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*MCVP – Friends of the Children: Development VISTA

The overall goal of this VISTA project is to increase access to the mental health and human services provided by Friends of the Children – MT’s mentoring program by increasing community outreach and developing funding pipelines to expand the reach of program activities. Friends–Montana is most concerned with the urgent needs experienced by Western Montana children who are living with the compounding pressures of trauma and poverty. Many families in Western Montana do not have the support, financial resources, and social capital necessary to thrive in today’s increasingly challenging conditions. Challenges experienced by families in Western Montana include a lack of quality, affordable childcare; a service-based economy where wages have not kept pace with the cost of living; and severe shortages in behavioral and mental health services. Where data is available, these challenges are shown to disproportionately impact our BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities. This VISTA project will move low-income individuals out of poverty by building financial and other resource systems within the organization, resulting in increased unconditional, long-term mentoring support for youth facing the steepest barriers. Located in Missoula, MT!

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Member Duties : The VISTA will research and develop a best-practice outreach strategy, helping to build community awareness and financial support through dynamic and inspiring community events and conversations. The VISTA will also develop systems to solicit, secure, and acknowledge in-kind donations, and will help to develop a first-time, signature fundraising event.

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


*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 : Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills : Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*MCVP – Friends of the Children: Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date
07/15/2024 - 07/14/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2024 To 06/14/2024

Contact	Lee Lounder
PO Box 202956
Helena MT 59620
4064170934
emily.lounder@mt.gov
dphhs.mt.gov/vista

Listing ID	114950


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