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Eckerd College (FL|CC)
 
 
 
There are two problems Eckerd College hopes to impact through this AmeriCorps VISTA program: educational disparities existing in the City of St. Petersburg and environmental problems specifically impacting low-income communities. Education in Pinellas County has a huge disparity, espeically as many "F" schools are located in predominantly poor African American neighborhoods. Additionally, commingling with these educational issues are environmental issues that are specifically impacting low-income communities such as the recent dumping of sewage waste water and a lack of access to fresh food creating a situation where these communities are left in a vulnerable position. This project will work with multiple community members and community partners to reasonably assess and impact environmental problems impacting local communities. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will engage the campus and local community by acting as an active liaison between the Office of Service-Learning and local community partners and constituents to combat these environmental issues to lessen the disparity and poverty in Pinellas county.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will connect Eckerd College students with local schools and agencies in order to illuminate and address local educational and environmental issues. *Research and assess what environmental issues are impacting low-income communities in St. Petersburg. *Create specific programs and projects that bring together schools and community members to address these issues. We also seek to offer eductional programs in schools to assist members in lowering monthly energy costs and work with the Mayor to identify green job opportunities for underserved St. Petersburg residents. *Address educational disparities, specifically around STEM, by recruiting tutors and mentors.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Housing ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*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 :
Education ,  Homelessness ,  Health ,  Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Communications ,  Youth Development ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Eckerd College (FL|CC)
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2018  -   07/20/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations FLORIDA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/04/2018  To  06/01/2018 
Contact Florida Campus Compact VISTA Leader
4200 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg   FL   33711
850-922-2926
alexandra@floridacompact.org
www.floridacompact.org
Listing ID 51515

       

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