Morehouse College Summer VISTA StrongStart Reading Program

Morehouse College Summer VISTA Strong Start Reading Program

The Strong Start Reading Program is seeking individuals interested in further refining an already successful Strong Start Reading Program, through recruitment of mentors who will read with youth during the school year. The program is geared toward 1-3 graders, who are not reading on grade level. The Summer VISTAS will continue to recruit, train and communicate with existing mentors in order to retain them.

Additionally, seeking Summer VISTAS who have experience working in low to moderate income neighborhoods, and underperforming schools. Other responsibilities will include:
Implementing a Summer Ornithology Program, which will be a part of our Youth Entrepreneurship Club will Expose youth to "the world of birds" and teach them the important role birds play in our ecosystem. Additionally, the Summer VISTAS will expand the database of mentors, businesses, and non-profit support, to help grow our volunteer program support. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The VISTAS will attend community meetings , plan recruitment efforts for mentors , attend workshops on:
Leadership, Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team building, and implement ornithology curriculum for middle school youth.

Program Benefits :
Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

None

Skills :

Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Leadership , Fine Arts/Crafts , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Education , Law , Communications , Urban Planning , Counseling , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .