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Millersville University - Education - CCNYPA

The SoWe Support VISTA Project provides support to the residents, families, and children of the SouthWest (SoWe) community of Lancaster and JW Price Elementary School. This project will increase the capacity of the SouthWest Neighborhood Leadership Board (SWNLB) and the Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (LHOP) to implement neighborhood revitalization strategies outlined in the SouthWest Lancaster Neighborhood Revitalization initiative, specifically in the area of education and PreK-5th grade school-readiness and success. SoWe Lancaster’s residents and partners have embarked upon a course of action to stem the tide of disinvestment, to create a neighborhood that is safe, clean, and attractive to economic investment, with schools that offer high-quality learning environments and supportive services so that every student can attain success. The project will positively impact PreK-5th grade educational outcomes in the SoWe neighborhood by increasing parent participation in home and school groups, increasing the participation of local businesses in school programs, and by increasing attendance at back to school nights, parent-teacher conferences, and other school programming. Additionally, the VISTA member will deepen the University’s partnership with the SoWe Lancaster Revitalization initiative by connecting Millersville University student volunteers and faculty experts to the SoWe task forces that are implementing revitalization strategy action plans. Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania VISTAs (CCNYPA*VISTAs) are part of a VISTA cohort of 40 members placed at higher ed. institutions across PA and NY to build campus-community partnerships. Professional development opportunities, including specialized workshops and retreats, and support to the VISTA cohort will be provided throughout the year of service.

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Member Duties : The CCNYPA VISTA will build the capacity of the SouthWest Neighborhood Leadership Board (SWNLB) and JW Price Elementary Community School Director to serve PreK-5th students by recruiting, training and managing Millersville University student, faculty and community volunteers to assist in the delivery of before and after-school enrichment programming and to increase parent engagement. The VISTA member will support Millersville University’s focus on community poverty reduction by working with the SWNLB, Price Elementary school personnel, and the Community School Director to increase parent and community engagement and expand before and after school programming at Price Elementary. The VISTA will be a member of the University's community engagement team and will be responsible for overall program management, volunteer training, recruitment, and long-term sustainability of the project.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , professional development , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

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

Skills : Communications , General Skills , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Education , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Social Services , bi-lingual, Spanish .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Millersville University - Education - CCNYPA

Program Start/End Date
07/22/2019 - 07/21/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA

Accepting Applications
From 02/28/2019 To 05/31/2019

Contact	Melissa Wardwell
PO Box 1002
Millersville PA 17551
7178717655
melissa.wardwell@millersville.edu
millersville.edu

Listing ID	86752


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