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MNA 2017 - Ferris State University Kent ISD
 
 
 
As a VISTA with Ferris State University-Grand Rapids, you’ll partner with the Kent Intermediate School District’s Project NorthStar. Project NorthStar assists at-risk, low-income youth in completing their education. You will continue to bring financial literacy programming and support services to 10 more Project NorthStar sites, creating a culture of financial literacy that will lead to increased economic security and stability for these youth Graduation rates in schools which Project NorthStar operates are between 66-70%, with free and reduced lunch students ranging from 60-79%. The VISTA will be pivotal in aiding students in persisting through high school to increase the percentage graduating. Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves its nonprofit members to advance their missions. MNA's vision is that Michigan's nonprofit sector be a vital leader in building and sustaining thriving communities, and MNA believes that active, engaged volunteers are imperative.
 
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Member Duties : • Refine and expand research, and identify activities that will improve financial literacy and stability. • Plan and coordinate financial literacy workshops to improve the financial literacy awareness of participants and families at the in-school and out-of-school sites partnering with local financial institutions and employers. • Develop a service learning project with in-school and out-of-school youth revolving around financial literacy. • Build and maintain resources to increase organizational capacity by creating communications materials.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Counseling ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
MNA 2017 - Ferris State University Kent ISD
Program Start/End Date
08/28/2017  -   08/27/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/21/2017  To  08/07/2017 
Contact Jake Jermac
151 Fountain St NE
Grand Rapids   MI   49503
5174922409
jjermac@mnaonline.org
mnaonline.org
Listing ID 55491

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