Join the fight to end poverty in America. As an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, you will help empower thousands to find decent jobs, provide for their families and save for the future.
Service Activities
Help recruit, screen and place VISTA candidates at host sites; develop, identify and provide resources, training and professional development opportunities for VISTA Members and supervisors that address administrative policies and project goals; facilitate communication and networking among members to support VISTAs in reporting, achieving their goals, building the capacity of the project and community partnerships, and shaping strategies that create a foundation for long-term sustainable community solutions; promote project successes that highlight individuals and organizations that have benefitted from the VISTA Project; and plan and execute volunteer events that create a greater awareness in the community about the struggles of people living in poverty.
Community Need Addressed
Empower individuals and families living in poverty to obtain employment and improve their financial education and management skills by building the capacity of United Way and community partners to engage volunteers that will support and enhance programs that provide job training/placement and/or other skill development services, financial education/coaching, tax preparation programs and or that increase access to financial services.
Position Outcomes
The VISTA Leader will help United Ways across the nation recruits and places talented and committed AmeriCorps VISTA candidates to serve members of their communities living in poverty. A VISTA Leader at United Way will also Ensure VISTA Members follow the rules and regulations required of them in their role as national service members; while also helping VISTA Members thrive in their roles so they can complete successfully complete their service.
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
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization