Impact America activates recent college graduates to address consequences of poverty through health, economic, and education-based initiatives – creating lasting impact in local communities. These initiatives include FocusFirst, a high tech vision care initiative for young children and SaveFirst, a free tax preparation program for low-income families. FocusFirst: A High-Tech Vision Care Initiative provides a cost-effective direct response to the vision problems of children who live in urban and rural communities in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. AmeriCorps members and volunteers provide free vision screenings to young children using high-tech photo optic scan cameras. All children failing the screenings receive free follow-up care through a partner nonprofit. SaveFirst: A High-Quality Tax Preparation Initiative trains college, graduate, and law students to provide free tax preparation services and opportunities for savings to low-income, working families in Alabama and South Carolina.
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members address consequences of poverty through health and economic programs. Members will also recruit and manage the service of college student volunteers with the programs. Member duties with FocusFirst include: conduct vision screenings for preschoolers; expand network of child care centers receiving services; assist in processing results and referrals for follow-up care. Members duties with SaveFirst include: Obtain certification as a Volunteer Tax Preparer; recruit and train college students on tax law, and manage their service at community-based sites; implement marketing strategies to encourage families to receive free tax preparation.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Stipend , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .
TermsPermits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service AreasHealth , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
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SummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps State / National
ProgramImpact America
Program Start/End Date07/10/2023 - 07/09/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education levelCollege graduate
Age RequirementMinimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations ALABAMA , SOUTH CAROLINA
Accepting ApplicationsFrom 07/10/2023 To 07/09/2024
Contact Ty Jackson
601 Beacon Pkwy W
Birmingham AL 35209
2052025780
recruiting@impactamerica.com
www.impactamerica.com
Listing ID 119713