<p>AmeriCorps VISTA Leader-UWCSRA</p> <p>Project Unite is committed to helping students who face significant barriers to success-whether they enter kindergarten unprepared, advance through school without foundational readiness, live in poverty, or struggle with challenges like food insecurity. Recognizing that academic achievement is deeply connected to a child's environment and well-being, the program provides comprehensive, wraparound support to meet students' full range of needs. By targeting A.L.I.C.E. families (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), the program fights poverty by working to expand access to critical services and opportunities. It brings together students, families, schools, and community partners in a coordinated effort to improve students' socioemotional health, academic performance, and long-term outcomes. It brings together students, families, schools, and community partners in a coordinated effort to improve students' socioemotional health, academic performance, and long-term outcomes. Ultimately, the Wraparound Support Program empowers students to thrive-both in school and beyond-by fostering stability, resilience, and a smoother transition to post-secondary life through a holistic, community-based approach. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : United Way of the CSRA is seeking a dynamic AmeriCorps VISTA Leader to guide and support VISTA members by fostering member success, enhancing project impact, and building program capacity. Key responsibilities include providing leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to VISTA members; conducting regular check-ins and coaching sessions to help members overcome challenges and achieve project goals; supporting program coordination, including planning member onboarding, recruitment, and community engagement activities; monitoring member performance and contributing to progress tracking and reporting; organizing monthly cohort meetings, peer development sessions, and training events; and collaborating with VISTA members and community partners to ensure successful implementation of service projects. Note: To serve as a VISTA Leader, candidates must have successfully completed a full term of full-time service with AmeriCorps (any program) or the Peace Corps.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Communications , Community Organization , General Skills , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Team Work .</p>