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SUNY Geneseo RKids - PA/NYCC

RKids Geneseo seeks to foster confidence, competence, and a sense of community connection among low-income families in the village of Geneseo through our after-school enrichment program, educational workshops, and events for parents and whole families. RKids currently has seven youth in grades 3-5 attending regular meetings that run from 3:00 - 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with a vision to expand to twelve to fifteen students by the close of this year. We seek to grow programming to serve more students, and students from from different grade levels. The VISTA will create dynamic and challenging programming that will include after-school activities, the maintenance of a local community garden, coordination of educational outings and field trips, connections to Geneseo students and faculty members, and a portfolio of educational and financial resources for families that will support mobility out of poverty. To support these activities the VISTA will build upon a framework established during year one of the project to engage students in traditional and experiential learning activities in an inclusive environment that prioritizes the integration of personal empowerment and academic achievement. Connections will be made to community based organizations and agencies in the region that will broaden understanding of social systems and available resources; creating networks of support for the individuals and their families. Pennsylvania/New York Campus Compact VISTAs (PA/NYCC*VISTAs) are part of a VISTA cohort of 40 members placed at higher ed. institutions across PA and NY to build campus-community partnerships. Professional development opportunities, including specialized workshops and retreats, and support to the VISTA cohort will be provided throughout the year of service.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the RKids program and will plan for the program’s long term sustainability. The VISTA will engage multiple and diverse stakeholders to support youth in learning through experiential opportunities. They will coordinate educational and hands on activities, facilitated by volunteers, that will take place during the weekly RKids meetings. These sessions will integrate homework help, healthy eating, physical activities, creative play, and workshops provided by existing and new college and community partners. The VISTA will plan outings that will enrich their educational experiences and connect them to local cultural and natural resources. They will help oversee a local community garden at the Central Presbyterian Church in Geneseo that will connect RKids to small scale, community horticulture. They will engage the families of RKids participants; coordinating resources and tools that will support their movement out of poverty.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Serving with a cohort of other VISTAs , Relocation Allowance , Housing , 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 , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Environment , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills : General Skills , Environment , Recruitment , Education , Team Work , Communications , Youth Development , Community Organization , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
SUNY Geneseo RKids - PA/NYCC

Program Start/End Date
07/23/2018 - 07/22/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEW YORK

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2018 To 05/31/2018

Contact	Garth Freeman
1 College Cir
Geneseo NY 14454
585-245-5893
freemang@geneseo.edu
www.geneseo.edu

Listing ID	78896


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