CAWM Transportation Access and Mobility VISTA

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Benefits dieser Stelle

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage*

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Zusammenfassung

Community Action Wayne/Medina in Wooster, OH seeks a VISTA member to support transportation access and mobility initiatives. You will collect data from community needs assessments, map services, and develop strategies to reduce transportation barriers across two counties.

The role focuses on researching volunteer-driver models, creating a transportation tool kit, and strengthening partnerships with local organizations.

Qualifikationen

• Some college education required or preferred.
• Experience with data collection and coordination is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Create a comprehensive baseline of transportation options.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to create referral guides.
• Map mobility services to identify need and opportunity.
• Strengthen Community Action Wayne/Medina’s current systems.

Kenntnisse

General Skills

Ausbildung

Some college

Jobbeschreibung

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

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Terms

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

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach

Skills

General Skills

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

CAWM Transportation Access and Mobility VISTA

Program Start/End Date

01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/13/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

James Fox

905 Pittsburgh Ave

Wooster OH 44691

3303477286

[e-mail]

www.cawm.org