Turning Points for Children VISTA

AmeriCorps; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Living Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Childcare assistance

Relocation Allowance

Health Coverage

Training

Descripción de la vacante

AmeriCorps is seeking a VISTA member for the Turning Points for Children program in Philadelphia to support youth aging out of the foster care system by ensuring they have necessary resources. The role includes planning events, recruiting volunteers, and improving social media presence.

This full-time position offers various benefits including a living allowance and health coverage, with an education award or end of service stipend available. Ideal for those with some college experience and a commitment to community service.

Formación

• Minimum age of 18 is required.
• Commitment to community service and helping youth.

Responsabilidades

• Support special event planning and volunteer recruitment.
• Assist in program implementation with new partners.
• Improve funding tracking and grant writing resources.
• Enhance social media presence and website updates.
• Support food distribution logistics and data analysis.
• Expand health and wellness programming.

Conocimientos

Communications

Recruitment

Community Organization

Team Work

Writing/Editing

Conflict Resolution

Public Health

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Educación

Some college

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The TP4C VISTA will align with Economic Opportunity goals set forth in the AmeriCorps VISTA guidance for this year by helping to streamline organization efforts to ensure that youth aging out of the foster care system have the resources needed to support themselves through employment and receiving appropriate health care and reintegration services, that youth remain safe from violent crime, and that youth complete post- secondary education or training for continued development. Part of this position will include engagement with TP4C's Food and Wellness Network (FAWN), which operates food pantries and conducts wellness programming. A VISTA in this position will support food distribution efforts and expand health and wellness programming and case management.

Member Duties

1. VISTA will support special event planning and recruitment of volunteers for events.
2. The VISTA will assist in planning for program implementation with new partner organizations and support program staff for continued success.
3. The VISTA will also support the improvement of the development systems that better track funding opportunities and resources for grant writing and fundraising.
4. The VISTA will help improve Turning Points' social media presence, website content and updates throughout the year, and board presentations and grant compliance.
5. The VISTA will support food distribution efforts, including data collection and analysis, volunteer recruitment, food distribution logistics, and communications.
6. The VISTA will expand health and wellness programming associated with FAWN operations.

Program Benefits

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

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/

Terms

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

Service Areas

Health.

Skills

Communications, Recruitment, Community Organization, Team Work, Writing/Editing, Conflict Resolution, Public Health, Fund raising/Grant Writing.

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: Turning Points for Children VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 04/06/2026 - 04/05/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: Some college

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18

Program Locations: PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications: From 07/01/2025 To 12/20/2026

Contact: Kathryn Soll, 4601 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19139, 4844247555, [e-mail], http://nurseledcare.org/

Listing ID: 94201