RoboMom
23-03-2009, 14:43
Please circulate
AmeriCorps VISTA is now accepting applications for college graduates to work with FIRST in Maryland! Please share this information with FIRST alumni.
Member Duties : Activities include development of a list of possible sponsors and other funding sources and a plan for meeting with potential sponsors; presentation and promotion of FIRST to potential sponsors; communication with teams to determine needs; regular meetings with the Regional Director/Assistant Regional Director and assistance for planning activities (does NOT include regular administrative support but may require some administrative work); presentation and promotion of FIRST to community groups (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, youth groups, PTA's, economic and workforce development boards); in collaboration with the RD/ARD, promotion of FIRST to legislative, academic, and public groups, community-based organizations, legislative education committees, and governor's offices; recruitment of professional mentors and students to teams through various media such as corporate intranets, school papers and publications, posters, newspapers, and TV/radio interviews.
VISTA volunteers will:
1) assist in recruitment of teams, mentors, and volunteers, with emphasis on low-income and minority students and volunteers
2) raise funds for teams, especially those in low-income areas, and for regional competitions,
3) assist in organizing regional competitions for all FIRST programs,
4) support/recruit/train FIRST volunteers, and
5) secure on-going participation of teams, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances.
The AmeriCorps VISTA program offers benefits such as:
· Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
· Living Allowance
· Training
Terms :
Requires full time service without outside commitments.
Program Start/End Date:
05/09/2009 - 05/08/2010
Application and additional information:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=3925&SID=c0a8020e30d7f72e4
AmeriCorps VISTA is now accepting applications for college graduates to work with FIRST in Maryland! Please share this information with FIRST alumni.
Member Duties : Activities include development of a list of possible sponsors and other funding sources and a plan for meeting with potential sponsors; presentation and promotion of FIRST to potential sponsors; communication with teams to determine needs; regular meetings with the Regional Director/Assistant Regional Director and assistance for planning activities (does NOT include regular administrative support but may require some administrative work); presentation and promotion of FIRST to community groups (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, youth groups, PTA's, economic and workforce development boards); in collaboration with the RD/ARD, promotion of FIRST to legislative, academic, and public groups, community-based organizations, legislative education committees, and governor's offices; recruitment of professional mentors and students to teams through various media such as corporate intranets, school papers and publications, posters, newspapers, and TV/radio interviews.
VISTA volunteers will:
1) assist in recruitment of teams, mentors, and volunteers, with emphasis on low-income and minority students and volunteers
2) raise funds for teams, especially those in low-income areas, and for regional competitions,
3) assist in organizing regional competitions for all FIRST programs,
4) support/recruit/train FIRST volunteers, and
5) secure on-going participation of teams, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances.
The AmeriCorps VISTA program offers benefits such as:
· Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
· Living Allowance
· Training
Terms :
Requires full time service without outside commitments.
Program Start/End Date:
05/09/2009 - 05/08/2010
Application and additional information:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=3925&SID=c0a8020e30d7f72e4