Job description
The Big Futures’ AmeriCorps VISTA Member will assist in the creation and support of mentoring relationships between professionally screened and trained adult volunteers and identified youth/young adults within the communities we serve. These relationships result in significant, healthy impacts on all participants including the participating youth, their families, and the mentor. The VISTA member will work alongside the Big Futures manager to design a rotating educational curriculum and identify post-secondary planning gaps between students from low-income families and those with more affluence, as well as for students of different ethnicities. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the not-for-profit sector and develop work experience in a hands-on environment with individuals who respond daily to critical community issues. It is also a great chance to develop above-entry-level skills during the Service Year of 2022 to 2023. The VISTA’s efforts will serve to break the cycle of poverty by identifying and closing the gaps of access to education, resources, and opportunities for youth who come from high-need and low opportunity communities. The VISTA will help young adults get the training, education, workplace knowledge, apprenticeships and key supports they need to be productive workers earning a living wage, and contributing members of their communities.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : •Participate in collaborative effort in improving program systems to provide increased services and match support to Big Futures mentees and their respective mentors. •Reinforce research, development, and implementation of a year-long Big Futures curriculum which engages matches and works toward achieving desired program outcomes. •Leverage resources in the creation of program materials-outlining best practices, policies, and procedures. •Identify and create program activities for Big Futures mentors and mentees. •Aid with expanding the program recruitment plan to include partnerships with local colleges, universities, Connecticut youth-serving nonprofits, BBBSCT Board Member networks and connections, and military partnerships. •Organize additional service opportunities for participants of the program such as S.A.T. Prep Series, College and Trade School Tours, First Year Experience Series, etc. •Complete any other tasks as directed by the VISTA Supervisor.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Remote Work availability* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Skills :
General Skills , Creative and Critical Thinking , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications .
General Skills , Creative and Critical Thinking , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT: Big Futures Program
Program Start/End Date
12/02/2022 - 12/02/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
RHODE ISLAND , MASSACHUSETTS , NEW YORK , CONNECTICUT , NEW JERSEY
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 11/03/2022 To 01/02/2023
Contact
Lorriane Gallant
30 Laurel St
Hartford CT 06106
860-929-0431
LorrianeG@CTbigs.org
Ctbigs.org
Listing ID
115583
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