Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Fit-2-Serve - AmeriCorps : Job Details

Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Fit-2-Serve

VISTA volunteers at Fit-2-Serve in Mattoon create curriculum and programming for all the elementary and middle school students in the Mattoon School District. They also create programming for other community organizations such as the afterschool and summer programs at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. In addition to preparing engaging programming for youth VISTA members recruit and train volunteers, create promotional materials, organize fund raising events and assist with researching and writing grants. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will create curriculum and detailed lesson plans with needed materials for each lesson. VISTAs will recruit, train, and manage community volunteers. VISTAs will organize fundraisers and solicit donation. Members will also assist with finding, researching and writing grant proposals to fund the programming long term.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Education .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Education , Communications , Community Organization , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work .