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WITHDREW - BMVP - Teacher Tote Education Program

The Friends of Pompeys Pillar is a nonprofit organization with a mission to share the rich history of the national monument through educational and experiential means. The incidence of low rankings in Billings’ elementary and middle schools is indicative of the need to enhance education efforts for younger students. Ten out of twelve elementary schools listed in the Niche ranking system have achieved grades lower than A (83%); four of these schools have an average Niche ranking of C or lower (33%). Two of the three middle schools have been awarded a B ranking and the third school was ranked with a C. Lower rankings in the Niche system point to issues with student performance, low graduation rates and problems with parent and child satisfaction. Graduation rates for the three Billings high schools are at 77%, 83% and 84%. Engaging elementary and middle school students in experiential, enhanced learning systems is a key to building interest in education. Low income learners greatly benefit from augmenting and enhancing the educational experience by piquing their imagination through experiential in-class educational programming, which will assist in raising graduation rates in local schools. Students served by this project will gain a new insight into the value of learning and that through learning and education, they will be able to live better lives and break the cycle of poverty.

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Member Duties : Assist in expanding local historical education to low income students through an experiential mobile classroom learning program showcasing Lewis and Clark! The intended result of this project is increase the knowledge and learning of over 100 students in the schools predominately serving low-income students through a Tote Program; providing specific educational materials and props to teachers and volunteers to facilitate learning. The VISTA member will build capacity by marketing the Teacher / Volunteer Tote Program; conduct fundraising and grant writing activities to garner $15,000; recruit five new volunteers; market the program, including the expansion of the program to fit the curriculum of middle and high school aged students; and build capacity through the development of an overall administrative system to manage the Tote resources.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Hunger , Community Outreach , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Health , Housing , Entrepreneur/Business , Children/Youth , Education .

Skills : Leadership , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Counseling , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Public Speaking , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
WITHDREW - BMVP - Teacher Tote Education Program

Program Start/End Date
01/26/2018 - 01/25/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 09/01/2017 To 09/25/2017

Contact	Brenda Beckett
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings MT 59101
4066578286
beckettb@ci.billings.mt.us
www.CityofBillings.net/vista

Listing ID	73893


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