Member Duties : The Community Organizing AmeriCorps VISTA will support the Neighboring Movement in its mission of community transformation through the practice of neighboring. The Neighboring Movement focuses on the South Central Neighborhood of Wichita, KS. Residents in this area have lower levels of income, education, and civic engagement. The Community Organizing VISTA will help address these concerns through Asset Based Community Development. In this role, the VISTA will assist in coordinating the neighborhood Listening Team activities, recruiting block leaders, and assisting in resourcing and logistics to host block parties with block leaders.
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Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Relocation Allowance
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Living Allowance
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Health Coverage*
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Car recommended
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Permits working at another job during off hours
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Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization
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Community Outreach
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Skills :
Team Work
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Communications
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Community Organization
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
Neighboring Movement Community Organizing VISTA |
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Program Start/End Date |
05/10/2021
- 05/09/2022 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Education level |
High school diploma/GED |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
KANSAS
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Accepting Applications |
From 03/15/2021 To 05/30/2021 |
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Contact |
Adam Barlow-Thompson |
417 E Gilbert St |
Wichita KS 67211
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3162857799 |
adam@neighboringmovement.org |
neighboringmovement.org
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Listing ID |
102140 |
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