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Cities of Service, Love Your Block - Richmond, CA
 
 
 
A national nonprofit organization, Cities of Service helps mayors and city leaders tap the knowledge, creativity, and service of citizens to solve public problems and create vibrant cities. We work with cities to build city-led, citizen-powered initiatives that target specific needs, achieve long-term and measurable outcomes, improve the quality of life for residents, and build stronger cities. Started in 2009 by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, the Cities of Service coalition is now comprised of over 225 cities in the US and UK, representing nearly 55 million people in 45 states, and more than 10 million people in the UK. The City of Richmond, CA has worked with Cities of Service since spring 2015 to implement the Love Your Block program. Love Your Block is a high-impact service strategy in which the mayor’s office engages community members in revitalizing their neighborhoods one block at a time. In Richmond, the city provides competitive mini-grants to community groups to purchase the supplies needed for their local projects and coordinates city government services as needed to complement and support the community effort. With a population of 107,000, Richmond has 32 neighborhood councils and groups. Nearly half of these groups are located within high need areas of the city. VISTA members will be entering the third and final year of this program. This position requires a high level of community interaction, calling on VISTA members to build relationships with residents and partner organizations. AmeriCorps VISTAs will be working out of Richmond City Hall, within the Community Services Department.
 
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Member Duties : Support the Love Your Block mini-grant application, selection, and implementation process for neighborhood revitalization projects in target low-income communities. Cultivate partnerships among stakeholders, including: community organizations, city agencies, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and block groups who can build capacity and serve as volunteers for target low-income neighborhood revitalization projects. Assist with the Love Your Block program strategic planning process through community engagement, program evaluation, and assessment of appropriate program metrics. Support a communications strategy that reaches residents of the program’s target neighborhood as well as local, regional and national partners. Assist in securing needed funding for Love Your Block initiatives in the city of Richmond.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Travel Assistance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*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 ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Public Safety ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Local government a plus ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Urban Planning . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Cities of Service, Love Your Block - Richmond, CA
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2017  -   06/03/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA   San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/20/2017  To  05/20/2017 
Contact Rochelle Monk
3230 MacDonald Ave
Richmond   CA   94804
510-620-6511
Rochelle_Monk@ci.richmond.ca.us
Listing ID 58919

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