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College Health Corps, WellShare International

The mission of WellShare International is to advance sustainable community health around the world. WellShare International works with refugee and immigrant populations in Minnesota and also implements community health programs in East Africa. This program will focus solely on our work in Minnesota. As the VISTA volunteer, you will support WellShare’s capacity building and sustainability through the development of new fundraising activities and communication efforts to raise funds and visibility and by assisting our current Minnesota community-based public health programs. WellShare has over 15 innovative public health programs, and we are eager to engage more students and community members in our work. ---This project is part of the College Health Corps (CHC) VISTA Program, operated by Minnesota Campus Compact. The CHC increases low-income individuals’ access to health care, health education, food, and basic needs through capacity building projects, including partnerships between higher education and community based organizations. Professional development focuses on health equity, the social determinants of health, and effective partnership development. --- ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***

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Member Duties : Help plan and implement new fundraising activities; assist in research and creation of blog posts featuring WellShare events & activities; organize WellShare’s YouTube channel to increase visibility of videos; create images and templates on Canva; create visually appealing newsletter templates and content for email campaigns using MailChimp; research and implement new ideas and activities to increase numbers of people who are signed up for WellShare’s email listserv; create high-quality PowerPoint presentations on WellShare’s different services and resources for health care providers as well as community members; in collaboration with the program manager(s) assist in the creation of short videos to enhance visibility of specific projects; work on marketing efforts and analysis of the outcomes of newly created community health worker materials; create an evaluation of a newly planned diabetes care approach for Somali community members.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation 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 , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

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

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Communications .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

College Health Corps, WellShare International

Program Start/End Date

09/03/2019 - 09/01/2020

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MINNESOTA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/10/2019 To 08/15/2019

Contact

Michelle Heerey

122 W Franklin Ave

Minneapolis MN 55404

612-230-3250

mheerey@wellshareinternational.org

wellshareinternational.org

Listing ID

86914


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