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2018 Community Engagement Specialist VISTA
 
 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join the External Affairs team at Volunteers of America of Indiana, focusing on community engagement and program support. As our Community Engagement Specialist VISTA, you will support the Winchester House Project Director in establishing community support to enhance the capacity and sustainability of Volunteers of America of Indiana’s Fresh Start Recovery Center in Winchester, Indiana. The Fresh Start Recovery Center is a residential addiction treatment center designed specifically for mothers and pregnant women. It is one of the only programs in the country where clients can bring children to live with them on-site during treatment. Your role will be to create the community support structure for this new program area, so the families we serve can have a fresh start without worrying about basic needs. The External Affairs team cares about the development and long-term success not just of the organization, but of each of its team members. Come join us in offering hope, restoring dignity, and transforming lives for struggling Hoosiers.
 
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Member Duties : As our Community Engagement Specialist VISTA, you will alleviate poverty by building a community support structure that will allow the families we to serve start their recovery journeys without worrying about meeting basic needs. Specifically, you will collaborate with the External Affairs team to create community partnerships and a volunteer and donor base that will sustain the program. Projects will include running donation drives with community partners, coordinating volunteer events, creating a sustainable in-kind donation system, and creating a community engagement infrastructure to support the program long-term. Applicant should have excellent people skills, and strong organization and computer skills.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2018 Community Engagement Specialist VISTA
Program Start/End Date
12/03/2018  -   12/02/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations INDIANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/16/2018  To  12/04/2018 
Contact Kirsten Bush
912 N Delaware St
Indianapolis   IN   46202
3176865807
kibush@voain.org
voain.org
Listing ID 83550

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