[bsw] FW: VISTA for Paris

[Brenda Moore]

Students - please note the job opportunity below with Big Brother Big
Sisters of Lamar County (Paris).  Please note the stipend and benefits
below, including the $ 5,500 upon completion of 12-month service towards
educational expenses!!

 

Contact Emily Neeley (below) for more information.  It's a great
opportunity!

 

Brenda

 

From: Emily Neeley [mailto:Eneeley at bbbstx.org] 
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 10:25 AM
To: Brenda Moore
Subject: VISTA for Paris

 

Brenda,

 

 

We have an opportunity with BBBS for someone to join our team in Paris
as a Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) through the Corporation for
National and Community Service.  Below is the job description.  They can
be going to school at the same time they are doing  their VISTA service.
If you know of anyone that might be interested, please pass this along
to them.  I would need to make a decision by the end of the month.
Their service would start in November.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Community Recruitment Coordinator 

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for a skilled, self-motivated people
to serve as  AmeriCorps*VISTA member for one year.  Make a difference in
your community by helping children who need a positive adult mentor in
their lives.  Projects involve recruiting volunteers and children;
helping with fundraising events, public relations, and marketing.  

 

AmeriCorps*VISTA member will receive an annual living allowance of
approximately $800-$950 monthly, vacation & sick leave, along with
extensive training, medical insurance, and student loan deferment, as
well as a post-service education award of $5500 to help pay for student
loans or future college courses, or an option of an additional $100 per
month, paid at the end of the year of service.  Position is full-time
with 35-40 hours per week and is a 12 month position with some evening
and weekends.  AmeriCorps*VISTA members cannot have other employment
during their VISTA year.

Candidates must be self-starters, at least 18 years of age and have
their own reliable transportation. They must love working with people,
be highly organized and have good leadership, writing and computer
skills. Some college preferred with experience with marketing, PR, or
human services helpful.   

 

If interested, complete an online application at my.americorps.gov
<http://www.my.americorps.gov/>   and select Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Lone Star AND e-mail Emily Neeley, Regional Executive Director at
eneeley at bbbstx.org.  For questions and more information call
903.784.7388 ext. 503.  Applications must be received by September 19,
2012.

 

 

 

Emily Neeley
Big Sister & Regional Executive Director 

Lamar, Grayson, and Fannin County
Big Brothers Big Sisters

 

Lamar County
2803 Clarksville Street * Paris, Texas  75460 
Tel: 903 784 7388 ext. 503   Fax: 903 784 7386   

 

Grayson County

808 East Pecan Grove Road * Sherman, Texas  75090

Tel: 903 893 0900 ext. 503  Fax: 903 893 0922

 

Fannin County

200 West 8th Street * Bonham, Texas  75418

Tel:  888 887 2447 ext. 503  Fax:  866 405 2447

 

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