VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is the domestic equivalent of the Peace Corps. VISTA members are needed to introduce a powerful new community solution for financially struggling families to gain stability. United Way is partnering with the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to integrate community resources with public benefits and make them accessible in a powerful online system, MI Bridges. VISTA members will bring this innovation to nonprofit partners serving low-income people. They will build capacity for utilization of MI Bridges to provide resources for strong households and a strong community.
The United Way for Southeastern Michigan fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We strive to provide a world-class experience for individuals to get involved in and support causes they care about in ways that are engaging, meaningful and trans-formative. We empower individuals to take action, invite others to join the fight, and scale their impact.
- VISTA members will gain expertise with Michigan’s powerful new online community resource hub, MI Bridges, through participating in training and practicing Community Navigation Partner assistance.
- They will develop a plan for building the capacity of MI Bridges utilization that will identify and engage Community Access Partners and increase the number of libraries, community colleges, and community centers making computers available for people to self-service MI Bridges.
- Members will outreach and enroll Community Navigation Partner nonprofits and develop protocols to ensure that Referral Partners are in the 211 community resource database.
- VISTAs will publicize MI Bridges to targeted audiences by inventorying available MI Bridges marketing tools, developing needed community-specific materials, and providing materials to Community Partner organizations.
- Members will get considerable exposure with nonprofit organizations while improving conditions for those who struggle financially.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Marketing and promotion abilities
- Self-starter
- Outreach and sales capabilities
- Project Management
- Meeting facilitation skills
- Living allowance
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Health coverage
- Training
- Gain expertise in community system-building and a new health and human services delivery solution
- Make a difference, connect at a deeper level in your community to improve conditions for those who struggle financially