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Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter VISTA through Rural Action
 
 
 
The Homeless Shelter Financial and Public Support VISTA will grow the capacity of Rural Action's partner, the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter (HHIS) to further their mission of “providing temporary shelter, fellowship, guidance, resources, and encouragement for those who find themselves living in a place not meant for human habitation”. Rural Action VISTA benefits include: An annual living allowance of $12,490; A Segal Education Award of $6,195; An optional cash award of $1,800 in lieu of the Segal Education Award; 1 full year of non-competitive status for Federal jobs after term completion; Healthcare; Mileage reimbursement for service-related travel; Experience and training in nonprofit management, sustainable sectors, environmental restoration, community development, community organizing, and Appalachian culture; Networking and teambuilding with regional leaders and passionate National Service members; Grant writing experience Rural Action VISTA members serve in rural communities, so access to reliable transportation is a must. Rural Action does not discriminate on the basis of does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. Contact shannon@ruralaction.org for more information. After applying, VISTA applicants MUST complete additional steps, so be looking for more communication. Thank you for your interest!
 
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Member Duties : This VISTA will grow the capacity of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter (HHIS) to further their mission of “providing temporary shelter, fellowship, guidance, resources, and encouragement for those who find themselves living in a place not meant for human habitation”. In addition, this VISTA will evaluate various fringe benefits packages offered to 501 (c)3s, build HHIS’s capacity to staff their programming with dedicated regional leaders, help secure grants for operating costs of the organization, and organize fundraisers for deeper community activism. As the HHIS VISTA, you will facilitate partnerships with other organizations that operate to provide community volunteer hours, and whose members can operate the majority of future events put on by the shelter. You will be an integral part to the HHIS team in Logan Ohio (841 Old Mcarthur Rd), with support from your VISTAs teammates placed at Rural Action in The Plains.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Homelessness ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter VISTA through Rural Action
Program Start/End Date
08/17/2020  -   08/17/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/15/2020  To  08/01/2020 
Contact Shannon Stewart
9030 Hocking Hills Dr
The Plains   OH   45780
740-767-4938
shannon@ruralaction.org
ruralaction.org/
Listing ID 87170

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