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HandsOn VISTA - Area Agency on Aging
 
 
 
Serve with Area Agency on Aging as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ section below. ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 20 VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON AN ONGOING AND ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION. AS LONG AS THE “APPLY” BUTTON IS ACTIVE YOU CAN ASSUME THE POSITION IS STILL OPEN.
 
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Member Duties : Make a difference in the lives of AZ seniors by expanding and engaging Caring Circles volunteers who will encourage the health, safety, and well-being of those they serve. The Caring Circles mission is to reduce social isolation and increase companionship for homebound seniors by focusing on volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts. The successful applicant will build a volunteer base to sustain and support this important program. In this role you will be recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, as well as participating in community events to build partnerships. The future member should have experience or a desire to learn about social services and resources for seniors. Be comfortable with technology, social media applications, and public speaking. Have reliable transportation and able to obtain an AZ Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: $600 professional development fund; $100 per/Qt grocery card
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  See Member Duties for other benefits ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Elder Care . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
HandsOn VISTA - Area Agency on Aging
Program Start/End Date
08/14/2023  -   08/12/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ARIZONA   Phoenix/Mesa  
Languages
Spanish helpful
Accepting Applications
From  05/22/2023  To  06/15/2023 
Contact Blain Logan
1125 E Southern Ave
Mesa   AZ   85204
6232239246
VISTAleader@handsonphoenix.org
handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA
Listing ID 117609

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