VISTA openings to empower youth civic leaders in Missouri!

> VISTA OPENINGS TO EMPOWER YOUTH CIVIC LEADERS IN MISSOURI!
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> Want to help empower youth to improve their own life choices?  Looking to > 
>"> pay it forward> ">  with a unique job or internship opportunity that is 
>rich in experience?  If so, then consider serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA 
>member with Missouri 4-H!
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> The 4-H/Community Youth Development VISTA Program is now recruiting members 
>to serve as Community Youth Program Coordinators, beginning Feb. 12, 2004.
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> Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is among the AmeriCorps national 
>service family of programs providing people of all ages with opportunities to 
>live and serve in communities for a year while earning money for college.  
>Like a domestic version of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps*VISTA may be the second 
>> "> toughest job you> '> ll ever love!> "> 
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> As a 4-H/Community Youth Development VISTA member, you are based in an urban 
>or rural setting of your choice, and work in conjunction with a University 
>Outreach and Extension faculty member.  You create programs that involve 
>middle and high school age youth in civic education, leadership, and service.  
>You assist communities with bringing youth and adults into partnership on 
>boards and councils.  You empower youth civic leaders to take action on issues 
>that affect their lives and their communities!
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> Strong candidates will have at least two years of college education and a 
>background in K-12 education, youth development, volunteerism, public service, 
>or partnership building.  They will also have excellent communication, 
>organization, and collaboration skills.  Benefits include a $9,146-$9,496 
>living allowance, health insurance, life insurance, child care, $550 
>relocation allowance, training, and a $4,725 education award or $1,200 cash 
>stipend.
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> VISTA members must have a driver> '> s license and access to a vehicle for 
>project-related travel.   VISTA members must be available to attend a regional 
>pre-service orientation, Feb. 9-11, 2004, and to begin service, Feb. 12, 2004.
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> The deadline to apply is Dec. 12, 2003, so don> '> t delay!!
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> To apply online, visit <https://recruit.cns.gov> and search for Missouri and 
>AmeriCorps*VISTA.  For more information, contact Steven Henness, VISTA Program 
>Coordinator, 201 Whitten Hall, UMC, 573/884-6618, hennesss@umsystem.edu 
><mailto:hennesss@umsystem.edu>. 
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