AmeriCorps State/National Girl Scouts Live Well Initiative

3 days ago


Chicago, United States Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE AMERICORPS WEBSITE: https:/my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=121200

The Girl Scouts Live Well Initiative (GSLWI) will focus on mental health, financial health, physical health, and self-discovery health (S.T.E.A.M Curriculum) for the girls who need it most. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for assisting Girl Scouts of GCNWI to alleviate poverty by expanding health education while prioritizing investment in the most underserved individuals and communities in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. State and National members will do this by assisting Girl Scouts GCNWI with the “Starter Troop” program model. “Starter Troops” are typically led by a facilitator or AmeriCorps VISTA member for 4-6 meetings before transitioning to volunteer leadership. During these initial meetings, facilitators or VISTA members will provide Girl Scout programming to new girl members while identifying, nurturing, and mentoring potential volunteer leaders. When a volunteer cannot be recruited for many reasons such as, parents working more than one job or school communities not having good parent engagement. State and National members step up to deliver in/out of school programming for girls and families most in need.

Member Duties :
1. Facilitate financial literacy skills through the cookie and fall product program.
2. Integrate trauma informed strategies for grades k-12.
3. Help facilitate outdoor progressive experiences through the “Life Outdoors Is Lit” (LOL) Initiative.
4. Assist Girl Scouts in administering adult development workshops.
5. Expand resources and partnerships for children’s health development.
6. Engage volunteers to assist with troops and create “Conversion Plans.”
7. Lead Girl Scouts STEAM & life skills curriculum (self-discovery health) & special healthy living programs. facilitated by GSGCNWI’s Program Department.
8. Assist with healthy living initiatives.
9. Lower mental health hospitalizations.
10. Reduce obesity through health education.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training , Relocation Allowance . 
 
Terms: Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas: Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Health . 
 
Skills: First Aid ,  Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  Team Work .

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