24-25 Film and Media Mentor Program VISTA -Orange County, CA

24-25 Film and Media Mentor Program VISTA -Orange County, CA

Catholic Charities of Orange County provides services in the County of Orange in California, with an approximate population of 3,168,044, according to the most recent Census 2020 data. Our VISTA's operations will be centered at our Garden Grove location, which is centrally located near to school districts in need. Our local VISTA Member will help us build capacity by overseeing an internship program that fosters youth empowerment through filmmaking and media. Our goal is to engage Mentees that will provide young people with the mentorship needed to grow professionally and academically. Our VISTA Member will help create and implement a recruitment process, policies, safety practices, and follow-up aimed to engage professionals (Mentees) in the Film and Media industry to work with students from local High Schools. Our VISTA Member will work closely to recruit and train volunteers (Mentees) to be mentors for the program. The Mentees will help build capacity through CCOC's various film and media projects, raising awareness of the need to reduce poverty in our community while empowering youth seeking to develop skills in the Film and Media field. Our VISTA Member will develop a resource guide to support youth in their transition to post-secondary education or vocational training, potentially through partnerships with local colleges. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA's Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.

Member Duties : -Work in collaboration with the Communications and Development Team to understand the brand and the voice of the organization. -Create Internship Assignment descriptions for Mentee opportunities in Film and Media. -Establish an onboarding process. -Work in collaboration with Volunteer and Development VISTA Coordinator to engage potential Interns through email blast and social media presence. -Organize community service projects related to film and media. -Plan and coordinate peer-centered activities such as film screenings, workshops, or collaborative film projects. -Collaborate with community organizations to expand the range of development opportunities available to youth. -Develop and implement activities that introduce youth to post-secondary education options in film, media studies, or related fields. -Explore potential partnerships with colleges to provide scholarships, internships, or other educational opportunities for program participants.

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

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

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

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Youth Development , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Communications , Education , Recruitment , Fine Arts/Crafts , Video Production , Community Organization , Social Services , Business/Entrepreneur , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking .