Description
The overall goal of the project is to increase access to engaging, culturally-relevant educational resources for students living in underserved communities by collaborating with Alaska educators to develop a learning toolkit designed for use by volunteers and school districts serving low-income Alaska Native and American Indian youth. In addition to developing a cultural learning toolkit, the VISTA will assist program staff with volunteer recruitment and training activities, as well as help raise community awareness of the program and its resources through outreach to potential host sites, including schools, preschool centers, and other educational institutions. Expanding the program’s reach and effectiveness will create new opportunities for youth to establish healthy mentor-ship relationships, raise the overall level of student academic engagement, and provide more culturally-relevant learning opportunities, improving long-term academic and economic outcomes.
The overall goal of the project is to increase access to engaging, culturally-relevant educational resources for students living in underserved communities by collaborating with Alaska educators to develop a learning toolkit designed for use by volunteers and school districts serving low-income Alaska Native and American Indian youth. In addition to developing a cultural learning toolkit, the VISTA will assist program staff with volunteer recruitment and training activities, as well as help raise community awareness of the program and its resources through outreach to potential host sites, including schools, preschool centers, and other educational institutions. Expanding the program’s reach and effectiveness will create new opportunities for youth to establish healthy mentor-ship relationships, raise the overall level of student academic engagement, and provide more culturally-relevant learning opportunities, improving long-term academic and economic outcomes.
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Living Allowance
$1350
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$1350 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), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
All AmeriCorps VISTA members will receive transportation reimbursement for travel in and around Anchorage. Throughout the year, the VISTA member will also have the chance visit Rural Alaskan communities and conduct site visits.
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
Some College
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check