Location: Macomb,IL, USA
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
Programs with the IIRA will vary based on site, and can include building sustainability for initiatives such as after school programs, community gardens and food sustainability programs, education and social emotional learning initiatives, job search programs, job skills programs, and other poverty alleviation initiatives based on the needs of the community and site. We have had VISTA members serve across Illinois in Macomb, Shelbyville, Stronghurst, Mattoon, Girard, Monmouth, and Carthage. The list is always growing so please check with us to see if there are any openings near you! Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Members will work on various initiatives based on site, duties can include fundraising, grant writing, volunteer recruitment and training, development of program materials, program development for new initiatives, building partnerships and publicity for programs, and capacity building initiatives.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Health , Hunger , Community Outreach , Education , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
General Skills , Recruitment , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Conflict Resolution , Communications .