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Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Fit-2-Serve
 
 
 
VISTA volunteers at Fit-2-Serve in Mattoon create curriculum and programming for all the elementary and middle school students in the Mattoon School District. They also create programming for other community organizations such as the afterschool and summer programs at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. In addition to preparing engaging programming for youth VISTA members recruit and train volunteers, create promotional materials, organize fund raising events and assist with researching and writing grants.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will create curriculum and detailed lesson plans with needed materials for each lesson. VISTAs will recruit, train, and manage community volunteers. VISTAs will organize fundraisers and solicit donation. Members will also assist with finding, researching and writing grant proposals to fund the programming long term.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*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 :
Education . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Fit-2-Serve

Program Start/End Date
10/01/2024  -   09/30/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations ILLINOIS  

Accepting Applications
From  09/09/2024  To  09/30/2025 

Contact Linda Lee Blaine
525 Stipes Hall
Macomb   IL   61455
3092982647
ll-blaine@wiu.edu
iira.org

Listing ID 124294


       

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