Location: Birmingham,AL, USA
City of Birmingham VISTA Lead
The Birmingham Mayor's Initiative VISTAs understand that poverty is a complex issue influenced by many factors. Their mission is to tackle challenges related to infrastructure, health, and economic development for vulnerable communities in the City of Birmingham. With a focus on empowerment, this program aims to educate youth and support low-income families, helping them gain the tools they need to thrive. Guided by the mayor's strategic plan, the VISTA program will build strong partnerships with local agencies to create a supportive network. This network will help connect citizens facing various hardships with resources and opportunities that lead to positive change. At the heart of this effort is the VISTA Lead, who plays a vital role in the success of both the VISTA members and the program itself. By offering mentorship, facilitating open communication, and strengthening the program's capacity, the VISTA Lead fosters a collaborative and nurturing environment. This support enables VISTA members to effectively respond to the community's needs and work towards the long-term goal of alleviating poverty for all Birmingham residents. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : This program will expose VISTAs to a range of City of Birmingham Departments/Divisions based on their skill set. VISTAs will receive hands-on experience. They will work alongside professionals who can educate them on different aspects of how the city operates
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Public Safety , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Ex-Offender Reentry , Homelessness , Environment , Health , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Education , Social Services , Recruitment , Communications , Team Work , Youth Development , Urban Planning , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Law , Community Organization , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Disaster Services , Leadership .