What are the responsibilities and job description for the MCVP – Boys and Girls Club Fundraising VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
The goal of this VISTA project is to secure funding to support the sustainability of programs at the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation provides services to children who often live in broken and impoverished homes. Approximately 60% of Club kids live in single parent homes; 17% live with grandparents or extended families; and 9% live with foster families. 84% of Club kids live in HUD (subsidy) housing. The children served by the Boys and Girls club represent a disadvantaged population at high risk of suffering from the different kinds of social violence that poverty inevitably inflicts on a community. The Tribe is in desperate need of services to assist and guide youths. Drug and alcohol abuse is prevalent throughout the reservation, fueled by a lack of role models and recreational opportunities. This VISTA project will move the children served by the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation by securing funding to support youth programs, resulting in sustainable youth outreach and support programs that will help them achieve healthier life outcomes. Located in Forsyth, MT! This VISTA project provides housing!
MCVP – Boys and Girls Club Fundraising VISTA
Member Duties : The VISTA will understand the Northern Cheyenne reservation, local communities and schools, and identify gaps in services that the Club can fill. The VISTA will research, apply for, and compile grants into a database. The VISTA will develop partnerships to improve community outreach. The VISTA will help develop the strategic plan for the sustainability and improvement of the Boys and Girls Club.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Housing , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Youth Development , Community Organization , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
Youth Development , Community Organization , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MONTANA
Accepting Applications
From 03/31/2025 To 05/15/2025
Contact
Lee Lounder
PO Box 202956
Helena MT 59620
4064170934
emily.lounder@mt.gov
https://dphhs.mt.gov/vista/
Listing ID
126179
