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AmeriCorps is Hiring a TMA Refugee Community Engagement Project - Silver Spring Near Washington, DC
International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Community Engagement Program is the outward-facing department of IRC-MD. Its mission is to share stories of the resilience of refugees and other humanitarian immigrants, shed light on the positive work that the IRC does in the community, and engage the community in meaningful ways to actively participate in IRC’s work supporting humanitarian immigrants. Last year, the Community Engagement Program of the IRC-MD leveraged approximately 400 volunteers to provide 40,000 hours of community service in support of IRC clients. Additionally, the Community Engagement Program facilitates donations of needed in-kind goods for clients, saving IRC clients tens of thousands of dollars each year.
Member Duties : The Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) AmeriCorps VISTA will assess the impact of the IRC’s community engagement efforts and propose strategies to improve the organization’s reach in the community. The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA will focus on the areas of external communications, community partnership building and outreach.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills : Social Services , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Community Organization , Communications , Non-Profit Management .
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TMA Refugee Community Engagement Project - Silver Spring