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Border Fair Housing & Economic Justice Center |
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AmeriCorps*VISTA Program |
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BFHC is recruiting for 2 full-time, paid AmeriCorp*VISTA positions, for our Las Cruces, Dona Ana County Office.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members leverage human, financial, and material resources to increase the capacity of low-income communities across the country to solve their own problems. AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve throughout the country—working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, increase housing opportunities, bridge the digital divide, and strengthen the capacity of many community organizations.
If interested, please apply ASAP, training begins in December 2007.
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Monday-Friday / 8am - 5 pm |
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To qualify for AmeriCorps*VISTA, you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident, be team-oriented, and be willing to take on a wide range of challenges. There is no upper age limit, and many AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant work and life experiences to their assignment. Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a must. Fluency in Spanish or other languages can also be helpful in certain programs. You must be available to serve full-time for one year.
The AmeriCorps*VISTA application process also requires a criminal history background check to ensure community members with whom we work are protected. To begin the process potential members must first apply. |
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Once the AmeriCorps*VISTA candidates are selected, the necessary documents must be filled out by the Program Supervisor and sent to the Texas State Office. Upon approval, all selected volunteer applicants must attend a three day Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) prior to entering service. The Corporation for National Service conducts these orientations quarterly and pays all travel expenses for the trainees.
BFHC must receive a completed AmeriCorps*VISTA application along with the Member Travel Registration Form and Sponsor Evaluation at least 45 days prior to the scheduled PSO in order for the applicants to be scheduled to attend. |
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Members are being recruited now for our upcoming training! If interested in serving APPLY NOW!
Applicants must apply online at https://recruit.cns.gov/. There, they can apply directly with BFHC. Once the application is filled out, their information is sent to Mr. Olague, Executive Director, and the process begins. |
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English, Spanish |
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This are no fees. The AmeriCorp*Vista position is a paid position. |
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Maria Calixtro, Public Housing Specialist, (915) 351-2770, (email)
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| Address: |
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1050 Monte Vista Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001 (See a map)
Directions:
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Corner of Espina and Monte Vista, two block north of the University and Espina intersection |
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