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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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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. Resource development and fundraising.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026 LASOS Youth Program VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/06/2026  -   04/06/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/09/2026  To  06/01/2026 
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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