Job description
This VISTA position is part of a larger state-wide refugee services project: The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Refugee Services Program is partnering with the Corporation for National and Community Service to increase services to refugees living in Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Tallahassee, Miami-Dade, and Orlando by building capacity and coordinating activities and services between eight (8) participating non-profit organizations. As the project Sponsor, DCF Refugee Services oversees this VISTA project. DCF also manages the project grant and provides overall project coordination. The project will engage several VISTA members across eight (8) sites providing refugee services. These VISTAs serve on a variety of projects to help resettled refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency and community integration. This coordinated effort will help these organizations to provide increased services to refugees who are making the difficult transition of adjusting to life in America. The VISTA Living Allowance for this specific position is $675.08 bi-weekly, plus access to additional VISTA benefits.
Member Duties : The Florida Dept. of Children and Families (DCF) sponsored VISTA Member serving in the role of Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist will help build the nonprofit capacity of Church World Service (CWS) Tampa to support refugees resettling into the community and working toward self-sufficiency. The goal is to assist CWS by engaging volunteers and community support. The VISTA Member will (1) build capacity in the volunteer program and help coordinate volunteers on various projects and events; (2) assist efforts to leverage community engagement, partnerships, and resources to increase awareness and support for refugee services; and (3) work to enhance program development and service delivery and to help volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders better understand how to identify client-needs and to help clients access appropriate services. The VISTA Living Allowance for this specific position is $675.08 bi-weekly, plus access to additional VISTA benefits.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Recruitment , Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , Community Organization .
Recruitment , Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
DCF Volunteer & Community Engagement Specialist - CWS Tampa
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 06/04/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
FLORIDA Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/25/2023 To 05/24/2023
Contact
Janet Blair
11351 Ulmerton Rd
Largo FL 33778
18135451716
janet.blair@myflfamilies.com
Listing ID
118365
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