Family Support and Treatment Vista

Title: FRIENDS for the Empowerment of Children and Families AmeriCorps VISTA

Thirty-seven million Americans live in poverty. Through AmeriCorps VISTA, you can make a tangible difference.

Become an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Family Support & Treatment Center. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national program where community members have the opportunity to serve in local nonprofits for one year helping eliminate poverty. In return for service, members receive a living allowance, health insurance and other benefits.

An AmeriCorps VISTA position is open in Orem to help create program sustainability through the development of the FRIENDS for the Empowerment of Children and Families.  This VISTA is needed to help support a group of committed, passionate volunteers; write grants to provide future services for children and families at risk of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences; and bring greater awareness and education regarding the effects of child abuse to political and business leaders, and to the community at large. 

The VISTA position will begin with a Pre-Service Orientation 8/6/2013-8/9/2013 in Los Angeles, CA (paid by Vista Program)

Benefits:
-Living Allowance ($946 a month pre-taxes),
-At the end of year of service, the VISTA can choose an Education Award ($5,550) or End of Service Cash Stipend ($1,500)

-Health Coverage
-Relocation Allowance
-Childcare assistance, if eligible

Requirements:
-Full-time service for one year without school or other work commitments
-Some college experience
-At least 18 years of age
-General office and computer skills

-Pass a Background Screening

TO APPLY: Email resume and cover letter to receptionist@utahvalleyfamilysupport.org by 06/07/2013. An online application with AmeriCorps is also required during the interview process.