Description
The goal of this VISTA project is to increase access to the wraparound services for abused and neglected Montana children and low-income, at-risk Montana families by developing a sustainable donor and philanthropic base to grow the reach and impact of WCS services.
Montana has the second-highest child out-of-home placement rate due to child abuse and neglect. As of 2019, 16 out of 1,000 Montana kids were in state care, the second-highest rate in the country. This statistic marks a 115% increase in minors in state care programs between 2010 and 2019. WCS is one of the few children’s shelters in Montana that houses children ages 0-14 years old. Given the rise of abuse, neglect, and maltreatment cases in Montana, services like those offered by Watson Children's Shelter are imperative to the child victims and families at risk of continuing the cycle of abuse. This VISTA project will move low-income, underserved Montana families out of poverty by developing planned giving, forging new community partners, and creating strategic donor communications, which will increase access to wraparound services for abused and neglected Montana children and at-risk Montana families.
Located in Missoula, MT.
The goal of this VISTA project is to increase access to the wraparound services for abused and neglected Montana children and low-income, at-risk Montana families by developing a sustainable donor and philanthropic base to grow the reach and impact of WCS services.
Montana has the second-highest child out-of-home placement rate due to child abuse and neglect. As of 2019, 16 out of 1,000 Montana kids were in state care, the second-highest rate in the country. This statistic marks a 115% increase in minors in state care programs between 2010 and 2019. WCS is one of the few children’s shelters in Montana that houses children ages 0-14 years old. Given the rise of abuse, neglect, and maltreatment cases in Montana, services like those offered by Watson Children's Shelter are imperative to the child victims and families at risk of continuing the cycle of abuse. This VISTA project will move low-income, underserved Montana families out of poverty by developing planned giving, forging new community partners, and creating strategic donor communications, which will increase access to wraparound services for abused and neglected Montana children and at-risk Montana families.
Located in Missoula, 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