<p>Better Community Development, Inc. VISTA</p> <p>Better Community Development's (BCD) VISTA programs address a wide range of individual and community needs through a three-pronged approach: health-focused assistance, prevention, and intervention. Based on research, the programs examine the effects of peer coaching in addiction recovery and use innovative teaching techniques to improve outcomes. Compliance projects and healthy living initiatives ensure accountability while promoting wellness. Additionally, the programs are shifting the Healthy Futures approach along with veterans and their families, fostering resilience and lasting community impact. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : AmeriCorps VISTA members will recruit volunteers in the areas of substance use disorder services, community engagement and youth development. Using a variety of approaches, members will build capacity through health-focused assistance, prevention, and intervention. Building on research, recruitment, education investigating and compliance, members will focus on how to best serve the site based on the needs and gaps identified.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Health , Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Technology , Public Health AmeriCorps , Veterans , Ex-Offender Reentry , Hunger , Homelessness , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Recruitment , Public Speaking , First Aid , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services , Environment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Youth Development , Education , Veterans , Communications , Fine Arts/Crafts .</p>