Join the Amachi Mentoring Program as a VISTA
Nationwide Amachi VISTA Opportunities
Amachi is a straightforward and highly focused program. Based on the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring model, volunteers are recruited from congregations and matched with children who have an incarcerated parent.
The Amachi mentoring program was developed to provide a different path for these children by establishing the consistent presence of loving,caring people of faith into their lives.
Each of the Amachi mentors, who often live and worship in the same neighborhood as the children, meet weekly with a child who has been carefully matched to them. Amachi's hope is that mentoring by these loving, caring adults will significantly improve life's opportunities for the child.
Member Duties :
Members will serve in four different capacities which support the Amachi program.
*Coordinator of Performance Data Analysis and Reporting (1 Member)-will develop data in ways that support program management,training,funding sources,PR & evaluation.
*Coordinator of Training Curriculum Development & Delivery (1 Member)- develop training curriculum resources for mentors, and assist in publicizing program.
*Faith-Based Match Liaison (2 members)- will work with faith leaders/congregational staff to identify potential volunteers,correctional facilities, to develop recrutment,training, retention and volunteer recognition activities.
Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance
Training
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Start/End Date 07/15/2008 - 07/15/2009
Work Schedule: Full-Time Education
High school graduate
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 200
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Program Locations:
ALASKA , CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA , ILLINOIS, MARYLAND, MINNESOTA, OHIO, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA , PUERTO RICO , TENNESSEE , TEXAS, Washington/Baltimore
Accepting Applications From 2/01/2008 To 12/31/2009
Contact:
Nancy L. Lewis, 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
Phone: (215) 557-4452 x
E-Mail: nlewis@ppv.org