STRIVE Program and Events VISTA

Join a fun, creative, and supportive team to assist programs increase fundraising that help individuals with disabilities to find opportunities and gain independence in their communities! 

STRIVE began in 1999, providing a safe space for tweens, teens, and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Today, we serve over 1400 participants through over 10 programs. Our programs are designed to address the many issues faced by young adults with disabilities and to assist our participants in utilizing resources within their community so they can participate as active members of their communities. Our members are about three times more likely to live in poverty than the rest of the state so a main focus of STRIVE programs is supporting our participants to learn valuable independent living skills. Additional programming includes educational courses, social opportunities, developing leadership potential, fostering career exploration through education and training, and providing support and resources for families. To learn more about our agency and each of our programs, please visit www.pslstrive.org.

This member will help grow STRIVE Programs by providing outreach to local schools, business, and community members and increase funding for STRIVE Programs by supporting annual fundraisers and grant research.  

To grow program participation, this member will network with local case management agencies and schools to provide education and marketing materials about STRIVE Programs. To grow the STRIVE volunteer base, this member will build a volunteer management tool and expand on current volunteer appreciation practices. This member will also network with location businesses and area colleges to promote volunteer opportunities.  

To increase funding, this member will assist in planning STRIVE’s four annual fundraisers. These fundraisers are STRIVE Rocks, an annual auction, 5K and community block party, and Kevin on the Roof. This member will also secure grant funding by researching national and local grants and supporting with the application process and reporting needs.

Benefits

• Bi-Weekly Living Allowance of $957.46/Biweekly
• Relocation Allowance of $750 plus $.40 per mile (for those moving more than 50 miles)
• Health Benefits
• Childcare Reimbursement if Eligible
• Student Loan Forbearance for eligible federal loans (interest paid by AmeriCorps)
• SNAP Eligibility (depending on financial situation)
• Training and Professional Development
• Life Navigator (on-staff licensed counselor for members)
• Choice of Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* ($7,395) or an end-of-term bonus ($1,800) upon term completion
• Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal employment for one-year post-term
• Extensive Training 

*Individuals are limited to two full Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards in their lifetime

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