A full time VISTA position is available with the LEAD Agency in Miami, OK beginning August 1, 2008. The position will focus on connecting community with service-learning.

VISTA will receive a Living Allowance ($833/mo), health coverage, training, child care assistance, if qualified and a choice of $4,725 Education Award or $1,200 Cash Stipend at the end of 1 year term.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Andrea Hohlier, Oklahoma Learn and Serve.

Questions?

Call Rebecca Jim
Ph: 918-520-6720
Email: rjim@neok.com.

 

Andrea Hohlier
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Ph: 405-521-4795
Email: andrea_hohlier@sde.state.ok.us

Oklahoma Learn and Serve, a grantee of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), is seeking individuals in various areas of the state to serve as AmeriCorps*VISTA, Volunteers in Service To America (VISTA), members to develop school/community partnerships which promote sustainable service-learning programs and other CNCS programs in the schools and communities and support community revitalization across the state.

The VISTA program is a one year, full-time commitment of service for individuals 18 years and older. VISTA members are paid a poverty-level living allowance every two weeks and are eligible to earn an educational award or cash stipend at the end of the year of service. Pre-service training is provided by CNCS and additional training opportunities will be provided by Oklahoma Learn and Serve.