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* PRC - B.E.A.R. Mentoring Services
 
 
 
Youth risk behavior is a prevalent force in Ravalli County. The Montana Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Results for 2016 show that 46.6% of Ravalli County youth have at least 9 or more risk factors operating in their lives, classifying them as “high risk” youth. Ravalli County has a juvenile offense rate of 6%, with a 13.3% recidivism rate according to the Ravalli County Youth Court Services 2016 annual report. Teen drug and alcohol abuse rates in Montana are among the highest in the nation, according to the 2016 Montana Kids Count. The correlation between risk behaviors and poverty is high, with 27% of Ravalli County’s children living below the federal poverty line, according to the 2016 Montana Kids Count. Many factors contribute to on-going rural poverty and associated issues in Ravalli County, including juvenile delinquency, on-going risk behaviors, youth depression, and the financial, social, and emotional costs of living in poverty.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will develop a new volunteer-based program to provide additional mentoring services in Ravalli County, increasing the number of at-risk youth receiving mentoring services. The VISTA will evaluate partnerships with existing community organizations and coalitions to leverage resources to ensure successful delivery of the new volunteer program. The VISTA will build organizational presence and recognition in the community and on media outlets promoting B.E.A.R.’s volunteer mentoring program. The VISTA will work with B.E.A.R. staff and community partners to apply for funding opportunities to ensure the sustainability of the project.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  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 ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
* PRC - B.E.A.R. Mentoring Services
Program Start/End Date
01/26/2018  -   01/25/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Accepting Applications
From  10/19/2017  To  12/19/2017 
Contact John Schlepp
PO Box 4210
Helena   MT   59604
(406) 444-9654
john.schlepp@mt.gov
prevention.mt.gov
Listing ID 77236

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