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Emergency Volunteer Public Information and Engagement VISTA
 
 
 
This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team meetings, and the support of the team leaders and project director based at the state public health agency. For more information about the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is February 26, 2024. SERV-OR is a database of licensed health care professionals who have registered to volunteer in response to Federal, State, and/or local emergencies. The Registry allows these licensed volunteers to join State and Local volunteer groups who may be activated to deploy when an emergency with public health and medical impacts occurs. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce to strengthen our work in Oregon communities. We value applicants who can bring lived experience to further OHA’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health!
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will revise, operationalize, and sustain existing programs with the Public Health Division’s State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon (SERV-OR). The member will support outreach and communications by leading the development and distribution of a bi-monthly newsletter to members and leaders of the SERV-OR program. The position takes on capacity building initiatives that support project coordination of a $2.5 million grant awarded to Oregon Medical Reserve Corps. Finally, the VISTA will launch a statewide initiative to develop specialized leadership teams that can be activated for rapid response following an emergency. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve their communities through indirect service. While programs developed endure for years, you will have limited interaction with clients and will either serve remotely or in a professional office. Applicants should be independent, motivated, reliable, and have strong writing and intercultural communication skills.
 
Program Benefits : Monthly Transit pass, PD funds, travel ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Public Health AmeriCorps ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Public Safety ,  Disaster Relief . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  First Aid ,  Disaster Services ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  Public Health ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Emergency Volunteer Public Information and Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/08/2024  -   04/07/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/26/2024  To  02/26/2024 
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon St.
Portland   OR   97232
5034327574
Caroline.d.tydings@oha.oregon.gov
healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 121749

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