BROOKINGS, S.D. — SDSU Extension has an extended deadline to apply to serve as an SDSU Extension AmeriCorps VISTA member. These are full-time positions open in Aberdeen, Lemmon, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Watertown and other South Dakota communities.
“AmeriCorps VISTA service members will work with SDSU Extension staff to increase knowledge of and access to physical and financial health and wellness techniques in effort to bring economically disadvantaged South Dakotans out of poverty,” said Aimee House Ladonski, SDSU Extension Volunteer Development Field Specialist.
What do AmeriCorps members do?
AmeriCorps members will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Serve your country full-time for 1 year to bring SD citizens out of poverty;
- Earn a monthly living stipend;
- Receive an education award at end of term of service;
- Gain valuable work experience and community connections;
- Receive preferential hiring post-service with federal agencies and hundreds of employers of national service across the country
Position Openings
Applicants must be 18 years old or older to apply. Some college is preferred for most position openings.
Applications are due June 20, 2017
A variety of positions are available to meet a diversity of professional interests and skills including:
- Aging in Place VISTA Member
- Family Resource Management Extension Associate VISTA Member
- Better Choices, Better Health (BCBH) – VISTA Extension Associate
- Grow SD VISTA Member
- Healthy Schools Coach VISTA Member
- Healthy Schools Advisor VISTA Member
- SDSU Extension VISTA Leader
Unique opportunity
Ladonski points out that this is a unique opportunity for South Dakotans and encourages readers to share with friends and family that might be interested, particularly those that meet the following criteria:
- Current college students seeking a “gap year” to build their resume (one or two online or evening college courses are allowable during service if needed);
- Recently graduated college students;
- Retirees looking to get involved in a FT service effort (their education award can be awarded to children or grandchildren should they choose to forego it for themselves);
- Stay-at-home parents seeking to get back in the work force; or
- Any interested party that meets the qualifications and has a passion for service.
For position descriptions and application information, view this release online at http://igrow.org/news/, send an email of interest to aimee.ladonski@sdstate.edu or call Aimee Ladonski, SDSU Extension Volunteer Development Field Specialist with questions 605.782.3290.
— SDSU Extension
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