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Jaguar Jumps AmeriCorps VISTA
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps VISTA program for Jaguar Jumps is focused on empowering low-income individuals and people with disabilities in Southern Cook County, Joliet, and Kankakee. Responsibilities: Community Partnership Development: Identify New Partners: VISTA members will research and establish connections with new community partners and resources tailored to support individuals with disabilities. Sustain Collaborations: Maintain and nurture relationships with regional stakeholders and resource partners to ensure ongoing support and collaboration. Marketing & Outreach: YouTube Series Development: Create and manage a YouTube series highlighting program initiatives, success stories, and training opportunities. Social Media Optimization: Research and implement social media strategies to enhance program visibility, including creating and repurposing video content. Video Interviews: Conduct and coordinate interviews with program participants to share their stories and the impact of the initiatives on social media platforms. Data Collection & Analysis: Strengthen Data Processes: Improve data collection methods to accurately capture program metrics. Analyze and Report: Assess collected data to measure program successes and challenges, supporting program growth. Community Networking & Event Planning: Engage in Networking: Actively participate in community networking to build relationships with potential partners and stakeholders. Plan Events: Organize events to raise awareness about GSU’s Jaguar Jumps initiative. Capacity Building: Support Program Growth: Assist in building the capacity of existing programs by identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and ensuring sustainable growth. Facilitate Connections: Connect low-income individuals with disabilities to comprehensive support services and economic opportunities, promoting their well-being and economic stability. VISTA members will receive a six-credit hour tuition waiver per term.
 
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Member Duties : Project: Resource Accessibility Development and Expansion for low-income, and people with disabilities. Focus Area: Connecting low-income community members with disabilities to wrap around services and opportunities for economic growth. Member Expectations: The VISTA member assigned to this project should be able to identify new community partners and resources. And make and sustain contact and collaboration with regional stakeholders and resource partners. Members will engage in community networking, event planning, and capacity building of the programs. Benefits include a six-credit hour tuition waiver per term and assistance with living expenses. If you are passionate about social work, and lifting up community this is your role.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Tuition Waiver ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Veterans ,  Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Veterans ,  Social Services ,  Public Health ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Jaguar Jumps AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Start/End Date
09/22/2024  -   09/22/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/01/2024  To  12/01/2024 
Contact Michelle Sebasco
1 University Pkwy
University Park   IL   60484
708-534-4099
continuinged@govst.edu
https://www.govst.edu/sxl/
Listing ID 124103

       

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