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ConnectHome VISTA 2020: Northern Ponca

The ConnectHome VISTA program, facilitated by Serve New York, collaborates with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to close the digital divide, and extend affordable internet access to low-income families throughout the nation. AmeriCorps VISTA members working with ConnectHome build capacity in organizations, government agencies, and institutions focusing on expanding educational opportunities and ensuring economic opportunity. Members work behind-the-scenes at organizations to build capacity, create sustainability, and indirectly serve the organization and their clients. Typical VISTA responsibilities include: grant writing, community outreach, fund development, curriculum building, creating partnerships, program development and execution. While serving, members receive support from the VISTA team at The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc. The support includes monthly training, a social network of fellow members, and daily support from VISTA leaders.

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Member Duties : The Northern Ponca Housing Authority offers low-income housing, down payment assistance, a tenant home ownership program, and a residential opportunity for self-sufficiency program for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. The VISTA will assess how best to promote interest in digital literacy amongst target populations, with emphasis on elderly and/or disabled tribal members who are disproportionately underserved in the areas of basic computer literacy and internet usage. The VISTA will engage local resources to create interest in digital literacy and engagement with internet resources. The VISTA will assist the IHS clinic with pilot “Tele Med” opportunities, focusing on building capacity in rural areas, apply for grants for youth coding resources, and develop and implement curriculum with the youth throughout the tribe. The VISTA will compile a master playbook that summarizes key findings and provides a sustainable blueprint for future staff on how to continue to increase digital literacy.

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


*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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Housing , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Tribal .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Education , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ConnectHome VISTA 2020: Northern Ponca

Program Start/End Date
03/16/2020 - 03/15/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEBRASKA

Accepting Applications
From 12/13/2019 To 03/16/2020

Contact	Maria Tripi
173 Elm St
Buffalo NY 14203
716-418-8500
mtripi@tscwny.org

Listing ID	92860


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