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Literacy and Education VISTA

Center For Family Services (CFS) is a large and exciting nonprofit human services agency based in Camden City, NJ. Center For Family Services has been a force for positive change since 1920, and offers more than 70 programs. Whether it is a child who is ready for preschool or a teen without a safe place to call home, we are dedicated to help. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty, violence, trauma, and addiction and help people to overcome obstacles, to find comfort, and to build the foundation for a successful future. In order for us to continue to do this, we need your help. As the Literacy and Education VISTA, you will serve as a champion for early childhood education, increasing community investment in school readiness initiatives and expanding volunteerism and parent engagement. You will share your passion for education through community outreach and the development of a team of volunteers committed to improving outcomes for children ages 0-8. This exciting position will provide the opportunity to build working relationships with staff, community members, and stakeholders to increase literacy, attendance, kindergarten readiness, and academic success for Camden City students. This position is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education, volunteer management, community development, and program coordination.

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Member Duties : As the Literacy and Education VISTA, you will: 1) Review school readiness and literacy trends in Camden Promise Zone; 2) Increase parent engagement in students’ education for the 0-8 population; 3) Cultivate relationships with Promise Zone partners; 4) Expand school readiness initiatives in the Camden City School District; 5) Develop methods to engage more parents and community members as Born to Read volunteers; 6) Recruit, train, and manage volunteers in Head Start and District classrooms; 7) Identify new partners to provide monetary, in-kind, and volunteer support. You will play an integral role in improving academic outcomes for children in Camden City, focusing on increasing literacy, improving attendance, ensuring kindergarten readiness, and strengthening parent & community involvement. This position requires pre-service drug screening and criminal background checks.

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


*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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

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

Skills : Community Organization , Recruitment , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Communications , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Education .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Literacy and Education VISTA

Program Start/End Date

06/14/2022 - 06/14/2023

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Languages

Bilingual is a plus

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/29/2021 To 06/30/2022

Contact

Del-Charrese Densley

584 Benson St

Camden NJ 08103

8566517553

del-charrese.densley@centerffs.org

www.centerffs.org

Listing ID

69938


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