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MN Health Corps 15-16: SMSU & Marshall YMCA
 
 
 
This collaborative partnership between SMSU and the Y will work with community health initiatives to focus on the needs of low income residents in our region. VISTA position will share time between SMSU and the Y, spending time at both organizations each week with an end goal of connecting the community through programs and services that promote healthy, active lifestyles. Program will work with existing structure at SMSU via Exercise Science student projects and professional practicum which will be offered at no cost to the community and at the Y via the national YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, community programming and SMSU campus programming. The goal is to also develop new, sustainable programming for education in exercise, healthy active lifestyles for families, and healthy food choices through both organizations for the larger community and region. Additional program goals are to integrate health promotion programs with the My Marshall Initiative focusing on increased physical activity and increased healthy eating habits; develop a system for hosting 5K Run/Walk/Bike events for the community; to nurture healthy active lifestyle education for 7th graders in the public school system; create training manuals for participation in fitness testing and exercise prescription; engage Hispanic, Somali and other communities; and measure impact for all programs and services administered throughout VISTA’s term of service.
 
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Member Duties : Candidate will serve at both SMSU and YMCA each week. The overall goal of this position is to put systems in place so that a partnership between these organizations and other community entities can be sustained for years to come. VISTA will be responsible for identifying community needs, program planning, and program analysis in order to foster the continued programming needs of the community. Member will work on programs that serve multiple age groups. VISTA’s service will benefit youth and families through YMCA programming; junior high students through implementation of healthy lifestyle education; adults through health education programming in conjunction with the Exercise Science students at SMSU; young adults, adults, and potentially older adults through the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program; and others as community needs dictate. **Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Apply by April 3rd. Must email a resume and cover letter.**
 
Program Benefits : Health Care Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Public Health ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Team Work ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
MN Health Corps 15-16: SMSU & Marshall YMCA
Program Start/End Date
06/08/2015  -   06/11/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
English
Addl. language(s) a plus
Accepting Applications
From  02/12/2015  To  04/28/2015 
Contact kris Cleveland
1501 State St
Marshall   MN   56258
507-537-7233
kris.cleveland@smsu.edu
www.smsu.edu
Listing ID 58912

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