The City of Lancaster received a three-year grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to establish an AmeriCorps VISTA program. This nearly $400,000 grant will help the City of Lancaster focus on creating equity and capacity in the areas of economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and racial equity and opportunity. This year's emphasis will be on advancing racial equity and opportunity in city communities.
The first cohort of 10 team members and one leader will serve full time for one year, helping to build capacity within the City of Lancaster government and community organizations in Lancaster city. Each team member will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as providing outreach about city programs, increasing language access, expanding recruitment efforts and the intern program, and creating more avenues for residents to take part in community activities, decision-making, and planning.
AmeriCorps members receive living and housing stipends during their term of service, as well as technology and transportation support and opportunities for professional development. At the end of their term, AmeriCorps members are eligible for education awards toward college or trade school.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. More information, including position descriptions, can be found at http://www.cityoflancasterpa.com/vista.
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