United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health, education, and financial stability of all 29 communities in Kennebec County. Since 1955, the organization has been combining forces with nonprofits, businesses, school systems, government agencies and individual donors to address our area’s most pressing challenges. UWKV partners with 58 local programs to provide a better quality of life for people experiencing emergencies, hardships and personal challenges in our communities. In 2022, more than 31,000 local people received assistance from UWKV programs and initiatives, which translates into supporting one out of every four people in Kennebec County. UWKV has evolved from its roots as a fundraising organization to become a critical community convener. The organization mobilizes local partners and supporters to help people succeed, expand opportunities available in the area and accomplish greater things together. UWKV’s goal is to create long-lasting change in communities by addressing the underlying causes of the challenges residents face in the region. It takes everyone in the community to step up and LIVE UNITED, creating a brighter future for Kennebec County.
Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will increase capacity for community impact work at United Way of Kennebec Valley by supporting Impact2032, a ten-year, county-wide effort to work towards goals under a shared vision for health, education, and financial stability, participating in efforts around UWKV’s Day of Caring with over twenty elementary, middle, and high schools across Kennebec County, improving and expanding upon volunteer management strategies through internal systems and external online platform, and assisting the creation of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) in Kennebec County.
Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Elder Care , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Health , Children/Youth , Education , Public Safety , Disaster Relief .
Housing , Elder Care , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Health , Children/Youth , Education , Public Safety , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Disaster Services , Community Organization , Team Work , Social Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Recruitment , Public Health , Youth Development , Leadership , Writing/Editing .
Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Disaster Services , Community Organization , Team Work , Social Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Recruitment , Public Health , Youth Development , Leadership , Writing/Editing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*Goodwill VISTA* United Way Community Impact Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
01/16/2024 - 01/15/2025
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MAINE
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 11/03/2023 To 11/04/2024
Contact
Sarah Ward
Goodwill NNE VISTA Program
Portland ME 04101
603-969-7885
sarah.ward@goodwillnne.org
Listing ID
121220
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