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 Hillside Middle School and assisting with identifying and connecting students with resources to ensure their ongoing success.
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Program Benefits :
Health Coverage*
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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$500/month housing stipend
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Education award upon successful completion of service
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Relocation Allowance
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Living Allowance
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Training
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Housing
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service 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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Car recommended
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Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development
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Education
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Children/Youth
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Community Outreach
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Skills :
Community Organization
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Non-Profit Management
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Fund raising/Grant Writing
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Communications
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Youth Development
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Leadership
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Education
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Teaching/Tutoring
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
Campus Compact for NH GEAR UP Manchester - Hillside 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 |
88257 |
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