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The Asheville City Schools Foundation is the proud sponsor of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers. VISTA volunteers dedicate a year of their life to
serving the community and fighting poverty. |
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Develop and implement marketing, fundraising and volunteer recruitment plans for the Partners Unlimited, Inc. program at the Reid Center in
Asheville, increasing the ability of the program to assist low-income youth. |
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Partners Unlimited, Inc. is a non-profit organization that works to support youth who are facing academic, delinquency and personal
growth challenges. It provides mentors and support for youngsters and their families, and is located in the WC Reid Center |
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Partners Unlimited, Inc. provides four programs: Making Choices-guided growth for youth; Strong Families-family support and parent education;
New Day Center-Secondary Education via NC Standard Course of Study Computer; Recycling-bridging the digital divide for families in poverty. |
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This is a one-year position that begins on February 4, 2008. AmeriCorps VISTA members are required to work a minimum of 35 hours per week, but are on
call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. For their commitment to reducing poverty, they receive a living stipend of $750 net a month, with a $4,725 education
award OR a $1,200 cash stipend paid at the end of a year of satisfactory service. They are provided with health insurance coverage, training and relocation
assistance. |
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Recommended skills and qualifications include: excellent verbal and written communication skills; college degree in business, marketing, or
applicable field desired; interested and comfortable in working with minority youth and within low-wealth communities; some prior experience
coordinating a project; computer literate. |
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The Partners Unlimited Program Coordinator VISTA will work under the supervision of the Executive Director of Partners Unlimited, Mr. Anderson Davis.
To apply, visit the AmeriCorps VISTA website at www.americorps.org or call
281-2800 for more information. |
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The Foundation currently has VISTA volunteers working with the following organizations: |
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