Morehouse College

Morehouse College

The MCCRI has established a strong partnership and working relationship with the community, which has supported the success of both our Strong Stat Reading Programs, and Healthy Environment and Healthy Bird program. VISTAS will recruit mentors, work with Morehouse students on planning and modifying existing programs; activities include team building, researching best practices for improving reading, being on site at the schools to act is liaisons between the schools, mentors and scholars, and attend neighborhood meetings.

VISTAS procure book donations, prepare tabling events in order to recruit mentors and implement a strong social media platform, and assist in planning activities for the "Healthy Environment and Healthy Bird" program. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : VISTAS will participate in orientation and training, they will provide planning support to four elementary and middle schools in reading and birding. VISTAS will work with neighborhood organizations on their planning priorities.

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Education , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Recruitment , Community Organization , Team Work , Communications , Urban Planning , Environment , Leadership , Education , Counseling , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Law , Youth Development , Business/Entrepreneur , Computers/Technology .