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Summary:
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: LearnServe Community Outreach VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 12/02/2024 – 12/02/2025
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore
Languages required: English
Accepting Applications from 11/06/2024 To 12/02/2024
About LearnServe International:
LearnServe’s mission is to equip high school students from diverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial vision, tenacity, confidence, and leadership skills needed to tackle social challenges at home and abroad as part of our after school program. Just as important, students learn about themselves and their power as leaders equipped to make positive change. LearnServe’s VISTA project will deepen programming and expand our community with the goal to give even more young people the opportunity to become leaders and changemakers. LearnServe is located in Washington, DC, a hub for education, government, and non-profit sectors, offering unique experiences in the nation’s capital. LearnServe is growing to serve even more young people across the country and world, and the Community Outreach VISTA will be key in helping us support students in important ways.
The VISTA will:- Contribute to the development of a strategic framework for the volunteer program, aligning efforts to enhance volunteer engagement, retention, and impact across both local and international initiatives. – Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive outreach and marketing strategy to promote LearnServe’s community engagement goals. Engage local community members and help build collaborative opportunities in our programming. – Pilot and track community engagement strategies to determine best practices for volunteer program sustainability and growth.
Our ideal candidate will have: -Belief in the power of young people to create change! -Passion for youth development and leadership -Excellent communication skills, and specifically working 1:1 with students -Experience in youth development or educational field -Team player -Willingness to learn and develop new skills -Experience in project development and management, with an eye for detail -Ability to think creatively and critically in developing new ideas and strategies.
| Member Duties : The Community Outreach VISTA is an integral role as we develop key partnerships and increase engagement and support across programs. The VISTA will work with our Program Director and Site Manager to support the growth of LearnServe’s program infrastructure, specifically focusing on compliance and outreach strategies to grow the scope and impact of community outreach and engagement. The VISTA member will The VISTA will also contribute to the overall success of our VISTA team, often collaborating with other VISTAs on various projects. All VISTAs will participate in professional development, explore Washington, DC, and participate in fun activities as we grow as a team. |
| Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Hybrid work and metro stipend , Health Coverage* . 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 . Service Areas : Entrepreneur/Business , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education . Skills : Social Services , Youth Development , Leadership , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Project Management & Research , Education . |
Contact:
Latrina Bowman
PO Box 42182
Washington DC 20015
410-585-4167
latrina@learn-serve.org
www.learn-serve.org
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns!
What’s life like as a VISTA at LearnServe International? Check out our recent interviews with Community Outreach VISTA Brittany and Development VISTA Charlotte to learn more about the impact and growth you can make during your year of service.
