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Washburn Univ/Rainbows United Vol Mgmt
 
 
 
Rainbows United, Inc. serves approximately 3,300 children and youth with special needs each year. The agencys mission is to enhance the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services. The vision is bringing potential to life by elevating the uniqueness of children and their families. The agency was founded in 1972 as an education and training center for children with special needs who were denied access to public school. As the agency has matured, we have added services to help families cope with having a child with special needs and developed ways for these children and youth to become contributing members of the community. Rainbows United, Inc. is the lead agency for tiny-k early intervention for infants and toddlers with special needs, serving approximately 1,000 children each year. Rainbows United is the areas only Targeted Case Management provider specializing in children and youth to age 21. Mental Health Services are provided for children ages 0-8 years, and include Play Therapy and Mental Health Consultation in over 30 early care and education centers and family care homes. Rainbows United provides quality specialized child care for children and youth ages 0-21. These services, provided in homes and in Rainbows two centers in Sedgwick County, make it possible for parents to work. Fifty-five percent of families we serve through quality specialized child care have low- to moderate- household income. Our center-based services help alleviate poverty and improve the outlook for children and their families. Rainbows United, Inc. uses all of the available funding streams to create environments in which children are safe, have opportunities to develop social skills and interests, and interact with knowledgeable caregivers. Still, the agency needs to serve additional youth and families who have no other options for quality care.
 
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Member Duties : Recruit volunteers and successfully match them to agency needs; maintain relationships with individual volunteers and volunteer groups; keep records for each individual and project and develop a volunteer recognition system. Solicit in-kind donations from community businesses. Support agency fundraising events through volunteer management. Coordinate with the Grants Team to research and identify new funding sources. Support the agencys marketing plan: Represent the agency in the community and coordinate public relations events. Develop expertise in using stories and facts to promote Rainbows services, volunteer opportunities and funding needs. Represent Rainbows at community events. Manage requests for tours and speeches. Assist the VP of Marketing and Communications.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  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 :
None
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Washburn Univ/Rainbows United Vol Mgmt
Program Start/End Date
11/15/2013  -   11/14/2014
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KANSAS  
Accepting Applications
From  10/01/2012  To  10/01/2013 
Contact Michelle Eastman
3223 N Oliver St
Wichita   KS   67220
(316) 267-5437
meastman@rui.org
www.rainbowsunited.org
Listing ID 39727

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