VISTA Opportunity in Lovely Louisiana
Come sample the music, the food and the diversity that embodies the "spirit" of Louisiana while helping to solve the area's poverty-related problems. The Town of Vivian, located 30 miles north of Shreveport, Louisiana, has a vision to create a Health Care and Educational Alliance. Too many of their children are not receiving needed medical care and are not reaching their potential in school. Providing medical services in a school setting is a logical and efficient way to meet these needs. As a VISTA, your help and expertise in healthcare, education, and in creating and sustaining public/private collaboration will all contribute in bringing this vision to life!
The Benefits:
- Receive Health Coverage
- Receive Subsistence Allowance (between $833 and $865 monthly, based on location in Louisiana)
- Receive Relocation Allowance, if moving more than 50 miles from home
- Receive choice between a $4,725 Education Award or a $1200 Stipend, upon successful end of service completion
The Requirements:
- 21 years or older college graduate or equivalent experience
- participate in all trainings
- full-time community service
- most project sites require access to car
- service Length: 12 months
How to Apply?
All applicants must be registered. Registration is FREE. Go to https://recruit.cns.gov. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all placements are filled. Placement is competitive.
Contact:
Rebecca L. Tedford, LA VISTA Project Supervisor via email: Rebecca.Tedford@la.gov or via phone, (225) 342-7412 OR Chrissy Spearman, LA VISTA Project Coordinator via email: Chrissy.Spearman@la.gov or via phone, (225) 342-7412.