Description
United Way of Windham County creates HOPE by investing in health, opportunity, prosperity, and education initiatives to improve the lives of all who live or work in Windham County. The mission of the United Way of Windham County is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. The VISTA member will build capacity by developing financial resources, deepening relationships with community partners , and increasing outreach efforts to grow programs that alleviate poverty like the Kids in Coats Fund, VITA tax assistance services, and the Summer Food Service Program.
The SerVermont VISTA Program is a comprehensive umbrella project that welcomes host sites tackling a wide array of poverty related issues in Vermont. We place members in organizations and state agencies to fight poverty across the state by increasing education and job-training opportunities, fighting the opioid epidemic creating more food-secure communities, increasing safe and affordable housing, and serving veterans and military families. Our VISTAs build and strengthen systems in order to increase their sites capacity to provide these services to those who need them most.
United Way of Windham County creates HOPE by investing in health, opportunity, prosperity, and education initiatives to improve the lives of all who live or work in Windham County. The mission of the United Way of Windham County is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. The VISTA member will build capacity by developing financial resources, deepening relationships with community partners , and increasing outreach efforts to grow programs that alleviate poverty like the Kids in Coats Fund, VITA tax assistance services, and the Summer Food Service Program.
The SerVermont VISTA Program is a comprehensive umbrella project that welcomes host sites tackling a wide array of poverty related issues in Vermont. We place members in organizations and state agencies to fight poverty across the state by increasing education and job-training opportunities, fighting the opioid epidemic creating more food-secure communities, increasing safe and affordable housing, and serving veterans and military families. Our VISTAs build and strengthen systems in order to increase their sites capacity to provide these services to those who need them most.
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Living Allowance
$990
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$1180 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
Education Requirements
Some College
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check