<p>Campus Compact VISTA The Chicago School</p> <p>The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site's campus or with one of that campus's community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member's work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they're enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti-poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The VISTA will contribute to efforts to develop and strengthen The Chicago School's NourishNet program, addressing student food insecurity. The VISTA will compile local and national basic needs resources with support from university staff, and will enhance the student website to make these supports more visible across campuses. The VISTA will conduct a comprehensive basic-needs assessment to better understand the scope of food insecurity among students and identify evidence-based interventions and local resources. The VISTA will build strategic partnerships with community organizations, food banks, or nonprofits to increase access to food resources for Chicago School students. For holistic development, the role also includes assisting with program evaluation to ensure long-term program sustainability. Through these efforts over time, the VISTA will help establish a robust, university-wide system that reduces food insecurity, alleviates student stress, and promotes academic success.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Additional host site non-cash supports , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Health , Hunger , Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>General Skills , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Communications .</p>