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Strong City/Esperanza Center: Youth ESOL Capacity Builder
 
 
 
This position is sponsored by Strong City Baltimore in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve with the Esperanza Center in Baltimore, MD. Strong City sponsors 30 VISTA projects at nonprofit, government, and community organizations throughout Baltimore City and Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, Strong City's mission is to build and strengthen neighborhoods and people. Strong City will provide support to the Esperanza Center and the VISTA member throughout the year, including recruitment, training, resources, and professional development opportunities, and meetings. The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive immigrant resource center that offers hope and essential services to people who are new to the United States. Immigrants from all over the world have received important resources and compassionate guidance at the Esperanza Center since 1963. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide services and referrals, ESL education, healthcare, and low-cost immigration legal services to thousands of immigrants each year.
 
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Member Duties : The goal of this project is to assess, improve, and grow a successful Youth English Language Program, providing the opportunity for middle and high school students to learn English, helping them to be successful in school. The VISTA will: 1) Conduct program assessments with current stakeholders; provide recommendations 2) Research grants and available funding sources to expand the Esperanza Center’s youth ESOL programs 3) Recruit for volunteers and partner with Baltimore City Public Schools and other community organizations to recruit for students to attend ESOL after school and summer programs 4) Assist in coordinating logistics of ESOL after-school and summer programs
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Strong City/Esperanza Center: Youth ESOL Capacity Builder
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2018  -   09/04/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Accepting Applications
From  05/30/2018  To  07/22/2018 
Contact Azure Grimes
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore   MD   21218
4103870088
agrimes@strongcitybaltimore.org
Listing ID 81584

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