This is a great opportunity for new grads or those graduating in August that would like a rich experience and something that would strengthen a graduate school application. Please contact me with any questions about the information or process. (karen@byu.edu)
2 PAID full-time AmeriCorps VISTA positions –
Starting August 2014 with UVU’s School Community University Partnership (SCUP) program
These positions require a full-time work commitment for one year (with added benefits at the end of your year).
Community Outreach Application Deadline: May 23rd
2 Full-time Positions: AmeriCorps VISTA is an opportunity to fight poverty by serving in the Utah County community for a one-year period. VISTAs will be based at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, UT working for the School Community University Partnership (SCUP). SCUP is an outreach arm of the university assisting underrepresented populations in post secondary preparation. The VISTA project facilitates the recruiting, training and placement of student volunteers as tutors at 11 different sites in four Utah County Communities. In addition, VISTAs will create and strengthen sustainable, reciprocal, campus community partnerships with schools and community based organizations to support college access and success for low-income students.
Please read the attached documentation for salary information and application instructions.
VISTA Application Description – UVU CUPS
Please email a cover letter and resume to Liz Andrus (liz.andrus@uvu.edu), Community Service Outreach Director by May 23rd.