Volunteer Opportunity Details:

This is an AmeriCorps position, which includes an annual living stipend of $6,750 for 900 hours of service plus the opportunity to qualify for an education award of $2,362 or an annual living stipend of $3,375 for 450 hours of services plus the opportunity to qualify for an education aware of $1,250, upon completion of the term of service. The term of service will be from Sept. 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010.

Members will recruit volunteers and supervise the disadvantaged population in performing community service projects in targeted neighborhoods, along with: * Help plan and lead appropriate service projects as guided by the Site Supervisor. * Help transport group participants to site using Department of Correction's vehicles. * Work side-by-side with the disadvantaged population to complete meaningful service projects. * Model pro-social behaviors. * Facilitate team building skills among the group members. * Help guide projects to a successful completion. * Fill out evaluation forms at end of each project. * Maintain positive relationships with partner agencies

Restorative Community Service: Volunteers supervise community service projects so that the disadvantaged population provides valued reparative service to the community and can form an attachment to their community, a factor associated with decreased recidivism. Involvement helps assess and develop this population's readiness to work; they learn hard and soft job skills. Community capacity building: Strengthen neighborhoods by working to identify and develop the leadership talent within to address crime prevention and poverty-related community needs.

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Applicants:

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Fill out the entire application - You need 2 references along with their email addresses. If you don’t know an email address for someone – just put your own in – this is something National has included and it is not necessary for us. We actually phone references.)

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On the drop down box insert: AmeriCorps State/National,

State: Iowa;

Program type: Each 1 Reach 1 and then hit the search button

You should see listings that are currently available – apply to all you are interested in.

We prefer someone with good communication skills, ability to work side-by-side with disadvantaged population, and a flexible schedule. Must have a valid drivers license and be 21 years of age to transport others.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Community Corrections Improvement Association

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) AmeriCorps/National Service (17+) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Tammy Womochil, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

951 29th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (See a map)

Directions:

FROM I-380 Take the 33rd Avenue Exit, turn to the west (toward Wendy’s) and proceed to 6th Street. Turn right on 6th Street and proceed to 29th Avenue (4 blocks). Turn left, proceed approximately ¼ mile. The Corrections Complex will be on your left; the Faches Center is the middle building. FROM HIGHWAY 30 Take the 6th Street Exit, turn North. Proceed North, over the viaduct to 29th Avenue. Turn left, proceed approximately ¼ mile. The Corrections Complex will be on your left; the Faches Center is the middle building.   Nearest Bus Stop: Right out front, 1 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Counties:		Linn