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OneStar: Liberty County Disaster Recovery VISTA
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps VISTA will serve with the Liberty County Disaster Recovery Committee (LCDR), community organizations, and service providers to help restore the well-being of area residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. The VISTA member will help organize faith-based and non-profit communities respond cooperatively and collaboratively for future events. The member will identify local resources and needs. Additionally, the VISTA will work to mobilize volunteers to address the long-term housing, health, and basic human needs of families and individuals that were affected. They will work with the Unmet Needs Committee to develop procedures to assist in distributing grants and resources for household recovery efforts. They will also work with the LCDR to help expand existing capacity as well as refine and expand the current recovery plan to be ready for future disasters.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The VISTA will facilitate bringing together faith-based and social service organizations, civic groups, and businesses to assess long-term recovery needs. He/she will assist organizations involved at each level of recovery, with developing a Memorandum of Understanding and Standard Operating Procedures for working together in their long-term recovery needs. Additionally, the VISTA will serve as volunteer coordinator between local groups and volunteer resources to meet the overall needs of the project.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  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 Outreach ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Public Safety ,  Disaster Relief . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Communications ,  Disaster Services ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OneStar: Liberty County Disaster Recovery VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/23/2018  -   07/26/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS   Houston/Galveston  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/08/2018  To  06/12/2018 
Contact Barbara Lange
2825 County Road 190
Liberty   TX   77575
936-587-4325
Listing ID 77143

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