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Glassroots VISTA Leader
 
 
 
Glassroots is reimagining recycling by diverting waste from our landfills, turning it into a resource for our community, combating environmental racism, and increasing environmental education and access to recycling. Our four goals are: 1. To divert “waste” from landfills by hosting free drop-off glass recycling for all Louisiana residents three days a week. Glassroots’ partner organization, Glass Half Full, also coordinates residential and commercial glass pick-ups. Together, Glassroots and Glass Half Full divert upwards of 100,000 pounds of glass every month from thousands of recyclers. 2. To convert that glass into a resource that benefits the community that recycles it. Once the glass reaches the warehouse, Glassroots’ partner organization, Glass Half Full, crushes glass into fine sand or gravel which can be utilized to solve a host of challenges, from disaster relief sandbags to research for coastal restoration, to green construction, and even mardi gras beads. Glassroots then distributes resources to the community. 3. Combating environmental racism head-on. Glassroots does this by decreasing landfill waste, educating residents on the importance of recycling, increasing access to recycling, and activating volunteers to meet community needs before and after climate change-related natural disasters. 4. To increase access to environmental education. Glassroots partners with community organizations and schools to promote recycling and environmental education for young people and adults. In 2021, Glassroots piloted a curriculum for K12 students to learn about the benefits of recycling. In 2022, the partnership will expand to multiple schools across New Orleans. With additional resources from Americorps VISTA, Glassroots will expand our capacity to meet community needs and increase access to recycling for low-income communities in the Greater New Orleans area which will improve health outcomes and economic outcomes to bring communities out of poverty.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Leader will provide support to the Executive Director to recruit and onboard VISTA members. Once VISTA members are onboarded, the VISTA Leader will provide support and mentorship to VISTA members throughout the term of service.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Disaster Services ,  Environment ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
Glassroots VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
08/28/2023  -   08/26/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations LOUISIANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/12/2023  To  08/04/2023 
Contact Franziska Trautmann
644 N Pierce St
New Orleans   LA   70119
3378042643
franziska@glasshalffull.co
www.weareglassroots.org
Listing ID 111803

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