Description
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
As a Serve VISTA, you’ll spend a year of service in a city department, where you’ll fight injustices and causes of poverty in Philadelphia. This program:
- Increases capacity for departments that serve low-income individuals and communities.
- Facilitates solutions that decrease the effects of poverty experienced by Philadelphians.
- Produces alumni who are civically engaged, passionate, and employable.
- Promotes best practices in community engagement and sustainable solutions.
WHAT SERVE VISTAS DO
While each VISTA position is unique to a department or initiative, all Serve Philadelphia VISTAs build capacity. Examples of capacity-building include:
- Creating tools, systems, and guides for a department. That might include databases, policy briefs, or marketing materials.
- Generating resources through partnerships, volunteers, or grant-writing.
- Developing, organizing and/or assessing programs, events, or meetings.
- Supporting, establishing, or strengthening partnerships across departments and sectors.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
As a Serve VISTA, you’ll spend a year of service in a city department, where you’ll fight injustices and causes of poverty in Philadelphia. This program:
- Increases capacity for departments that serve low-income individuals and communities.
- Facilitates solutions that decrease the effects of poverty experienced by Philadelphians.
- Produces alumni who are civically engaged, passionate, and employable.
- Promotes best practices in community engagement and sustainable solutions.
WHAT SERVE VISTAS DO
While each VISTA position is unique to a department or initiative, all Serve Philadelphia VISTAs build capacity. Examples of capacity-building include:
- Creating tools, systems, and guides for a department. That might include databases, policy briefs, or marketing materials.
- Generating resources through partnerships, volunteers, or grant-writing.
- Developing, organizing and/or assessing programs, events, or meetings.
- Supporting, establishing, or strengthening partnerships across departments and sectors.
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Living Allowance
$1466
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$1466 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
Monthly public transportation pass
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check