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2026 LASOS Youth Program VISTA
 
 
 
The Foundations Program is designed for youth ages 4-21 who need additional support academically and socially due to socioeconomic factors, transitional living, homelessness, and cultural incompetency. The program is designed to enhance language acquisition skills, academic assistance and pro-social connections to positive adult and peer relationships. By goal setting and exposure to opportunities the youth are introduced and supported throughout the educational process from elementary to college/ trade school.VISTA member will build the capacity of LASOS by coordinating with the Harford County. Public Schools system, and other organizations to create long-lasting partnerships and programs aimed at aiding targeted youth to succeed.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Help convene volunteers for after-school programming, mentorship and academic tutoring to students in a supportive and engaging environment during the school year. Communicate with the schools the students attend to gather external information about their attendance, grades, and any other pertinent data. Participate in the LASOS summer camp by coordinating volunteers, classrooms, and field trips as needed, and helping coordinate the schedule of guest speakers and events. Collect, analyze and share data related to student achievements, and casework of the students Identify, develop, and revise academic strategies that support curriculum implementation in addition to individual scholar support. ' Evaluate implementation of evidence-based practices for youth mentoring and student engagement to develop a toolkit for current and future usage in the program. Conduct resource development and fundraising activities.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Youth Development ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026 LASOS Youth Program VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026  -   08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  06/02/2026  To  07/30/2026 
Contact Melynda Velez
33 W Courtland St
Bel Air   MD   21014
410-8360848
mvelez@lasos.org
www.lasos.org
Listing ID 128525

       

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