El Paso Character Skills AmeriCorps VISTA Program

United Way of El Paso County has AmeriCorps VISTA positions available!   AmeriCorps VISTA members will help in strengthening after school programs by recruiting volunteers; overseeing the implementation of a character skills learning program; and developing service learning projects. VISTA members also participate in community outreach activities and in seeking resources to support after school programs.

Benefits of serving as an AmeriCorp VISTA member:

- Annual living allowance of $11,124 (paid bi-weekly)
- Health care benefits
- Child-care subsidy (if income eligible)
- Student loan forbearance
- Interest accrual payment on student loans
- Education award of $5,350 upon completion of the program or $1500 stipend
- Personal development opportunities, and
- Valuable hands-on experience in community development.
-Relocation reimbursement/allowance available

Applications must be submitted online at www.americorps.gov. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Jason Brewer, Vice President of Marketing and Community Building, United Way of El Paso County. 

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

AmeriCorps HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) members, work with local non-profits such as Rio Vista Community Center, YMCA, AYUDA, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, and Child Crisis Center. AmeriCorps members administer the HIPPY curriculum to parents and teach them to prepare their children to enter school ready to learn. Members also participate in community outreach and various service projects.

Benefits of serving as an AmeriCorp HIPPY member:

-Bi-monthly living allowance ($12,100 annually)
-Education Award ($5,550)
-Health care
-Child-care (if income eligible)
-Student Loan Forbearance
-Interest Accrual on student loans
-Monthly training opportunities
-Valuable hands-on experience

If you have any questions regarding either AmeriCorps program, please contact Jason Brewer, Vice President of Marketing and Community Building, United Way of El Paso County. 

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