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UGA AmeriCorps VISTA Network Leader 2023
 
 
 
NOTE: AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders must have completed at least one AmeriCorps term already to be eligible. Exact start date is flexible (contact to discuss). This position supports the UGA AmeriCorps 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. The VISTA Leader provides assistance, resources, training, and coordination of the members in collaboration with their site placements and the UGA Office of Service-Learning (administrative home for the AmeriCorps VISTA Network). With a focus on food insecurity and waste, sustainability and educational initiatives, the UGA AmeriCorps VISTA Network includes year-long AmeriCorps members and/or summer associates placed at sites such as Athens Library, Athens Community Council on Aging, College Factory, Concrete Jungle, Butterfly Dreams Farm, and on campus (Campus Kitchen-UGA,Experience UGA, UGArden). VLDR objectives and activities include developing understanding of local community and campus resources; determining, developing and delivering appropriate training in support of AmeriCorps VISTAs and their VADs; communicating and meeting regularly with AmeriCorps members individually and in groups and with sites and supervisors; assisting with AmeriCorps publicity, recruitment, retention, and transitions; and providing general support to the UGA AmeriCorps VISTA Network and its stakeholders. VISTA Leaders MUST have successfully completed at least one prior term as an AmeriCorps member. 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 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 VLDR provides support to the network stakeholders including AmeriCorps VISTAs, site supervisors, and UGA staff. Responsibilities include determining, developing and delivering appropriate training in support of AmeriCorps members and their activities; communicating and meeting regularly with 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 member success, growth, and camaraderie; and providing general support to the UGA AmeriCorps Network and its stakeholders. Must have completed 1 year of AmeriCorps service already.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Hunger ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Counseling ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
UGA AmeriCorps VISTA Network Leader 2023
Program Start/End Date
07/17/2023  -   07/15/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations GEORGIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/18/2022  To  06/20/2023 
Contact Paul Matthews
1242 1/2 S Lumpkin St
Athens   GA   30602
706-542-0892
pmatthews@uga.edu
servicelearning.uga.edu
Listing ID 100550

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