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United Way of Manatee County Economic Mobility VISTA
 
 
 
United Way of Manatee County fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in every community we serve. As an AmeriCorps VISTA, you will join a team-orientated office working throughout Manatee County under the supervision of the Senior Director of Strategic Impact. In your role as Economic Mobility VISTA, you will support United Way of Manatee County’s efforts to empower individuals and families to obtain employment, improve their financial education and management skills, and access resources and services related to financial stability. Your VISTA service will also be instrumental in building relationships with our community partners, nonprofit agencies, government, and corporations, recruiting volunteers, and helping understand, build and enhance programs focused on free tax preparation for low income workers, financial coaching/education, job training/placement, and other skill development programs. Together, we will make a meaningful, measurable and lasting difference in the lives of people struggling with poverty.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Assess current financial stability programs and support the development of new ones. Recruit and train community volunteers to hold financial stability workshops and presentations, and to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Build relationships with current and new partners working to address economic development. Plan and execute economic development/ financial stability workshops and trainings. Produce quality reports and data that can be used to promote project success in social media, traditional media, and compiled for federal reporting requirements so as to demonstrate the anti-poverty and capacity building work being accomplished during the service terms.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Media ,  Recruitment ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
United Way of Manatee County Economic Mobility VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/24/2017  -   07/23/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations FLORIDA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/01/2017  To  07/28/2017 
Contact Carolyn Griffin
1701 Tamiami Trl
Bradenton   FL   34205
(941) 748- 1313
carolyn@uwmanatee.org
Listing ID 71299

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