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*Goodwill VISTA* STRIVE Program and Events VISTA

STRIVE began in 1999, providing a safe space for tweens, teens, and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Today, we serve over 1400 participants through over 10 programs. Our programs are designed to address the many issues faced by young adults with disabilities and to assist our participants in utilizing resources within their community so they can participate as active members of their communities. Our members are about three times more likely to live in poverty than the rest of the state so a main focus of STRIVE programs is supporting our participants to learn valuable independent living skills. Additional programming includes educational courses, social opportunities, developing leadership potential, fostering career exploration through education and training, and providing support and resources for families. To learn more about our agency and each of our programs, please visit www.pslstrive.org.

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Member Duties : This member will help grow STRIVE Programs by providing outreach to local schools, business, and community members and increase funding for STRIVE Programs by supporting annual fundraisers and grant research. To grow program participation, this member will network with local case management agencies and schools to provide education and marketing materials about STRIVE Programs. To grow the STRIVE volunteer base, this member will build a volunteer management tool and expand on current volunteer appreciation practices. This member will also network with location businesses and area colleges to promote volunteer opportunities. To increase funding, this member will assist in planning STRIVE’s four annual fundraisers. These fundraisers are STRIVE Rocks, an annual auction, 5K and community block party, and Kevin on the Roof. This member will also secure grant funding by researching national and local grants and supporting with the application process and reporting needs.

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


*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 , Car recommended .

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

Skills : Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Social Services , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Goodwill VISTA STRIVE Program and Events VISTA

Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MAINE

Accepting Applications
From 03/17/2025 To 11/01/2025

Contact	Sarah Ward
Goodwill NNE AmeriCorps
Portland ME 04103
603-969-7885
sarah.ward@goodwillnne.org

Listing ID	126056


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