CAWM Transportation Access and Mobility VISTA

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health Coverage*

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Job summary

CAWM Transportation Access and Mobility VISTA at Community Action Wayne/Medina in Wooster, Ohio supports transportation access by collecting data and collaborating with partners to identify barriers and opportunities.\n\nThe VISTA will study volunteer-driver models, develop a framework, assemble a baseline inventory of local transportation options, and help engage repair providers and funders.\n\nThis role strengthens mobility management and builds connections with local decision makers to

Qualifications

• Familiarity with conducting research and data aggregation.
• General understanding of poverty barriers.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from community needs assessments and map transportation options.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to identify barriers and opportunities for mobility.
• Research volunteer-driver models and develop a framework.
• Create a transportation toolkit for Medina and Wayne Counties.

Job description

CAWM Transportation Access and Mobility VISTA

Community Action Wayne/Medina engages the community with compassion and provides opportunities of hope that inspires individuals to reach their full potential. Community Action Wayne/Medina is located in Wooster, Ohio and provides services throughout two rural counties, Medina and Wayne.VISTA volunteers will collect data from community needs assessments and collaborate with partners to identify barriers and opportunities for community wide capacity building. VISTA volunteers will research volunteer-driver models and develop a volunteer-driver framework. the VISTA will create a baseline inventory of transportation options available in both counties. The VISTA will also research vehicle repair partnership models and develop strategies for engaging repair providers/funders. Research will be conducted to increase mobility coordination opportunities through local, state, federal, philanthropic and private funding options relevant to transportation access. The VISTA will collaborate with partners to create a transportation tool kit to be used throughout Medina and Wayne Counties. This valuable work will address transportation barriers across two counties and will significantly impact the symptoms of poverty experienced by individuals with transportation insecurity.To perform this service, VISTA volunteers who are familiar with conducting research, aggregating data, a general understanding of poverty barriers and strong organizational skills are ideal for this position. This project will increase the VISTA's understanding of mobility management and community responses to transportation barriers. It will also give opportunities to collaborate with local community organizations, network and foster valuable connections with local decision makers.

Member Duties

VISTA members will create a comprehensive baseline of available transportation options, collaborate with partner agencies to create referral guides, map existing mobility services to identify need and opportunity, and strengthen Community Action Wayne/Medina’s current systems.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Training

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach

CAWM Transportation Access and Mobility VISTA