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Opportunity Council - NWYS Community Engagement VISTA

Northwest Youth Services’ (NWYS) mission is to “affirm youth experience and autonomy, as we work together to foster collective healing and justice, in order to dismantle the systems of oppression that perpetuate youth homelessness.” Since 1976, NWYS has served youth, ages 13-24, experiencing homelessness in Whatcom and Skagit counties. We support this effort by providing housing programs, serving as a connection point for critical resources, and offering essential care such as vocational readiness and behavioral health access. Activities undertaken by the VISTA will include: 1) Developing reliable community connections resulting in tangible resources, 2) Establishing policies and procedures for the processing of resources received, and 3) Building a network of community volunteers. These activities address poverty by creating a sustainable stream of tangible resources that help ensure quality outreach efforts, which are young people’s primary entry points into housing in Whatcom & Skagit counties. The Opportunity Council VISTA Cohort in Bellingham includes monthly team meetings, Professional Development opportunities, fun team-building events, and 4 annual Days of Service.

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Member Duties : Support NWYS by expanding on the work of our Year 1 VISTA. There are three parts of the VISTA’s project. First, build relationships in Whatcom and Skagit county with local businesses that result in tangible resources for our youth. Network to build understanding of our needs and explain the benefits of ongoing collaborative support of our organization to these local institutions. Second, oversee the processing of tangible resources received and use this information to inform long-term planning. The strength of this system effects NWYS’ capacity to manage and distribute resources needed to each of our varied programs. Lastly, manage a system of community volunteers involved in resource processing and leverage community groups to meet the needs of our programs. Lead volunteer recruitment and on-boarding as well as manage a team supporting with resource processing.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Health , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Homelessness .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Health , Writing/Editing , Communications , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Social Services , Recruitment , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Opportunity Council - NWYS Community Engagement VISTA

Program Start/End Date
12/06/2021 - 12/05/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 09/15/2021 To 11/08/2021

Contact	Naomi Siegel
1111 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham WA 98225
3607345121
naomi_siegel@oppco.org
www.oppco.org

Listing ID	107070


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