Chenango Ambulance Rural EMS in Action VISTA

Chenango Ambulance Rural EMS in Action VISTA

Rural Health Network SCNY (RHN)'s mission is to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. The RHN VISTA program, Rural Health Service Corps, will seek to eliminate poverty in the proposed service areas, and expects to benefit program participants, community members, and host organizations.

The VISTA member will work directly with Chenango Ambulance Services (CAS), a volunteer ambulance agency serving rural and urban communities in Broome County, NY, to build organizational capacity and increase organizational viability. The VISTA member will expand grant writing and fundraising efforts to upgrade equipment quality and improve financial stability. The VISTA member will conduct community outreach and education events to increase volunteer recruitment and retention as well as improve public awareness of EMS and knowledge of emergency health issues.

Member Duties:

• Strategic planning
• Research
• Grant writing
• Training
• Volunteer management
• Coalition building

Program Benefits:

• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage

Terms:

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

Service Areas:

• Community Outreach
• Public Safety
• Community and Economic Development

Skills:

• Team Work
• Community Organization
• First Aid
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Writing/Editing
• Communications

Program Details:

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program Start/End Date: 11/01/2025 - 11/01/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum: 18 Maximum:
  None
• Program Locations: NEW YORK