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North Shore AmeriCorps Member

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Lynn, MA, USA
Full-time

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial stability to support both their basic needs and future success. No other single organization has the scope, expertise, and influence, to bring together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating maximum impact and achieving long-lasting results.

Educational Background: 
High School Diploma
Skills/Experience: 

AmeriCorps Service Requirements:

  • Complete a minimum of 1700 hours of documented service over the course of one year, as well as the full term of service (September 2018- July 2019) 
  • Attend all Corps-wide training and learning sessions 
  • Complete all required AmeriCorps documentation and reporting

Member Qualifications:

  •  Experience with and/or commitment to youth development
  • Interest in nonprofit organizations and their development
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven leadership and project management abilities
  • A strong passion for national and community service
  • The desire to work with diverse people, organizations, and communities
  • Positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability
  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • $650/semi-monthly taxable living allowance ($13,732 annual allowance)
  • $5,920 Segal Education Award upon completion of service
  • Paid health and dental insurance
  • Uniform parts
  • YMCA Membership (for the year)
  • Training and networking opportunities among a core group of Corps members and other non-profit professionals. 
  • Access to the United Way network for resources after service is complete
Job Function: 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 9 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit