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Summer PrepWise Disaster Preparedness
 
 
 
Older adults are more vulnerable to injury than younger populations in disaster situations yet, they are often are less prepared for natural disasters than younger populations. The Disaster PrepWise (DPW) program is the only of its kind to provide step-by-step guidance to create a shareable disaster management plan for older adults. VISTA members support the DPW program through building capacity to deliver DPW throughout the state. The VISTA coordinates with community organizations, oversees the DPW website, and develops program protocol. The Summer VISTA will also support the current VISTA in these tasks while conducting direct services, such as DPW program delivery with older adults.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : In collaboration with the current VISTA, the Summer VISTA member will engage with community organizations to support DP capacity-building in Iowa, train to become a DPW program deliverer, train and support Medical Reserve Corps volunteers to deliver the program, complete documentation, develop program materials, and develop DPW delivery protocols. The VISTA may need to travel to deliver the DPW program in-person at local libraries or other public locations. The DPW program can provide access to a University of Iowa fleet services vehicle, but VISTAs must have a valid driver's license.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Elder Care ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Communications ,  Urban Planning ,  Computers/Technology ,  Disaster Services ,  Public Health ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Summer PrepWise Disaster Preparedness

Program Start/End Date
06/06/2022  -   08/15/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations IOWA  

Accepting Applications
From  03/31/2022  To  05/27/2022 

Contact Lena Thompson
1963 Bell Ave
Des Moines   IA   50315
800-308-5897
michael.rojas@volunteeriowa.org

Listing ID 110938


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