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AmeriCorps

24-25 Seattle Housing Authority: Digital Navigation Support

AmeriCorps, Pasco, Washington, us, 99302


24-25 Seattle Housing Authority: Digital Navigation Support

The Service Collaborative (TSC) VISTA Program mobilizes AmeriCorps VISTA members to function in organizations, government agencies and educational institutions. Members focus on expanding educational opportunities, ensuring economic opportunity for all and creating healthy futures for the residents of low-income communities. Our goals are to strengthen communities across the state and to allow organizations within them to better provide services to impoverished individuals and families. The Service Collaborative VISTA program has partner organizations in New York State and across the country. During their term of service members will receive support from our VISTA team at The Service Collaborative of WNY. Our support includes monthly trainings, a social network of fellow members and daily support from VISTA leaders.

Member Duties :

The VISTA will work with service providers andpartner organizations to narrow the digital divide for low-income families, increasing their access to education, employment opportunities that can lift them out of poverty. They will develop a system where Community Services Staff and partner organizations have access to status of clients & resident's digital equity condition such as access to techdevice, internet connection and enough skills to access and use online resources that will increase the employment and educational opportunities of low-income public housingresidents. The VISTA will be responsible for all aspects of volunteers, from recruiting new volunteers and promoting opportunities, to developing a volunteer recruitment manual.

Program Benefits :

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

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms :Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :Community and Economic Development , Housing , Technology .

Skills :Communications , Team Work , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology .