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HandsOn VISTA - City of Phoenix Makers Space

Serve with the City of Phoenix Housing Department as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ section below. ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 20 VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON AN ONGOING AND ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION. AS LONG AS THE “APPLY” BUTTON IS ACTIVE YOU CAN ASSUME THE POSITION IS STILL OPEN.

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Member Duties : Close the technology gap by developing innovative programming and leading visitors in tinkering and exploring STEM content through hands-on approaches! Take the iWork Makers Space to the next level by leading the transition of the space to a sustainable community lead model. The VISTA member will be responsible for developing innovative maker programming, training and assisting Makerspace staff/volunteers in equipment use (like a 3D printer), and developing systems to keep the space operable into the future with a mostly volunteer crew. Goals this year include: (1) Continuing to develop and prototyping innovative maker activities and coordinating all aspects of Makerspace programming by staff and volunteers. (2) Researching prospective community agencies and groups that will generate resources for sustaining the Makerspace’s inventory supply and workshop facilitation. (3) Increasing participation through development of a marketing plan and outreach efforts.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , 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 : Community and Economic Development , Education , Technology , Children/Youth , Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills : Education , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Teaching/Tutoring , Fine Arts/Crafts , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
HandsOn VISTA - City of Phoenix Makers Space

Program Start/End Date
04/11/2022 - 04/10/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Accepting Applications
From 09/01/2021 To 02/27/2022

Contact	Blain Logan
1125 E Southern Ave
Mesa AZ 85204
623-223-9246
VISTAleader@handsonphoenix.org
handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA

Listing ID	92606


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