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FIRST VISTA Program- Indianapolis, IN Site
 
 
 
FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. With a National Headquarters based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people (pre-K-12) to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The FIRST AmeriCorps VISTA program places VISTA members in strategic in locations to support FIRST programs. We are looking for several VISTA members to serve for at least 12 months in Indianapolis with a focus on targeting underserved/underrepresented areas where the FIRST VISTA members work to both grow and sustain FIRST Programs with the goal of reducing poverty by inspiring kids through FIRST programs that expose them to STEM opening doors and opportunities they may otherwise never realize.
 
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Member Duties : FIRST VISTA Members work to: a) Support and assist in the recruitment of teams, mentors, coaches and volunteers with an emphasis on securing and sustaining support to the underserved,b) Target specific underserved schools and communities as locations to establish FIRST teams or sustain and grow existing teams, c) support existing teams and mentors to impact student engagement and interest in STEM, d) Raise awareness of grant and funding opportunities for underserved students or teams and to bring awareness to high school students on FIRST teams regarding scholarship opportunities for post-secondary schooling opportunities, e) Host/Support outreach events, expos and demonstrations to increase awareness of FIRST programs among the underserved/underrepresented, f) Assist in supporting and organizing regional competitions and events for all FIRST programs, and coordinate training and workshops for teams and g) Track and report out on specific performance milestones and measurements.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Use of FIRST laptop, expense account ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Education . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Youth Development ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Self-Motivated ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
FIRST VISTA Program- Indianapolis, IN Site
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2014  -   08/24/2015
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations INDIANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/26/2014  To  09/20/2014 
Contact Rosy Bainton
200 Bedford St
Manchester   NH   03101
6036663906
vista@usfirst.org
www.usfirst.org
Listing ID 50399

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