UWGNH Seeking AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers to Work on Boost!

United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) is looking to hire four AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers starting in July 2011 to work with us on our Boost! wraparound services partnership with the New Haven Public Schools and the City of New Haven.  VISTA members assigned to UWGNH will complement ongoing Boost! activities by helping coordinate wraparound services at the school level, conducting research, developing resources, and assisting with communications and training.

Individuals serving as VISTA volunteers receive a modest living allowance (approximately $12,000/year), health care and child care benefits (if applicable), as well as an Education Award or post-service stipend (approximately $5,000).  

Click here to apply or learn more about the VISTA opportunity with United Way.
 

AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.   Click here for more about the VISTA program and benefits in general.