Coordinadora Moriviví, Inc. is a non-profit organization functioning as the Collaborative Agency for the Continuum of Care 503 (Co C PR-503) under a Federal HUD grant. This Co C covers 54 municipalities of Puerto Rico and serves 36 community- and faith-based organizations and municipal governments that have 96 HUD-financed projects for housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. In Coordinadora Moriviví we are looking for a proactive, empathetic, and committed person to serve the homeless population. If you have these qualities, we need you to help us evaluate services for this vulnerable population. Through this service opportunity, you will be able to develop yourself, gain professional experience, expand your knowledge of the homeless population, evaluate proposals, and create alliances with various sectors.
Member Duties : Our Ameri Corps VISTA Member will identify the barriers of homeless populations to access benefits to which they are eligible, will elaborate strategies to eliminate employment barriers and promote alliances for entrance level employment. Once better identified and with strategies to address barriers, this information will be shared with member organizations to use to assist their participants to obtain employment. This Volunteer should have knowledge of data collection techniques, mainstream benefits and employment markets of Puerto Rico, as well as good communications skills.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Skills :
Communications , Education , Community Organization , Team Work , Leadership , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing .
Graduate degree (e.g. MA, Ph D, MD, JD)
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PUERTO RICO
From 11/01/2024 To 11/15/2024
Urb. San Rafael Calle 1 Final