Member Duties : The Summer Associate will review sustainability materials developed by previous VISTA members and gain a thorough understanding of the organization’s history, core initiatives, key activities, and major events. They will familiarize themselves with the current calendar of planned events for the term of service and utilize available resources to enhance their knowledge of nonprofit event planning and management. By actively participating in and supporting community events, the Associate will help increase awareness of the organization and its initiatives. Additionally, they will assist in implementing and enhancing community events and initiative activities while seeking out internal and external opportunities for learning and professional development. Through these efforts, the Associate will contribute to addressing poverty, strengthening communities, and promoting the safety, education, and well-being of the Lakota people.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Entrepreneur/Business , Tribal , Community Outreach , Technology , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Community and Economic Development , Health , Children/Youth , Homeland Security , Homelessness , Housing , Hunger , Environment , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Team Work , Disaster Services , Environment , Fine Arts/Crafts , Urban Planning , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Trade/Construction , Education , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Architectural Planning , Community Organization .
