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West Chester University - PACC
 
 
 
The PACC* VISTA will join a vibrant campus and community partnership that aims to serve disadvantaged youth in Chester County. The PACC* VISTA will oversee the America Reads program, an academic enrichment program that increases youths’ exposure to the importance of education while building skills that help ensure academic success. The VISTA member will work collaboratively with multiple community partners and stakeholders. In addition to addressing academic goals, America Reads positions WCU students from low-income households and/or underrepresented populations to be mentors and further emphasize the importance of continuing education. These WCU volunteers serve as role models to disadvantaged youth in hopes of improving self-esteem and confidence. The PACC* VISTA will be responsible for recruiting, training, and providing workshops for WCU mentors and tutors. The PACC*VISTA will also work with student leaders, manage community partnerships, collaborate with Financial Aid to assist with the placement of students receiving Federal Work Study funds for participating in the America Reads program, and work with the community Advisory Council. The PACC *VISTA will also have the opportunity to facilitate outreach efforts to the West Chester Area School District to expand the America Reads program.
 
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Member Duties : • Manage the growth and development of the America Reads program, while supporting the mission and vision of the program and building capacity • Develop and maintain relationships with non-profit/governmental agencies that collaborate with America Reads • Manage the recruitment process, training, and coordination of Federal Work Study students serving as mentors in America Reads • Serve as an advisor for America Reads student leaders while also coordinating regular meetings, reflections, and recognition events for student leaders, volunteers, and Federal Work Study students involved in America Reads • Serve as a liaison between the office and academic departments, on-campus committees, student clubs and organizations, and off-campus community agencies to enhance and promote America Reads • Regularly evaluate and assess America Reads and services • Assists with service-learning and community service hours reports
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Meal Plan and Parking Pass ,  Housing . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Counseling ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Volunteer Management ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Conflict Resolution ,  General Skills ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
West Chester University - PACC
Program Start/End Date
07/19/2015  -   07/22/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/19/2015  To  05/15/2015 
Contact Jamie Williams
705 S New St
West Chester   PA   19383
610-436-3379
JWilliams3@wcupa.edu
www.wcupa.edu/volunteer
Listing ID 59621

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