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The Yes Network (VSA) - Initiative Foundation
 
 
 
The Yes Network’s mission is to create vibrant, loving, prosperous neighborhoods through our presence and engagement with kids, families and community members. We do this by responding to neighborhood-identified needs and ensuring that those most affected by a problem are engaged in developing the solutions. The Yes Network is a cluster of Saint Cloud area neighborhoods in Central MN in which a significant number of families live below the poverty line or are considered the "working poor." A unifying energy is their shared interest in working together to improve the quality of life for their children and their families. In the Saint Cloud School District, nearly 5,700 children (59% of the student population) are eligible for free and reduced price meals. Research has shown that many kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat during the summer months. For food-insecure children and teens, summer vacation can be a time to dread. It is the hungriest time of the year. Currently only 12%-15% of the meals that are available through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program are being accessed. In addition, many families experiencing poverty do not have access to community programs for their children during the summer months. On-site activities are needed to provide learning experiences. Yes Network staff provide the training residents need to become leaders, organize opportunities for leaders to work together on identified concerns, and provide the resources to carry out the solutions they select. Currently, residents organize on-site summer meals and enrichment activities for their children during June, July, and August.
 
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Member Duties : We are seeking seven VISTA Summer Associate (VSA) members to help plan, lead, and evaluate summer physical activity and educational enrichment programing at sites throughout the St. Cloud area. Embedded into these activities is a social and emotional development curriculum modeled after the highly-successful WINGS for Kids program. Preparation time for this three- hour daily interaction with children and families begins with conversations with other activity leaders while putting together lunches for the Yes Network summer food service program and enjoying breakfast together before heading out to the neighborhoods. Work hours generally run from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday and includes breakfast and lunch daily. One full week of training is providing prior to the launch of the program! Come join us for what is guaranteed to be an enriching, rewarding experience this summer!
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Community Organization ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
The Yes Network (VSA) - Initiative Foundation

Program Start/End Date
06/04/2018  -   07/29/2018

Work Schedule Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations MINNESOTA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  03/02/2018  To  05/04/2018 

Contact Jerry Sparby
PO Box 1042
Saint Cloud   MN   56302
320-267-4995
jerrysparby@gmail.com
www.yesnetwork.org

Listing ID 65287


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