AmeriCorps

The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District.. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach.. Member Duties : As the Program Development Coordinator, the VISTA member will: Promote food security through our existing programs and developing our Garden Project.. Create and assist a development committee to address long-term fundraising to financially support FOCUS. Support the expansion of a new endeavor: the FOCUS Outreach Program by assisting the Outreach Coordinator with the formation of a Guests Leadership Council (comprised of people whom we serve at our food pantries and soup kitchen).. Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Health.

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<p>24-25 ACE-VISTA-FOCUS Churches-Program Dev. Coordinator</p>
<p>The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District. You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach. Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program. Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself! NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS. AmeriCorps Living Allowance for the 24-25 service year is $22,882 ($877.66 bi-weekly). Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p>
<p>Member Duties : As the Program Development Coordinator, the VISTA member will: Promote food security through our existing programs and developing our Garden Project. Create and assist a development committee to address long-term fundraising to financially support FOCUS. Support the expansion of a new endeavor: the FOCUS Outreach Program by assisting the Outreach Coordinator with the formation of a Guests Leadership Council (comprised of people whom we serve at our food pantries and soup kitchen). Recruit and retain new volunteers who are not affiliated with FOCUS congregations by promoting volunteer opportunities with downtown community groups and neighborhood organizations.</p>
<p>Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Free Bus Pass, Campus Meal Plan, Gym , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Stipend .</p>
<h3>Terms</h3>
<p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .</p>
<h3>Service Areas</h3>
<p>Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Health .</p>
<h3>Skills</h3>
<p>Community Organization , General Skills , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Public Health .</p>

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