Member Duties : GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. GEAR UP Manchester seeks to improve the high school graduation rates and college going rates of students in Manchester by providing ongoing supports to students beginning in middle school. The GEAR UP Manchester VISTA will be tasked with creating programming that aligns with the goals of the program, creating connections with community partners, and recruiting volunteers. Specific activities will include: developing parent/family engagement opportunities, developing infrastructure to support Career College Clubs at each middle school, and assisting with identifying and connecting students with resources to ensure their ongoing success.
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Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service
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Health Coverage*
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Relocation Allowance
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Training
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Housing
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Living Allowance
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$500/month housing stipend
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours
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Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Car recommended
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Service Areas :
Community Outreach
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Education
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Community and Economic Development
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Children/Youth
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Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing
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Recruitment
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Education
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Non-Profit Management
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Leadership
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Youth Development
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Community Organization
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General Skills
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
Campus Compact NH - GEAR UP Manchester - McLaughlin Middle |
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Program Start/End Date |
08/05/2019
- 08/03/2020 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Education level |
College graduate |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Accepting Applications |
From 04/15/2019 To 12/31/2019 |
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Contact |
Larissa Striga |
3 Barrell Ct |
Concord NH 03301
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6032232302 |
striga@compactnh.org |
www.compactnh.org |
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Listing ID |
88254 |
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