2024 Safe Passages Program Associate VISTA

The Safe Passages' VISTA Program aligns with the organization's mission to break the cycle of poverty by actively engaging youth and families in creating a comprehensive service network. VISTAs are placed in school-based Family Resource Centers and school-based Expanded Learning Programs throughout Alameda County, as well as on special projects at Safe Passages.

Member Duties : Safe Passages Program Associate VISTAs are matched with various Safe Passages' departments, such as Program Development, Food Security, Public Health, Communications, and Volunteer Management. Members will serve as part of a team to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Safe Passages programming through activities such as grant writing, coordinating food distributions and community gardens, volunteer recruitment and outreach, health education workshops, social media management and content creation.

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

*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 :
Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Community Outreach , Hunger , Health , Community and Economic Development , Disaster Relief , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Leadership , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications .