JOB OPENING

Operation Military Kids in partnership with Idaho 4-H is seeking an innovative volunteer to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member
VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) members serve for one year within local communities to address poverty. 4-H addresses the challenge by educating children and adults through afterschool, club work and summer programs.
As the Operation Military Kids (OMK) VISTA you will: Create an effective OMK volunteer management program; participate in fund development and grant proposal writing; Maintain and improve upon a strong electronic presence (web, Facebook, e-newsletter) and update the OMK management and flow-system for the information; Work with the National Guard and military youth programs to continue support of OMK volunteers, partners, and youth; Develop community networks that will expand OMK capacity to serve military families. Check out the OMK website at www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/programs/omk...
APPLY NOW Deadline is September 22, 2013
VISTA Member Commitment:
VISTA member commit to serve on a full-time basis (40 hour/week) for at least one year
Must be at least 18 years of age
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Meet additional qualifying standards or skill requirements specified by 4-H
May not be employed outside of VISTA work
May take limited college courses while volunteering
Must have reliable transportation.
VISTA Member Benefits:
Pre-Service Orientation in Los Angeles CA, November 19 – 22th, 2013, all expenses covered
Monthly living allowance ($928 gross),
Health care benefits
Personal and sick leave
Educational award ($5550) or stipend ($1500) at the end of service
Student loan payments may be deferred during service
The position is located in Boise at the UI Boise Center.
To Apply:
Go to http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista Select IDAHO and Click on Find Opportunity Now, Select Idaho 4-H Operation Military Kids, Boise
Deadline to apply is September 22th
Interviews September 23rd- 26th with final selection by September 27th
Start date is November 19th, 2013.
Information & Contact: Contact Linda Gerber or Jennifer Gariepy, University of Idaho Extension 4-H, lgerber@uidaho.edu, jgariepy@uidaho.edu (208) 334-2328See More

Operation Military Kids

www.uidaho.edu

University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development 322 E. Front St., Ste. 390 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: (208) 334-2328 E-mail: omk@uidaho.edu