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Are you…

  • at least 18 years old,
  • concerned about poverty in Delaware County,
  • either a college graduate or have a few years of work experience and skills,
  • an organizer, a resource-builder, a self-starter
  • patient enough to work on a project that might not show results quickly
  • interested in helping the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie build its capacity the mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential, as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

…then you might consider joining AmeriCorps Vista.

 

AmeriCorps VISTA members are passionate and committed to their mission to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency.

VISTA members generally do not provide direct services, such as tutoring children or building homes. Instead, they focus their efforts on building the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic develop, and otherwise assist low-income communities. VISTAs develop programs to meet a need, write grants, and recruit and train volunteers.

Each VISTA member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. In return for their service, AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a modest living allowance and limited health benefit options during their service, and have the option of receiving a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or post-service stipend after completing their service.[/vc_column_text][heading]

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, April 10, 2015

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Member Duties: To enhance and expand current Boys & Girls programs for Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Indiana by providing evaluation and measurement support. Develop systems and review of current evaluation methods and develop more streamlined and efficient methods. Assist in identifying potential financial and in-kind supports to increase the quality of services offered to youth. ” image_url=”1767″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][team_member team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”VISTA VOLUNTEER” job_position=”Marketing, Communication & Resource Development” description=”Focus Areas: Capacity Building and Education

Member Duties: The VISTA member will work with Executive Director/CPO on the grant writing process for all new grants and letters of intent. The VISTA member will identify potential grant opportunities and maintain existing applications. Streamline external communications; develop marketing materials, enhance and manage Clubs’ social media campaign. The VISTA member will assist in fundraising events planning and implementation.
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For More Information, Contact:

Micah Maxwell, Executive Director

(765) 282-4461 ext. 105 or Email

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How to Apply for VISTA position with Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie

  1. Contact Micah Maxwell at (765) 282-4461 ext. 105 or Email to express your interest NO LATER THAN Wednesday, April 8, 2015.
  2. Visit https://my.americorps.gov
  3. If you already have an account with AmeriCorps, login at this time. If not, click “apply to serve” and follow the on-screen instructions to create a profile. Once profile is created, login.
  4. In the left-hand panel, click “Search Listings”. (If you do not see this option, you may have to first click “Applicant Home” in the left-hand panel, and then click “Search Listings”.)
  5. Under the “Quick Search” option, select “AmeriCorps VISTA” as the program type, select “Indiana” for the State, and type in “Boys & Girls Club” under program name (be sure to type “&”, not “and” in the program name “Boys & Girls Club”).
  6. Your search should return these options: “Boys & Girls Club – Evaluation and Measurement”, “Boys & Girls Club – Volunteer Management”, “Boys & Girls Club – Marketing and Communications”, “Boys & Girls Club – Human Resources”, “Boys & Girls Club – Resource Development and Communications”, and “Boys & Girls Club – Fundraising”. Read each description thoroughly.
  7. Click “Apply Now” to submit your completed application for the listing(s) that you choose. If you do not have a completed application, you can click “applications” in the left-hand panel to fill one out. You must also have two confirmed references under the “references” tab found in the left-hand panel.
  8. Most of the positions are offered at multiple sites. This is noted in the online description for each position. After your application is submitted, please send an e-mail to Lana Taylor with your name, which position(s) you have applied for, and identify Muncie Boys & Girls Club as your preferred location of service.

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