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*Goodwill VISTA* Ladder to the Moon, Portland
 
 
 
Ladder to the Moon Network’s mission is to raise awareness of the scope of conflicts in Africa in order to shed light on causes of migration to Maine; raise awareness about the considerable economic, linguistic, and cultural challenges African immigrants face here; provide helpful information so newcomers can navigate life in Maine, build stable lives for their families here, and contribute to the well-being of the state. The populations served include immigrants from Africa - a conservative estimate of 15,000 statewide - as well as Maine locals. Our organization helps build bridges between locals and African-born New Mainers by increasing mutual understanding. Ladder to the Moon Network’s programs include publication of the free monthly newspaper Amjambo Africa! Content includes articles on workforce development, on immigrants who are looking for employment, on immigration policy, profiles of individuals who have navigated the transition to Maine successfully, cultural comparisons, articles by youth, articles that explain how our workplaces and financial systems work, how to establish credit, and start to save for the education of children. The paper’s intended audiences are the 15,000 African-born Maine residents, and Maine locals. We distribute to 170 locations state-wide with our physical paper and anticipate doubling readership with our online edition. We distribute to 5 schools as well as three universities. Our aim is to build bridges between communities. Visit laddertothemoonnetwork.org/home.html
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will increase our capacity to serve 15,000 immigrants through networking; determining existing information gaps in relation to navigating Maine’s job, housing, and health systems; organizing an annual campaign; creating materials to support capacity building efforts. The member will also recruit and manage volunteers to support our fundraising events and create databases to expand our fundraising efforts. The member will seek out and create content for the Ajambo Africa! Newspaper and our social media feeds to provide information to the local immigrant population as well as the Greater Portland metro population. This is a great opportunity to put your interest in journalism and photography to use by helping build bridges between communities.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Access to organization facilities ,  Stipend ,  Training . 
 
 
*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 :
Technology ,  Children/Youth ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  journalism and/or photography ,  Recruitment ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*Goodwill VISTA* Ladder to the Moon, Portland
Program Start/End Date
10/28/2019  -   10/26/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Languages
French, Swahili, Somali as a +
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/23/2019  To  10/14/2019 
Contact Scott Dupee
190 Lancaster St
Portland   ME   04101
2073703924
scott.dupee@goodwillnne.org
Listing ID 88570

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