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Rural Communities Resource Center-Linking Yuma County
 
 
 
Linking Yuma County is an informal group that came together over 20 years ago to bring community organizations together to collaborate on program and service delivery, and to identify gaps and work to fill them through the creation of programs and fund raising. Yuma District Hospital, City of Yuma, Yuma Soil Conservation District, Rural Communities Resource Center, Northeast Colorado Health Department, Baby Bear Hugs Home Visitation Program, Workforce Center, Centennial Mental Health Center, Colorado State University Extension, Early Childhood programs, and other Linking Yuma County members will work with VISTA members and others in our community to increase awareness, programming, and resource collaboration within Yuma County. We will promote healthy behaviors, create economic opportunities, explore housing options, and develop financial and health literacy connections for individuals and families. Yuma County is situated on the high plains in Northeast Colorado with an elevation of 4,000 feet. It is an agricultural and ranching community located 2 ½ hours from metro Denver. Yuma has over 260 days of sunshine a year and a population of 10,000. It’s a good place for hiking, bike riding, exploring and enjoying beautiful unimpeded sunrises and sunsets, observing wildlife and experiencing life in a rural community. 26% of the population is under the age of 18 and 60% of school age children qualify for free or reduced price lunch. 20 % of children under the age of 18 live below the poverty level. 27 % of children in school are English language learners. 84% of students graduate from high school. (2014 Kids Count Colorado & Colorado Children’s Campaign) Linking Yuma County plans to work with a diverse group of health providers, organizations, businesses, agencies, educators, churches, community members and other service providers and to seek out new and different opinions.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will work with Linking Yuma County partners to accomplish the following: Explore resources to promote economic and educational opportunities leading to greater security for individuals and families. Investigate the current housing environment to assess the feasibility of increased affordable housing, including concepts of tiny houses and intentional community. Research and document potential funding options for future programming in all areas.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Public Health ,  Computers/Technology ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Rural Communities Resource Center-Linking Yuma County
Program Start/End Date
11/16/2015  -   11/18/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations COLORADO  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  03/23/2015  To  10/01/2015 
Contact Christina McKasy
204 S Main St
Yuma   CO   80759
970-304-6168
cmckasy@unitedway-weld.org
ow.ly/KGuro
Listing ID 59715

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