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AmeriCorps VISTA- Willkie House
 
 
 
Willkie House typically serves over 375 youth and their families each year through after school, summer, and newly added COVID-19 school year programming. Participants in the Willkie House programming range from five to 18 years of age, with the majority of these participants coming from low-income families. The ethnic backgrounds of the participants mirror the ethnic makeup of the greater Des Moines community, with the majority being children and families of color. The mission of Willkie House is to develop character and esteem in young people through the promotion of academics, social skill building, health, and recreation.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : The population served by the VISTA will primarily be low-income youth of color. The VISTA will develop specific standards and procedures for staff and families through the creation of handbooks, as well as implementing a program for volunteers/partners/funders to become more involved and assist with facility improvement. Through these processes, the VISTA will directly assist in growing Willkie House programming and reach through the resources created. The VISTA member will be working directly with local universities, black led organizations, and partner organizations to ensure best practices and engagement of volunteers that will best assist the Willkie House in its mission. The VISTA will engage volunteers to adopt sections of our facility and help to make any obvious renovations. In addition, the VISTA will assist with grant writing and fundraising activities.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Recruitment ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
AmeriCorps VISTA- Willkie House

Program Start/End Date
08/16/2021  -   08/15/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations IOWA  

Accepting Applications
From  02/11/2021  To  06/24/2021 

Contact Mikala Williams-Yee
1963 Bell Ave
Des Moines   IA   50315
515-348-6232
Mikala.Williams-Yee@iowaeda.com

Listing ID 99434


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