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Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Development Coordinator
 
 
 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. BBBS recruits, trains, and retains community volunteers to be matched with children ages 5 through 18. BBBS, located in Grand Island, NE, provides services for children in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties. BBBSGI has two programs: the Community-Based Program and the School-Based Program. The Community-Based Program matches adult mentors with children ages 5 through 18. Matches within this program are encouraged to meet for at least one hour weekly within the community. Our goal is to maintain these matches for at least one full year. The School-Based Program matches high school students who are at least 16 years old with an elementary school student enrolled within the same school district. Matches within this program are encouraged to meet one time weekly at the elementary school student’s school. Our goal is to maintain these matches for at least one full school year. All BBBS matches are supported by a professionally-trained program coordinator and are encouraged to attend our monthly match support activities. In 2016, BBBSGI served 100 children in these two programs. Children in successful long-term matches are more likely to graduate from high school, less likely to skip school, and less likely to begin using illegal drugs or alcohol. These children are also more likely to avoid risky behavior and demonstrate increased knowledge and skills related to building and sustaining healthy relationships with other people. These outcomes benefit all areas of the child’s life.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The VISTA member will first learn about the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters and receive training regarding service. Second, the VISTA member will ANALYZE the role of a BBBS volunteer with the orientation process, volunteer experience and communication to ASSESS the past and current volunteer recruitment and retention plan. Third, the VISTA will RESEARCH effective practices in other BBBS programs, identify pools of potential mentors, and develop strategies for recruiting and retaining these mentors. Fourth, the VISTA member will work with staff to DEVELOP and IMPLEMENT the recruitment and retention plans. Finally, the VISTA will work with staff to BUILD resources for the organization. The VISTA member will help recruit long-term volunteers from previously under recruited populations to support program expansion. Applicants applying to be a VISTA member for BBBSGI must be committed to achieving successful outcomes for children in the service area.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  YMCA Membership ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Development Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/06/2018  -   08/05/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEBRASKA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/31/2018  To  08/01/2018 
Contact Valerie Roth
1441 N Webb Rd
Grand Island   NE   68803
308 382 2675
valerie@heartlandunitedway.org
heartlandunitedway.org
Listing ID 70494

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