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Mentor Program Coordinator- Big Brothers Big Sisters Hampton

Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP) is the only statewide organization dedicated to the expansion of research based, high-quality mentoring in Virginia. Candidates are being recruited for service from July 2017 to July 2018. VMP is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to our vision that every child who needs a mentor has a mentor. VMP's mission is to provide training and technical assistance to mentors and mentoring programs to increase the quality and quantity of mentoring for Virginia's youth. VMP has a rich history of motivating the mentoring field by providing training and capacity building services for over 28,000 people in the mentoring; execution of effective mentor recruitment and public relations campaigns; and advocating on behalf of increased resources to the mentoring movement and direct service programs in Virginia. Research supports mentoring as a positive influence on youth that not only enhances their social skills and well-being, but also improves cognitive skills leading to improvement in school outcomes, attitudes, and choices. VMP has a team of full-time VISTA members, including two VISTA leaders, to support the organization's internal capacity and members hosted by sites throughout Virginia to focus on capacity building in the areas of: Program Development, Mentor/Mentee Training, Match Support, and Volunteer Recruitment.

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Member Duties : The Mentor Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the work of mentors volunteering in the BBBS Military Mentoring program, housed in the Hampton Roads school district's middle schools. The Mentor Program Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, screening, and matching students who have military affiliation. As a 3rd year host site, the VISTA will focus how the program will be sustained after completion of service year. They will need to create and implement a sustainability plan as well as integrate sustainability measures into existing programming. Sustainability measures will include developing a mentor coordinator training plan as well as identifying and training site coordinators.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills : Communications , Leadership , Education , Community Organization , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Team Work , Recruitment .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Mentor Program Coordinator- Big Brothers Big Sisters Hampton

Program Start/End Date
07/21/2017 - 07/20/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 04/11/2017 To 09/01/2017

Contact	Vanessa Reyes
Virginia Mentoring Partnership
Richmond VA 23230
(804) 828-1536
vanessa@vamentoring.org
www.vamentoring.org

Listing ID	61475


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