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Concilio Campesino Del Sudoeste, Inc. |
| Program name: |
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Americorps VISTA Program/ Summer Associate-VISTA |
| Description : |
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AmeriCorps ٭VISTA is a national service program dedicated to eliminating poverty by helping individuals and low-income neighborhoods make positive changes for themselves. Through AmeriCorps٭ VISTA, ordinary people provide extraordinary service in more than 1,200 projects nationwide.
▪ As an AmeriCorps٭ VISTA member you can choose from projects throughout the country based on your skills and interests. Service is full time for one year with community-based organizations (faith-based and secular). Your assignments may involve starting new programs, recruiting and training volunteers, writing grant proposals, seeking out sponsorships, planning community meetings, and handling public relations.
▪ The benefits for serving as a full time AmeriCorps* VISTA includes a $ 4,275 Educational Award and $ 1,000 for serving as an AmerCorps* Summer Associate. |
| Hours of Operation: |
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Monday-Friday/ 8am-5pm |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
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Must be 18 years of age or older AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant work and life experiences to their assignment. Initiative, flexibility, and organizational skills are a must. Fluency in Spanish or other languages also can be helpful in certain programs. You must be available to serve full-time for one year. |
| Intake Procedure: |
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Contact the office at 575-521-9814 |
| Insurance Information: |
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N/A |
| Languages Spoken: |
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English, Spanish |
| Fees: |
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None |
| Primary Contact: |
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Joy Chavez, Outreach Coordinator, (575) 521-9814, (email)
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| Address: |
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1101 N. Solano Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
This location is handicap accessible
(See a map)
Directions:
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Located on the north side of town on the corner of Solano Drive and Spruce.
Nearest Bus Stop: Solano and Juniper , 2 blocks minute walk |
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