Member Duties : The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, and write grants. The activities include researching and compiling demographics, researching funding sources, and drafting narratives. The VISTA member will also identify the resources needed by families to help them become self-sufficient and the organizations that provide these resources. These activities include creating a tracking system of organizations providing community resources to ensure an unduplicated count of organizations, coordinating joint events, projects, and initiatives with partners to maximize resources, and identifying new organizations to collaborate with. The VISTA member will perform activities like creating compelling content, fundraising appeals, donor spotlights, and event invitations to improve the communication and marketing of PSFW.
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Community Organization , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Education , Microsoft Office , General Skills , Team Work .