which promote a lifelong ethic of civic engagement that increases the efforts of Michigan Nonprofit Association and impacts the nonprofit sector can have in their local communities. The VISTA member will be responsible for the following: • Assist MiCC staff to develop readiness activities for pilot host campus, which include: o Assessment and preparation related to 7 essential program features o Faculty orientation to the model o Cultivation and development of meaningful service opportunities to build into classrooms through partnership with local nonprofits • Assist with setting up campus Peer Advocate support systems and resources o Assist with planning and development of Peer Advocate recruitment, training and orientation (defined national model) o Facilitate shared leadership models on campuses (faculty members and peer advocates as program partners) • Assisting with updating the “Lifelong Civic Engagement Guide” that is used to increase knowledge of how individuals engage in communities throughout their lifetime. • Developing presentations and materials for meetings and trainings. • Providing support to research initiatives to promote an understanding of the nonprofit sector, volunteerism, and civic engagement. • Writing related updates for various communications venues including the MNA website, MI Nonprofit News, blogs, etc. • Performing other duties as assigned.
 
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Member Duties : The MNA CE VISTA will: • Address College Access & Success, by engaging in counseling, academic, enrollment, and retention support activities for economically disadvantaged K-12 students and first-generation college students. • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies which promote a lifelong ethic of civic engagement that increases the efforts of Michigan Nonprofit Association and impacts the nonprofit sector can have in their local communities.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Civic Engagement VISTA - MNA
Program Start/End Date
11/03/2015  -   11/06/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/06/2015  To  09/10/2015 
Contact Maggie Harris
330 Marshall St
Lansing   MI   48912
5174922425
mharris@mnaonline.org
mnaonline.org
Listing ID 62854

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