Member Duties : Serve with Alternatives, Inc. to improve access to housing and create lasting change in southcentral Montana! The overall goal of the project is to increase the number of disadvantaged offenders accessing safe, healthy, affordable housing to reduce the risk of reoffending and to support their self-sufficiency through unique community and provider collaboration. The AmeriCorps VISTA Member(s) will create and implement a plan to engage housing providers / landlords and community partners; develop a database of housing providers that will contribute to the supportive housing goals; create a referral and enrollment system for offenders needing housing services; raise funds to support the implementation of the housing program initiative; and develop tracking mechanisms, procedures, and materials that enhance support for new program staff.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Public Safety , Hunger , Tribal , Health , Environment , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Veterans , Neighborhood Revitalization , Homelessness , Housing .
Skills :
Leadership , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Communications , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Team Work .
