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THE CITY OF MIAMI SEEKS IDEALISTS TO LEAD OUR
AMERICORPS*VISTA PARTNERSHIP!
The
VISTA program, the “domestic Peace Corps,” is an
invaluable opportunity to serve your community
and learn marketable skills. For 40 years, VISTA
has been helping bring communities and
individuals out of poverty. Help us by serving
at one of many community-based and faith-based
organizations in the City of Miami.
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN
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Grant Writing
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Volunteer Management
- Media Relations
- Fund Raising
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Resource Development
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Community Organizing
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Financial Literacy
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Capacity Building
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A
full-time one-year commitment (no other
employment or schooling allowed)
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High school graduates, college students, college
graduates, retirees, volunteers
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Must be at least 18 years old and US Citizen or
Permanent Resident
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Fluency in the English language with good
writing skills
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People with a strong desire to help fellow man
improve their lives, as well as their own
BENEFITS
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Living Allowance of $10,900 per year
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Education Award of $4,725 or $1,200 stipend
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Medical Coverage
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Relocation Allowance up to $550
- Non
Competitive Eligibility for Federal Service jobs
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Child care, if eligible
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Training with travel costs covered
TIMELINE
1.
Apply online at
www.americorps.gov/vista to the City of
Miami VISTA Partnership
2. If
selected, you will be matched with a
community-based or faith-based organization that
fits your
Interests
3.
Attend Pre-Service Orientation training in
Atlanta, Georgia with travel costs covered
4.
Begin your Year of Service in Miami!
TO APPLY, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dorcas Perez
Community Partnerships Manager
Miami
Riverside Center
444
SW 2nd Avenue, 5th floor
Miami, FL 33130
Phone: (305) 416-1536
Fax: (305) 416-1505
E-mail:
dperez@miamigov.com
or
Visit:
www.americorps.gov/vista
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