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2019-2020 Centro Hispano Community Engagement VISTA

In the midst of one of the most cultural diverse neighborhoods in Madison, you will find Centro Hispano, one of the largest non-profits serving the ever changing Latino community for more than 30 years. Centro's goal is to improve the quality of life for Latinos and others living in Dane County by empowering youth, strengthening families, and engaging the community. This VISTA will support improved community health by providing crucial capacity building for Centro Hispano’s Wellness and community engagement programs. One of the main functions of Centro Hispano’s community engagement efforts is to utilize the community’s human capital to improve and develop Centro’s existing capacity. This can be accomplished through the reporting and analysis of relevant community issues, development of enhanced community participation strategies, engagement in aiding programming logistics, and the implementation of community input for all Centro Hispano programs. One of the key areas in which Centro Hispano engages the community is through our Signature and community events The VISTA will work in partnership with the Community Engagement Manager to engage community in the aforementioned areas and ensure the community is involved at all levels of Centro Hispano programming and development. In collaboration with the community and the Community Engagement Manager, the VISTA will plan and implement Centro Hispano’s Signature and community events.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA will support Centro Hispano and its community by engaging in the following tasks: 1- Plan and implement Centro Hispano’s Signature and community events. This may include aiding in planning for Centro Hispano’s Signature and community events, carrying out events, collaborating with Promotoras de Salud and Doulas to plan community programming activities, and engaging existing stakeholders to develop a sustainable capacity for future events; 2- Assist with data collection and record keeping for food security programs. This may include maintaining wellness program data, recording participant statistics for grants and reports, and more; 3- Work on outreach and engagement activities to increase program visibility in the community. This may include promoting Centro activities, developing a framework and outreach for connecting Centro clients to our events, and working with Centro partners and other Centro departments to develop new avenues and connections for engagement.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , 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 , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

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

Skills : Social Services , Team Work , Community Organization , Leadership , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

2019-2020 Centro Hispano Community Engagement VISTA

Program Start/End Date

05/13/2019 - 07/22/2019

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

WISCONSIN

Languages

Spanish

English

Accepting Applications

From 03/06/2019 To 04/12/2019

Contact

Evelyn Cruz

810 W Badger Rd

Madison WI 53713

608-255-3018

micentro.org

Listing ID

86711


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