Member Duties : VISTA will expand college access and success efforts by assisting schools in creating equitable and sustainable opportunities for students to complete the college-going process. VISTA will develop toolkits, processes and strategies to increase the number of completed college applications and FAFSAs, especially for low-income and underrepresented students. VISTA will assist Iowa College Aid in developing statewide FAFSA, Summer Melt and college fit/match toolkits and adapt components to local needs. Member will develop training resources, promotional materials and resource packets for students and families. VISTA will support school in summer transition programming and in developing a strategy for inclusive college access events. VISTA will develop volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy, including volunteer tracking system and strategy for engaging college representatives and community volunteers in college application, FAFSA Completion, and College Decision Day events.
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Program Benefits :
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Internet access, fitness membership
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Housing
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Living Allowance
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Health Coverage*
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Relocation Allowance
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Training
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Car recommended
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Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Permits working at another job during off hours
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Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development
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Education
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Community Outreach
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Skills :
Leadership
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Public Speaking
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Communications
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Recruitment
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Writing/Editing
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Education
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Team Work
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General Skills
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
17-18 IA College Aid - Sioux City Community Schools |
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Program Start/End Date |
08/08/2017
- 08/10/2018 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Education level |
College graduate |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
IOWA
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Accepting Applications |
From 03/16/2017 To 06/27/2017 |
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Contact |
Julie Spicer |
430 E Grand Ave |
Des Moines IA 50309
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515-725-3436 |
julie.spicer@iowa.gov |
www.iowacollegeaid.gov |
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Listing ID |
72228 |
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