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Washington Adv. Univ. First Generation Ambassadors Program
 
 
 
The First-Generation Ambassadors Program (FGAP) is designed to provide support to first-generation students of Washington Adventist University (WAU), through mentorship, workshops, and building a strong partnership with parents. First-Generation students are, by definition, undergraduates whose parents never enrolled in post-secondary education. Currently, 37% of WAU's traditional student population is comprised of this demographic. This new program include students and a program VISTA member who will: 1) Select the Ambassadors; 2) Facilitate workshops for the Ambassadors aimed at supporting their adjustment to college life. Workshops have focused on study skills, financial literacy, navigating the campus, social relationships and other issues pertinent to these students. 3) Facilitate interactions with parents by preparing a parent newsletter 5) Coordinate service projects in collaboration with Adventist Community Service of Greater Washington (ACSGW), which will help eliminate poverty; and is in the process of 6) Identify funding sources (i.e., scholarships and grants) for the Ambassadors so they can focus on their academic achievement while in college 7) Pair FGAP students with first generation high school students to mentor these high school students and help support their transition to college.
 
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Member Duties : The program coordinator will be the AmeriCorps *VISTA member will: 1) Select the Ambassadors; 2) Facilitate workshops for the Ambassadors aimed at supporting their adjustment to college life. Workshops have focused on study skills, financial literacy, navigating the campus, social relationships and other issues pertinent to these students. 3) Facilitate interactions with parents by preparing a parent newsletter 5) Coordinate service projects in collaboration with Adventist Community Service of Greater Washington (ACSGW), which will help eliminate poverty; and is in the process of 6) Identify funding sources (i.e., scholarships and grants) for the Ambassadors so they can focus on their academic achievement while in college 7) Pair FGAP students with first generation high school students to mentor these high school students and help support their transition to college.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  tuition remission for two classes ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
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Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Technology ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Counseling . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Washington Adv. Univ. First Generation Ambassadors Program
Program Start/End Date
08/06/2012  -   08/10/2013
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2012  To  04/01/2013 
Contact Sophia Ward
7600 Flower Ave
Takoma Park   MD   20912
301-891-4108
sward@wau.edu
Listing ID 43772

       

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