Established in 2007 through a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, the ORCC VISTA program enables colleges and universities to address issues facing low-income communities through high quality service-learning and community service programs that empower students to be change agents in their communities. Oregon Campus Compact VISTAs develop service-learning programs, build relationships and partnerships between their institution and the surrounding community, implement campus-wide service days, coordinate programs that engage students in community service, and increase the level of civic engagement on their campuses. ORCC is currently seeking 12 members to start in August 2012. A list of recruiting campus and community partners can be found at https://sites.google.com/a/oregoncampuscompact.org/oregon-campus-compact/americorps/americorps-vista/how-to-apply

Member Duties: Oregon Campus Compact VISTAs develop service-learning programs, build relationships and partnerships between their institution and the surrounding community, implement campus-wide service days, coordinate programs that engage students in community service, and increase the level of civic engagement on their campuses. Each campus position has a position description that can be found at www.oregoncampuscompact.org.

Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Some sites provide housing and/or food, Relocation Allowance, Training

Terms:
Permits attendance at school during off hours, Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time

Service Areas:
Community Outreach, Education

Skills:
Communications, Community Organization, Education, Leadership, Public Speaking, Recruitment, Writing/Editing

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