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November 6, 2024
AmeriCorps
FULL TIME
Techos Pa Mi Gente Community Resiliency Coordinator VISTA
Techos Pa' Mi Gente (TPMG Corp.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reconstructing dignified roofs and rehabilitating homes in communities affected by natural disasters in Puerto Rico. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals in these communities by empowering them and providing training in basic building skills to enhance resilience. The Community Resilience Coordinator VISTA will play a crucial role in advancing TPMG's mission by developing and implementing programs that empower community members to prepare for and respond to future disasters. This position focuses on designing a calendar of activities and workshops aimed at increasing community resilience, coordinating volunteers for these programs, and developing protocols for community support plans. By engaging directly with residents, local partners, and volunteers, the VISTA member will help build a more resilient community, ensuring that individuals have the resources and knowledge needed to recover from disasters and break the cycle of poverty.
Member Duties : The Community Resilience Coordinator VISTA, will play a pivotal role in building a more resilient community. Responsibilities include designing a yearly calendar of resilience-building workshops and activities, engaging the community in disaster preparedness, and fostering a culture of resilience. Working closely with the Community Outreach and Engagement VISTA, the Community Resilience Coordinator will identify community needs, develop volunteer-driven initiatives, and promote engagement in ongoing resilience programs. The VISTA will recruit and train a team of volunteers, preparing them to support the community programs and activities. They will also review and refine protocols for disaster response, developing practical, community-specific procedures to better equip residents in times of need. Through these initiatives, this VISTA will empower the community to face future challenges, build sustainable support systems, and strengthen community resilience against disasters.
Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Disaster Relief .
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
Community Organization , Public Speaking , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Disaster Services , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution , Environment .
Community Organization , Public Speaking , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Disaster Services , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution , Environment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA
Program
Techos Pa Mi Gente Community Resiliency Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
12/02/2024 - 12/01/2025
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PUERTO RICO
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From 11/06/2024 To 11/15/2024
Contact
Amarilis Gonzalez
PO Box 1461
Trujillo Alto PR 00977
7872968443
executivedirector@tpmgcorp.org
Listing ID
124914
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