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VYDC-The Collaborative
 
 
 
PROGRAM: The fulltime & part-time members of the VT Youth Development Corps AmeriCorps State Program (VYDC) implement diverse youth initiatives, fostering positive development & building resilience to help youth avoid opioid misuse & other unhealthy behaviors, transcend the effects of COVID-19, and the gain academic, social, & job skills needed to thrive. Website: VermontYouthAmeriCorps.org SITE: The Collaborative promotes a healthy community supporting substance-free youth in a caring environment. We provide programming for low-income and at-risk youth and their families in Windham & Bennington counties. Based on a positive youth development philosophy, The Collaborative fosters resilience and builds developmental assets allowing youth to succeed in school and beyond. Our programs include - Refuse to Use prevention program provides youth free access to a local ski mountain when they pledge to remain substance-free & attend educational opportunities; middle & high school groups cultivating youth leadership; afterschool & summer programs offering recreational & experiential learning activities; and a mentoring program that pairs youth with caring adults. The Collaborative delivers services regardless of ability to pay, including to the community’s most vulnerable populations. In support of our mission, the AmeriCorps member plans and implements innovative out-of-school time programs for middle & high school youth, manages mentor pairs, and ensures a substance use prevention focus in all activities. The member facilitates program outreach and secures non-federal grant funding & in-kind donations for member-supported programs. COVID-19: To address the short- & long-term impacts of COVID-19 (isolation from learning social interaction), lack of peer interaction, the member engages youth in learning programs and facilitates connections between youth & their mentors, peers, & community. Location: Londonderry, VT
 
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Member Duties : The VYDC-Collaborative Youth Programs AmeriCorps Member—(1) recruits youth participants; (2) plans and implements civic engagement, recreation, and other enrichment activities; (3) promotes the community garden and nutrition; (4) plans and runs community events; (5) creates and administers evaluations; (6) networks and builds community partnerships; (7) recruits and manages volunteers; (8) secures non-federal grants and in-kind donations for member-supported programs; (9) creates and enhances community outreach (posters, social media, website, and press releases); and develops and implement systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Minimum Age: 20. Reliable private transportation required: local travel and monthly travel to Montpelier for AmeriCorps training. Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2 references.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Professional Development ,  Training ,  Health Coverage . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Hunger ,  Technology ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  CPR, Google Docs ,  First Aid ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
VYDC-The Collaborative

Program Start/End Date
12/01/2021  -   08/31/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  20    Maximum:  None

Program Locations VERMONT  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  07/16/2021  To  11/01/2021 

Contact Hans Heisler
91 VT Route 11
Londonderry   VT   05148
802-229-9151
vydc.recruitment@wcysb.org
vermontyouthamericorps.org

Listing ID 46498


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