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Community Connections VISTA- Dental Connections
 
 
 
The Community Connections VISTA will build impactful connections with the community through targeted marketing, outreach and volunteer engagement. The mission of Dental Connections is to provide equitable access and remove barriers to quality oral health care and education through community outreach and meaningful patient connections. The VISTA member will build capacity so that the organization can better serve residents of Polk, Dallas and Warren counties who are disproportionately impacted by economic, social, and healthcare challenges. 90% of Dental Connections’ approximately 21,000 patients seen in a typical year qualify for some form of public assistance or live at or below poverty level. Children under the age of 18 make up 78% of patients seen each year. 80% of Dental Connections’ patients access state insurance, 10% are uninsured, and 10% have private insurance. Dental Connections uses a unique safety net model to reduce disparities and allow for better oral health access for vulnerable community members. The Community Connections VISTA will advance the organization’s ability to carry out its mission by developing strategic relationships with volunteers, partners and the community. The member will focus on activities that increase the visibility and impact of the organization, including: • Marketing and external communications; • Community outreach to potential partner organizations; • Increased support from funders and donors • Volunteer recruitment and management. Together with local staff, the VISTA member will use tools such as targeted marketing and outreach to amplify the message of Dental Connections. The member will assess and rebuild volunteer and community outreach programs to pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the VISTA member will work with development staff to execute key fundraising events. These strategic efforts will allow Dental Connections to maximize its reach to underserved members of the community.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : 1. Develop a marketing strategy: Assess current marketing materials including print and electronic content and make recommendations for new brochures and flyers. Develop a strategy for increased regular communications including social media and newsletter. 2. Participate in community outreach and partner meetings: Identify new collaborations relevant to Dental Connections. Set up and attend partner meetings to learn more about community projects and possible collaborations. 3. Assist with grant-writing and fund-raising activities to increase funding support: Review current development strategy and develop a plan to increase funding support. Work closely with the Leadership Team to submit funding requests and execute fundraising events. 4. Establish volunteer program: Rebuild the volunteer program which has been dormant during the last two years of the pandemic. Assess the organization’s volunteer needs and develop a comprehensive volunteer program and materials.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Public Health ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Veterans . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Community Connections VISTA- Dental Connections

Program Start/End Date
08/14/2023  -   08/13/2024

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations IOWA  

Accepting Applications
From  12/21/2022  To  07/14/2023 

Contact Carly Ross
1111 9th St
Des Moines   IA   50314
5152449136
cross@dental515.com
DentalConnectionsOnline.com

Listing ID 111230


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