Citizen Schools AmeriCorps VISTA | Volunteer Coordinator Job at AmeriCorps, New York, NY

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  • AmeriCorps
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Citizen Schools AmeriCorps VISTA | Volunteer Coordinator Citizen Schools (CS) empowers schools, districts, and communities to work together to create and sustain authentic experience-based learning opportunities. The CS AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship is designed to increase access for K-12 students to authentic, transformative learning opportunities. The aim is to fortify community bonds, improve student outcomes, and broaden the impact of CS initiatives, aligning closely with VISTA's mission to create ladders of opportunities for communities to fight poverty. VISTA members commit to a one-year term of national service with Citizen Schools and partnering host sites. The CS AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship model builds on the organization's unique 25+ years of experience curating top notch service year experiences. VISTAs serve in a capacity building role where they have an impact that goes beyond their one-year term. VISTAs are recruited, trained, and coached by Citizen Schools to effectively achieve the goals of the program. VISTAs join a national cohort of service members that collaborate to support their host sites in building vibrant volunteer networks, conducting community-based outreach and organizing public showcases of student learning. Member Duties : Your leadership journey begins with a week-long training series aimed at providing you with skills, knowledge, resources, and a supportive peer network. VISTAs are placed at partnering K-12 schools, where they will address poverty by building a vibrant local volunteer network. In this role, you will complete a detailed community asset map, develop outreach materials, organize volunteer recruitment events, and establish partnerships with local organizations, laying the foundation for a sustainable and impactful volunteer network that will participate in community-based activities at the school host site for years to come. VISTAs will contribute to lasting innovative approaches in experience-based learning that brings education to life for youth. VISTAs graduate from this experience knowing they've made a positive impact on educational innovations, and equipped with a valuable set of skills and experiences that will set them up for future success in public service. Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , $500 Monthly Housing Stipend , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth . Skills : Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Fine Arts/Crafts , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Recruitment , Education , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Communications . AmeriCorps

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