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*BMVP - Connecting Students with Healthcare

Mountain Health Gives strives to pick up where the limits of health care, coverage, and assistance end. According to the Montana's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, over 11% of Montanans are unable to get medical care because of the cost. Even though there are free health clinics and local non-profits, there are many families who go without medical services or must choose between food, housing, or health. Montana is one of only ten states that does not mandate vision screenings for school-aged children, leaving many families without the care they need to succeed in school and life. A 2021 study by Johns Hopkins University showed that kids with uncorrected vision do poorly in school, have lower self-esteem, are more likely to fall (and stay) behind in school, and have behavioral problems. According to Prevent Blindness America, untreated childhood vision disorders can impair a child’s physical and cognitive development and acquisition of learning skills, with long-term effects on educational outcomes. Children who receive proper vision care are much better equipped to function academically and socially. Studies show that students in need of glasses that received care had academic gains of up to four additional months when compared to children in need that did not receive care. This project will alleviate poverty by assisting low-income families with accessing preventative healthcare that keeps them healthier and with better overall well-being. This will allow them to participate in educational opportunities that lead to their ability to be financially secure, maintain a home, and remain a productive member of society, while ultimately reducing healthcare costs for all.

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Member Duties : Help children see their healthy future! The overall goal of this project is to enhance the development of the "Little Peeps" program that will provide access to vision care for students in need and improve health outcomes for Montanans. The VISTA member will: develop a fundraising plan to diversify the funding streams and sustain programming; design a communications and media plan to build community awareness of the program and sustain community engagement; develop outreach materials in order to reach more students in need; and assess program delivery and research methods to streamline processes.

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


*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 : Environment , Veterans , Health , Neighborhood Revitalization , Tribal , Community and Economic Development , Education , Housing , Children/Youth , Homelessness , Hunger .

Skills : Social Services , Leadership , Team Work , General Skills , Public Health , Communications , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*BMVP - Connecting Students with Healthcare

Program Start/End Date
01/16/2024 - 01/15/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 09/29/2023 To 12/16/2023

Contact	Carly Collins
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings MT 59101
4062478675
collinsc@billingsmt.gov
www.billingsmt.gov/vista

Listing ID	111147


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