Youth Recreation Development VISTA, Hub Sports Center (National Service)
Member Duties : This is the first year of a 3-year VISTA project to develop outdoor fields and a teen center for youth and families in the greater Spokane Valley area, many of whom are experiencing poverty. The Year 1 VISTA member will research the benefits of sports and play on social-emotional and physical development, with an emphasis on the impacts for low-income youth and families. They will develop marketing and communications resources to raise awareness of the project and its value, and to support grant-writing efforts. Additionally, the VISTA member will identify opportunities and resources to fund, further develop, and sustain this exciting initiative and its future programs. Individuals eager to develop their research, communications, and grant-writing skills are encouraged to apply.
Program Benefits : Mileage reimbursement , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Health .
Skills :
Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Communications, Team Work , Leadership , Research .
If you have questions, please reach out to the VISTA supervisor :
Kaela Loriz
920 N Washington St Spokane WA 99201
509-324-5024
kaelal@unitedwayspokane.org
www.unitedwayspokane.org/