Youth Programs Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer (Seattle, WA)
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Background:
The Coalition for Refugees from Burma (CRB) has been helping refugees from Burma since 2006. Established as a Mutual Assistance Association and registered 501c(3) in 2009, CRB's goal is to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate social support services to improve the living conditions and quality of life of resettled refugees. CRB intentionally reaches across ethnic, religious and language barriers to foster community cohesion and build capacity.
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year with service positions to meet our country's critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a federally subsidized division of AmeriCorps that offers participants a monthly living allowance of approximately $977.00, medical benefits, childcare assistance (if income eligible) and an education award of $5500 or a stipend of $1500 upon completion of 1 year of service. Members are not employees of their sites, but are VISTA members serving at their sites as representatives of the Corporation for National Service and AmeriCorps*VISTA program.
Scope of Work:
For the past two years, CRB has partnered with Kent and Seattle School Districts to provide services that will help ensure refugee youth from Burma are successful in school and beyond. To do so, CRB has provided a variety of educational support programming for students, their families, and school personnel (such as professional development programming for school staff, education workshops for parents focused on navigating the school system, workshops for youth focusing on the transition to college, direct mentoring and tutoring for students, assistance at parent-teacher conferences, and other general support). The Youth Programs Coordinator will coordinate and oversee all youth program-related activities for the 2012-2013 academic year, in both Seattle and Kent School Districts.
Essential Job Functions:
• Coordinate all CRB Youth Program activities.
• Organize events, educational workshops, tutoring and/or mentoring activities, and other support services for students and their families.
• Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers to support youth programming.
• Increase volunteer retention by establishing a system to consistently communicate with Youth Program volunteers.
• Develop and conduct volunteer evaluations, improve tracking procedures for volunteer data, and develop a system for volunteer recognition.
• Develop outreach materials for the Youth Program.
• Attend outreach events and conduct outreach in the community to let the public and potential clients know about CRB's Youth Program.
Requirements:
• Instructional experience ideally with a background in youth education.
• Project management experience desired.
• Volunteer experience with an emphasis on volunteer recruitment and coordination.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and able to multitask.
• Strong cross-cultural skills.
• An interest in refugee and immigrant issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Basic web design skills and experience with social media desired.
• Must have some evening and weekend availability.
• Must have reliable transportation.
VISTA program
http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp
In exchange for one year of service, VISTA members receive a modest living stipend and a $5,550 post-secondary educational award upon completion of service. This award can be used to enroll in future courses at an educational institution, or to pay off student loans. In addition, they can elect to receive free health coverage, student loan deferment for qualified loans, and child care during their term of service. VISTAs also receive some subsidized transportation for service-related expenses. VISTA members are not allowed to maintain secondary employment or earn outside income. Please refer to the below information from VISTA Campus regarding this policy:
"During a term of service, members live at the economic level of the people they serve. The member living allowance is at the poverty level. A member may not receive any additional monetary compensation beyond the standard allowances for services rendered as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member. Members are expected to serve the community, not themselves. Members remain available for service, without regard to regular working hours, at all times during the member's service, except for periods of approved leave. As a result, employment is not permitted during AmeriCorps*VISTA service, and you may not be absent from the project without approval from the sponsoring organization or supervisor."
*Please note that the living stipend, education award, and interest repayment (of interest accrued during loan forbearance) are all considered taxable income.
Benefits:
In exchange for 12 months of service (projected service term is August 31, 2012 through August 31, 2013) you are eligible to receive:
1. A living stipend of approximately $977.00 (pre-tax) per month.
2. Loan forbearance or deferment during the 12 month service term for qualified student loans.
3. Upon completion of service, VISTAs may choose to receive EITHER: 1) an education award of $5,550 to be used to pay back student loans or pay future tuition; OR 2) a $1,500 (pre-tax) end-of-year cash stipend.
4. Free healthcare coverage (dental, vision, and pre-existing conditions not included)
5. A childcare subsidy
6. Vacation time: 10 personal days, 10 sick days, and any holidays off that your service site honors.
7. Skills development for non-profit or public sector career.
8. Some subsidized transportation for service-related travel.
9. A relocation allowance and reimbursement of some shipping costs for VISTAs moving from out-of-state to serve in Seattle.
10. 1 year of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs.
11. So much more!
*Note: VISTA members CANNOT hold secondary jobs or make additional income during a VISTA service term.
How to Apply to Refugee Support Network-CRB :
1. Create a MyAmeriCorps account and fill out a general AmeriCorps application here (http://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do)
2. Search for us by filling out the following information:
• Program Type: AmeriCorps*VISTA
• State: Washington
• Program Name: Refugee Support Network-CRB
Background:
The Coalition for Refugees from Burma (CRB) has been helping refugees from Burma since 2006. Established as a Mutual Assistance Association and registered 501c(3) in 2009, CRB's goal is to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate social support services to improve the living conditions and quality of life of resettled refugees. CRB intentionally reaches across ethnic, religious and language barriers to foster community cohesion and build capacity.
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year with service positions to meet our country's critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a federally subsidized division of AmeriCorps that offers participants a monthly living allowance of approximately $977.00, medical benefits, childcare assistance (if income eligible) and an education award of $5500 or a stipend of $1500 upon completion of 1 year of service. Members are not employees of their sites, but are VISTA members serving at their sites as representatives of the Corporation for National Service and AmeriCorps*VISTA program.
Scope of Work:
For the past two years, CRB has partnered with Kent and Seattle School Districts to provide services that will help ensure refugee youth from Burma are successful in school and beyond. To do so, CRB has provided a variety of educational support programming for students, their families, and school personnel (such as professional development programming for school staff, education workshops for parents focused on navigating the school system, workshops for youth focusing on the transition to college, direct mentoring and tutoring for students, assistance at parent-teacher conferences, and other general support). The Youth Programs Coordinator will coordinate and oversee all youth program-related activities for the 2012-2013 academic year, in both Seattle and Kent School Districts.
Essential Job Functions:
• Coordinate all CRB Youth Program activities.
• Organize events, educational workshops, tutoring and/or mentoring activities, and other support services for students and their families.
• Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers to support youth programming.
• Increase volunteer retention by establishing a system to consistently communicate with Youth Program volunteers.
• Develop and conduct volunteer evaluations, improve tracking procedures for volunteer data, and develop a system for volunteer recognition.
• Develop outreach materials for the Youth Program.
• Attend outreach events and conduct outreach in the community to let the public and potential clients know about CRB's Youth Program.
Requirements:
• Instructional experience ideally with a background in youth education.
• Project management experience desired.
• Volunteer experience with an emphasis on volunteer recruitment and coordination.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and able to multitask.
• Strong cross-cultural skills.
• An interest in refugee and immigrant issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Basic web design skills and experience with social media desired.
• Must have some evening and weekend availability.
• Must have reliable transportation.
VISTA program
http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp
In exchange for one year of service, VISTA members receive a modest living stipend and a $5,550 post-secondary educational award upon completion of service. This award can be used to enroll in future courses at an educational institution, or to pay off student loans. In addition, they can elect to receive free health coverage, student loan deferment for qualified loans, and child care during their term of service. VISTAs also receive some subsidized transportation for service-related expenses. VISTA members are not allowed to maintain secondary employment or earn outside income. Please refer to the below information from VISTA Campus regarding this policy:
"During a term of service, members live at the economic level of the people they serve. The member living allowance is at the poverty level. A member may not receive any additional monetary compensation beyond the standard allowances for services rendered as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member. Members are expected to serve the community, not themselves. Members remain available for service, without regard to regular working hours, at all times during the member's service, except for periods of approved leave. As a result, employment is not permitted during AmeriCorps*VISTA service, and you may not be absent from the project without approval from the sponsoring organization or supervisor."
*Please note that the living stipend, education award, and interest repayment (of interest accrued during loan forbearance) are all considered taxable income.
Benefits:
In exchange for 12 months of service (projected service term is August 31, 2012 through August 31, 2013) you are eligible to receive:
1. A living stipend of approximately $977.00 (pre-tax) per month.
2. Loan forbearance or deferment during the 12 month service term for qualified student loans.
3. Upon completion of service, VISTAs may choose to receive EITHER: 1) an education award of $5,550 to be used to pay back student loans or pay future tuition; OR 2) a $1,500 (pre-tax) end-of-year cash stipend.
4. Free healthcare coverage (dental, vision, and pre-existing conditions not included)
5. A childcare subsidy
6. Vacation time: 10 personal days, 10 sick days, and any holidays off that your service site honors.
7. Skills development for non-profit or public sector career.
8. Some subsidized transportation for service-related travel.
9. A relocation allowance and reimbursement of some shipping costs for VISTAs moving from out-of-state to serve in Seattle.
10. 1 year of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs.
11. So much more!
*Note: VISTA members CANNOT hold secondary jobs or make additional income during a VISTA service term.
How to Apply to Refugee Support Network-CRB :
1. Create a MyAmeriCorps account and fill out a general AmeriCorps application here (http://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do)
2. Search for us by filling out the following information:
• Program Type: AmeriCorps*VISTA
• State: Washington
• Program Name: Refugee Support Network-CRB
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Compensation: VISTA Volunteers receive a monthly living stipend of approximately $977.00, plus
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