Post in FW: CommonBond AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities

-----Original Message-----
From: Buechler, Tavyer [mailto:Tavyer.Buechler@commonbond.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:01 PM
Cc: Peterson, Laura
Subject: FW: CommonBond AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities
Importance: High

Hello there,

As noted below,  we are recruiting for AmeriCorps VISTA positions at
CommonBond Communities.  Look below for more details about these
opportunities.

Please pass onto any interested applicants.

For more info, contact Laura Peterson at 612-230-1002 or
<email obscured>

Thanks for your help!
Tavyer Buechler
CommonBond Communities
Advantage Services Program Manager
Seward Towers Advantage Centers
612-230-1402
<email obscured>


>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Peterson, Laura
> Sent:	Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:27 AM
> To:	ALL CommonBond
> Subject:	CBC AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities
> Importance:	High
>
> Greetings!
>
> CommonBond Communities Advantage Services is urgently seeking highly
motivated men and women for the AmeriCorps VISTA program, a year-long
service opportunity that promotes capacity building and is aimed at fighting
poverty.  CommonBond has two positions open and look to fill those by July
10th!  Please pass on to anyone you know who may be interested!
>
> VISTA job duties include supporting Advantage Services through program
design and implementation, and assisting with volunteer recruitment and
management.  The two VISTA positions available at CommonBond are 1)Volunteer
Manager and Program Specialist, who will work with the CBC Volunteer
Services in volunteer recruitment, management, and program support at the
Seward Towers, and 2) Adult Education Specialist, who will work to build and
support adult literacy and enrichment programs at the Seward and Skyline
Towers.  The VISTAs' year of service will begin in August 2008 and end
August 2009.  Applications are due no later than July 9, 2007!
>
> VISTA members who successfully complete a term of service are eligible to
receive either an AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 or a $1,200
end-of-service stipend. Additional benefits include training, an $800
monthly living allowance, limited health care benefits, relocation expenses,
student-loan forbearance or deferment, and non-competitive eligibility.
>
> To apply, please visit www.americorps.gov and indicate your interest for
CommonBond Communities under AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities.  If you have
any questions, please contact Laura Peterson at 612-230-1002 or at
<email obscured>.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Laura Peterson
>
> Laura Peterson
> Seward Towers VISTA
> CommonBond Communities
> 612-230-1002
> <email obscured>
>