United Way of the Greater Seacoast VISTA
United Way of the Greater Seacoast addresses the underlying causes of poverty (among other things) by working to increase family financial opportunity, educational success, and the capacity of our funded partners. UWGS partners with nonprofits and leads community coalitions whose programs and missions align with those goals. United Way’s mission is to create positive, lasting change for people in need. We do this by focusing on the two foundations of better lives: financial opportunity and educational success. Within financial opportunity our goals are that individuals and families have… Safe housing, healthy food, and quality child care; A job that allows them to support themselves and their family; and Access to financial tools and coaching to help them build a better future.
The VISTA member will be responsible for planning and executing the Granite Youth Film Festival (an event promoting leadership, empowerment, and substance use education among school-aged youth), assisting in the implementation of “Somersworth – Ready Together” (a project with a goal of improving the kindergarten readiness of children in Somersworth), and managing and coordinating a fundraising event (Purses for a Purpose) for Women United. Support volunteers, fund raise, and network with 30+ nonprofits to expand attendance for 8th annual Community Baby Shower event. Vista members will work full time. 40 hours/ week. Flexible schedule, but coworkers and partners typically work during the week 9-5pm. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required for annual events.
About Families in Transition VISTA Program
For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA and our available positions please visit www.fitnh.org/be-a-vista. Also, if you have any questions about VISTA or any of the positions, please feel free to contact Caitlin Cilley Turko.
Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH), a nonprofit organization located in Manchester, Concord, Wolfeboro and Dover, New Hampshire, was founded in 1991 in response to the growing number of homeless individuals and families in the greater Manchester area and throughout the state. Since its inception, FIT-NH has been committed to providing only the most innovative, and effective interventions specifically designed to help homeless individuals and families reach beyond the cycle of homelessness to lead healthy and successful lives. Our belief is that having a home is a basic human right and is fundamental to becoming an engaged and contributing member of our community.