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FIT VISTA- Communication and Development VISTA

Nestled in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire with its hiking, boating, swimming, skiing and so many other outdoor recreational activities, Belknap House offers a unique opportunity to a VISTA member to join a passionate community team to make the difference for those families who are economically disadvantaged and homeless. In 2014, a group of caring community members in Laconia, NH had a vision of a warm, welcoming shelter for homeless families to meet the increasing needs within Belknap County. Through extensive fundraising and community support, the Board of Directors was able to purchase and renovate an iconic building close to downtown in April 2016. Belknap House opened its doors to homeless families in February 2017 with a mission to provide families in Belknap County a safe shelter, especially in cold weather months, when children are most at risk, and to empower families to become self-sufficient and independent by providing opportunities of education and resources available to them. In addition to having shelter, families will be supported in accessing community resources to build their capacity to be self-sufficient and economically secure. Open as an emergency family shelter from October-May, it provides an affordable housing alternative for summer visitors, operating as a summer hostel from June-September. The hostel will generate an additional funding source. Supports are provided using a strength-based, Two-Generation approach – an approach that enhances the well-being and life opportunities of both parents and children. Services provided to the families include case management, ensuring incremental progress in finding housing and employment as well as connection to a variety of other community resources to address social service needs, medical care, mental health and basic needs; life skills education, including time management, money management, organization; and individual and family short-term counseling and coaching.

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Member Duties : This position requires passion and hard work but will lead to great satisfaction and fulfillment. The work week is Monday-Friday and may require some work on weekend, especially to support fundraising events. The VISTA member will assist in recruiting, training and maintaining the over 50 volunteers as well as assist in development, through fundraising events and grant writing. Specific responsibilities will include development of social media plan, creation of data bases and systems’ development for donor cultivation and tracking.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .


*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 and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Homelessness .

Skills : General Skills , Recruitment , Social Services , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
FIT VISTA- Communication and Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/28/2017 - 08/27/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEW HAMPSHIRE

Accepting Applications
From 07/14/2017 To 10/14/2017

Contact	Pamela Hawkes
200 Court St
Laconia NH 03246
(603) 641-9441
fitvista@fitnh.org
www.fitnh.org/vista

Listing ID	73743


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