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MCSC Youth Resource Initiative VISTA
 
 
 
The MCSC Youth Resource VISTA Initiative will positively impact communities by reaching the following project goals: 1) Develop mechanisms for youth, parents, and youth serving organizations to access resources that enhance the skill sets of youth and assist them with being successful in school and/or work. 2) Assist with developing solutions to decrease the opportunity gaps faced by youth in Michigan. These goals will be accomplished through objectives that include: asset and resource coordination; recruiting and engaging volunteers; establishing a youth voice in the communities; promoting easier access to work and career opportunities. Michigan Community Service Commission utilizes service as a strategy to address the state's most pressing issues and empowers volunteers to strengthen communities. Positions through this VISTA Project are available at the following Host Sites and Locations: -Disability Network Wayne County in Detroit, MI -Clark Park Coalition in Detroit, MI -Mentor2Youth in Ypsilanti, MI -Winning Futures in Warren, MI -Youth Development Company in South Haven, MI -Detroit Public Schools Community District in Detroit, MI -The University of Michigan Ginsberg Center in Ann Arbor, MI -Michigan State University, Center for Service-Learning & Civic Engagement in Lansing, MI -Detroit PAL in Detroit, MI
 
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Member Duties : •Recruit and engage volunteers, both youth and adults, to be involved with developing and implementing solutions that assist boys and young men of color to be successful. •Establish on-going communication with volunteers. •Implement asset mapping to identify pertinent resources for youth across the community. •Develop and implement a fund development plan to assist with sustainability of initiative. •Maintain and track data to gauge the level of success of implemented programs.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Health ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
MCSC Youth Resource Initiative VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/18/2020  -   02/16/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/07/2020  To  01/21/2020 
Contact David Martus
222 N Washington Sq
Lansing   MI   48933
517-335-4295
martusd@michigan.gov
www.michigan.gov/mcsc
Listing ID 66367

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