Thunder Valley CDC - Summer Associate VISTA

Thunder Valley CDC - Summer Associate VISTA

Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation recognizes that meaningful healing and progress for the Oglala Lakota people require a comprehensive, community-wide approach. Through our eight strategic initiative areas, we address the multifaceted and interconnected aspects of Lakota life, working to uplift the Oglala Lakota tiospaye and foster holistic well-being. The AmeriCorps Summer Associate VISTA Program is aligned with our Regional Equity Initiative, which is designed to develop and implement a regional vision that builds community capacity. This initiative is focused on addressing systemic poverty and eliminating economic disparities on the Pine Ridge Reservation, supporting sustainable growth and equity for all community members. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Summer Associate will review sustainability materials developed by previous VISTA members and gain a thorough understanding of the organization's history, core initiatives, key activities, and major events. They will familiarize themselves with the current calendar of planned events for the term of service and utilize available resources to enhance their knowledge of nonprofit event planning and management. By actively participating in and supporting community events, the Associate will help increase awareness of the organization and its initiatives. Additionally, they will assist in implementing and enhancing community events and initiative activities while seeking out internal and external opportunities for learning and professional development. Through these efforts, the Associate will contribute to addressing poverty, strengthening communities, and promoting the safety, education, and well-being of the Lakota people.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Entrepreneur/Business , Tribal , Community Outreach , Technology , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Community and Economic Development , Health , Children/Youth , Homeland Security , Homelessness , Housing , Hunger , Environment , Disaster Relief .

Skills :

Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Team Work , Disaster Services , Environment , Fine Arts/Crafts , Urban Planning , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Trade/Construction , Education , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Architectural Planning , Community Organization .