ONG (Setor Social)
Serve Wyoming, AmeriCorps VISTA - Cheyenne
Detalhes
Descrição
Full-time
Wyoming
Match overview
High school diploma or GED
Full job description
Lion’s Disability Transport Service (LDTS) mission is to provide transportation to those who deem themselves disabled and cannot access any other forms of transportation to get to where they need or want to go. LDTS is committed to professional and friendly service to those who utilize our service. LDTS is located in Cheyenne Wyoming and serves all of Laramie County. With the current transportation barrier in Laramie County Wyoming, those with disabilities are unable to access transportation to access basic needs and needed appointments. The VISTA member will assign activities that will develop and expand the LDTS dispatch system and volunteer base. The VISTA will also designate efforts internally addressing program development & delivery, financial resource development, community volunteer recruitment & public relations & outreach. Understanding the grant process and program development is a plus for the applicant. Being a VISTA member with LDTS will help reduce the social stigma and allow people with disabilities to feel more comfortable in society.
Member Duties : The VISTA will guide in building the capacity & sustainability of Lion’s Disability Transport Service (LDTS). This will enhance the operational capabilities of LDTS and connect the economically disadvantaged in our community to services. The VISTA will develop internal documents and systems that assign volunteer recruitment and retention responsibilities to Lions’ staff and volunteers, external partnership engagement activities including refining processes for data collection aimed at demonstrating successes and needs, and fundraising and resource development implementation. Capacity will be built by developing the resources and processes to secure funding and volunteer base for LDTS’ dispatch service in addition to creating training for the staff and community to ensure future sustainability of the program.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Elder Care .
Skills :
Communications , Leadership , Recruitment , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Public Speaking , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Lion's Disability Transport Service VISTA
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
WYOMING
Accepting Applications
From 06/30/2026 To 08/14/2026
Contact
Shelly McAlpin
330 S Center St
Casper WY 82601
3072343428
