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Center for Digital Inclusion-Famicos Foundation, VISTA

‘Digital Equity’ is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. As an AmeriCorps VISTA with Famicos Foundation, you will be a part of an agency wide initiative to connect our communities with digital resources. While the digital divide was present and pervasive throughout Cleveland, Ohio prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the stay-at-home orders that pushed more activities online than ever quickly exposed to the world what many of us knew already— the internet and its benefits are not accessible to all Clevelanders. The digital divide disproportionately affects communities of color. Black and Hispanic households lack in-home internet access at higher rates than white households earning comparable incomes and 82% of white households report owning a desktop or laptop computer, compared with just 58% of blacks and 57% of Hispanics. The impact of the digital divide among affordable housing residents during is profound. Seniors, who are more likely to face barriers to digital access, experience the mental and physical impact of social isolation. As telemedicine has become a prevalent model for people to manage their health needs, seniors who lack digital access and literacy are left behind. Famicos Foundation is committed to prioritizing digital inclusion in the communities we serve. Therefore, we’re looking for a talented AmeriCorps VISTA to dedicate one year to building digital equity and inclusion in the communities we serve.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will develop and implement a sustainable Center for Digital Inclusion program model which will house all things digital access, inclusion, and equity within Famicos Foundation properties. This will include researching current best practices for building digital equity and inclusion in affordable housing communities. This model will be shaped around bridging the digital divide in our housing communities. Activities will include developing an asset map, needs assessment, policies and procedures, and program development and evaluation.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , EAP benefits , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .


*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 Outreach , Technology , Community and Economic Development , Education .

Skills : Non-Profit Management , Public Speaking , Leadership , volunteering, data analysis , Computers/Technology , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Communications , Social Services , Community Organization , Business/Entrepreneur , General Skills , Urban Planning , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Center for Digital Inclusion-Famicos Foundation, VISTA

Program Start/End Date

10/24/2022 - 10/23/2023

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/09/2022 To 10/07/2022

Contact

Shabreese Murphy

1325 Ansel Rd

Cleveland OH 44106

2164203877

smurphy@famicos.org

www.famicos.org

Listing ID

113210


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