|
|
 |
|
|
|
Recycling Development VISTA
|
|
|
Location:
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Organization:
Interior Alaska AmeriCorps*VISTA Umbrella
|
Start date:
April 17, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Skill(s):
public relations
Area of Focus:
Community Service and Volunteering, Energy Conservation and Green Living, Housing and Homelessness
|
End date:
April 17, 2010
Age:
Adults (18-64)
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
April 19, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description:
The Fairbanks Rescue Mission is implementing a community wide recycling program. This project will create value added products from elements of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Waste stream. The residents of the local Fairbanks Rescue mission will be trained to operate both the recycling and manufacturing operation. This VISTA project will develop the business plan, partnerships with local university, industry, businesses and local government; coordinate development of manufacturing processes as well as identifying and pursuing funding for the project. Finally, the VISTA member will develop training materials for the entire program.
*****************************************************************************************************
AmeriCorps*VISTA helps communities implement grassroots solutions designed to alleviate poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965, the program places individuals at nonprofit organizations and public agencies across America. Among other activities, AmeriCorps*VISTA members, who serve full time for a year, recruit community volunteers, raise funds, help manage projects, and otherwise build the capacity of non-profit organizations to become sustainable.
VISTAs serve for a variety of reasons, from wanting to make the world a better place to discovering a life-changing adventure. For one year, you will be doing everything you can to create and expand programs that ultimately bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
As a VISTA, you’ll gain:
* Memorable experiences
* Highly developed skills
* New friends
* A sense of belonging to a community
* Feeling of waking up every morning to help the world
* A new challenge
Recent graduates gain the kind of real-world experience they can’t find in a typical entry-level job. Experienced adults apply their skills and knowledge to serious social problems and discover previously untapped strengths.
In return for a year of full-time service, you’ll also receive other benefits as well:
* $4,725 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or $1,200 post-service stipend
* Living allowance
* Healthcare benefits while in service
* Childcare assistance while in service
* Student loan forbearance or deferment while in service
* One year of noncompetitive status for a federal government job
* Access to the network of VISTA & VISTA alumni
How to Apply:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/167055-145/c
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
