HandsOn VISTA - Phoenix Libraries - College Depot

Serve with the Phoenix Libraries - College Depot

**ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ below. 

ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: 

For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteering, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and monthly community volunteering project opportunities. 

**PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Member Duties : 

Join Phoenix Libraries – College Depot to expand access to education by building a sustainable reengagement & apprenticeship program! According to a survey from The U.S. Census Bureau, “In 2023, about four percent of the people with a Bachelor's degree or higher were living below the poverty line in the United States. This is far below the poverty rate of those without a high school diploma, which was 25.1 percent in 2023”. The successful applicant will develop the foundation for College Depot programs. You will do this by researching best practices, develop tools/ resources, & build initial partnerships with schools & community organizations. The member will pilot outreach/ engagement strategies, establish data tracking systems, & create templates for participant onboarding & program operations. The future member should have some background in education or related fields. Spanish &/or a knowledge on education is preferred but not required.

Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible. Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Professional Development Training, Health Coverage*, Living Allowance, $100 per/Qt grocery card, Relocation Allowance. 

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit 

http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare 

You can also apply at:  https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=125735