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Cultivating & Embracing Change: Expanding Mental Health
 
 
 
This project aims to empower Baltimore's low-income youth by providing comprehensive access to mental health and wellness programming. The initiative will include various services, such as workshops and skill-building activities to enhance social-emotional health and resilience. Participants will learn essential coping strategies, develop strong interpersonal skills, and gain access to valuable resources like support groups and mentorship opportunities. Mental health stability is crucial for obtaining and maintaining employment and education. This program seeks to enhance youth's mental, emotional, and social well-being and provides a strong foundation for academic achievement and future career success.¿
 
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Member Duties : Collaborate with Coppin State University, Morgan State University, Baltimore City Community College to strengthen our existing partnerships and develop partnerships with new schools and organizations to expand our reach. Aid in recruiting and interviewing new staff for the program. Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage students and community members. Attend program meetings on and off-site. Develop and implement systems, tools, and practices that support coordinating and managing all programming. Design marketing and communications materials and plans to support programming, fundraising, and other efforts. Support the convening and planning of student-led committees to drive community engagement and advocacy. Coordinate and participate in program events, field trips and community activities.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 :
Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Counseling ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Cultivating & Embracing Change: Expanding Mental Health
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 MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/04/2025  To  05/01/2025 
Contact Lola Russell
5209 York Road
Baltimore   MD   21212
410-693-2609
lrussell@candechange.org
www.candechange.org
Listing ID 126248

       

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