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SMC VISTA - Via International & USD
 
 
 
Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC) is teaming up with AmeriCorps VISTA to strengthen partnerships between higher education and nonprofit/public agencies in an effort to alleviate poverty and create positive social change. We host a yearly multi-campus program in which 15 AmeriCorps VISTA Members serve at nonprofit/public agencies partnering with SMC, Sonoma State University (SSU), Stanford University, University of San Diego (USD), and University of San Francisco (USF). VISTAs make a year-long (52 weeks), full-time (40 hours per week) commitment to serve on specific projects at nonprofit/public agencies. They endeavor to build the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of agencies that provide education & health services, foster economic development, and otherwise assist low-income communities. VISTAs in our program serve 1 day per week at higher education institutions and 4 days per week at nonprofit/public agencies. While the specific responsibilities are unique, each position description has three focus areas: 1. Capacity-Building Project: Reinforce the long-term efficacy and/or efficiency of the nonprofit/public agency with a specific sustainable project that should continue to benefit the agency after VISTA service. See below for more information on site-specific projects. 2. Campus-Community Liaison: Support and coordinate partnerships between the nonprofit/public agency and higher education institution. 3. Volunteer Infrastructure: Strengthen volunteer management infrastructure at the nonprofit/public organization agency and/or higher education institution.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : CAPACITY BUILDING: Increase Via International’s overall organizational capacity to impact family financial security by supporting program design and operations that ensure Via International delivers the highest quality programs to the communities we serve. Support outreach, coordination, materials development and documentation to provide for program sustainability. Community assessment in support of micro enterprises. Identify 10 interested home-based businesses and determine their credit and training needs. Support outreach, coordination, materials development and documentation to provide for program sustainability. USD LIAISON: Inventory current partnerships; build relationships with those faculty/staff; identify and facilitate potential new academic and co-curricular partnerships. VOLUNTEER INFRASTRUCTURE: Identify and address gaps between current agency practices and ideal practices; and maximize use of a volunteer database for recruitment and tracking.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  $500 cell phone reimbursement ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
SMC VISTA - Via International & USD
Program Start/End Date
11/13/2018  -   11/12/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/14/2018  To  10/19/2018 
Contact William Besson
1928 Saint Marys Rd
Moraga   CA   94575
925-631-8544
wtb5@stmarys-ca.edu
stmarys-ca.edu/VISTA
Listing ID 84150

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