| Member Duties : Develop training materials on programming CNC machines in general and the Farm Bot in particular.
Develop curriculum on the science of modern farming – soil sampling and testing
Create teacher training manuals/videos to assist teachers in learning the curriculum as well as troubleshooting the technology Develop promotional materials to expand the reach of the program and educate the community on the program and its benefit for youth
VISTA will raise funds to sustain the program and ensure that it is affordable for low income youth by soliciting sponsorships from area businesses and organizations
Research and write grant applications to provide finding for the program to cover materials, student transportation, honorariums for teachers/mentors
Develop fundraisers to sustain the program as well as raise the profile of the program in the community
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Training
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Education award upon successful completion of service
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Stipend
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Relocation Allowance
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Living Allowance
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Health Coverage*
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Car recommended
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Permits working at another job during off hours
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Service Areas :
Children/Youth
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Skills :
Communications
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Computers/Technology
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Fund raising/Grant Writing
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Writing/Editing
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Youth Development
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Education
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Leadership
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Business/Entrepreneur
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Recruitment
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Teaching/Tutoring
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| SUMMARY |
| Program Type: |
| AmeriCorps VISTA |
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| Program |
| Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs/Elevate STEM |
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| Program Start/End Date |
| 01/01/2024
- 01/01/2025 |
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| Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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| Age Requirement |
| Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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| Program Locations |
ILLINOIS
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| Accepting Applications |
| From 12/12/2023 To 12/31/2024 |
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| Contact |
Linda Lee Blaine |
| Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs |
| Macomb IL 61455
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| 3092982647 |
| ll-blaine@wiu.edu |
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| Listing ID |
116691 |
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