UAB Education VISTA

Position: UAB AmeriCorps Education VISTA
UAB Ameri Corps Education VISTA

The UAB Ameri Corps program is a year-long service and leadership program that provides the opportunity to create and sustain effective and mutually beneficial collaborations with the Birmingham area and rural communities in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Our VISTA program aligns primarily with education, food security, public health, and healthy futures focus areas. The VISTA program also develops programs designed to address educational inequity and economic initiatives in collaboration with community-based organizations.

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Member Duties :
The VISTA Member will enhance the host site's ability to recruit, prepare, and support volunteers. They will serve to secure financial and in-kind resources that support learning opportunities, academic tools, and program growth. Additionally, the VISTA Member will strengthen partnerships that promote educational access, academic readiness, and digital inclusion. They will improve the host site's ability to share educational resources that are easily accessible.

They will also help the site improve communication with families, students, volunteers, and community partners.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

None

Skills :

Communications , General Skills , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Education , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Leadership , Youth Development , Writing/Editing .