Location: Flushing,NY, USA
YouthBuild VISTA VAD 2024
About Us:
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-service settlement house dedicated to serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. With programs and services for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults, we impact over 25,000 individuals annually. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. Through a broad network of programs across 40 sites in 15 neighborhoods, we offer crucial support systems to help Queens residents at every stage of life, empowering them to change their lives for the better and become active community participants.
YouthBuild Program:
The goal of the YouthBuild VISTA assignment is to increase the number of YouthBuild students advancing academically, earning a high school diploma or equivalency, succeeding in college, and/or gaining employment.
VISTA Assignment:
Activity 1: Create a Recruitment PlanTimeline: Initial two months of service
+ Step 1: Assist with creating efficient systems and structures for the recruitment program with clear expectations and steps to support opportunity youth.
+ Step 2: Meet monthly with the Program Assistant to identify and/or clarify issues regarding prospective YouthBuild candidates' enrollment progress, support needs, and personal/professional goals.
+ Step 3: Assist with creating replicable social activities monthly to encourage outreach and recruitment of community members who understand the YouthBuild Program.
+ Step 4: Attend all relevant young adult recruitment events (including some evenings and weekends) and work to build recruitment and outreach opportunities within communities and/or participant referral partnerships.
Activity 2: Design a Monthly Engagement PlanTimeline: Throughout the year, with the plan template developed within the first two months
+ Step 1: Review the monthly engagement plan.
+ Step 2: Research best practices for engaging and staying in contact with YouthBuild alumni.
+ Step 3: Document and evaluate the development and implementation of the alumni engagement strategy (e.g., paper and electronic surveys, staff-supported focus groups).
+ Step 4: Support Outreach Specialist and Program Director by engaging community stakeholders/partners and assisting motivational speakers and trainers during in-services related to program and professional development sessions.
Activity 3: Design and Implement an Ambassador Program ModelTimeline: First six months of service
+ Step 1: Assist with creating and designing communication materials regarding recruitment.
+ Step 2: Assist with implementing a consistent schedule and materials to maintain regular communication with prospective applicants.
+ Step 3: Support Outreach Specialists in creating community communications via tips and ideas for recruitment and engagement.
+ Step 4: Assist the Program Assistant with training student volunteers on properly marketing/promoting programs and recruiting qualified participants.
Activity 4: Develop an Alumni NewsletterTimeline: Throughout the service year
+ Step 1: Assist with designing and creating communication materials regarding employment and educational opportunities for current members and alumni.
+ Step 2: Assist in developing and implementing a consistent schedule and materials to maintain regular communication with alumni.
+ Step 3: Develop a regular (monthly) newsletter for alumni with profiles, updates, and resources, or develop an alumni section in an existing newsletter.
Activity 5: Develop an Alumni Program Evaluation ModelTimeline: First quarter of service
+ Step 1: Coordinate with Program Assistant to organize Alumni Events. Use survey data or informal interviews to understand what events would interest alumni.
+ Step 2: Gather input and feedback via program survey from staff regarding possible events.
+ Step 3: Assist with creating a budget and agenda for alumni events.
+ Step 4: Co-draft an evaluative report documenting the steps taken to implement alumni events and identify successes and future opportunities.
Member Duties:
The VISTA's goal is to navigate the community, expressing the benefits of YouthBuild to residents to increase program enrollment through personal experience and/or alumni testimony.
Program Benefits:
+ Stipend
+ Education award upon successful completion of service
+ Health Coverage*
+ Childcare assistance if eligible
+ Living Allowance
+ Training
+ Relocation Allowance
+ Choice of Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits ( .
Terms:
+ Permits working at another job during off-hours
+ Permits attendance at school during off-hours
Service Areas:
+ Homelessness
+ Community Outreach
+ Community and Economic Development
+ Housing
+ Education
Skills:
+ Social Services
+ Writing/Editing
+ Education
+ Youth Development
+ Recruitment
+ Public Speaking
+ Communications
+ Leadership
+ Teamwork
+ Fundraising/Grant Writing
+ Community Organization
Summary:
+ Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
+ Program: YB USA Recruitment and Community Engagement - YB Queens
+ Program Start/End Date: 07/29/2024 - 07/28/2025
+ Work Schedule: Full Time
+ Education Level: High school diploma/GED
+ Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 | Maximum: None
+ Program Locations: NEW YORK, New York City (including Long Island, CT, NJ, NY)
+ Languages: English
YB USA Recruitment and Community Engagement- YB Queens
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-service settlement house committed to serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. QCH serves more than 25,000 children, youth, adults, and older adults every year. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. Through a broad network of programs operating out of 40 sites in 15 neighborhoods, we offer Queens residents a needed support system at every stage of life, helping them to develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to change their lives for the better and become active participants in their larger community. YouthBuild pledges to maintain a positive work ethic among our community and peers! Demonstrate strong leadership skills and become honorable role models! Effectively communicate with our teammates to ensure our success! We will have the utmost respect for ourselves & the community, and we will exhibit perseverance in the toughest of times.
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Member Duties: The VISTA's goal is to navigate throughout the community expressing the benefits of YouthBuild to community residents to increase program enrollment, via personal experience and/or alumni testimony.
Program Benefits: Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health Coverage*, Childcare assistance if eligible, Living Allowance, Training, Relocation Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of end-of-service stipend.
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas :
Homelessness, Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Housing, Education.
Skills :
Social Services, Writing/Editing, Education, Youth Development, Recruitment, Public Speaking, Communications, Leadership, Team Work, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Community Organization.
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
YB USA Recruitment and Community Engagement- YB Queens
Program Start/End Date
07/29/2024 - 07/28/2025
Work ScheduleFull Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program LocationsNEW YORK New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
Languages
English