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Department of Indian Work St Paul - Youth Enrichment (MLC)
 
 
 
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul works to build an infrastructure of opportunity for people in Saint Paul by leading on-the-ground work and engaging community partners in order to make broad change. As a program of Interfaith Action, the Department of Indian Work is an indigenous space for American Indian families to revitalize culture, education, and wellness. Program services offered are: Food Shelf and Emergency Services, Diabetes Education and Prevention, and American Indian Youth Enrichment. The American Indian Youth Enrichment services approximately 80 American Indian students, grades 1 – 8, at the American Indian Magnet School (AIMS) afterschool and summer program in east Saint Paul. Students learn from indigenous leaders, gain awareness of their heritage and history, and receive culturally-relevant educational support. Through this work, we will have the long-term impact of seeing students gaining a strong indigenous identity, become advocates for their culture, and succeed in school. A Literacy VISTA serving in American Indian Youth Enrichment will be able to build program capacity by creating more family involvement, learning about and designing cultural curriculum, and develop skills in piloting and coordinating an American Indian High School Volunteer Program. Through this project, a VISTA will make a difference in developing students’ identity, resilience, and building the level of their supportive network for opportunities and success. Candidates must be knowledgeable in supporting communities that have experienced oppression and must be open to diverse perspectives. *Position is part of the MN Literacy Council VISTA cohort. Applications reviewed on rolling basis till filled. www.mnliteracy.org/americorps-vista
 
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Member Duties : Literacy VISTA duties are: 1) Deepen & strengthen partnerships with American Indian educators, schools, and agencies while building culturally-relevant literacy curriculum for grades 1-5, creating family engagement materials and opportunities, and developing a Native high school student volunteer program. 2) Present oneself in a welcoming, inclusive and open manner. 3) Critically think about education systems and historic trauma resulting from oppression. 4) Research culturally-responsive and youth work best practices. 4) Pilot the implementation of the Native youth volunteer program. 5) Analyze and summarize pilot outcomes and work with leaders to improve programming based on results. 6) Engage with colleagues and program participants with a strengths-based approach. 8) Organize project materials and prioritize duties amidst multi-focused project goals. 9) Present projects and progress to the team.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  *Healthcare allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Department of Indian Work St Paul - Youth Enrichment (MLC)
Program Start/End Date
08/20/2018  -   08/19/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Accepting Applications
From  04/02/2018  To  08/10/2018 
Contact Virginia Vogel
1671 Summit Ave
Saint Paul   MN   55105
651-789-3863
vvogel@interfaithaction.org
www.interfaithaction.org
Listing ID 72431

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