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2025-26 NeighborWorks Way Finders Digital Inclusion VISTA
 
 
 
The project will mitigate the effects of housing instability and the digital divide for low-income families, older adults, Black and Latino residents, and homeless individuals. The digital divide has been identified as a barrier to employment, resources, health, and housing. VISTAs will manage a team of Resident Advocates who participate in the Connect Hampden County Coalition, which works to improve access to affordable and reliable internet, access to devices, and digital literacy skills. Other areas of focus will be organizing bilingual digital literacy training, assessing residents' digital needs, and strengthening digital literacy and digital equity advocacy programs by researching best practices and evaluating the effectiveness of similar programs in Springfield and Holyoke. In addition, the project will advance our work in building community leaders through Resident Leadership programs. They will support residents in their goals to build their capacity as advocates for fair housing, housing rights initiatives, and neighborhood revitalization
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member serving on our digital equity project will support computer classes by developing intake forms, PowerPoint presentations, and evaluation surveys, as well as updating tracking sheets for training attendance. They will assist the Connect Hampden County Coalition’s coordinator by supporting a digital equity awareness campaign through social media, meeting coordination, and recruitment. The VISTA member will also help develop and revise training materials, assess resources, and identify potential collaborations. They will plan meetings and improve communication across community partner organizations. Additionally, they will foster partnerships through researching successful models and best practices and recommend improvements or new programming.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*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 :
Technology ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Conflict Resolution . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2025-26 NeighborWorks Way Finders Digital Inclusion VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/07/2025  -   04/06/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  01/24/2025  To  03/21/2025 
Contact Anna Cruz
1780 Main St
Springfield   MA   01103
4135233826
acruz@wayfinders.org
wayfinders.org
Listing ID 125545

       

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