A*VISTA at UVM

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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AMERICORPS*VISTA POSITION AVAILABLE

University of Vermont (UVM) and Vermont Campus Compact (VCC) announce the 
availability of a Community Service AmeriCorps*VISTA position at UVM for the 
2001-02 year.

Through the VCC VISTA program, an AmeriCorps*VISTA member will work at UVM 
in a joint placement with the Departments of Residence Life and Student 
Life.  The A*VISTA will work to help UVM better respond to pressing issues 
facing low-income communities by improving the quality of campus community 
service and service learning programs, and by increasing the number of 
students coordinating programs and directly serving in the community.

With Residence Life, the member will:
·work to increase the number of on-campus students involved with off-campus 
service opportunities
·make connections with community agencies and arrange service projects
·serve as a volunteer resource to resident assistants and other Residence 
Life staff
·advise the residents and participants in service-themed housing (such as 
Wright Hall, the Social Justice floor, and the Community Service suite in 
Living/Learning)

With Student Life, the member will:
·coordinate all aspects of the Alternative Weekend program, a series of 
overnight community service projects that engage small groups of students in 
direct service and reflection
·serve as a resource to undergraduate student leaders of campus volunteer 
programs
·assist with coordinating programs such as Community Serv-a-thon, Fill the 
Fireplace, Community Works, and Community Service TREK, all of which seek to 
involve students in service

VCC AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteers begin their year of service with a week of 
intensive training in facilitative leadership, student development, service 
learning, and campus-based community service issues. This training enables 
them to develop and provide assistance to students, staff, and faculty in 
the areas of: service-learning, community partnerships, campus 
collaboration, and student leadership in service.  Training continues 
throughout the year, and the A*VISTA works with the supervisors to design 
the responsibilities of the position and shape the experience.

Qualifications:
·College degree (A.B. or B.A./B.S.)
·Strong interest and experience in college community 
service/service-learning.
·Commitment to involving college students in their community as engaged 
citizens.
·Knowledge of and/or interest in working with students, administrators, and 
faculty.
·Proven leadership ability.
·Strong organizational skills, including project and multi-task management, 
public speaking and event planning.
·Flexible attitude, initiative, creativity, and strong work ethic.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

As a full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA member, the VCC VISTA volunteer is eligible 
for:
·Post-service educational award of $4,725 (for use towards loans or tuition) 
or $1,200 cash award upon completion of service.
·Health insurance coverage.
·Travel expenses to participate in required VCC trainings.
·Monthly stipend of $750.00.
·Student loan forbearance.

In addition, UVM is working to offer the A*VISTA member an on-campus 
apartment at REDUCED OR FREE RENT.  This is in the planning stages and not 
guaranteed at this time.  When an offer is made, more concrete information 
will be available.

Interested applicants should send: cover letter, resume, and two letters of 
reference to:

Andrew Feldman
Assistant Director for Community Service
Department of Student Life
University of Vermont
Billings Student Center
Burlington, VT 05405

ph (802) 656-2060
fx (802) 656-7731
afeldman@zoo.uvm.edu

Application decisions are made on a rolling basis, with interviews to begin 
in April 2001.  Positions begin in late July and require a one-year 
commitment.  Members may not have outside employment (full- or part-time) 
during their term of service.

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