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Participant Voice and Empowerment VISTA, Transitions
 
 
 
This project is supervised by Transitions, which aims to end poverty for women and children in Spokane. Transitions operates six programs to support this mission, which provide housing, childcare, and job skills training to women and families experiencing poverty and homelessness. This project intends to create more opportunities for program participants to be engaged in the organization’s decision-making processes and become more empowered in their journeys out of poverty. Additionally, this project seeks to help program participants and alumni develop confidence in their ability to advocate for themselves and their children through those journeys. This position is in Spokane, in Eastern Washington, about 20 miles west of Idaho and 110 miles south of the Canadian border. Benefits include $877.66 biweekly living allowance. VISTA members who successfully complete the year receive their choice of either a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $7,395.00) or a $1,800 cash stipend. AmeriCorps VISTA is the only AmeriCorps program where you can earn federal non-competitive eligibility, giving you an edge in the federal hiring process. All members in our program join a cohort of VISTA members throughout Spokane and have access to professional personal development opportunities. Additionally, the VISTA member placed at this project will receive mileage reimbursement or a bus pass, support in securing reduced-cost housing during service, and access to personal development opportunities.
 
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Member Duties : This is the second year of a 3-year VISTA project. The VISTA member will convene, continue to develop, and evaluate the Participant Advisory Committee, which will allow participants in and alumni from Transitions’ programs to use their voices to inform and impact Transitions’ decisions. The VISTA member will create and test feedback mechanisms for participants, recruit committee members with lived experience from programs, and develop and implement trauma-informed storytelling curriculum to lift up the voices of participants. The VISTA will identify opportunities to enhance participant voice in organizational initiatives and community activities.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Housing ,  bus pass/mileage, reduced-cost housing ,  Training ,  Living 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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Homelessness ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Research, Community Engagement ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Participant Voice and Empowerment VISTA, Transitions
Program Start/End Date
03/11/2024  -   03/10/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/30/2023  To  02/19/2024 
Contact CJ Peterson
920 N Washington St
Spokane   WA   99201
509-324-5032
cj@unitedwayspokane.org
Listing ID 119085

       

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