Americorps VISTA Leader Opportunity in Monteray County CA

This just in from Sara:

AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Opening in Monterey County, CA

When:
Open November 2, 2006/ Application Deadline Oct. 13

Who:
~Anyone who has previous VISTA or Peace Corps experience.
~Bachelor Degree highly preferred
~Must have reliable transportation
~Bilingual skills helpful, but not required

Why:
~You get excellent Leadership experience and a chance to grow personally as well as professionally.
~Live on California's beautiful Monterey Bay coastline (2hr South of San Francisco.).
~Option for $4,725 Educational Award or $1,200 cash upon completion of one year term.
~Housing provided for $250/month
~Living Allowance of $1020/month
~Professional Training Opportunities
~Student Loan Deferment
~Health Insurance
~Mileage Reimbursement
~Possible $300 Child Care Reimbursement
~Option to apply for Food Stamps

What:
VISTA H.O.P.E . (Homelessness Overcome by Personal Empowerment). The project works to improve services to homeless and very low-income families and individuals in Monterey County. The result is the improvement of the services that reduce and prevent homelessness and the hardships associated with poverty.

How:
Glorietta Rowland or Sara Brown
call: 831.883.3080 fax: 831.883.3085
email: mbvistaleader@gmail.com or chspmontry@aol.comAmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Opening in Monterey County, CA


Want to see what the area looks like first? Take a "virtual tour" by clicking here: http://www.inetours.com/CA-Coast/Monterey.html

It's beautiful - reminds me a bit of the French Riviera - and trust me, it's great to live in a place like this - sun, sea, scenery - it makes getting up to go to work a lot more fun!