Americorps Vista Fellowship - Bronx, United States - Citizen Schools

Description

Unlock Your Potential with the Citizen Schools AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a transformative journey that blends experiential learning with community impact? The Citizen Schools AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship is your gateway to a world of meaningful change and personal growth.

Why Choose Citizen Schools' AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship?
Citizen Schools (CS) empowers schools, districts, and communities to work together to create and sustain authentic experience-based learning opportunities. The CS AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship is designed to increase access for K-12 students to authentic, transformative learning opportunities.

The aim is to fortify community bonds, improve student outcomes, and broaden the impact of CS initiatives, aligning closely with VISTA's mission to create ladders of opportunities for communities to fight poverty.

VISTA members commit to a one-year term of national service with Citizen Schools and partnering host sites. Citizen Schools currently has multiple openings across several school partners in your area.

The CS AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship model builds on the organization's unique 25+ years of experience curating top notch service year experiences.

VISTAs serve in a capacity building role where they have an impact that goes beyond their one-year term. VISTAs are recruited, trained, and coached by Citizen Schools to effectively achieve the goals of the program.

VISTAs join a national cohort of service members that collaborate to support their host sites in building vibrant volunteer networks, conducting community-based outreach and organizing public showcases of student learning.

In this role, you will complete a detailed community asset map, develop outreach materials, organize volunteer recruitment events, and establish partnerships with local organizations, laying the foundation for a sustainable and impactful volunteer network that will participate in community-based activities at the school host site for years to come.

VISTAs will contribute to lasting innovative approaches in experience-based learning that brings education to life for youth.

VISTAs graduate from this experience knowing they've made a positive impact on educational innovations, and equipped with a valuable set of skills and experiences that will set them up for future success in public service.

Explore, Engage, Elevate:
Dive into hands-on experiences that take you beyond textbooks and classrooms. Work closely with local communities and organizations, learning from their challenges and triumphs, as you contribute to lasting change.


Powerful Growth:
Develop skills that transcend boundaries. Through impactful projects and mentorship, you'll discover your potential to lead, innovate, and inspire others.


Connect and Collaborate:
Forge connections that go beyond networking. Collaborate with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and organizations that share your passion for positive change.


What's in it for You?

Financial Support:

Receive a living allowance ($29, and monthly housing stipend ($500), that supports you during your fellowship, along with the choice of an end of the year cash stipend ($1,800) or the prestigious Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion ($7,395).

Career Boost:
Gain experience that shines on your resume, positioning you as a leader in experiential learning and community development.


Professional Development:
Benefit from ongoing training and workshops that sharpen your skills and enrich your knowledge base.


Make an Impact:
Drive change where it's needed most. Your dedication will ripple through communities, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment.


Join the Movement for Change
Don't just observe change—create it.

The Citizen Schools AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship invites you to step out of your comfort zone and into a world where your actions matter.

Together, we'll craft a future of possibilities and progress.

Become a catalyst for change as a Citizen School AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow. Embark on a journey that transforms you and the world around you.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please share an experience that inspired your interest in community service and why you want to serve in a national service program. The statement should be a thoughtful paragraph that includes specific examples and reasons for applying. You should limit your response to 500 words.

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person