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ACE at Siena College VISTA Fellows Program - 3/15/2021
 
 
 
About 1.5 million people reside in the Capital District of New York State, mostly in the inner cities of Albany, Troy, and Schenectady. Annually, the Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) selects 32 persons from around America to serve with community-based organizations (CBOs) that work to address socio-economic challenges in the Capital District; these challenges include: gaps in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and economic development. VISTAs impact the CBO, and in turn the community, by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach Based on your skills and interests you will be matched with a CBO for the year. CBOs we have partner with include: the Boys and Girls Club, Albany District Attorney’s Office, New York State Network for Youth Success, Hunger Solutions NY, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, Food Pantries for the Capital District, and many others. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA management team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training. We are celebrating a decade of success and have had nearly 200 VISTAs complete the program. Our program functions more like a fellowship and provides high-impact professional development training that focuses on the enhancement of our VISTA Fellows’ overall growth to make the best of the service year experience. The Fellows bond as a cohort to support each other as they learn, grow, and serve. Join the Movement and see the world change…Become a Siena College AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow! NOTE: MUST HAVE AT LEAST ASSOCIATES DEGREE TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM. OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS.
 
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Member Duties : Siena College AmeriCorps VISTA Fellows coordinate volunteer-led projects, conduct research, write grants, and facilitate outreach that support local non-profit organizations working to alleviate poverty. Our VISTA Fellows build connections between the community, the organizations where they serve, and Siena College. VISTAs serve at least 35 hours per week with the community-based organization, but also work on projects with other VISTAs; e.g., spearheading committees. Based on your skills and interests you will be matched to an organization for the year. Initial and in-service training will enhance your skills and knowledge. The end-goal is to build sustainable programs and services—this is your opportunity to implement change! NOTE: MUST HAVE ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE. VISTAs DON’T LIVE ON CAMPUS. NOT REQUIRED TO BE A SIENA GRAD.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Free Public Transportation ,  Living Allowance ,  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 :
Entrepreneur/Business ,  Housing ,  Technology ,  Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Hunger ,  Children/Youth ,  Homelessness ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Public Safety . 
 
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur ,  Law ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Social Services ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Youth Development ,  Recruitment ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Leadership ,  Urban Planning ,  Computers/Technology ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ACE at Siena College VISTA Fellows Program - 3/15/2021

Program Start/End Date
03/15/2021  -   03/14/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations NEW YORK  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  01/26/2021  To  02/11/2021 

Contact Anthony Forchetti
515 Loudon Rd
Loudonville   NY   12211
518-782-6929
aforchetti@siena.edu
www.siena.edu/ace

Listing ID 85711


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