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PCCE- Nazareth University
 
 
 
Nazareth University’s mission is to foster integrated learning through action and reflection, educating whole persons who are guided by empathy, committed to equity, and prepared to lead innovation for our time. Providing access to transformative education and connecting with our community to address social challenges are two strong tenets of our work. To advance this mission, Nazareth is partnering with the Bonner Foundation to implement a model service-based “work-study” scholarship program for college access and community capacity building. With student leadership development at the core, the model improves the lives of people and communities through sustained capacity-building partnerships. The program identifies, engages and supports low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students, populations that often have disparate undergraduate outcomes. Applying High Impact Practices with evidence based-results, Bonner programs have proven success for the retention, graduation, and post-graduate success for these students. This program advances student learning while increasing the capacity of local organizations. Bonner students complete community engagement work each week, collaborating with local organizations who make a positive impact in the Rochester area. Rochester, NY, is a diverse city experiencing the highest rate of overall poverty when compared to other cities its size (Green 2021). Through Bonner, students contribute to the anti-poverty efforts of local organizations by first providing direct service, then moving towards capacity building projects. The VISTA member will play a critical role in the development of this program as it phases in 15 new students a year until it reaches full capacity of 60 Bonner Leaders. Tasks include refining the recruitment and selection process, strengthening and streamlining the systems for managing community partnerships and placements, and refining the developmental curriculum.
 
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Member Duties : Supervised by our Director of Community Engagement, Adam Lewandowski, who is Nazareth's Bonner Leader Manager, the VISTA will serve as a Program Coordinator, assisting with recruitment, selection and training of Bonner Leaders and connecting with community organizations to develop projects that center community voice, are reciprocal, and of impact. During this YEAR 1 project, the VISTA member will conduct site visits designed to strengthen the partnerships and provide formative feedback for the students. The VISTA member will also support the Bonner Leaders’ growth by co-facilitating and co-designing college success workshops that are part of a 4-year developmental civic engagement curriculum from the Bonner Foundation. This project will address the Project Focus Area of Education by advancing the retention (fully retained) and academic success(GPAs above 2.5) for first-year and second-year Bonner college students. We will also see measured impact from the community partnerships.
 
Program Benefits : On Campus resources and facilities ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Social Services ,  Youth Development ,  Computers/Technology ,  DEI & Inclusivity Focused ,  Education ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PCCE- Nazareth University
Program Start/End Date
06/17/2024  -   06/16/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK ,  PENNSYLVANIA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2024  To  06/02/2024 
Contact Danelle Wagner
4245 East Ave
Rochester   NY   14618
7174258405
Danelle@pcce.org
Listing ID 121708

       

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