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UGA VISTA Network VISTA Leader 2020-2021
 
 
 
As experienced VISTAs, VISTA Leaders support and mentor VISTAs both professionally and personally in a range of roles (ambassador, recruiter, liaison, education, mentor, and resource generator). This VISTA Leader position supports the UGA VISTA Network, its AmeriCorps VISTAs, sites and stakeholders to build capacity, fight poverty and enhance connections between the University of Georgia and the Athens, GA community. With a focus on food insecurity and waste, sustainability and educational initiatives, the UGA VISTA Network includes year-long VISTAs and/or summer associates placed at middle schools in Clarke and Barrow Counties, Athens Regional Library, Athens Community Council on Aging, College Factory, Clarke County Mentor Program, and on campus (Campus Kitchen-UGA, UGArden, and Foodshed UGA). The VISTA Leader provides assistance, resources, training, and coordination of the VISTAs in collaboration with their site placements, another VISTA Leader, and the UGA Office of Service-Learning (administrative home for the VISTA Network). Specific objectives and activities include developing understanding of local community and campus resources; determining, developing and delivering appropriate training in support of VISTAs and their VADs; communicating and meeting regularly with VISTA members individually and in groups and with sites and supervisors; assisting with program compliance, reporting, and documentation; assisting with VISTA publicity, recruitment, retention, and transitions; and providing general support to the UGA VISTA Network and its stakeholders. VISTA Leaders must have successfully completed at least one prior term as a VISTA. Priority will be given to mature and conscientious individuals who possess solid understanding of CNCS/AmeriCorps policies and are able to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, problem-solve, work independently on multiple fronts, travel to placement sites in the Athens area, and use technology tools effectively.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Leader provides support to a diverse set of a dozen year-long AmeriCorps VISTA members in campus and community placements in Athens GA, as well as additional Summer Associates at these sites. With a solid understanding of the local community and campus resources, the VISTA Leader provides support to the network stakeholders including VISTAs, site supervisors, and UGA staff. Position responsibilities include determining, developing and delivering appropriate training in support of VISTAs and their activities; communicating and meeting regularly with VISTA members individually and in groups and with sites and supervisors; assisting with program and VAD compliance, reporting, and documentation; assisting with VISTA publicity, recruitment, retention, and transitions; implementing structures to support VISTA success, growth, and camaraderie; and providing general support to the UGA VISTA Network and its stakeholders.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Children/Youth ,  Hunger ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Conflict Resolution ,  Counseling ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
UGA VISTA Network VISTA Leader 2020-2021
Program Start/End Date
07/27/2020  -   07/26/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations GEORGIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/03/2020  To  07/06/2020 
Contact Paul Matthews
1242 1/2 S Lumpkin St
Athens   GA   30602
706-542-0892
pmatthews@uga.edu
www.servicelearning.uga.edu
Listing ID 96666

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