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14th Chestnut - Youth and Child Team Leader
POSITION FILLED
Be a mentor to at risk youth by helping facilitate a structured after school program which is designed to provide educational and social guidance for ages K-12. Activities at this faith-based center range from recreation and arts crafts, to tutoring and life skills.
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American Red Cross - Volunteer Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Gain human resource and public administration experience by helping American Red Cross implement volunteer development plans. This volunteer will create a marketing plan to recruit volunteers. The person in this position will be in charge of screening and interviewing volunteers and then creating a volunteering experience that matches the interests/skills of the volunteer to the needs of the agency. This volunteer will receive experience and gain knowledge and skills in nonprofit service delivery and volunteer management.
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American Red Cross Wabash Valley Chapter - Youth Educator
POSITION FILLED
Gain teaching experience and build professional relationships with schools and the community by helping American Red Cross plan, advertise, schedule, and teach educational workshops to elementary and middle school age children. This position will have primary responsibility for teaching the scrubby bear workshop to elementary students, but this volunteer also plans, develops, and delivers educational workshops to students in five counties on topics ranging from disaster preparation to humanitarian workshops and first aid training. This volunteer will become familiar with American Red Cross process and procedures, but will spend a significant amount of time in the field, interacting with the students and various school administrators.
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Arts Illiana - Marketing Specialist
POSITION FILLED
The mission of Arts Illiana is to promote, support, and enhance the arts and cultural activities of the Wabash Valley. Arts Illiana works with community leaders, artists, and art providers to attract new people to the area, encourage current residents to stay, and strengthen cultural tourism offerings. This Volunteer will assist with all levels and forms of Arts Illiana’s, marketing plans, outreach efforts, and public relations and fundraising campaigns. This volunteer will have the opportunity to assist with Spectrum Magazine, Live Music Month, Terre Haute Street Fair/Artist Market, Table Scapes, gallery opening receptions, fundraising, and membership campaigns.
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CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
POSITION FILLED
Serve as an investigator, advocate, and legal advisor to children's court cases. The volunteer will investigate children's cases/or situations, and submit written reports to the court outlining findings and recommendations for what is in the child's immediate and long-term best interest. The volunteer will collaborate with key agencies, legal counsel, and community resources to ensure that a permanent plan has been created for the child's long term recovery and/or development.
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CASA - Kids assistant and volunteer coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Help this organization raise awareness about the CASA program while improving volunteer recruitment, effectiveness, and retention. This volunteer will solicit, train, and supervise volunteers and develop long term tracking and retention plans. This volunteer will also help develop the CASA Kids program by expanding their marketing and fund-raising efforts. This volunteer will gain organizational skills, networking skills, and non-profit management experience.
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C.H.A.N.C.E.S. - "Afternoon Rocks" Teaching Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Help C.H.A.N.C.E.S. prevent alcohol and drug use among 10-14 year olds by teaching the "Afternoon Rocks" prevention program. The prevention class is evidence based, and the volunteer will help teach the classes and supervise the youth. This volunteer will gain teaching experience and an understanding of non-profit prevention programs.
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C.H.A.N.C.E.S. - Teen Court Program Assistant/Safe Kids Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Teen Court program. Volunteer will recruit, train, and supervise youth and adult volunteers; and develop and coordinate community support for the program. This volunteer will interview referred juvenile offenders to determine their eligibility to enter the Teen Court Program, develop and coordinate community work placements for the purpose of allowing defendants to work off "sentences," and communicate with representatives of referring agencies. This volunteer will also supervise and participate in the development of the budget for the Teen Court.
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Clinton Public Library - Homework help and YA Program Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Homework Help and YA Program Assistant serve as a tutor for middle school and high school students. This volunteer will partner with library staff and area teachers to deliver individualized tutoring plans to the students. Additional programs involving education and mentoring of youth may be developed according to the goals of the library and the interests of the volunteer.
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Crossroads Connections - Mentor
POSITION FILLED
Crossroads Connections provides a structured, stable, home like environment for at-risk teenage girls. Serve as a positive role model to these residents by helping them develop into responsible adults who have balanced lives (mentally, socially, and physically). This volunteer will teach independent living skills and provide one-on-one mentoring to the residents. This volunteer will work closely with the supervisor and will provide reports of daily activities and goals.
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Crossroads Connections - Mentor/Recreation Activities Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Crossroads Connections provides a structured, stable, home like environment for at-risk teenage girls. Serve as a positive role model to these residents by helping them develop into responsible adults who have balanced lives (mentally, socially, and physically). In addition to teaching independent living skills and providing one-on-one mentoring, this volunteer will plan and implement recreational activities. These activates should develop and present ideas for positive attitudes and inform residents about the benefits of a healthy recreational lifestyle.
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Educational Family Services(FSSM) - Homework Helper
POSITION FILLED
This volunteer will tutor children by providing one-on-one homework help. The volunteer will also be encouraged to assess the child's individual needs and learning style to develop an individualized plan for skill building.
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Hamilton Center- Therapeutic Activities Instructor
POSITION FILLED
Plan and lead therapeutic activities geared at decreasing patient symptoms or increasing their functioning level. Hamilton Center employs over 600 staff statewide, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, counselors, case managers, etc. Services are provided to children, adolescents, and adults. Hamilton Center also provides specialized programs for pregnant women, infants, and people with drug and alcohol problems. Counseling services are provided for people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses. This volunteer will be asked to supplement Hamilton Center’s programs by designing, planning, and implementing therapeutic activities based on the sciences of music education/therapy, art education, recreation/exercise science, and/or relaxation therapy. The position will be based on the skills, interests, and innovation of the volunteer, but programming could also include activities based on nutrition, exercise, or other healthy lifestyle topics. This volunteer must be an innovative and responsive self starter who takes initiative.
Happiness Bag - Activity and Participant Care Specialist, Adult Day Service
POSITION FILLED
Happiness Bag is an organization committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities structured activities that enhance their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Enhance the Adult Day Program by planning and carrying out daily lesson plans that focus on personal care, motor development/maintenance, socialization, and recreation. This volunteer will also assist participants with daily living skills, communication, and community integration. The Adult Day Program is for participants over 21 years of age who have completed high school. The Adult Day Program is structured to meet the individual habilitation needs of each participant. This volunteer will work closely with staff to carry out the goals and mission of the program.
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Happiness Bag - Art Instructor
POSITION FILLED
Happiness Bag is an organization committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities structured activities that enhance their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Assist with the planning and implementation of the Integrated Arts Program and the After School care program by developing creative and interactive lesson plans. This position will focus improving motor skills, cognitive expression, and verbal and socialization skills for the participants. This volunteer will strive to encourage the creative potential of all persons & to allow every individual to proceed at his or her own level, while utilizing a combination of different programs as a creative and educational process. This volunteer will attempt to reach these goals by providing an array of arts and crafts activities that explore a wide range of themes and developmental skill sets.
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Happiness Bag - Bowling Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Happiness Bag is an organization committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities structured activities that enhance their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Happiness Bag organizes a bowling league for its participants as a way to prepare for the Special Olympics. In the fall, bowlers work on their skills to gain ribbons and medals during competition in the Indiana Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament. During the spring session, bowlers strive for trophies awarded at our annual awards banquet in June. This volunteer will assist with this program and in turn provide participants with beneficial socialization experiences, recreational activity, and mentorship.
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Happiness Bag - Special Olympics Coach
POSITION FILLED
Empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive, and respected members of society by serving as a Special Olympics Coach who provides sports training and mentorship. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. Specifically this volunteer will focus on teaching the rules of the sport and running practices and games. This volunteer will also be asked to promote characteristics of sportsmanship and find unique ways to encourage and recognize individuals for their effort and achievement. A dedicated volunteer has the capacity to make lasting impressions on the participants and families in the program. Their efforts will help the athletes grow mentally, socially and spiritually. This volunteer will also gain organizational and management skills by helping coordinate volunteers, tournaments, parent activities, and special awards ceremonies/events.
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McMillans Adult Day Service - Efficiency and Organization Assistant
POSITION FILLED
McMillans helps care givers avoid placing their families in long term care by providing structured social, recreational, educational, spiritual activities, and personal care for senior citizens. This volunteer can help McMillans improve efficiency and effectiveness by organizing and developing new systems for daily program operations. Depending on the initiative and creativity of the applicant, this position has the potential to lead to program formations and improvements that will have lasting impacts on the agency's services and day-to-day operations.
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McMillans Adult Day Service - Music Therapy Assistant
POSITION FILLED
McMillans helps care givers avoid placing their families in long term care by providing structured social, recreational, educational, spiritual activities, and personal care through plans that recognize the senior citizen's individuality. This position will offer the agency and its clients a music therapy component to their existing programs. This position will strive to improve the quality of life for clients by providing musical activates that will enable clients to obtain new skills, maintain physical abilities, and to further socialize them in appropriate ways. This position will plan and create both individual programs and group activities.
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McMillans Adult Day Service - Recreation/Activity Assistant
POSITION FILLED
McMillans helps care givers avoid placing their families in long term care by providing structured social, recreational, educational, spiritual activities, and personal care through plans that recognize the senior citizen's individuality. This position will help the agency plan and implement their recreational programs and activities. This position will strive to improve the quality of life for clients by providing activates that will enable clients to obtain new skills, maintain physical abilities, and to further socialize them in appropriate ways. This position will plan and create both individual programs and group activities. This position will propose new ideas and activities to the agency, and will help plan and implement the schedule.
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Park County CASA/GAL - Volunteer Manager
POSITION FILLED
The Parke County CASA/GAL Program is an agency which recruits and trains community volunteers to legally represent children who have come into the court system because they are at risk for suffering abuse or neglect. The agency is certified by the Indiana State Supreme Court and the National CASA Association. This position will focus on recruiting and training a diverse group of volunteers, but will also include tracking and reporting the activity of program services (as required by state and federal agencies), and assisting volunteers in finding family support resources within the community. This volunteer will also develop and organize activities to raise awareness and encourage program support within the community. This volunteer will gain knowledge and skills in nonprofit service delivery and grant funding compliance while developing strong communication, organization, and presentation skills. This is a great position for a well organized and reliable individual who is interested in the legal system and/or protecting the futures of abused and neglected children.
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PATH Assistant for Agency Development
POSITION FILLED
This volunteer will expand the PATH agency’s programs and their ability to reach and serve the community. Wabash Valley People Attempting To Help, Inc. (PATH) is a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health education, specifically in the areas of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The mission of Wabash Valley PATH is to provide prevention and educational services to increase awareness and reduce the transmission of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections. This volunteer will assist the Executive Director in planning and implementing 2 new evidence based prevention programs and 2 new service programs. Alongside this expansion, the volunteer will be asked to assist with grant-writing efforts to support the new programs. This volunteer should be a self starter who takes initiative, as he/she will be researching possible recommendations and making recommendations to the Executive Director.
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PATH Outreach Assistant - Prevention and Testing
POSITION FILLED
Assist with the outreach efforts of PATH by informing the public about their educational classes, special presentations, and HIV testing and prevention programs. Wabash Valley People Attempting To Help, Inc. (PATH) is a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health education, specifically in the areas of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The mission of Wabash Valley PATH is to provide prevention and educational services to increase awareness and reduce the transmission of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections. This volunteer will co-facilitate prevention classes and market prevention classes at community based organizations.
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PATH Program Assistant - Communities of Color
POSITION FILLED
Half of all new HIV infections in the United States occur in young people under age 25. Moreover, youth of color, in particular young African American/black and Latina/Hispanic women, are disproportionately affected by high rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in our communities. This program will work specifically to address those communities. This volunteer will be the lead instructor and director of the Communities of Color program with assistance from the Executive Director and other volunteers. This volunteer will be asked to network with organizations representing communities of color in the Wabash Valley and assist these organizations in planning and implementing HIV/STD and teen pregnancy prevention projects.
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PATH Program Assistant - Our Whole Lives (OWL)
POSITION FILLED
Our Whole Lives is a series of sexuality education programs for grades 7-12. These resources for youth are written by professional sexuality educators and provide accurate information for parents, teachers and organizations to use with young people to help them learn about sexuality in an affirming and supportive setting. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, health, and behavior in the context of their lives. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. It provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills and understand the social, emotional and spiritual aspects of sexuality. This volunteer will be the lead instructor and director of the OWL program with assistance from the Executive Director and other volunteers. This volunteer will be asked to market prevention classes throughout public housing venues and will co-facilitate the OWL classes.
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PATH Program Assistant - Sex in the Dark
POSITION FILLED
Sex in the Dark is the result of combining several evidence based intervention programs and was developed from the assumption that most people are 'in the dark' when it comes to sex and sexuality. This program helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, health and behavior in the context of their lives. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. It provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills and understand the social, emotional and spiritual aspects of sexuality. This volunteer will be the director of the Sex in the Dark program, and will be asked to network with colleges and universities in Indiana to provide educational classes at their locations. This volunteer will also co-facilitate ‘Sex In The Dark’ presentations and advertise the educational classes to community based organizations.
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Purdue Extension Service Youth Activity Representative
POSITION FILLED
The motto of 4-H is to “pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living . . . for my club, my community, my country and my world.” This volunteer will support 4-H professionals, volunteers, and members by conducting meaningful educational experiences that mirror this motto and help youth grow and reach their fullest potential. The youth activity representative will serve in a professional team atmosphere with a focus on educational program development and delivery. This volunteer will develop new educational programs and inform and encourage members and parents to actively participate in opportunities that are appropriate and beneficial to each individual. This volunteer will participate in a network that will provide a variety of experiences including mentoring, leading and presenting to small groups, giving and receiving feedback, and organizing and presenting information.
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Ryves - Activity and Instruction Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Organize, plan, and facilitate programs at Ryves Youth Center. This volunteer will oversee and assist with all of the programs at the center including: education, recreation, technology, and special events. This volunteer will be a leader and a mentor to the youth. This volunteer will be encouraged to expand and develop new and creative programs that foster personal, professional, educational, and sociological growth.
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Ryves - Capacity Building Leader
POSITION FILLED
Expand Ryves capacity and ability to serve at-risk youth and the surrounding community. This volunteer will be encouraged to champion organizational efforts, program formation, marketing & public relations, and all other avenues that have the potential to improve Ryves Hall and directly affect the children that it serves. This volunteer will attempt to create a volunteer management system that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention. This volunteer will also work directly with the Neighborhood Association in efforts to improve the membership base and expand association activities. This position will also work on outreach efforts by attempting to start a youth-run newspaper/newsletter that will inform Ryves members and the surrounding community. This volunteer will also seek fundraising avenues and write grants to increase Ryve's capacity to serve. There is great potential in this position for an AmeriCorps member who is driven, ambitious, and knows how to take initiative.
Ryves - Computer Tech
POSITION FILLED
Help give at risk youth the upper hand in the classroom by providing computer and technology instruction. The computer education program should focus on internet safety and positive ways to use the internet and technology. This volunteer will be encouraged to develop guided classes that focus on the interests and necessary skills for different age groups. The volunteer will be encouraged to expose the children to positive and pertinent websites, showcase fun and safe activities that technology can be used for, and create activities that are fun, informative, and engaging. This volunteer may also use their technology skills to enhance Ryves operational efforts and technology issues. Depending on the initiative and creativity of the applicant, this position has the potential to lead to program formations and improvements that will have lasting impacts on the agency's services and day-to-day operations.
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Ryves - Computer Tech 2
POSITION FILLED
Help give at risk youth the upper hand in the classroom by providing computer and technology instruction. The computer education program should focus on internet safety and positive ways to use the internet and technology. This volunteer will be encouraged to develop guided classes that focus on the interests and necessary skills for different age groups. The volunteer will be encouraged to expose the children to positive and pertinent websites, showcase fun and safe activities that technology can be used for, and create activities that are fun, informative, and engaging. This volunteer may also use their technology skills to enhance Ryves operational efforts and technology issues. Depending on the initiative and creativity of the applicant, this position has the potential to lead to program formations and improvements that will have lasting impacts on the agency's services and day-to-day operations.
Ryves - Educational Activities Instructor
POSITION FILLED
Help develop the educational programs at Ryves youth center by planning creative educational activities for students of all ages, and providing one-on-one tutoring. This volunteer will develop the center's capacity to assist in knowledge and skill development for at-risk youth. This volunteer will coordinate library services, open doors to educational opportunities, and will attempt to instill a desire and appreciation for life-long learning and academic success. Volunteer staff will also be encouraged to contribute to Ryves overall effort in several different areas.
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Ryves - Recreational Coordinator
P0SITION FILLED
Organize, plan, and facilitate the recreational programs at Ryves Youth Center. This volunteer will oversee all recreational sports (basketball, kickball, the boxing program, and "Black Knight"), and will have the opportunity to expand and develop new recreational programs. The activities that this volunteer plans should provide and active and healthy outlet for the youth, while emphasizing important lessons like character building. The recreational programs should strive to teach lessons about teamwork, work ethic, leadership, and sportsmanship.
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Ryves - Sweeties Program Leader
POSITION FILLED
Serve as the primary leader of the Sweeties Program, which is designed to mentor at-risk teenage girls by focusing on education, socialization, and self-esteem building. This volunteer will help design and implement programs and events that help the young women develop into responsible adults who have balanced lives (mentally, socially, and physically). In addition to teaching independent living skills, instilling a value for educational achievement, and providing one-on-one mentoring, this volunteer will gain experience with grant writing and non-profit management.
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Ryves - Sweeties Nutrition/Exercise Leader
POSITION FILLED
Serve as a Co-Leader of the Sweeties Program, which is designed to mentor at-risk teenage girls by focusing on education, socialization, and self esteem building. This volunteer will help design and implement programs and events that help the young women develop into responsible adults who have balanced lives (mentally, socially, and physically). In addition to teaching independent living skills and providing one-on-one mentoring, this volunteer will take primary responsibility for the nutrition and exercise component of the program. These activities should develop and present ideas for positive attitudes and inform residents about the benefits of a healthy recreational lifestyle. This volunteer will gain experience with grant writing and non-profit management.
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Spectrum Services - Direct Service Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Improve the quality of life for clients with developmental disabilities by providing activities that will enable them to adopt a healthier lifestyle, maintain physical abilities, and to further socialize them in appropriate ways. Activities should be both educational as well as enjoyable. This volunteer will be encouraged to develop programs and activities that are relevant to their specific experience, knowledge, and interest. Potential programs may include: healthy living, music therapy, recreation, literacy, computer education, science, arts and crafts, etc. This position is flexible, but the volunteer will have a meaningful role on the Spectrum team and their programs will have a direct impact on the clients.
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St. Ann's Clinic - Direct Service Assistant
POSITION FILLED
St Ann’s Clinic is a not-for-profit medical clinic devoted to providing free health care to individuals who are without medical insurance and are living without access to needed medical care. This volunteer will learn more about the health care industry and pharmaceutical companies as he/she helps clients complete applications for medication assistance, processes requests, and dispenses medications to clients. This volunteer will also have the opportunity to help St. Ann’s run their chronic disease management program by planning and providing access to consistent medical check-ups and educational programs that focus on nutrition, diet, exercise, and other factors. This volunteer must be well organized, reliable, and willing to work with a diverse group of people. This is a great position for students interested in the medical industry, and all individuals who care about preventative care and long term health and wellness.
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Terre Haute Children's Museum - Science Saturday Coordinator
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The purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and evaluate a Science Saturday Program. The purpose of this program is to provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities for children via interactive programming that teaches various aspects of science education during a two to three hour period one Saturday afternoon each month.
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Terre Haute Children's Museum - Toddler Tuesdays Leader
POSITION FILLED
The vision of the Terre Haute Children's Museum is to create a fun, dynamic science and technology-learning environment of the highest quality, that can impact and influence children’s thinking and learning. This volunteer will plan, develop, advertise, and implement a “Toddler Tuesday” program that is designed to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children via interactive programming that teaches various aspects of science and technology education during a one hour program each month. This volunteer will gain valuable program design and implementation experience while exercising communication, teaching, and leadership skills. This volunteer will also develop important public relations, marketing, and organizing skills as they are encouraged to be involved in the museum’s additional programs and endeavors.
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Terre Haute Children's Museum - Volunteer Program Development Assistant
POSITION FILLED
This volunteer will assist in the development of a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and retention program. The position will be responsible for designing and implementing a public relations campaign for recruitment, creating documents for and organizing an orientation program, and preparing detailed plans to manage and utilize volunteers for specific programs and special events. This volunteer will also help design strategies for retaining the volunteers by creating evaluations of volunteers’ experiences, and drafting plans for continued contact and engagement with both 1st time and long term volunteers. The program should be comprehensive and include a budget plan for implementation of the program. This volunteer will also help create tracking tools and documents to support effective management of the program. This volunteer will gain valuable program design and implementation experience while exercising communication, organization, and leadership skills. This volunteer will also develop important public relations, marketing, and networking skills as they are encouraged to be involved in the museum’s additional programs and endeavors.
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THHA, Family Self-Sufficiency Center Homeless Prevention Program- Case Management/Social Services Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
The Homeless Prevention Program is designed to stabilize families at risk of becoming homeless by providing one time assistance to meet immediate needs (such as rent, utilities, and food), and ongoing case management to prevent similar situations from occurring. Once families are stabilized, the program offers an extensive case management program that includes a comprehensive set of classes and services designed to help people become self sufficient. This volunteer will perform client intake and assessment services, develop individual training service plans, and client housing plans. This volunteer will also develop program materials, plan and teach instructional classes, and perform information and referral services as needed. This volunteer will also help develop new programs and activities that are in line with the program’s interests and concerns. This AmeriCorps volunteer will receive training and hands-on experience at the administrative and organizational level in the FSS Center.
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THHA, Family Self-Sufficiency Center Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Outreach and Capacity Building
POSITION FILLED
The Homeless Prevention Program is designed to stabilize families at risk of becoming homeless by providing one time assistance to meet immediate needs (such as rent, utilities, and food), and ongoing case management to prevent similar situations from occurring. Once families are stabilized, the program offers an extensive case management program that includes a comprehensive set of classes and services designed to help people become self sufficient. This volunteer will assist in the organization of the Homeless prevention outreach plan by developing and organizing promotional materials, conducting outreach services, and developing program materials. This volunteer will also assist with case management and social services coordination. This volunteer in this position will develop new programs and activities that are in line with the program’s interests and concerns. This AmeriCorps volunteer will receive training and hands-on experience at the administrative and organizational level in the FSS Center.
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VC Public Library- ESL (English as a Second Language) Bi-Lingual Tutor
POSITION FILLED
Help individuals who speak English as a second language assimilate into the United States culture and society. This volunteer will prepare and deliver individualized lessons customized to learner’s goals which may include conversational English, work related language skills, health care language skills, citizenship preparation, banking and consumer language skills, reading skills for adult and children’s materials, and everyday life skills. This position will also assist with VCPL literacy projects including contacting community businesses, agencies, and organizations to promote VCPL literacy services and publications, writing articles for Literacy newsletter, assisting with preparation for special events coordinated by VCPL for the Wabash Valley Literacy Coalition. This position provides a great opportunity for volunteers to develop strong communication and organization skills, while delivering life changing lessons and information to clients.
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Vigo County Head Start - Volunteer Classroom Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Gain valuable early education teaching experience by helping Head Start promote school readiness. The volunteer will assist in the program’s effort to enhance the social and cognitive development by offering educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Vigo County Head Start provides developmentally appropriate preschool activities with a special focus on helping children develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school. This volunteer will assist in implementing and monitoring age appropriate curriculum in the classroom, and they will also help conduct classroom experiences for the children and parents. The Head Start staff recognizes that the parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. This volunteer will have the opportunity to assist the Parent Involvement Coordinator in providing support services to families during Family Fun Night and Father Involvement Activities.
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Vigo County Juvenile Justice Center- Tutor
POSITION FILLED
Gain valuable teaching and leadership experience by serving at risk youth (ages 12-17) and providing support for juveniles’ reintegration into society. This volunteer will primarily be a one-on-one mentor, but he/she will also have the opportunity to design and implement educational programs on a variety of topics including health and wellness, to plan and lead recreational/arts programs, and to coordinate other activities that improve the residents’ self-esteem or outlook on life.
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Vigo County Life Line - Information and Referral Assistant
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Assist the I/R specialist with updating resource information listed in the comprehensive database. Volunteers will also be expected to assist with the planning and implementation of special events and to contact agencies for verification of information changes.
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West Vigo Community Center - After School Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Be a mentor to at risk youth by helping facilitate an afterschool program which is designed to provide educational and social guidance for children ages K-5. This volunteer’s primary responsibility will be to help plan and develop a daily, weekly, and monthly activities schedule for after school programming. The volunteer will also lead and assist these afterschool activities. A large component of the afterschool program is tutoring. The afterschool coordinator will contact area school teachers to determine the learning needs of each participant and then partner with other afterschool staff to develop an individualized action plan to improve learning and/or behavior problems. The afterschool coordinator will also be in charge of bringing at least one special event and/or volunteer group to present to the afterschool participants each month. This volunteer will be encouraged to develop new features, programs, and events that can be added to the Community Center's schedule.
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West Vigo Community Center - Preschool Assistant
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Gain valuable early education teaching experience by helping WVCC’s The Learning Center provide quality child care and promote school readiness to children 6 weeks to five years of age. The volunteer will assist in the Learning Center’s overall effort to enhance the social and cognitive development of preschool children by offering educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. The Learning Center provides developmentally appropriate preschool activities with a special focus on helping children develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school. This volunteer will assist in implementing and monitoring age appropriate curriculum in the classroom, and they will also help conduct classroom experiences for the children and parents. This volunteer will also be asked to help start a Parents Matter program that provides supportive services to families throughout the year.
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West Vigo Community Center – Senior Citizens Program Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
WVCC’s Senior Citizens Program provides structured social, recreational, and educational activities. This volunteer will develop and implement a wide range of activities for the seniors. This position will propose new ideas and activities to the agency, and will help plan and implement the schedule. Although the programs will be largely based on the interests of the Seniors in the program, the volunteer will be encouraged to develop activities that foster healthy lifestyles and financial stability. In addition to the daily activities of the program, this volunteer will be responsible for planning at least one special event and/or bringing a volunteer group to present to the senior citizens each month. The Senior Citizens Program Coordinator will strive to improve the quality of life for clients by providing activities that will enable the seniors to obtain new skills, maintain physical abilities, and to further socialize them in appropriate ways.
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West Vigo Community Center - Volunteer Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Gain human resource and public administration experience by helping the Community Center implement volunteer development plans. This volunteer will create a marketing plan to recruit volunteers, and then develop a volunteer management system to increase retention rates of volunteers. The person in this position will enlist, train, and coordinate volunteers for various programs, events, and tasks. The volunteer will also spends a significant amount of time developing professional relationships with educational institutions and community support systems. This volunteer will receive experience and gain knowledge and skills in non-profit service delivery and volunteer management.
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West Vigo Community Center – Youth Sports League Program Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Plan, organize, and implement all aspects of the youth sports league activities at West Vigo Community Center. This volunteer will advertise to the community, register players, schedule practice times, plan game days, and communicate league news to parents, players, and coaches. In addition to the logical aspects of planning and running a youth sports league, this volunteer will also be responsible for informing coaches of league rules and program goals. The youth program coordinator will help further the long term goals of the Community Center while encouraging competitive sportsmanship between teams. They will have the opportunity to plan and conduct mini-camps, host fundraiser tournaments, develop sponsorship for teams and events, and assist with volunteer recruitment (coaches, officials, etc). This volunteer will gain organizational skills, networking skills, and non-profit management experience.
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White Violet Center - Alpaca Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Further the White Violet Center's (WVC) environmental awareness and sustainability missions by assisting with general care and maintenance of the Alpaca Farm. WVC's Alpaca Farm breeds high quality alpaca, offers training & support for people purchasing farms, and runs a fiber program that helps train people in spinning, weaving, and felting ( or how to process and utilize the alpaca fleece). The Alpaca Farm is part of WVC's larger mission to offer leadership and education in the preservation, restoration, and reverent use of all natural resources. This volunteer will be handling the animals and maintaining the pasture and barn area. This is a hands on position and the volunteer will have the opportunity to see, learn, and experience several different aspects of the WVC and the Alpaca Farming program.
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White Violet Center - Education and Awareness Assistant
POSITION FILLED
Help the center raise awareness and promote a way of living that supports a smart use of resources by offering environmental education programs to area schools, scout troops, and home schooling organizations. The White Violet Center for Eco-Justice offers leadership and education in preservation, restoration and reverent use of all natural resources. This volunteer will raise environmental awareness by planning and organizing educational workshops and seminars and service learning opportunities focused on environmental education. This volunteer will help plan and execute field trips, tours, and alternative spring breaks held at the center. This volunteer will develop valuable communication and organizational skills as he/she gains experience working with sustainability and non-for-profit organizations.
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White Violet Center - Garden Assistant
POSITION FILLED
The garden assistant volunteer position assists in the maintenance of White Violet Center's 5 acres organic/biodynamic market garden. This garden produces a variety of herbs, cut flowers, and produce for use in the sisters' motherhouse kitchens as well as for sale at two community farmer's markets. The garden assistant helps to ensure that the gardens stay well-maintained and full of vitality for the growing season. The White Violet Center for Eco-Justice's center offers leadership and education in the preservation, restoration and reverent use of all natural resources. This volunteer will be helping to promote WVC's sustainability and environmental awareness missions by contributing to the organic garden project.
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