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AmeriCorps VISTA in Community Wellness at Rutgers University
 
 
 
This individual will remain abreast of community events, policies and trends relevant to community benefits and resources. They will also coordinate various workshops and other tactics to educate the RU-N community about available resources. In this role, the VISTA member will support students' academic success by providing a holistic strategy to ensure their basic needs are met. Skills: detail oriented, community-oriented, organized, reliable. Ability to use technology, experience in customer service or social services, strong writing and communications skills Hybrid pilot 2 days/week through August 2023. Determinations will be made after that date on this site's hybrid policy. go.rutgers.edu/pantrygo.rutgers.edu/pantry
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Research, create, update and maintain database and resource guide of on-campus, local, state and federal resources. Understand and connect students to public benefits. Stay abreast of community events, policies, and programs. Coordinate on-site benefit application drives and workshops. Establish online and offline presence for basic needs resources. Connect students to existing safety net resources and services. Coordinate with campus partners as needed. Coordinate and facilitate office/department/unit donation drives. Assist working in the RU-N pantry. Create and implement a community-wide tile on the RU-N app. Support the Career Development Center with the Career Closet program. Launch clothing and maintain inventory of clothing. Collaborate with Health Promotion Division (HPD) on wellness outreach and programming to help build a campus culture of wellbeing based on the 10 dimensions of wellness.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  noncompetitive status for federal job ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Public Health ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
AmeriCorps VISTA in Community Wellness at Rutgers University
Program Start/End Date
08/14/2022  -   08/12/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/06/2023  To  07/21/2023 
Contact Dr. Saul Petersen
2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City   NJ   07305
6093353668
info@engagenj.org
https://www.engagenj.org/
Listing ID 112513

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