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University of Maine Youth Outreach Coordinator VISTA

Maine Campus Compact (MCC) is a coalition of 18 member campuses whose purpose is to catalyze and lead a movement to reinvigorate the public purposes and civic mission of higher education. We seek to transform our campuses in ways that develop better informed, active citizen problem-solvers, stronger communities, and a more just democratic society. We believe that our campuses must be vital agents and architects of a flourishing democracy. MCC’s VISTA Program is focused on the development of high-quality, sustainable programs on campuses throughout Maine with the aim to increase access to, and success during, higher education for low income individuals through programs focused on improving college aspirations, increasing civic engagement among students, faculty and staff, and increasing access to higher education for low-income individuals. MCC is currently recruiting for a team of 9 VISTAs to serve at host site campuses across the beautiful state of Maine.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : University of Maine’s VISTA coordinates the Black Bear Tutors (BBT) program. This program partners with America Reads America Counts and Black Bear Mentors (BBM) program to serve low income youth. Recruit and train 60-80 UMaine students to be tutors and/or mentors. Training includes Developmental Assets, SPARKS, and College Positive Volunteerism. Schedule group, individual and classroom tutors at 3 or more community sites. Individual tutors meet with referred students twice weekly. Group tutors staff after-school homework rooms. Provide weekly support to tutors and mentors throughout the school year. Increasing student commitment to school, supporting academic success, and getting to know a college student are shown to decrease drop-out rates and increase college/career aspirations. The BBM and BBT programs introduce children to the possibilities and get them excited about their future as a college student! This position is located in Orono, Maine.

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


*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 : Education , Children/Youth .

Skills : Conflict Resolution , Communications , Public Speaking , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
University of Maine Youth Outreach Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/05/2016 - 08/04/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MAINE

Accepting Applications
From 04/05/2016 To 07/10/2016

Contact	Meghan McCormick
220 College St
Lewiston ME 04240
2077868346
meghan@mainecompact.org
www.mainecompact.org

Listing ID	66280


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