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CCNYPA DeSales University VISTA
 
 
 
The VISTA will develop a sustainable Attendance Ambassador program for the Allentown School district. The VISTA will do this by forming a recruitment plan and relationships in the University to form an Ambassador team of students that will be work-studies, interns, or regular weekly volunteers. The VISTA will take part in Attendance Team Meetings to develop the specific needs for each school and the children at risk of slipping into attendance truancy. The VISTA will assist DeSales in observing the Ambassador team for capacity enhancement, enhance opportunities for small groups of students, to provide them a space to develop their goals, discuss challenges of coming and staying in school, and discuss support systems needed to help them succeed. For example, DeSales students have been able to raise money to purchase bus tickets for students who live 1.5-2 miles for school (Allentown is a walking district). And this year, the team developed calendars to work on students’ time management skills. Each school has 3 groups of students that DeSales students meet twice a week for one hour; with the goal to improve each child’s attendance, to only miss 5-10 days of school throughout the year. The VISTA will work closely with the school’s Attendance Coordinator to track each child’s absences and academic results to measure the success of the Ambassador program.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA collaborates with the United Way and school district to develop attendance programming. Partnering at DeSales to recruit, train, mobilize and guide college Attendance Ambassadors. Develop materials and programs for parents and guardians at schools. Connect with organizations in Allentown to provide educational programs and positive experiences. Develop measurement tools to assess student improvement.
 
Program Benefits : Housing ,  On Campus Resources; and College Credit ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  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 :
Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Education ,  Recruitment ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CCNYPA DeSales University VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/19/2021  -   07/20/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2021  To  06/25/2021 
Contact Jaime Gerhart
2755 Station Ave
Center Valley   PA   18034
610-282-1100
jaime.gerhart@desales.edu
www.desales.edu
Listing ID 95138

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