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Isuroon - Literacy Volunteer Program VISTA (LitMN)

Isuroon is a nonprofit impact organization that was founded in 2010 to offer reproductive healthcare services to Somali women. At that time, the organization was totally focused on Somali women’s reproductive healthcare needs. Since then, Isuroon has broadened its focus to include women, girls and their families’ health; social connectedness; economic self-sufficiency; and civic engagement. Minnesota has a large immigrant and refugee population that may need help with language translation, filling out forms, and navigating systemic barriers. The work done with this project will allow us to develop a literacy-focused program that expands our capacity to partner with immigrant adults and youth in achieving self-sufficiency. The Literacy Leaders will help us map assets and conduct an assessment of literacy education opportunities in our programs, research best practices for literacy programs and develop a logistical framework and trainings for the program. They will build capacity for community engagement efforts utilizing social media and community events to increase the number of program participants and promote access to Isuroon’s services and resources. At the project’s end we will have a literacy program including both in-person and virtual activities tied to our programs. START DATE 12/02!

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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA members will review current programs and curricula, and begin developing aligned literacy training plans across Isuroon’s departments. They'll learn about our programs and identify strengths, needs, best practices, and opportunities for incorporating literacy programming. The members will connect with local, regional, and national organizations around literacy education best practices, and develop and maintain partnerships with organizations for volunteer outreach/pipelines. Finally, they will develop a community engagement schedule, supporting documents, social media platforms, data-tracking tools, and policies and procedures in line with Isuroon's communications strategy. *Position is part of the Literacy Leadership AmeriCorps VISTA program of Literacy Minnesota (LitMN). Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on rolling basis until filled. More info: literacymn.org/americorps

Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , One-time housing & food assistance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Community Organization , Team Work , Social Services , Recruitment , Communications , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , General Skills , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Isuroon - Literacy Volunteer Program VISTA (LitMN)

Program Start/End Date
01/13/2025 - 01/12/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Less than High school

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MINNESOTA

Accepting Applications
From 07/02/2024 To 12/13/2024

Contact	Fartun Weli
1600 E Lake St
Minneapolis MN 55407
612-886-2731
fartun.weli@isuroon.org
isuroon.org

Listing ID	123424


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