| Member Duties : Create a membership base for Open Communities consisting of current and former fair housing clients. The VISTA will work to identify and recruit 25 individuals from various underserved groups (including low income, unemployed, and those facing discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation) to become active in the Justice Teams. Capture the stories of our clients as well as of people from underserved communities within our service area, to be utilized in communication pieces. Become a member of the Open Communities' team and feel like a valued part of the staff.
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Living Allowance
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Education award upon successful completion of service
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Training
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Stipend
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Relocation Allowance
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Health Coverage*
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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 :
Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Permits working at another job during off hours
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Car recommended
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Service Areas :
Technology
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Housing
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Community and Economic Development
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Community Outreach
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Neighborhood Revitalization
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Skills :
Non-Profit Management
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Recruitment
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Communications
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Writing/Editing
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Community Organization
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Social Services
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Team Work
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Public Speaking
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| SUMMARY |
| Program Type: |
| AmeriCorps VISTA |
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| Program |
| 2017 Open Communities |
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| Program Start/End Date |
| 08/01/2017
- 07/31/2018 |
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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 |
ILLINOIS
Chicago
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| Accepting Applications |
| From 04/14/2017 To 09/30/2017 |
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| Contact |
Brandon Grigsby |
| 614 Lincoln Ave |
| Winnetka IL 60093
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| 312-939-6074 |
| bgrigsby@housingactionil.org |
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| Listing ID |
72640 |
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