We’ve extended the open period for VISTA applications until October
8th — so if you’d like to apply, there’s still time!
VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)
Allen Neighborhood Center has two openings for VISTA workers
(Volunteers in Service to America). These positions will begin in mid-
November, though selection will take place by mid-September.
Our VISTA workers will enjoy a rich set of experiences working in this
lively community, while learning the fundamentals of community
development and neighborhood revitalization. Projects in which our new
VISTAs will be working include:
* Community Organizing/Outreach/Engagement, to help build organized
and connected neighborhoods of people working together on a wide range
of neighborhood improvement initiatives;
* Volunteer Recruitment and Management
* Working with the Allen Street Farmers Market and/or the Hunter Park
GardenHouse on food security issues.
The positions are full-time, and pay approximately $750.00/month, plus
benefits (Note: VISTA is known as the ‘domestic Peace Corps’ — providing
rich experiences, not riches). VISTA workers also receive a cash award
of $1200 at the end of the year of service, or if they prefer, a $4700
educational stipend that can be applied toward education or a student
loan.
Candidates interested in ‘healthy community-building’, community
organizing, or neighborhood-based education will find much to excite
them here. Folks with solid ‘people skills’, energy and enthusiasm,
good written and verbal communication skills, and computer skills are
especially welcome. Familiarity with the Eastside is helpful.
Extensive training and mentorship are guaranteed. A one-year
commitment is requested.
Call Joan Nelson at (517) 999-3912 for further information; or email
her at joann@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. To be considered for this
position, please send a cover letter and resume to 1619 E. Kalamazoo
St., Lansing, MI 48912 no later than October 8, 2008.
