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VISTA Volunteer for Community Technology Project |
RECRUITING FOR SPRING 2008
Organization: Christian Relief Services Charities (CRSC)
Title: Community Technology VISTA Project Job
Description: When Billy Mills, an Oglala Lakota, an Olympic champion and humanitarian, joined CRSC as our spokesperson in 1986, we found our voice and mission to assist American Indian families with water, food, housing, heat, youth programs, culture and language preservation.
CRSC maintains a field office in Eagle Butte, South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. In 2006, with its affiliate the Cheyenne River Youth Project®, CRSC constructed a teen center for teenagers living on Cheyenne River. A CTC VISTA volunteer will play a vital role in our movement to build the capacity of the teen center’s internet café and offer affordable internet access on Cheyenne River. We envision the VISTA developing and implementing a business plan for the café; providing the IT expertise to ensure that it runs efficiently and securely; and training staff and volunteers to make certain that the café will be serving the community for years to come.
Specific activities the VISTA member will perform include:
• Develop and implement a business plan for the operation of the café
• Develop and implement a security plan for access to computer hardware, including ID cards and passwords for users
• Install and maintain security and monitoring software for Internet access
• Develop a teen center website, which will promote community news, events, and activities
• Reach out to the community by teaching classes on using the Internet and/or other IT-related topics
• Recruit and train local volunteers to work in the café
• Fundraise for enhancements to the café if necessary (basic start-up and operation costs are already budgeted for)
Recommended skills and qualifications:
• Intermediate pc skills
• Troubleshooting and repair skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English
• Business administration skills
Contact Information: Please email Megan Carter at megan@indianyouth.org or call (605) 964-8200.
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CTC VISTAs are full time volunteers who build the capacity of nonprofits using media and technology.
VISTA service is a one year full-time commitment. The term of service will begin in Spring 2008.
Outside employment is not permitted during VISTA service.
What are the basic benefits?
• A modest living-allowance (approximately $790/month depending on location)
• $1200 end-of-service stipend or a $4725 Education Award to pay-off qualifying student loans or future tuition at many universities
• Basic health care coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Local transportation assistance
• Childcare assistance
Who qualifies?
You have to be at least 18 years old (but adults of all ages become VISTAs!) and you should have completed some college or other relevant training. Mostly you need to be qualified for the particular position for which you are applying.
Learn more about the benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA service.
Learn more about the CTC VISTA Project or contact at info@ctcvista.org with questions. |
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