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Appalachian SCPVP: Opioid Prevention Outreach VISTA

The South Cumberland Plateau AmeriCorps VISTA Project operates on the beautiful South Cumberland Plateau in the central Appalachian region of Tennessee. Our program includes 16 AmeriCorps VISTAs supported by two management staff. VISTAs serve to alleviate poverty by building capacity within community organizations that address issues of health, education, and economic development. Our VISTAs act in a variety of capacities including grant writing, fundraising, curriculum development, community organizing, and volunteer recruitment. Each of our positions offers the unique opportunity to serve in a rural, economically depressed region of Tennessee and make a true impact on a community in need. Through our sponsors, the University of the South (Sewanee) and South Cumberland Community Fund, our VISTA program offers a number of unique benefits and amenities. These include personal and professional development and on-going mentoring from an experienced management team. Additionally, VISTAs receive invitations to University seminars, discounted meals at the University’s dining hall and full access to the university recreation center and library. Come to the Plateau and make a different in Appalachian communities.

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Member Duties : The VISTA serving with the Prevention Coalition will focus on addressing the opioid crisis in Winchester, TN and surrounding areas by strengthening the agency’s ability to decrease overdose rates, as well as the non-medical access to prescription opioids in the Winchester, TN area. The VISTA member will build on existing partnerships with local and regional agencies to enhance opioid prevention efforts. Additionally, the VISTA will build systems to reduce overdoses, and expand understanding and options for treatment in a rural environment. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills : Community Organization , Public Health , Education , Social Services .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Appalachian SCPVP: Opioid Prevention Outreach VISTA

Program Start/End Date
09/12/2020 - 09/11/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	TENNESSEE

Accepting Applications
From 05/28/2021 To 09/01/2021

Contact	Katie Goforth
735 University Ave
Sewanee TN 37383
9315981362
adgofort@sewanee.edu
www.sewanee.edu/offices/oce

Listing ID	91168


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