Member Duties : SELF! is a reentry program in the Lehigh Valley that works with Allentown women with criminal backgrounds, however programming is inclusive to all women including LGBTQ+ dealing with reentry whether it is from incarceration, as a domestic violence survivor, homelessness, fire victimization or those new to the area. SELF! Also serves at risk youth and children with incarcerated parents. The SELF LV VISTA will support and work with the organization’s staff and volunteers to build a project planning and management infrastructure for sustainable processes to systematically work towards expanding programming without compromising service to our disenfranchised community. The VISTA will create a project planning and management infrastructure for the organization. They will work on developing and distributing resources materials and coordination, recruitment, and outreach of community volunteers.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Stipend , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Ex-Offender Reentry , Hunger , Health , Housing , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Homelessness , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Education , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Social Services , Communications , Community Organization , Team Work , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Urban Planning , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Computers/Technology .