Service Learning Vista Position Available

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**DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MON. MAY 22**

AmeriCorps* Vista positions are currently available with COMMON CENTS NEW 
YORK (www.commoncents.org), a youth development organization dedicated to 
helping all children become engaged, effective, and valued community 
builders during their youth.  Working primarily within the educational 
system, the organization innovates large-scale service learning projects 
for 
young people that contribute to the well-being of others, pursue justice, 
promote learning and generosity, and enhance the status of youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Vista fellows at Common Cents work as a team to:
*  Recruit schools for an annual cycle of service learning programs;
*  Provide on-site training and technical assistance to teachers in   
schools that are working to integrate our programs into their curricula;
*  Assist with teacher orientations and make school-wide presentations;
*  Run a citywide day long volunteer event involving over 1500 students, 
teachers, and parents.
*  Prepare and distribute materials;
*  Collect data on the educational impact of our programs;

QUALIFICATIONS:
Common Cents is looking for fellows from a broad range of backgrounds who 
have an interest in the challenges that face young people in an urban 
environment and who have a desire to work with teachers to help develop 
projects that help to express the students' desire to make a difference.  
Applicants should be able to communicate effectively, be outgoing and 
willing to take initiative. All fellows should be willing to work as a part 
of a group committed to the development of the program and of each other.  
Applicants need not have participated in service or service learning 
programs before, but should have a commitment to both student and community 
development.  Training for necessary computer and database work as well as 
for programming responsibilities will be provided.


COMPENSATION:
All AmeriCorps* Vista fellows receive the standard AmeriCorps Vista living 
allowance ($802/mo in 1999-2000)and up to $500 in moving expenses as well 
as 
deferment or forebearance of student loan payments, health insurance and 
possible childcare assistance. Upon completion of service, fellows have the 
choice of a $4,725 educational voucher or a $1,200 cash stipend.  In 
addition, Common Cents Vista fellows will also receive assistance with 
housing and transportation costs.

TO APPLY:
Please send, fax or email a cover letter and resume to

Alison Rabil
Common Cents New York
104 West 88th Street
New York, NY 10024

(212) 579-3488 fax
alisonrabil@hotmail.com

DEADLINE
All materials need to be received by Monday, May 22nd.
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