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HandsOn VISTA - Phoenix Libraries - College Depot

Serve with the Phoenix Libraries – College Depot as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ below. ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteering, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and monthly community volunteering project opportunities. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Member Duties : Join Phoenix Libraries – College Depot to expand access to education by building a sustainable reengagement & apprenticeship program! According to a survey from The U.S. Census Bureau, “In 2023, about four percent of the people with a Bachelor's degree or higher were living below the poverty line in the United States. This is far below the poverty rate of those without a high school diploma, which was 25.1 percent in 2023”. The successful applicant will develop the foundation for College Depot programs. You will do this by researching best practices, develop tools/ resources, & build initial partnerships with schools & community organizations. The member will pilot outreach/ engagement strategies, establish data tracking systems, & create templates for participant onboarding & program operations. The future member should have some background in education or related fields. Spanish &/or a knowledge on education is preferred but not required.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills : General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Communications , Education , Community Organization , Team Work .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

HandsOn VISTA - Phoenix Libraries - College Depot

Program Start/End Date

05/05/2025 - 05/05/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 02/17/2025 To 03/28/2025

Contact

Epiphany Jones

1125 E Southern Ave

Mesa AZ 85204

6238886389

epiphany@handsonphoenix.org

https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beavista

Listing ID

125735


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