Description
The overall goal of this VISTA project is to increase K-12 school readiness for at-risk youth in southwest Montana by increasing the scale and reach of Southwest Montana Youth Partners’ youth leadership program and early childhood care infrastructure.
Southwest Montana Youth Partners’ (SMYP) mission is to provide quality, affordable youth programs. Their focus is southwest Montana, and they just launched pilot programs in the Boulder community where the population is 1,202. The poverty rate in rural Boulder is 15.9%, about double the rate in Helena with 8.1%, just 26 miles to the north, and higher than the State of MT (11.9%). Adults in Boulder have a lower high school diploma rate or higher education with no bachelor’s degree than the State as a whole. These statistics show the need for educational support starting at a young age. SMYP’s first priority has been bringing to Boulder a permanent structure to house affordable childcare, as well as building the capacity of their youth leader program.
This VISTA project will move the wider Boulder area out of poverty by creating and implementing a strategic plan specifically for the Youth Leadership Program and the early childcare project’s future, resulting in SMYP’s ability to support youth and families in southwest Montana. Located in Boulder, MT!
The overall goal of this VISTA project is to increase K-12 school readiness for at-risk youth in southwest Montana by increasing the scale and reach of Southwest Montana Youth Partners’ youth leadership program and early childhood care infrastructure.
Southwest Montana Youth Partners’ (SMYP) mission is to provide quality, affordable youth programs. Their focus is southwest Montana, and they just launched pilot programs in the Boulder community where the population is 1,202. The poverty rate in rural Boulder is 15.9%, about double the rate in Helena with 8.1%, just 26 miles to the north, and higher than the State of MT (11.9%). Adults in Boulder have a lower high school diploma rate or higher education with no bachelor’s degree than the State as a whole. These statistics show the need for educational support starting at a young age. SMYP’s first priority has been bringing to Boulder a permanent structure to house affordable childcare, as well as building the capacity of their youth leader program.
This VISTA project will move the wider Boulder area out of poverty by creating and implementing a strategic plan specifically for the Youth Leadership Program and the early childcare project’s future, resulting in SMYP’s ability to support youth and families in southwest Montana. Located in Boulder, MT!
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Living Allowance
$1755
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$1755 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
All MCVP members have the opportunity to participate in professional development and training opportunities throughout the year. As a VISTA, you receive 10 days of sick leave, 10 days of personal leave, the choice between the Segal Education Award or a cash stipend upon completion of your service term, the option to forbear eligible student loans, healthcare benefit, and non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs for one year after completion of the service term.
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 99