VISTAs will help develop systems and policies that encourage the sustainability of Girl Scouts GCNWI's mission of serving ALL girls, while building girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouts GCNWI needs assistance with serving underserved girls and families in the most vulnerable communities in Chicago IL. Girl Scouts GCNWI is more than just cookies! There are specialty education programs, that focus on healthy living, financial literacy (cookie program), and STEAM activities. We need your help! VISTAs will focus on capacity building needs for underserve communities. VISTAs will accomplish goals by focusing on veterans and military families and low-income youth experiencing poverty as beneficiaries through the families who live in Chicago. VISTAs will be hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago Northwest Indiana.
Member Duties : The Funds & Events VISTA will contribute to bringing financial awareness to the Girl Scouts low-income troops’ by assisting in training troop leaders in Volunteer Essentials for fundraising, assisting in grant writing, while helping troops meet their short-term and long-term financial goals. Recruitment VISTAs will contribute by enhancing brand awareness for Girl Scouts GCNWI and grow the BIPOC volunteer base by 5 %.
Location : Chicago
Program Benefits : Metra Train/CTA Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Community Organization , Team Work .
Note: This is not a benefits-eligible position.