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AFVN Ringling College AmeriCorps VISTA Lazarus Program Coor.
 
 
 
The VISTA member will work with the Lazarus Assistantship Program (LAP) to support, engage & build capacity for students' service in the local community through the intensive 4 year service program. The Lazarus Assistantship Program is an immersive 4 year program that addresses issues in Sarasota and Manatee counties related to poverty including but not limited to: hunger, nutrition, literacy, homelessness, housing, children & youth and education. The goal being the development of a creative and sustainable solution for a community challenge or initiative that addresses an above poverty issue. The Volunteerism Summer & Academic Year Art Programs boost accessibility at Title I schools & prevents "summer slide". This program operates in various capacities during the school year and specifically in hosting the summer camp supported by Ringling student volunteers.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will evaluate and develop Lazarus Engaged Learning Assistantship trainings and partnership procedures for Lazarus students. The VISTA member will also serve to increase Lazarus student exposure to local non-profits and local challenges and issues through Saturday Days of Service. In addition, the member will develop a system of documentation and assessment for the Lazarus program's core values and goals, the students' development, and the impact on the local community. The member will develop and sustain mutually beneficial campus-community partnerships between RCAD and local Title I schools and organizations that serve students from Title 1 schools in Sarasota County, by facilitating Summer and Academic Year Programming that responds to their needs and expands their reach and potential impact through capacity building initiatives.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Housing ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Professional Development, Mentoring ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Technology ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
AFVN Ringling College AmeriCorps VISTA Lazarus Program Coor.
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2025  -   09/07/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations FLORIDA  
Accepting Applications
From  08/04/2025  To  12/31/2025 
Contact Laryn Flikkema
2700 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota   FL   34234
850-644-1382
lflikkem@fsu.edu
Listing ID 98469

       

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