Description
Join StreetLightUSA to establish collaborative partnerships that generate access to care and increased community awareness related to prevention of child sex trafficking! StreetLightUSA turns trauma into triumph for girls ages 13 to 17 who are at risk of and victimized by child sex trafficking, serving up to 100 girls annually. The successful applicant will: develop a network of community partners that help bring awareness of trauma informed services; develop child sex trafficking prevention communication resources for youth, parents, and the respective community members; and conduct other awareness raising activities. The future member should: like building community partnerships; be passionate about ending child sex trafficking; have social media experience; and be comfortable working with a team that is big on data driven decision making. Because of the nature of the service population extra background checks will be required.
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION!
Join StreetLightUSA to establish collaborative partnerships that generate access to care and increased community awareness related to prevention of child sex trafficking! StreetLightUSA turns trauma into triumph for girls ages 13 to 17 who are at risk of and victimized by child sex trafficking, serving up to 100 girls annually. The successful applicant will: develop a network of community partners that help bring awareness of trauma informed services; develop child sex trafficking prevention communication resources for youth, parents, and the respective community members; and conduct other awareness raising activities. The future member should: like building community partnerships; be passionate about ending child sex trafficking; have social media experience; and be comfortable working with a team that is big on data driven decision making. Because of the nature of the service population extra background checks will be required.
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION!
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Living Allowance
$1300
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$1300 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
- HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA members attend monthly professional development meetings where they receive training on various topics as well as build lasting supportive relationships with other members. These meetings are held at various organizations across the valley with a focus on introducing members to these organizations (building their knowledge of issues, resources addressing those issues and developing a professional network)
- Currently we are offing an additional $100 per quarter grocery gift card
- As a part of America’s Service Commissions our members have access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and all the benefits that entails
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check