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The VISTA at Hope Family Health Center in McAllen will be responsible for increasing awareness of the clinics activities and programs, improving donor relations. The VISTA will work towards improving community and donor engagement through publications and plan development.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Program is designed to function as a stateside Peace Corps, which places high quality, dedicated individuals in poverty facing non-profit organizations throughout the country. AmeriCorps VISTA is one of many programs through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Over the course of the year, VISTA Members receive a bi-weekly living allowance of $479. VISTA Members serve on a full-time basis for one full calendar year. Upon completion of Service, VISTA Members are eligible to receive $6,195 Education Award or $1,800 cash stipend. The education award may be used to repay qualified student loans, or can be used to pay for tuition or other educational expenses at eligible universities (including graduate programs) and vocational schools. Today, over 7,000 VISTA Members serve to alleviate the burden of poverty felt by over 46 Million Americans.
Program Benefits:
Monthly living allowance of approx $900
Relocation Allowance
Child Care Assistance
End of Service Award of either $6,195 Education Award or $1,800 Cash Stipend
On-Going Training and Professional Development
Non-Competitive Eligibility for Federal Employment
Qualifications:
College Graduate
At Least 18 Years Old
Commitment to National Service and solutions to poverty
Interest in learning about the workings of free and reduced healthcare systems.
Responsible for finding own housing.
Driver‘s License and access to a reliable vehicle
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $900.00 /month
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