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Join Southwest Human Development (SWHD) to help strengthen childhood education and reading in high need communities! At SWHD you will build out systems and materials to improve and expand Little Free Libraires in underserved neighborhoods by engaging volunteers and designing processes to make the project sustainable. The future member should be self motivating, have strong initiative, and care about equity in reading. You’ll have the chance to learn about reading and education inequality across the valley and learn about community organizations and programs seeking to address these issues. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development; at SWHD you have the chance to impact the lives of young children during this important time. Are you ready to share your enthusiasm to rally volunteers and the community? Join us and learn how you can leave a legacy of learning. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: $600 professional development fund; $100 per/Qt grocery card
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION!
Join Southwest Human Development (SWHD) to help strengthen childhood education and reading in high need communities! At SWHD you will build out systems and materials to improve and expand Little Free Libraires in underserved neighborhoods by engaging volunteers and designing processes to make the project sustainable. The future member should be self motivating, have strong initiative, and care about equity in reading. You’ll have the chance to learn about reading and education inequality across the valley and learn about community organizations and programs seeking to address these issues. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development; at SWHD you have the chance to impact the lives of young children during this important time. Are you ready to share your enthusiasm to rally volunteers and the community? Join us and learn how you can leave a legacy of learning. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: $600 professional development fund; $100 per/Qt grocery card
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION!
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Living Allowance
$1700
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$1700 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
- HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA members attend monthly professional development meetings where they receive training on various topics as well as build lasting supportive relationships with other members. These meetings are held at various organizations across the valley with a focus on introducing members to these organizations (building their knowledge of issues, resources addressing those issues and developing a professional network)
-$600 individual professional development fund to pursue personal learning opportunities
- Currently we are offing an additional $100 per quarter grocery gift card
- As a part of America’s Service Commissions our members have access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and all the benefits that entails
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check