Serve Philadelphia Summer VISTA Project Application 2019

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AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to build capacity in organizations that bring individuals and communities out of poverty. The Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps is a cohort of VISTA members who serve full-time for one year or 10-weeks in City departments creating sustainable solutions to poverty through indirect service.

This application is for departments interested in receiving Summer Associate VISTAs. This year we are prioritizing Summer Associate VISTA member teams of 2-5 VISTAs who will be collectively working on a specific project together. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on providing Summer Associate VISTA Members with civic engagement tools throughout their term of service.

Summer Associates serve from June - August 2019, full-time (40 hrs/wk) and receive a living allowance of approximately $33/ day.

Projects for summer associates can be direct or indirect service. Priority project areas for summer 2019 are:

• Preventing summer learning loss among low-income youth
• Providing meals to hungry children
• Supporting youth substance abuse prevention efforts in low-income communities

However, any project that has outcomes directly tied to alleviating poverty will be considered.

All Serve Philadelphia VISTA members are centrally supported by the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service (OCEVS) and federally supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

Please contact Claire Healy, Program Manager, at claire.healy@phila.gov or 215-490-7210 with questions.

Email *

Office/Department *

Contact Name *

Contact Title *

Contact Phone Number *

If my department receives Summer Associates, we will be responsible for contributing $1,200 to the cost share for each associate. *

The VISTA program is funded by a cost share through CNCS, OCEVS, and each department hosting a VISTA. By checking this box, I understand that if my department receives a VISTA, we will be responsible for contributing $1,200 per VISTA to the cost share.

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If my department receives Summer Associates, we will be responsible for designating a work space and the appropriate technology for the VISTA members. *

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If my department receives Summer Associates, we will be responsible for identifying a dedicated supervisor to act as a coach for the VISTA members and attend mandatory meetings and workshops for the program. *

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Project Focus Area: *

VISTA projects must align with one of the following Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) priority areas and one of the sub-categories.

Economic Opportunity: Safe and affordable housing OR enhanced financial literacy OR employment training and access

Education: Improved school readiness and academic performance in K-12 schools OR increased graduation rates, OR college enrollment and retention

Healthy Futures: Improved access to nutritious foods OR improved access to health care

Veterans & Military Families: Providing service (in the three areas listed above) to veterans and military families

Summer Associate VISTA Project Summary *

Please provide a one sentence summary of your project (300 characters max)

How many Summer Associates are you requesting for this project? *

Teams (2 or more Summer Associates) will be prioritized

Project Need *

The primary purpose of a VISTA is to support efforts to fight poverty. Describe the unmet poverty-related community need(s) you propose to address using AmeriCorps VISTA resources: (1000 characters max)

Community Input *

How will community partners contribute to the project’s success (1000 characters max)

Training *

Describe any training you will provide or will be necessary to ensure the success of the project. (300 characters max)

Recruitment

The following information will be used for recruitment purposes.

Summer Associate VISTA Position title: *

List the key activities for the Summer Associate Project: *

Include expected outputs and outcomes from this project. Project activities can be indirect service, direct service or a combination of the two. For example, Associates could both structure long-term ways for involving community members in project activities (indirect/capacity building work) and conduct community education, outreach, and awareness related to the project (direct service). (1000 characters max)

Describe any specific qualifications and experience that you are looking for in a Summer Associate VISTA *

What are you looking for in a summer associate? (300 characters max)

Which Civic Engagement tactic(s) will your VISTA project utilize?

Goal Setting

Data & Evaluation

Asset Mapping

Community Meeting Management

Timelines & Benchmarks

Targeting & Recruitment

Volunteer Management

Media & Marketing

Building Coalitions

Other

Submitting this form does not guarantee that you will receive a Summer Associate VISTA member. *

Each year we have limited VISTA project slots. OCEVS will provide support and guidance throughout this process, but final approval for all projects will be determined by CNCS.

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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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