TMA Refugee Community Engagement Project - Baltimore

TMA Refugee Community Engagement Project - Baltimore

This partnership is through Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA, www.transformmidatlantic.org). International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Community Engagement Program is the outward-facing department of IRC-MD. Its mission is to share stories of the resilience of refugees and other humanitarian immigrants, shed light on the positive work that the IRC does in the community, and engage the community in meaningful ways to actively participate in IRC's work supporting humanitarian immigrants. Last year, the Community Engagement Program of the IRC-MD leveraged approximately 400 volunteers to provide 40,000 hours of community service in support of IRC clients. Additionally, the Community Engagement Program facilitates donations of needed in-kind goods for clients, saving IRC clients tens of thousands of dollars each year.

Member Duties : The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA will assess the impact of the IRC's community engagement efforts and propose strategies to improve the organization's reach in the community. The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA will focus on the areas of external communications, community partnership building and outreach.

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

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

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

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Team Work , Social Services .