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Maryland-AmeriCorps/VISTA FIRST-Apply now
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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...8020e30d7f72e4 |
Re: Maryland-AmeriCorps/VISTA FIRST-Apply now
There is also an opportunity in other states as well for potential VISTAs - check the link above for a complete list of states that are available. Also, if anyone has any questions about what is involved that the information above does not answer, let me know...
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