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VISTA
Fighting Poverty with Passion

  

First
FIRST is a national, non-profit organization that uses age-appropriate robotics activities and competitions to excite students about science, math, and technology, with a long-term goal of encouraging them to pursue careers in those fields.

VISTA volunteers will:

  • assist in recruitment of teams, mentors, and volunteers, with emphasis on low-income and minority students and volunteers,
  • raise funds for teams, especially those in low-income areas, and for regional competitions,
  • assist in organizing regional competitions for all FIRST programs,
  • support/recruit/train FIRST volunteers, and
  • secure on-going participation of teams, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances.  

Activities include:

  • development of a list of possible sponsors and other funding sources and a plan for meeting with potential sponsors;
  • presentation and promotion of FIRST to potential sponsors; communication with teams to determine needs;
  • regular meetings with the Regional Director and assistance for planning activities (does NOT include regular administrative support but may require some administrative work);
  • presentation and promotion of FIRST to community groups (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, youth groups, PTA’s, economic and workforce development boards);
  • in collaboration with the RD, promotion of FIRST to legislative, academic, and public groups, community-based organizations, legislative education committees, & governor’s offices;
  • recruitment of professional mentors and students to teams through various media such as corporate intranets, school papers and publications, posters, newspapers, and TV/radio interviews. 

Additional requirements:Contact Information: 
Dennis Howland (603) 666-3906 dhowland@usfirst.org





VISTA is looking for experienced, energetic individuals who want to make a full-time, year long commitment to fight poverty. If you’re retiring soon, already there, or want to take a year off for a year of service, VISTA may be for you. Living allowances and other benefits are provided. More About VISTA












Coming of Age
Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning
1601 N. Broad Street Room 206, Philadelphia, PA 19122
phone (215) 204-8585 • fax (215) 204-3195
inspiring@comingogage.org