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Asset Building Corps (OMEN) - Oregon State University ES
 
 
 
The mission of the Oregon State University Extension Service is to engage the people of Oregon with research-based knowledge and education that strengthens communities and economies, sustains natural resources, and promotes healthy families and individuals. The University and Extension have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. This commitment makes University resources accessible to Oregonians who have low incomes and who speak languages other than English, especially the growing population of Spanish speakers. Extension in the Portland metropolitan area has over 25 years of experience in working with children and families in poverty . Our commitment to limited resource families is the primary focus of the Extension Family and Community Development Program faculty across the state of Oregon. In addition to the connection that our Extension Family and Community Development faculty have to the research base of the College of Health and Human Sciences, OSU Extension is creating a partnership with the Austin Entrepreneurship Program in the College of Business on the OSU campus. The staff is interested in becoming more directly involved in financial literacy education and asset building community outreach and engagement. We are excited about this new partnership and the potential it will have for the people of Oregon. Uninformed financial management decisions make it more difficult for low-income people to live on the resources they have available and compromise their ability to build assets and manage credit. OSU intends to introduce the Dollar Works financial literacy curriculum in the Portland metropolitan area to provide financial tools for low-income Oregonians.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA's work will help address the financial literacy and management skills of limited resource individuals and families, including Latino audiences, in Multnomah and Washington counties. The VISTA will purchase and implement the Dollar Works financial literacy program. The VISTA will meet with target agencies, NGO's, and after school family programs to market the program and recruit participants. The VISTA will schedule classes in both English and Spanish. The program will help participants evaluate their spending habits, open bank accounts, and develop a plan to implement 5 healthy money habits. The VISTA will use an online data collection system to enter pre and post test scores from participants.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Computers/Technology ,  Education ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Asset Building Corps (OMEN) - Oregon State University ES
Program Start/End Date
08/21/2009  -   08/20/2010
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  04/03/2009  To  05/10/2009 
Contact Valerie Plummer
18640 NW Walker Road 1400
Beaverton   OR   97006
503-546-9913
valerie@oregon-microbiz.org
oregon-microbiz.org
Listing ID 10272

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